You don’t need anyone to tell you that weddings are expensive, and why wouldn’t they be? You want to invite as many people as possible and celebrate at the biggest party you’ve ever thrown in your life. Of course this means that there are some elements you’re going to want to save money on. But, you shouldn’t try to cut back on everything if you want the wedding of your dreams. Here are four luxurious wedding expenses that are worth it.
Looking the Part
One luxury you cannot scrimp on is how you look. You are going to be in almost every photograph from the day, so you want to look your very best from the start of the day until the very end.
Your wedding dress is the centerpiece of this, but you can also think about the reception, with a dress from Clair Davu that also offers stunning bridesmaid dresses. You don’t have to go for a long gown if that’s not your style. You can wear a shorter hem length, or pantsuit, or whatever makes you feel and look amazing.
Besides this, hiring the most respected hair and makeup crew is a must. And don’t forget about your accessories. If you want to enhance your look with something sparkly, then don’t be afraid to purchase that, too.
The Perfect Location
There are a lot of thoughts about a destination versus a traditional wedding, and they both have their advantages and their disadvantages.
Destination weddings mean you get the view you’ve always envisioned on your wedding day, whereas traditional weddings at home mean more people can celebrate your day with you.
It’s all about your preferences, but a destination wedding can be cheaper if you do it right. If you have always dreamt of getting married on the beach, (or some other amazing locale), and you know that nothing else will match the magic, then perhaps a destination beach wedding is for you.
That’s Entertainment
No wedding is complete without some entertainment, but you’ll want to think about what type of entertainment is worth the money. If you’re planning a summer wedding, you have plenty of options for keeping your guests busy in the downtime between speeches and meals, so think about what they might like.
Music is a must, so you will also need to think about a DJ booth or a live band. Everyone has their own preference regarding this, but a band is often much more expensive than a DJ. Still, if you’ve always wanted to be serenaded during your first dance, then there is nothing better.
Making Memories
One of the major Maid Of Honor duties is to be a go-between for you and with your photographer (and other services) you’ve employed specifically for the wedding. But, before the big day, you need to research the very best photographers in the area so to make sure your wedding photographs are perfect, and reflect you and your partner’s style.
While having a professional photographer might not sound too important, especially if you feel you can save some money with a friend or family member who is into photography. But your wedding day will go by in a flash, and you will need photographs to help you remember all the little details that might have slipped your mind. And not just any photographs, but good, clear, well composed, beautiful photographs. And the better the photographer, the better the memories, so a professional is always worth it.
Your Special Day
In the end, your wedding day is your (and your partners), day, after all, and that means you should be able to celebrate it however you like. Whether you want to look your very best, keep the entertainment going all night long, or have the scene you’ve always dreamed of, some wedding expenses are more worth it than others.
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* This is a contributed post
I hope you found this information useful!
Hearts, Joy, Love!
Jean
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