Give Clear Directions plus Maps

Don’t really on a search engine map feature alone. Include crystal clear directions to the ceremony and reception sites in your wedding invitations. You don’t want anyone driving around in frustration trying to get to your wedding ceremony in time or miss part of the reception. Give clear dates and times for the wedding and for RSVPs to be received by you. These simple things can help the big day run flawlessly.

Pay the Parking Fees

Be sure they’ll be enough parking available for all your guests. Make sure they won’t be charged for parking. Have validated parking and also take care of valet tips ahead of time. It’s a good idea to speak with reception site management about the parking before you decide on a specific reception site.

Tell Guests if It’s Outdoors

Make sure you mention in your wedding invitations if the ceremony or other part of the wedding will be held outdoors. This way, guests can plan on what shoes to wear and be prepared to take a jacket depending on the weather. You don’t have to write a story about what guests should expect at your wedding, but your invitations should include relevant information. Consider adding a sheet of co-ordinated wedding stationery that explains anything guests need to know. The note should be handwritten.

Get Everything in Writing

Each vendor should provide you with a written contract that outlines the time of delivery and exactly what you’re paying for. Don’t agree to anything unless everything in the contract is what you’re expecting. Once you sign, you’ve agreed to all terms. Be on the lookout for cancellation fees and other charges that may add up if you change or cancel products or services.

Choose a Great Cake Topper

You don’t have to have the classic bride and groom wedding cake topper unless that’s what you want. Any type of figures will work on your wedding cake as long as it suits the rest of the cake, your wedding theme and your wedding accent colors. That said, more creative wedding toppers work better at informal rather than formal weddings.

Have a Wedding Website

With all the details needed to be looked after when planning a wedding, it’s easy to overlook the idea of having a wedding website. Yet, having one can be a real time saver because you can include wedding planning features on your site. A wedding countdown clock counts down the time left until your big day. You can also get features that track RSVPs and meal choices. Plus if you include a message board, you and your guests can communicate before and after the wedding. A wedding website is also the perfect place to share photos of the engagement party, wedding and honeymoon.

Think Ahead about Hair

Start early enough when planning your wedding day hairstyle. Once you’ve chosen your dress, veil and headpiece, you can begin thinking of how you’ll wear your hair. If your gown is a one shoulder type, long flowing wavy hair over one shoulder could be ideal, but if your dress is a halter or other high necked style, a classy updo hairstyle might look better. Give yourself time to experiment with different looks until you find the hairstyle you love that best compliments your wedding gown.