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Initial Consultation with Your Wedding Consultant
Written by
Shanetta Olive
Here are a few things that you should know before
meeting with your Wedding Consultant.
DATE AND TIME: realize that this is
important. The time of year and the time of day can
affect greatly what type of wedding you will have.
Winter weddings will need heavier and darker
material and night weddings are usually more formal.
BUDGET: To make sure that you won't have to
worry about debt on your honeymoon, honestly
figuring out how much you'll be able to spend on the
caterer, the reception, the consultant, etc. Drawing
up a budget will greatly affect if you'll be able to
afford those extravagant extras (such as a horse
drawn carriage.) Improvise is always wise; having an
outdoor wedding in your parents back yard allows the
money that would have went towards the country club,
can now go towards another aspect of your wedding.
GUESTS: Knowing how many guests you want at
the wedding will affect how you choose your
reception site. The 300 guests that you all have
decided to invite will not fit comfortably in that
affordable hotel ballroom which only sits 200.
WHO'S PAYING FOR WHAT: Though many couples
are paying for their own weddings these days,
parents may also lend a helping hand in financing
your wedding. If you know now how much your dad is
willing to spend on the photographer, you'll be less
likely to go overboard on extravagant and sometimes
unnecessary photos.
SPECIAL SITUATIONS: Let the consultant know
if there are any sticky situations in your family,
such as divorced parents who will not speak to each
other or the mother who hates your fiancé.
This allows your consultant to be aware of these
situations so they may be able to provide solutions
on how to get around them.
WANTS AND DESIRES: If you have always dreamed
of having your wedding near a lake , tell your
consultant. This also helps her to cater to your
needs and give you the special wedding of your
dreams.
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