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Congrats you’re engaged! And now the true chaos begins — the wedding planning process. Before you feel like things are spiraling out of control, we want to help you save your time, sanity and some funds by offering some wedding planning hacks!
Only pay for the expertise that you need!
Planners, coordinators, designers — but which planning service is right for you? If you’re looking for someone to be there each step of the way — negotiating contracts, securing vendors, organizing details — a wedding planner is your best bet. This person also tends to take on the role of a wedding coordinator the day of your wedding, however if you are planning to do majority of the planning yourself, a separate wedding coordinator may be all you need. Finally there are the designers, the people who are focused on creating stunning visual displays for your big day. Their primary focus is to transform your event space, not to handle the logistics of your guest list! Once you know what you need help with, seek out those professionals — or one who specializes in all of the above.
Consider booking an off-date.
Celebs and civilians alike are leaning towards an off-date wedding for a variety of reasons: Venues tend to book up during peak weekend times, making Thursday and Friday celebrations a more common occurrence; choosing to marry in the off-season (November — March) can significantly decrease costs; plus, you have a higher chance at securing your favorite vendors who may have previously been booked.
Create a wedding specific email.
As you know, being organized is key — especially during the wedding planning process. Use a separate wedding email for anything wedding related, from RSVPs to vendor communications. This way you keep important emails separate from accidentally being marked as spam, and you’ll have an address to use for any joint bills down the line!
Read the fine print in your photography package.
Before you sign your photography contract, make sure you will own the personal-use rights to your images immediately following your wedding. If you won’t, you’ll likely have to buy each image you want separately, or get involved in a long battle with the photography company.
Don’t skimp on the transportation costs.
While there is no official rule in regards to limo etiquette, you want to make sure your bridal party and guests can get to and from your venue safely. For example, if you have a lot of out of town guests staying at a hotel near by, it’s common to offer some type of shuttle or bus service so they don’t need to navigate an unfamiliar city. To save a little, you may consider reusing your limo! Meaning, have a limousine pick up the groom and groomsmen first, drop them off, then circle back to pick up the ladies.
If you have any questions about renting the right transportation for your wedding party’s needs - give us a call at 631-587-8500. Since 1988, Dynasty Limousine has been the ideal choice for brides and grooms in and around the Long Island area. Our massive fleet of limousines, party buses and shuttles will make it easy for everyone from the Bride and Groom to the wedding party and guests to travel in style and comfort!
Planners, coordinators, designers — but which planning service is right for you? If you’re looking for someone to be there each step of the way — negotiating contracts, securing vendors, organizing details — a wedding planner is your best bet. This person also tends to take on the role of a wedding coordinator the day of your wedding, however if you are planning to do majority of the planning yourself, a separate wedding coordinator may be all you need. Finally there are the designers, the people who are focused on creating stunning visual displays for your big day. Their primary focus is to transform your event space, not to handle the logistics of your guest list! Once you know what you need help with, seek out those professionals — or one who specializes in all of the above.
Consider booking an off-date.
Celebs and civilians alike are leaning towards an off-date wedding for a variety of reasons: Venues tend to book up during peak weekend times, making Thursday and Friday celebrations a more common occurrence; choosing to marry in the off-season (November — March) can significantly decrease costs; plus, you have a higher chance at securing your favorite vendors who may have previously been booked.
Create a wedding specific email.
As you know, being organized is key — especially during the wedding planning process. Use a separate wedding email for anything wedding related, from RSVPs to vendor communications. This way you keep important emails separate from accidentally being marked as spam, and you’ll have an address to use for any joint bills down the line!
Read the fine print in your photography package.
Before you sign your photography contract, make sure you will own the personal-use rights to your images immediately following your wedding. If you won’t, you’ll likely have to buy each image you want separately, or get involved in a long battle with the photography company.
Don’t skimp on the transportation costs.
While there is no official rule in regards to limo etiquette, you want to make sure your bridal party and guests can get to and from your venue safely. For example, if you have a lot of out of town guests staying at a hotel near by, it’s common to offer some type of shuttle or bus service so they don’t need to navigate an unfamiliar city. To save a little, you may consider reusing your limo! Meaning, have a limousine pick up the groom and groomsmen first, drop them off, then circle back to pick up the ladies.
If you have any questions about renting the right transportation for your wedding party’s needs - give us a call at 631-587-8500. Since 1988, Dynasty Limousine has been the ideal choice for brides and grooms in and around the Long Island area. Our massive fleet of limousines, party buses and shuttles will make it easy for everyone from the Bride and Groom to the wedding party and guests to travel in style and comfort!
