Visit a Bridal Salon for Stress Free Wedding Planning
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Bridal salons provide more than gorgeous wedding dresses and bridesmaid gowns. Many bridal salons also have consultants that can help you plan your wedding — from choosing invitations, the reception menu, flowers and photographers to deciding what kind of cake should be served.
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Bridal salons provide more than gorgeous wedding dresses and bridesmaid gowns. Many bridal salons also have consultants that can help you plan your wedding — from choosing invitations, the reception menu, flowers and photographers to deciding what kind of cake should be served.
It may surprise you to learn that working with a bridal salon can save you money. Most bridal salons have established relationships with a range of service providers and fees.
The average wedding, not including the rings or honeymoon, costs a bit over $25,000. The experienced consultants at a bridal salon can help you get your money's worth.
Wedding Attire
Of course the wedding consultant will help find the perfect wedding gown within your budget. Don't be embarrassed to be specific as to how much you want to spend. A range within a thousand dollars gives the most flexibility, say from $2,000 to $3,000 or $4,500 to $5,500.
In addition to providing guidance and input about the bridal gown, bridal salon consultants can also help you choose the bridesmaids dresses. It's not necessary to order them at the same time as the wedding gown, but selecting them gives each attendant time to get fitted. Arrange for the groom and groomsmen's tuxedos or other formal wear and you've completed the attire for the wedding party.
Don't forget accessories such as undergarments, shoes, purses, and hair ornaments. Seeing the entire wedding dress ensemble means you know exactly what you'll be wearing. It also means you'll save time because you won't have to do extra shopping.
Location
You may decide that you'll choose the location of your wedding ceremony and reception yourself. But bridal salon consultants can provide a wealth of information and inspiration for unique wedding locations. Most will know which venues will fit the type of wedding and reception you have planned.
They will also know which allow offsite caterers and which have a policy that only in-house prepared food to be served. Bridal salon consultants can also give you a good idea of what kind of deposit is expected. And perhaps, most importantly she'll know which venues take pride in putting together the wedding of a bride's dream, and which have a one-size-fits-all, wedding assembly line mentality.
Reception
The reception is one of the major expenses of a wedding. It's confusing to have to choose between a sit down full service meal, a buffet or perhaps just appetizers. It may surprise you to learn that a buffet may cost as much as a served meal because guests have a tendency to self-serve themselves much more than they will eat.
Talk to your bridal salon consultant and see what she or he has to say about menu planning. For example, you might be convinced that a three course meal: salad, entrée, and dessert is your only option because it's the only one the caterer brings up.
But an experienced bridal salon consultant knows that dessert isn't really necessary because you'll be serving your guests wedding cake. So why not substitute appetizers for the dessert or a pricier entrée? She also knows that having a waiter pass the appetizers on a tray ends up costing less money than self-serve.
Many bridal salon consultants can also help out when it comes to determining how much alcohol to buy for the wedding. Many brides and grooms make the mistake of underestimating how much their guests may want. Weddings are parties, and even people who don't normally imbibe will drink at a wedding. She'll also know that unopened bottles should be returned for credit, that house branded liquors are the better option than premium, or recommend that only wine, champagne and beer be served.
Flowers
Flowers are an integral part of any wedding. Talk to your bridal salon consultant and see if she can recommend a bridal bouquet that best complements your dress and wedding theme. She or he has a good ballpark knowledge of what different types of flowers cost, as well as their season and availability. Your bridal salon consultant may even be able to suggest a reputable vendor.
Unload the Stress
Working with a bridal salon consultant can make the entire wedding planning process feel a lot more manageable. The experts at bridal salons are accustomed to dealing with brides who may feel a little frazzled or out of their depth.
They’ll take the time to understand your ideal vision, help you stay within your budget, and offer creative input and ideas that you may have never even considered. Take advantage of their years of experience and wealth of knowledge. Visiting a bridal salon ensures that you’ll get the dream dress you’ve always wanted, but it’s also a great way to tackle the million other details associated with wedding planning.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Visit a Bridal Salon for Stress Free Wedding Planning_13854.aspx
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Author Resource :
Matt Hawking is a freelance writer who writes about a host of topics including designer clothing and bridal salons.
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Keywords :
Wedding Dresses,
Category :
Society
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Weddings
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