Yes, the year 2012 is upon us and thanks to the Doomsday prediction, couples getting married in 2012 have all the more reason to spend-it-all on their wedding planning, reception, favors and honeymoon. Though, those tying in the knot in the first quarter would like to save for the rest of the year. Therefore, the best wedding planning tips are those that suit the needs of a lavish as well as low budget wedding.
Decide a Theme
Theme based reception and parties are here to stay during 2012. You can choose from cultural and traditional themes, Bollywood themes, flower themes, vintage themes etc. If you do not want to spend time and money over something really innovative and creative, go for color-oriented themes. Red and Gold, Pink and Purple, Green and Brown (for the eco-friendly touch) are going to be amongst the most popular color themes for 2012.
Right Venue
It is very important to select the right venue to hold your wedding ceremonies and reception. The venue must suit your theme, be easily accessible and be spacious enough to accommodate the people on your guest list. Check out the decoration and catering options available. In case youre getting married during summers, consider booking an air-conditioned banquet hall.
Splendid Decoration
The word decoration itself brings to mind lots of creatively arranged flowers, props, table centerpieces and food counters. This year lounge style seating arrangements are going to gain more popularity. Similarly, more couples are experimenting with combination of lanterns, candles and LED pattern lights. Stunning stage decoration is one of the most important aspects of planning a reception, especially if you want a glamorous background for your wedding reception photographs.
Mouth Watering Delicacies
Now we come to the most awaited part of the planning a reception. Wedding food, right from starters, soups, drinks, main course and desserts must be simply delicious or else your guests will not have a good reason to remember your wedding (except of course if you give them a gold coin or an iPhone as wedding favor). Select a recommended caterer and if you have to save cost on food, then do so by reducing the number of dishes rather than compromising on taste.
Wedding Favors
We are not talking about ordinary event and party planning tips and ideas. Its a nuptial that we are planning, a celebration which is incomplete without memorable wedding favors. Favors are a token of thanks and appreciation for the guests to have come and joined-in in the happiness of the bride and the groom. It is not necessary that you spend a lot of money on favors. Think of creative and personalized favors to make your wedding all the more memorable for everyone.