As the weather gets warmer, you will notice an increase in engagements, and then weddings. Many couples plan their weddings in the spring and summer time because of the nicer weather. They do not have to worry about snowstorms or cold weather ruining their big day. You may even find that you are planning your own wedding or that you are a large part of a close friend?s wedding planning. A lot goes into the wedding planning process, as many minor details need to be decided. Everyone is aware of the following necessities, a venue, the dress, the bridal party, and the wedding theme. Do not forget about the smaller details that are just as important.

The officiant

The wedding is, after all, a commitment. It may be a religious or religion free ceremony. However, the wedding celebrations are usually started off with some type of a ceremony. The couple may recite vows to one another, or they might make wedding promises in front of the guests. Either way, someone is needed to conduct the wedding ceremony. This may be a church leader or a non denominational officiant. Some may require pre marital marriage counseling and other may simply show up on the day of the wedding.

The date

The date will become an important detail in your wedding planning. You will request that all of your family and friends are free on this day, and possibly, the entire weekend. This may be the date that out of town guests are required to make travel arrangements for. The date may have special significance to you and your spouse to be or it may just be a random date that your venue of choice had open. The date will be necessary when it comes to booking your vendors.

Supplies

You are inviting your guests to spend the day with you. You will be providing them with at least one meal, multiple drinks, dessert, and entertainment. The average number of wedding guests is 165. That means that you will need supplies for a couple hundred guests. This might include plates, napkins, favors, desserts, silverware, chairs, tables, and linens for weddings. Some of these items may be provided by your reception venue or caterer, but it is important to ensure all supplies are planned for.

The linens act as both a table protectant and a decorative item. They come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. Table cloth rentals, unlike other supplies, are generally not provided in your catering package. Instead, many couples must use linen rental companies. Linens come in all sizes. Most linen comes in a 134 inch round and 8 feet drapes for your standard sized tables but also come in 108 inch and 120 inch rounds for cocktail and smaller tables. Work with your linen rental companies inventory for your linen needs.

Overall design

Nearly 50% of all couples will end up spending more on their celebration than they had originally budgeted for. This is usually because the couple overlooked minor details, such as the design and decoration of the venues. Linen tablecloth rentals, for example, are often not included in budgets. However, once the couple sees the bland tables of their venue choice, they choose to spend money at linen rental companies. Some may even choose to go with renting specialty linens.

Additional overall design decorations might include up lighting, stage lifts, colored monograms, colored napkins, and specialty drinks. All of these design add on?s add a level of individuality and uniqueness to each couple?s wedding day. Linen rental companies and wedding planners can be valuable in creating the overall design of the venue.

Weddings are expensive. They are also a lot of work. Most couples find themselves spending over their original budget. This is usually because numerous unexpected expenses come up. Couples often forget about necessary wedding supplies, party linens rentals, decorations, and additional items to personalize the wedding day. Keep these items in mind when creating your wedding budget for a more accurate budget.