Having a wedding that everyone remembers is one of the main goals of every couple. They want to have a wedding everyone will enjoy as well as talk about for a long time. They go to great measures to have the best possible wedding and reception they’re capable of.

Planning the perfect wedding and reception is easy as well as possible for any budget. Whether you want a formal or informal wedding, you can make the wedding of your dreams affordable with sticking to a budget and planning early for the special day.

For the wedding invitations, make a beautiful home printed design filled with your imagination by using your computer, your printer, and colored ink. At most stores are card stock or decorative invitations you can customize with your message and theme of the wedding. Save money on the printing fees by using the homemade invitations you create.

To have a unique wedding, purchase an antique style dress from a consignment shop. Get all of the bridal party together and change the current design of the dress to fall into the theme you have selected. Buy the embellishments at the craft store such as lace, floral appliques, and sequins. Add the new decals to the dress. Change the hemline and sleeves to be the dress of your dreams. If you remove any material from the dress, use the extra material for a head piece that matches the dress. Use fabric glue to adhere the decals onto the dress.

Disposable digital cameras set on the reception tables are a great way to get candid shots during the reception. Save the costs of the professional photographer by letting all the guests take the pictures on the special day. They will have fun and make a point of taking different pictures throughout the time of the reception. That is something a professional would charge a large price to do. Save money and allow all your friends and family help make the memories last a lifetime with the photos they will take.

For the reception decorations, place potted artificial flowers in pots on the tables wrapped with a strand of pearls and lace. Use the same color for the flowers that are used in the bridal bouquets. The same type of flowers will not matter as much as the colors. Place the potted creations on the different tables. Leave little pads of paper on the tables for the guests to write their good wishes to the new couple. Decorate the cover of the pads with white lace and material. Add the words “things you remember the most about  xxxx and xxxx.” This little keepsake will be cherished when the new couple reads the different memories of the friends and family.

The first steps of planning the wedding and the special day is to know the colors you want to incorporate for the day. If you do not have any ideas to the colors to use, there are some times to consider. It is important to include your partner in this decision since it is a day for both of you, so make a joint decision for your special day together.

Think about the time of year you are getting married. Typically, summer weddings use pastels for the colors where winter weddings use the rich bright colors. Spring and fall weddings use the same designs for the colors with pastels then bright colors of the season.

Think of where you became engaged for the possible theme of the wedding and reception. You may enjoy the country setting so you incorporate the lace or cowboy boots and hats for the theme and decorations. If you were engaged at the beach, you may use the seashells, water, and waves for the decorations. This could be the theme you use on the invitations and for the decorations.

Decide if you want a formal or informal wedding. Where is the reception to be held? What kind of meal will you be serving? All of this is part of creating your special day. The wedding and reception does not have to be huge to be something everyone will enjoy. The point of the day is to share the new beginning of the joining of the couple. Friends and family will be happy to share the day with you anyway you decide to have your day.

When you select the theme, you will create the mood of anticipation for the day with your wedding invitation. The invitation uses the theme you have selected within the print and design of the invitation. It is your first contact with your guests stating how the day will designed and how you will be celebrating your new beginnings.

Traditional weddings include champagne but you can still have a different type of wedding with the champagne. You can use the champagne for the main toasts then have other alcohol served keeping with the traditional toasts serving the drink of etiquette. Most weddings will have the champagne with wine or an open bar for the guests. Based on your budget you may opt for the bar for your quests.

Use the theme of the day for your cake. You want to incorporate the theme into the cake as a stylish fashion statement. Use real flowers around to the cake carrying the theme of the bouquets make a very nice touch to the cake table. For the beach theme wedding, adding seashells and sand spread on the cake table provides the feeling of being at the beach.

If you like roses or lilies then use them in the wedding, as decorations at the reception, and on the invitations. The flowers are beautiful and refreshing providing an added touch to everything you will use them with for your special day. Use place cards on the guest tables at the reception hall with the flowers as an added touch of decoration.

The wedding dress the only article of clothing everyone will really notice the day of the wedding. The wedding dress is the one area the clothing selected for the day needs careful consideration. Use the same theme of the wedding for your dress. Use the dress as a main focal point to announce the theme and have it incorporate the theme with style and grace.

You will be happy with the results of the day when you feel you have made everything right into place so take time to go over every little detail to make your wedding the one you have dreamed of since childhood.

Buying inexpensive wedding favors for the reception is possible when taking the time to use your imagination. After all of the other costs associated with the wedding you will be so happy to save money with the little party favors you want to have for the reception.

Guests love candy. You can buy candy they can munch on during the reception until the food and cake is served. The candy can be any selection that is very inexpensive so you can buy a great deal. Buy the candy in bulk to really save money at stores such as Sam’s Club or Costco.

Add to the charm of the candy by using colorful clear wrap to wrap the candies in or little gift boxes that are sold in bulk that you can decorate to coordinate with the theme of the wedding. Place the candy on the tables and in a basket allowing the guests to get more when they run out.

Some candy ideas include Jelly Bellies in your wedding colors, salt-water taffy, heart shaped candies such as the kind for Valentine’s Day, and gummy bears. These are all favorites of all ages. The kids will love the candy and the older sweet tooth will appreciate the sweet munchies you provide. Other ideas include M&M, chocolate kisses, peppermints, and licorice sticks. Get a variety of candy to meet the tastes of everyone.

Some of the online stores that have candy in bulk and discounted prices are Oriental Trading Company, CandyDirect.com, and Candy You Ate as a Kid. The more you purchase the more you will save when using the online stores. If you plan far enough in advance you can take advantage of the free shipping for the longer delivery times.

Consider buying little boxes, bags, jars, or tins as wedding favors. You can package the candies or other items including spices and tea bags inside. This makes a really neat favor for all your guests. Add a few items in the containers and make a huge impression with each gift for all the guests.

The wedding favors you have at your reception are as unlimited as your imagination. Do not think because the items are inexpensive they will not be appreciated. The people coming to your wedding and reception realize you have already spent a great deal of money on the rest of the wedding. They will appreciate anything you give them at the reception. They know you have taken the time to make a special gift for them, which is all that really matters to many guests.

Since many of the people coming to your wedding and reception are friends and family, they know you are providing little gifts to them to say you are glad they shared the day with you. They are not attending for the gifts you are giving but the bonus of the inexpensive wedding favors will be appreciated when you personalize them.