Choosing The Style and Formality of Your Wedding:

“The How & The How Much”
How do you vision your wedding? This step may take a little longer, possibly 6 weeks, and you may deviate several times through the entire process. The answer to this question deals primarily with the personalities of the couple, where and what time of day you plan to have the wedding, how many guests you plan to invite, and MOST importantly your BUDGET.

There are several degrees of Style and Formality for Weddings; some of the most popular ones are shown below.

Formal Wedding
• The ceremony is held in a place of worship, a hotel ballroom, club, or private home
• Invite list consists of two-hundred or more guests
• Invitations are engraved or printed
• Wedding party consists of up to twelve people
• The wedding gown is elaborate with a long veil and train
• Groom and ushers' attire consists of cutaway coat, tails, or tuxedos
• Sit-down dinner reception
• Orchestra
• Limousine or carriage
• Photographer

Semi-Formal Wedding
• The ceremony is held in place of worship, restaurant, banquet hall, or home
• Fewer than 100 guests
• Invitations are engraved or printed
• Wedding party consists of up to six people
• Wedding dress has little to no train or a short dress is worn as alternate
• Groom wears a suit or tuxedos
• A dinner or buffet serves as a reception
• A DJ or band serves as the reception's entertainment
• Limousine or private automobile is used for transportation
• Photographer

Informal
• Held in place of worship, garden, or home
• Fewer than 50 guests
• Invitations are hand written or extended personally
• Wedding party consists of up to six people
• Bride wears short dress or suit
• Groom wears dark suit
• A small party at home or restaurant follows service
• Recorded music is played or performed by soloist
• Private automobile is used for transportation
• Photographer

Budget
Once a Style and Formality has been established, you must then begin establishing your overall budget. The easiest way to do this is simple----Determine the TOTAL Dollar amount you can spend. Our next blog, will discuss the Wedding Budget in detail. STAY TUNED!!!

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Happy Planning,

Meshanda