Saturday, 24 August 2013

Cut cost on your wedding ceremonies; make it a one day affair



The process of planning the perfect wedding is also a time when you have to consider certain issues which are significant to the total success of your big day. Remember, money matter is serious matter especially when you have a limited budget.
Many couples take these for granted and become sentimental and unrealistic in their pursuit of their wedding aspirations. In every culture, wedding ceremonies take its place as a norm that joins the man and woman together as one. In Nigeria, the ceremonies are in various segments which differs from tribe to tribe and the costs can also mount up too.
Western influence
The traditional marriage takes its place as an important ceremony in the Nigerian wedding ritual. It was the only rite which was observed and acknowledged by elders and family members to join a couple together before the western way of marriage became very popular here............

Today prospective couples are under immerse pressure from the wedding industry façade packed with all the glitz, blings and glamour for brides and grooms who want a truly unforgettable wedding experience.
While the affluent couples live the dream, especially if their parents are picking up the bills, the unrealistic copycats incur unnecessary debt afterwards and spend the first few years of their marriage paying off debt.
One day affair
The traditional and religious weddings are both imperative in sustaining a couple’s beliefs and values. However, finding a method which works for you and your budget without over stretching your selves or putting family members under pressure to contribute towards your excesses is the key to getting the balance right. More couples are choosing to have their traditional and wedding ceremonies on the same day, either to cut cost or perhaps to get it over and done with while they move on to start their beautiful lives together.
One day event is definitely a great money saving option considering the high cost of venues, catering, drinks, venue décor and photography. So why spend twice when you can spend once and save the rest for the raining day.
The traditional marriage comes with all its hullabaloos. Great if you can afford to entertain your guests throughout the whole experience but the alternative is to streamline the ceremony and stage a two hours event at the venue you hired on the wedding day or at your house, witnessed by your nearest and dearest only on the morning of your wedding before the other ceremony.
 It’s a sacrifice
Cutting cost can sometimes mean that you will have to make certain compromises in order to achieve your goals. A one day affair may become very hectic and frantic if it is not planned and managed effectively but if you make that decision from inception and both of you agree to work together to achieve it, then you are more likely going to be able to achieve it. Do not imagine it’s a burden too difficult to achieve, the beginning will certainly justify the end.
Timing is a key factor in achieving your goals, You will definitely need a wedding day coordinator to assist you in getting things right. It is money spent foolishly if you want to cut cost and still want to be in charge. Either take a wedding planner or day coordinator to assist you from inception, you will certainly need  the professional input.
Notes
- Why build castles in the sky for just one day because of other people’s expectations? There are only two people left behind to pick up the pieces when everyone leaves. They either put you in credit or in debt, the option is yours.
- Your guests will not remember how many days you had your event, but they will always remember the moments and that is what you should aim to capture.
- It is also important to identify why other couples who did it before failed. You will certainly get through it as anticipated while your guests appreciate your efforts  and your wedding sets a precedence for others to trail.

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