Finding the perfect pair of wedding shoes doesn't have to be difficult, but you do need to be smart. Be careful when you are choosing this particular wedding accessory! Having the right pair of shoes can make a huge difference.

Sure, a pair of 4" heals might look nice with the dress and might look cute on your feet, but when you are standing on your feet for hours on your wedding day you might feel differently about them. You want to be able to focus on your groom, the guests, and the celebration, not on your feet!

You also want to make sure you are not distracted the whole time with trying to keep your balance as you teeter down the isle or as you greet your guests. You might consider another option. There are plenty cute shoes that are comfortable as well as stylish. Many brides wear white satin ballet flats, wedding flip flops or sneakers. You can even find personalized wedding tennis shoes.

Don't forget to think about the fabric when picking your shoes. Fabrics like silk can stain easily in grass or on wet ground. Leather or velvet shoes might be too hot for a summer wedding and lace might be too cool for a winter wedding. There are many fabrics to choose from, but you need to think about the practicality of the material as well as the look and feel of the shoe.

When I was shopping for shoes I was limited because I choose a dress with beading at the bottom that hindered it from being hemmed. I decided to choose shoes with a tall heal so that my dress would not drag. I ended up distracted with aching feet by the end of the night! If I was going to do it again, I would have either picked a different dress or figured out another alternative, but it was good that I waited till after I had the dress so that I could get shoes that worked with the dress. Many brides pick shoes and then the embellishments don't match or the style or color doesn't match.

Don't make the same mistakes that other brides have made in the past. Be smart about your shoe shopping by keeping these factors in mind so that you end up with the perfect pair of shoes for your special day!

Picking the time of day to have a wedding can depend on a couple different things.

1. The day of the week: if you have the ability to have it on Saturday, then anytime usually works. But if you have it on a Friday or Sunday you need most often to have it in the evening in order to accommodate guests.

2. The wedding IS about you right? You need to pick a time that works best for YOU... BUT you also need to be considerate of the guests. If you are a morning person and like to get things going... know that not all your guest and participants are morning people too. You need to give you and your wedding party plenty of time to get ready and your guests time to get breakfast and get to your ceremony. A typical time for a morning wedding is no earlier than 11:00am. For an evening wedding you also need to consider your guests. If you have guests from out of town you need to give them a list of things to do in the area like local museums, parks, or theaters. You also need to consider a child's bedtime if they are going to be involved in the reception.

3. Is it an outdoor wedding? If so you should check to make sure that you are not out in the sun at the hottest part of the day, know when insects like mosquitoes are out and hungry, and know when the sun sets.

4. Food: You need to know that if you have an evening wedding that people are going to expect a sit down dinner or heavy buffet. If you have a morning wedding You may want to consider having a small breakfast/brunch buffet (things like bagels and coffee) for your guests before the ceremony. This shows your thoughtfulness and concern with their comfort and may give the guests time to socialize. You may want to serve a light lunch immediately after the ceremony as your reception or join together later in the day for a full luncheon. For an afternoon wedding you could serve light lunch like salads, melons, and sandwiches, or a mid-afternoon dinner with heavier things like fish or pork. Just be sure to have some lighter options.

5. The formality: The formality can effect all sorts of things like the type of dress you choose, the wedding decorations, the food choices, and the time of day. Generally speaking, the earlier in the day the less formal.

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Here are a couple of ideas for a "greener" wedding. These ideas will give you satisfaction knowing that you have chosen to make the world a better place while still having a fun and beautiful wedding.

When picking out wedding favors, consider personalizing packets of seeds. It is sure to be a hit and something that each guest will want to take home. The packets can be personalized with your name and wedding date and are a unique and eco-friendly alternative to your ordinary wedding favors!

When choosing your candles for you wedding decorations be sure to pick soy candles. They are made from renewable resources, are cleaner, and longer burning than regular candles. They are available in nearly any color, size, and shape to perfectly accent your wedding. Plus any spills clean up easily with just soap and hot water!

You can also pick wedding decorations that are recyclable. Wedding accessories such as a topiary, floral arrangements, etc. can be reused at the reception. You'll save money and waste less. Then when the evening is over consider donating the pieces to a hospital or nursing home!

There are plenty of other ideas for making your wedding greener. Good luck and have a blast!

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When planning a wedding one of the first steps is budgeting. It is important to make sure that when financing a wedding you figure out just how much you need to spend in order to get the wedding you want. Once you have a good idea of the amount of money you expect to have, then you can set your expectations accordingly.

It is a good idea to sit down with both sets of parents and ask them for specific amounts that they have allotted for you to spend on the wedding. It might be easier to ask for them to finance a specific part of the wedding such as the catering, honeymoon, ceremony, etc. Then decide how much you are planning to contribute to the wedding. Add up all of the contributions and then form budget.

According to theknot.com "The average cost for a 150-person wedding is about $25,000 (higher in urban areas).

* Here is a basic breakdown of what you can expect to pay:
Reception: 48%-50%
Ceremony: 2%-3%
Attire: 8%-10%
Flowers: 8%-10%
Entertainment/Music: 8%-10%
Photography/Videography: 10%-12%
Stationery: 2%-3%
Wedding Rings: 2%-3%
Parking/Transportation: 2%-3%
Gifts: 2%-3%
Miscellaneous: 8%
* To avoid stress, allot about 5% of your budget for a "just-in-case" fund.
* If you're paying for your honeymoon yourselves, remember to budget for that as well".

Once you have a good idea of how to allot the money it will be easier to make decisions based on what your budget allows for. This will take the stress and anxiety out of buying knowing that you won't go over budget. Just make sure not to spend more than you have allowed for or plan to take that out of a different category!!

Picking out a cake was extremely overwhelming for me.

I would highly recommend having an idea in your head of what you want before you meet with the baker. It is a great idea to look at pictures of cakes in magazines or online but realize that it is not always realistic to get what you see in the pictures. Often times those are iced pieces of Styrofoam and staged and fixed on photo shop. But it is important to look in the pictures for idea on the shape, size, colors, and details you would like to have for your cake.

It is also important to note that some bakers are better at design and construction but not as good at the taste and visa versa. Make sure to see a portfolio to get a good idea of their designs but also be sure to taste the cake before hand as well. Sometimes they will pull a sample out of the refrigerator for you to try, make sure however to try a piece at room temperature or one that has been sitting out for a while as your cake will most likely be sitting out for five or six hours at least. You need to get a baker that will produce both a quality tasting and looking cake!

Next, consider the topper for your cake. It is a good idea to have that in mind as well. A popular cake topper is a personalized letter topper. You can put you and your new spouses initial on the top.

It is also nice to use fresh flowers on your cake. If that is something you are considering, be sure to consult with your florist about the different options you have. Using fresh flowers can be a beautiful and inexpensive way to go. It can also be nice in tying together the different elements of your wedding decorations.

The most important thing is to not go into a meeting with your baker or wedding planner, like I did, without any ideas of what you are looking for because the options are vast and the designer will appreciate some specific inspirations to go by. You can do it!

Wedding favors are a popular way of thanking your guests for coming to your wedding. These favors do not need to be expensive gifts, but they do need to have a little time and thought put into them in order to not look "cheap."

Wedding favors that do not look cheap and inexpensive (but don't end up costing you a fortune) are things like boxes of M&Ms, packets of plant seeds, personalized lip balm, chocolate cocoa packets, packets of playing cards, or even miniature tape measures. Wedding favors such as these can often be personalized to fit your wedding with different colors, names, and designs. When you customize something to fit your wedding, it makes your decorations much more special.

Try to find wedding favors that are either unique, practical, or themed. When a favor is themed, it is usually themed based on the season or the unique theme of your wedding. Such themes are often one of the following: Asian, Beach, Fall, Winter, Spring, or Vegas. These are among the most popular themes but there are many more.

Small inexpensive wedding favors are perfect for treating all of your guests with, but when it comes to giving gifts to your wedding party and maybe even a few family members that are more deal to you heart, you may want to try getting them a special personalized gift.

Gifts that have a name engraved or embroidered on them usually mean much more than just an ordinary gift card to a store. When you start to think about the gifts you will give your bridesmaids and groomsmen, consider a personalized gift to tell them how much you love them.

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Here are a few tips to help you plan for your bridesmaids.

Choose a color! It is great to pick a color and have all of your bridesmaids match. But because all of your bridesmaids most likely will not have the same body type it can be helpful for them to pick a dress that fits them well, yet, is your chosen color. Many bridal shops are now offering different styles in the same color. Want to be a beloved bride? Pick basic black. It will be much easier for the girls to find a dress in black than in avocado.

You can always personalize your dresses! By adding ruffle trims, ribbon belts, varied hemlines, and floral embellishments you can take a typical bridesmaid dress and make it into a unique sophisticated dress that would never be pegged as a multiple. You can also try adding an "extra" onto different styles of the same color to tie them all in, yet make it a dress that the girls will actually want to wear again!

Mix up the bouquets. Consider having each bridesmaid carry a bouquet of different flowers, all within your wedding colors. So if your colors are pink and white, one girl could hold a bouquet of dark pink peonies, another of pale pink daisies, and another of white hydrangeas. Your bouquet could then consist of a couple flowers from each of theirs that would bringing the look together.

Most importantly you want your friends to like you before, during, and after your wedding. So don't jump on a trend before thinking about how your friends will feel and look!

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Outdoor weddings can be wonderful! Depending on the size of the wedding, you can choose a parent or relative’s backyard, a park, lake area, country club, garden, or local nature preserve. There are many different settings that can work great with your wedding decorations and wedding accessories. Choosing an outdoor setting is a great option and can often help save you some money as well. However, make sure that you don’t end up paying too much on all of the “extras” that the location might not include! Some questions you may want to ask are:
Do they have a place for the bridal party to get ready?
Is the ceremony staging or aisle runners included?
Do they have a tent or additional option in the even of inclement weather?
Are their ceremony chairs?
Set up or rental fees?
Do they have chairs, tables, and service for the reception that will go with your wedding decorations?
Do they require a wedding coordinator for planning or for the day of the wedding? Is that included?
Do they have a catering service?
Do they allow you to bring in food?
Do they have bar service and fee’s for alcohol and bartenders?
Do they have music or DJ services?
Even if you end up with a cheap location, you might end up feeling overwhelmed by all of the additional charges that might come up. So make sure to check before booking the place and paying your deposit. Enrich your wedding with an outdoor wedding with beautiful wedding decorations and wedding accessories!

If you are having an outdoor wedding you want to make sure that you and your guests are comfortable and that you wedding accessories and wedding decorations fit the theme. Here are a few tips to accomplish this goal.

Consider not choosing high heals to wear with your dress. If it has just rained, or the lawn was recently watered, you might sink down into the soft ground. You may also want to avoid purchasing a dress with a train. It will gather the dirt and grass as you walk. If you would still like to wear a dress with a train, make sure that you include an aisle runner in your wedding accessories.

Choose a season that has appropriate weather in the area you live in. Also choose a time of day that will be comfortable for the guests. Mid-day is usually too hot and nights may be a little too cold. Dusk is probably the best time.

You will want to consider putting a note in the invitation informing your guests what to expect. For example, if it is going to be in the evening as the sun is setting you might encourage the guests to bring an extra sweater as it might get cooler when the sun sets. You might also encourage them to wear comfortable shoes or to bring sunscreen if the wedding is in the middle of the day.

Before your wedding day, make sure to visit the location at the same time of day as the ceremony. You want to make sure that you won’t have guests that are blinded by the sun! If you do find that the sun will be too hot for your guests, or that it will be in their eyes, you might consider placing seats under a canopy, or in a shaded area.

Bugs may be an issue to consider as well-- especially for an evening wedding. You can hire an exterminator before your wedding day or include citronella candles in your wedding decorations.

Make sure that you check if the facility has enough restrooms. If not, you might consider renting a port-a-potty. You can add some fresh flowers, wedding decorations, and some perfumed hand soap to help, but a port-a-potty is better than no potty!

Even though an outdoor wedding can be wonderful, you want to make sure that it not only looks nice with the perfect setting and perfect wedding decorations, but that it feels nice as well!