Planning a simple wedding is becoming more common and is totally socially acceptable. Many young brides and grooms are foregoing the traditional extravagant weddings and keeping it simple. This doesn’t mean they are foregoing elegance or style, and simple weddings can still be a special day that the bridal party and guests will remember for years to come.
Reception costs have skyrocketed to the point that a great deal of brides are grooms are now looking at out of the way places such as parks, beaches and backyards to create a simple affair. Some of the most memorable weddings I have attended have occurred at places that had special meaning to the bride and groom.
The wedding I attended at our local bowling alley was absolutely memorable. The groom proposed to the bride there and that made it even more special. The wedding invitations and wedding decorations were all done in bowling motif. The groomsmen had on rented tuxedos with bowling shoes. The mother of the bride wore a spectacular dress decorated with a bowling theme. Even the wedding cake had the bowling theme. This simple but imaginative wedding was extraordinary.
Another simple wedding I attended was in a beautiful park that overlooked a beach near San Diego, Ca. Simple weddings can be so romantic and elegant. The brides dress was billowing in the ocean breeze and the entire wedding party toasted the bride and groom with the finest champagne that was local to the region.
One more idea for planning a simple wedding is right in your own backyard. The bride can then take her time and get the whole family to help out with the wedding decorations.
The art of planning a simple wedding is to communicate your desires right up front before anyone can try to talk you into a lavish affair that will put you in hock. It is the bride’s choice and as long as the groom is in agreement to keep things as simple as possible then you should listen to your hearts and get everyone on board with help planning your simple wedding.
Simple weddings can allow you to get creative with wedding invitations, your wedding attire, the decorations and entertainment.
A wedding planner or wedding consultant can help plan your wedding as long as you let them know exactly how you want everything. Now is the time to speak up and let it be known that your style is simple, yet memorable.