Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! The holidays are a great time to tie the knot; the venues are beautifully decorated, the seasonal food options are decadent, and themed favors, cakes, and fashion are so much fun! However, a holiday wedding will bring extra stress on an already busy time of year. Here are our Top 5 Holiday Wedding Tips:
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Holiday Wedding Tip #1: Send Invitations Early
This is a busy time of year with holiday work/social parties, school recitals, college finals, and shopping. Your guests will surely have full calendars if you wait too long. Even if you sent Save The Date announcements, be sure to get the official invite out as early as possible so they can hold the date and time.
Holiday Wedding Tip #2: Shop for Wedding Bands NOW
Jewelry stores and manufacturers experience their busiest sales period during the holidays. Be sure to have your ring order, sized, custom fitted, and in your hand by Thanksgiving weekend. Shopping early will give you the time and attention you deserve to get the exact ring you want.
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Holidays Wedding Tip #3: Complete These Tasks Before Thanksgiving
For any bride, the last few weeks leading up to your wedding will be a whirlwind, make sure that you have your holiday tasks out of the way so you don't get stressed or overwhelmed. Before Thanksgiving you will want to complete:
- Gift Shopping - Make a list and shop early. Don't forget to wrap everything ahead of time.
- Holiday Cards - Order, stuff, address, and stamp your holiday cards early. Then you can pop them in the mail when the time is right.
- Baking - If you homemade cookies in your home during the holidays find some easy make ahead and freeze cookie recipe, like these from Better Homes and Gardens so all you have to do is thaw/bake and enjoy! Your friends will be knocked over that you found time for baking just before your big day.
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Holiday Wedding Tip #4: Limit Home Decor
Keep it simple this year, add a few festive touches such as a wreath, and a tree with just lights and glass balls. Don't go crazy decorating, its always better than to enjoy your decorations than stress over finding time for them.
Holiday Wedding Tip #5: Find a Cleaning Service
Weddings are prime time for visitors, add in holiday visitors and its like a revolving door of people (and they all have cameras). Find a reliable cleaning service to come in a few days before your wedding. A clean home will not only look better in pictures, but will also be very cleansing and therapeutic!
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