A perfect wedding is one which is well planned with a great venue, tasty food, happy guests and of course, a stress free one. In short, memorable! Planning a memorable wedding is quite easy if you keep in mind some factors.

To ensure that the wedding is stress free, budget well. Most couples miss the actual costs by over 10% so if you budget well, you will make the actual process quite glitch free. To begin with, decide what the total budget is, and then split it up in overheads and decide how much would be appropriate for each. Remember that the wedding reception takes up almost half the budget, and make note to keep aside up to 15% of the budget for tips and miscellaneous costs.

A memorable wedding is one which is special, exceptional and personal to the bride and groom. Choose the venue carefully and recreate moments or special memories of the couple to add the personal touch. Be creative, and pick unique locations like backyards, beaches or the woods to have a scenic location. Remember that using public land would need clearance from the local council.

Formality is often what constricts an easy going stress free wedding, and to make the wedding fun, do away with unnecessary formality. Instead, use this occasion to acknowledge special people in the couples’ lives. So, perhaps both mom and dad can walk the bride down the aisle or the couple can face their guests. There can be a tribute to the families with the bride wearing wedding gowns or ornaments handed down generations, or family photographs decorating the cake table.

Make the meal exciting. You could plan a main meal comprises of the couples’ favorite dishes, or a significant theme. Try getting close friends to bake their favorite cakes instead of a staid and boring wedding cake. Decorate the cake or tables with wild flowers or flowers from your garden. Have a family style sit down meal, where guests can mingle in the informal atmosphere.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Your family and friends would love to be closely associated and a part of a truly memorable wedding, so go ahead an ask everyone to chip in. Not only do people get to know each other, but it also relieves the stress off a single person trying to manage everything. As long as the focus is on the celebration of love and a memorable future, guests will definitely enjoy a memorable wedding.