Your wedding day is very important to you, and like all brides, you want it to be beautiful. With all the options and possibilities available, planning this aspect of your wedding can be overwhelming and potentially very expensive. The first thing you need to do is determine your style. What type of mood do you wish to create? Do you want classic, contemporary or romantic? Do you prefer simple beauty or elaborate elegance? (One point to keep in mind; elaborate does not always mean more expensive. A simple scheme can often require more work because little details are more likely to be noticed by your guests.) How do you decorate your home? Look through decorating magazines and make a note of which types of decorating schemes you tend to prefer. Planning your decorating will be much simpler once you have an idea of what you want to accomplish.

Once you have an idea of what you want, consult with your wedding planner. He/she will be able to offer many ideas on how to accomplish what you want without going over budget. You and your wedding planner should begin your decorating plan by visiting both your reception and ceremony site to discuss ideas and to take pictures of the area. You will often notice things in photographs that you may not have noticed before and the pictures will come in handy as a reminder as you plan. Your wedding planner will probably want to walk through the different aspects of the event with you. This will help you get a better idea as to which areas your guests will notice most.

Balloons

One decorating item that is often overlooked is balloons. While the words