Weddings 101 (for most men)

Wedding bells, for most girls..including myself, have been ringing in our heads since we were young girls. We plan our flowers, our centerpieces, and our dresses, all for that one special day that’s all about us. For most men, these aspects of weddings may not seem important. When most women contemplate the colour scheme of the wedding, most men may not see it as "that important". So here is a little guideline for MOST men to look too while they help plan a wedding!

1) Season of the wedding (including flowers, colour schemes, centerpieces. and decorations):
Okay men, although you may not realize, the season your wedding takes place in has a lot to do with the colour scheme of the wedding, including bridesmaid dress colour, flowers, and decorations. If your wedding takes place in the spring, one would usually find bright fresh colours incorporated. You would usually see the bridesmaid dresses being bright blues, pinks, and yellows. For flower arrangements you would most likely see bright coloured flowers such as gerberas, or lily's, or brightly coloured hydrangeas. Some brides may also incorporate spring-like themes to there weddings, like butterflies.If your wedding takes place in the fall, your wedding would incorporate fall-like aspects. Colours would be more in the warm side, introducing colours such as browns and oranges. Flowers and bridesmaid dress colours would also change to warmer colours as well to follow this theme.
Centerpieces, although doesn’t seem important to a lot of men, is important to women! We take into account the size, the colour, and the theme of the centerpieces. Okay men, remember, you don’t want your centerpieces too big, or else your guest won’t be able to see each other across the table. You want them just big enough to make a statement. You also want the centerpieces to go along with your theme and color scheme. Again, going along with the season of your wedding! These rules also apply when decorating your area for your wedding. Tablecloths, seat covers, and decorations also need to go along with the colour and theme of the wedding!Overall, the season of your wedding has A LOT to do with the themes and aspects of your wedding!

2) The food:
Okay men, food is your area of expertise! When choosing food for your wedding, culture and background should be taken into consideration. You should have foods that suit most people’s palates. For example, if you are having a Portuguese wedding, it is nice to incorporate a seafood element to your dinner. If you are getting married in a hall, the hall can usually accommodate the preferences you have for food. An important thing to remember is that you never want your guests to go home hungry!

3) The Cake!:
The cake is a very important aspect of the wedding! And there are a lot of things to consider when picking/ or making a cake. The cake, like everything else, needs to follow the colour and theme of the wedding. For example, if your colour theme is blue, you would want a little bit of blue accents somewhere on your cake. The size is also important. Depending on your guest count depends on the size f your cake. If you’re having a small wedding, you can easily get away with a 1 or 2 teir cake. If you are having a large wedding, you would most likely need a 3 or 4+ teir cake.
Also, when picking the flavour of your cake, pick a flavour that is universal, a flavour that most people will enjoy, such as vanilla or chocolate, or marble. This will ensure that everyone enjoys your cake!

4) Location/transportation:
Gentlemen, picking the perfect spot for your wedding is another very important aspect for your wedding; depending if your want an indoor wedding or an outdoor wedding. There are things to consider when having an outdoor wedding and the most obvious one is WEATHER. You don’t want it to be too hot, too cold, too windy, or too rainy. Remember, it’s more of a gamble to have an outdoor wedding because you never know how Mother Nature will react! Moreover, when having in indoor wedding, you need to make sure your hall isn’t too big, or too small. You also want the dance floor to be a good size, since you will be dancing all night long!Another aspect of location is travel and travel time. If you decide to get married in a church, it is nice to find a hall around the same area so your guests don’t have to travel far distances during the day! This is also more convenient for your guests.In regards to transportation for your bridal party, it’s always nice to have a limo, or a car (with a driver), just so your bridal party, and your bride! Don’t have to worry about driving on this day!

5) Music:
When choosing your d.j make sure you ask him to play a variety of music. It is important for all ages to be able to get up and dance all night long! So have music for all ages, just so in the end, everyone is happy!

Lastly men remember, it is important to remember that for your bride, and yourself, this is the biggest and most important day of your lives. These details are very important in making sure your day is perfect. So remember men, be understanding when your bride takes all these little details into account! And after reading this, you are now ready to help plan the wedding!