The holiday season is my favorite time of the year. Although I do love it, I am always in shock when December comes around. Where did 2009 go? And if you're a list maker like me, the length always seems to triple when you factor in all of the holiday cleaning, shopping, cooking, and parties. Oh, and you're also planning a wedding? Add those lists into the mix too and things can quickly get overwhelming. There are a few advantages to planning an event thru the holidays, and I wanted share a few of my favorites with you.
Think ahead to all the sales coming up after the holidays. Make a list of some of the things you can purchase for your wedding while the stores are trying to make room for new inventory. Key items may be glassware for centerpieces, cocktail/party dresses that can be used for bridesmaids or mothers dresses, candles/votives for the reception, and gifts for your bridal party. Look ahead on your planning list to see if there are any items that you can be shopping for while looking for holiday presents!
Going to a holiday party or two? Schedule your hair and make up trials on a day you're going to be getting dressed up anyway. No point in wasting the beautiful work on a trip to the grocery store!
If someone asks what you want for Christmas, don't feel bad about sharing some ideas that can help you with the wedding. Most people hope that the gifts they buy are something that is useful. Use this to your advantage if you've been trying to figure out how you can afford to add the chargers to the reception, or upgrade your linens or centerpieces. See if a couple of family members of friends want to come together to contribute to those things, rather than buying another trinket or gift that will not be used.
I hope some of these ideas can help you save a little money and sanity over the next couple of weeks. If you have any other tips or suggestions, please leave a comment to help others out!
Happy Holidays!
Kate
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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