Simply because this is your second time down the aisle,
doesn’t mean that it can’t be just as spectacular! From
the moment you met, to the moment that you say “I do”
can still feel like a fairytale. If you are nervous about the
big day, grab a pair of socks for your cold feet and enjoy
these four tips for your dream wedding.
Setting the Tone
You might think that a second wedding necessitates mod-
est, low-key revelry, especially if your first wedding was
elaborate. Second weddings do tend to be more intimate,
with smaller guest lists, but there’s no reason not to throw
a big shebang. It’s your choice: The point is to bask in the
glory of your union — don’t hold back.
Simple is the new elegant
In the case of second marriages, cost is often a major con-
tributing factor to the style of the wedding. Often times,
couples have children to support and homes to maintain.
The good news is that your wedding can be simple and
easy on the pocket book, while still maintaining grace,
beauty and sophistication. By ordering flowers that are in
season, utilizing low cost greenery, and romantic lighting
you can transform your location for a fraction of the cost.
Use a wedding coordinator
Couples planning second weddings have heavy time de-
mands and work constraints, and using a reputable wed-
ding coordinator can virtually eliminate the strain of your
wedding. While you are drawing up paperwork at the
office, or watching your favourite show in the evening,
your wedding coordinator is working hard to make your
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wedding perfect. As an added bonus, wedding planners
are often networked in the community, and are offered
amazing discounts on wedding locations, flowers, cater-
ing, photography studios and much more. Since a wed-
ding coordinator is generally responsible for handling all
of the ins and outs of the wedding, you are able to sit
back, relax, and enjoy your day.
Throw tradition out the window
Planning a wedding is hard work, and if this is your sec-
ond time around it may feel like it is too much to handle.
Don’t succumb to pressure from yourself, your fami-
ly or your in-laws. Wear a white wedding dress, or that
teal blue sparkle dress that you have had your eye on for
months. Let your 14-year-old son be the best man, or your
16 month old girl be the flower girl. Don’t worry if she
eats more of the flowers than she throws, just have fun
and remember to smile! The ceremony may only last for a
day, but the memories will last for a lifetime. While plan-
ning your second wedding, don’t forget to relax and let
the pressure out. Your friends and family are there to en-
courage you and assist you, so find ways to include them
in the preparations. Have confidence in yourself, your
fiancé and the love that you share. If you remember this,
your day will be perfect regardless of the imperfections.
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Planning Your
Second Wedding