{"id":9724,"date":"2018-03-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/omaha.cwesites.com\/blog\/planning-to-attend-a-wedding-before-your-own\/"},"modified":"2020-03-06T19:41:23","modified_gmt":"2020-03-06T19:41:23","slug":"grand-forks-wedding-photographers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/grand-forks\/blog\/grand-forks-wedding-photographers\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning to Attend a Wedding Before Your Own?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You may have heard how hard it is to plan a wedding. But, that&#8217;s why you choose the best\u00a0grand forks wedding photographers. You may even think you have a good idea of how to plan your own. However, once that ring&#8217;s on your finger (or your fianc\u00e9&#8217;s) wedding planning get&#8217;s difficult for everyone. Yet with wedding season coming up, it&#8217;s the perfect time to go as an engaged couple and get ideas!<\/p>\n<p>So, If you&#8217;ve RSVP&#8217;d to a wedding (or five!) this wedding season, use these as great opportunities to see what really matters most to the happy couple and to the guests at the event. While you\u2019re sipping wine and enjoying the love-filled evening with your fiance, look for details you may be sweating over that just don\u2019t really matter, and validate some of your thoughts on your own wedding goals. (YES, we need to spend a bit extra on a same day edit!)<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve listed a few thoughts and questions to think about at the next wedding you attend!<\/p>\n<p>Ambiance:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8900 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/photo.grandforks.cwesites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Ambiance_Lincoln.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8901 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/photo.grandforks.cwesites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Ambiance_SantaBarbara.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A unique venue may be worth it if you can save on decorating the space to create your ideal evening ambiance. Factors that can help fulfill your wedding vision could be moody dark linens and uplighting, or heavenly light linens and twinkle lights. What mood or atmosphere do you want to set with lighting? What aspects of a wedding speak to you to set that mood\/atmosphere?<\/p>\n<p>Additional Roles:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8905 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/photo.grandforks.cwesites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Roles.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8906 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/photo.grandforks.cwesites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Volunteer_SantaBarbara.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do they list hosts, personal attendants or other roles on their program? Think of all the volunteers (with fancy titles) it takes to put on a wedding? Do you have enough so you won\u2019t have to worry about any details on your big day?<\/p>\n<p>Decor:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8907 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/photo.grandforks.cwesites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Decor_Omaha.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8908 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/photo.grandforks.cwesites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Decor_DesMoines.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Are there statement pieces that you notice more than others or decor you barely noticed at all? Perhaps the centerpieces make the difference for you versus a highly-decorated dessert table. Maybe renting\/borrowing an item (from someone who just had a wedding perhaps?!) versus creating it on your own is the way to go.<\/p>\n<p>Food:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8909 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/photo.grandforks.cwesites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Food.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Did they serve their food buffet or plated style? Were there options for those with a gluten free, vegetarian, or paleo diet? Did they offer appetizers or have a static snack or candy table? Typically being a large percentage of the budget, think about if food matter more to you than a decor piece or second <a href=\"http:\/\/completeweddinggrandforks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photographer <\/a>even, or if you\u2019re a foodie who needs it all!<\/p>\n<p>Fun:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8910 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/photo.grandforks.cwesites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/00001_r-17-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8911 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/photo.grandforks.cwesites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Fun_SantaBarbara.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What really made their wedding a blast for you? Maybe an interactive game, photo booth or ice breaker activity had the guests mingled and excited for the evening from the start. Did the DJ get the grandma on the dance floor?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t hurt to do your research at an actual wedding versus something you see online that a professional might of created. Of course, be realistic about what can be accomplished in time before your wedding date and what can be added into your budget. There is nothing like a real wedding to spark ideas for your own and remind you the true meaning and purpose of the day!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10610\" src=\"https:\/\/completeweddinggrandforks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2018\/03\/Austin12217-copy.jpg\" alt=\"grand forks wedding photographers\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/grand-forks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2018\/03\/Austin12217-copy.jpg 900w, https:\/\/completewedo.com\/grand-forks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2018\/03\/Austin12217-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/completewedo.com\/grand-forks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2018\/03\/Austin12217-copy-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10611\" src=\"https:\/\/completeweddinggrandforks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2018\/03\/Denver6418-copy.jpg\" alt=\"grand forks wedding photographers\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/grand-forks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2018\/03\/Denver6418-copy.jpg 600w, https:\/\/completewedo.com\/grand-forks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2018\/03\/Denver6418-copy-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10612\" src=\"https:\/\/completeweddinggrandforks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2018\/03\/Denver51918-copy.jpg\" alt=\"grand forks wedding photographers\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/grand-forks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2018\/03\/Denver51918-copy.jpg 600w, https:\/\/completewedo.com\/grand-forks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2018\/03\/Denver51918-copy-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have heard how hard it is to plan a wedding. 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