Whirlwind Weddings

THE ANATOMY A WhirluwindWedding The average wedding takes approxi- mately 12 months to plan, but due to a number of different reasons, some cou- ples don't have that kind of time to tie the knot. Due to the urgent nature of a whirlwind wedding, couples may take a few shortcuts to save time Here's a breakdown of the costs, and some useful advice if you're planning a whirlwind wed- ding of your own. WHIRLWIND VS TRADITIONAL Here's a quick breakdown of the cost of a traditional wedding compared to the cost of a whirlwind wedding that's pulled together in 4 weeks. $400 Whirlwind: BRIDES ATTIRE Traditional: $1,316 $180 Whirlwind: GROOMS ATTIRE $271 Traditional: $748 Whirlwind: RECPTION ENTERTAINER Traditional: $1,751 $800 Whirlwind: FLOWERS & DECORATIONS Traditional: $1,800 $300 Whirlwind: WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Traditional: $1,777 $200 Whirlwind: TRANSPORTATION $400 Traditional: $5,100 Whirlwind: VENUE,CATERING & RENTALS Traditional: $10,500 WHIRLWIND WEDDING PLANNING TIMELINE (based on 1 month of planning) 4 WEEKS WEEKS Choose a venue Find an officiant Mail invitations M Choose wedding party Organize paperwork Pick bride and groom attire WEEKS WEEK Order cake Purchase centerpieces Arrange reception food/meal Organize wedding favors and partyware Purchase flowers TIPS AND RESOURCES Keep it simple... due to time constraints find efficient and realistic options. Delegate, delegate, delegate! You need all the help you can get so ask your friends and family to pitch in. Don't want to waste time planning? Online companies such as www.skybride.com gives you the opportunity to purchase other couples cancelled wedding on the cheap. Source: Association of Bridal Consultants 2012 survey results (in USD) based on average number of guests: 139 http://www.statisticbrain.com/average-costs-of-an-american-wedding/ Source: http://www.happynews.com/living/wedding-bells/plan-wedding-month.htm Semply Brulal w w w. si mplybrid al.com FULFILLING DREAMS