How To Plan Bay Area LGBTQ Weddings That Will Suit Any Budget Or Style

By Scott Hamilton


Planning a wedding can be a lot of fun but the process can also involve a lot of stress and worry. Bay Area LGBTQ weddings are no exception to this rule, and many couples wonder how to get the celebration of their dreams without completely blowing their budget. If you are planning your own celebration here are some tips and tricks you may be able to use.

Budgets are very important when planning a large event like a wedding. Not only is it important to know how much you want to spend overall, it is also important to decide which areas you want to spend more of your money on. There are certain elements that will often cost more such as the budget for your reception. If, however, you want to make sure that you have the ceremony and reception of your dreams you may need to make sure you allocate your money to cover those increased expenses.

Different couples will likely imagine their celebrations in very different ways. Do you know whether you want to have a more formal event or one that is a lot more organic and lower key. One thing to think about is how to incorporate aspects of your relationship and the things that are significant to you and your partner into your ceremony or your reception. This could include hobbies that you and your partner have or details about certain places that you have visited.

One of the most important things to do is to set the date of your celebration. You may want to consider getting married on a day other than a Saturday. This may give you more options when it comes to picking your ceremony and reception venues and it may be a way for you to get the most out of your budget.

Do you have a lot of guests coming from out of town? If so, you might want to consider planning a multi-day event, especially if many of them are not familiar with the Bay Area. It can be nice for your guests to have multiple activities to participate in other than the wedding itself and can really make your event feel like a joyous holiday.

While some people love the idea of a huge celebration, your wedding ceremony and reception don't have to be if that isn't what you want. An increasing number of couples are making the choice to only have a few people present to witness their vows. Some will choose to have a larger number people at their reception or have a separate party afterwards to celebrate their union.

Working with a wedding planner can be a great idea regardless of whether you want a large celebration or a smaller event. It may not be a bad idea to work with someone whose business has an LGBTQ positive designation. If you have friends who recently tied the knot and they used a planner, it may be a good idea to find out who they used.

Of course, if you don't give yourself enough time to plan, it will definitely feel more stressful. If you give yourself more time to plan things and are organized you can space out your tasks and this will make the planning process much more relaxed and laid back.




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