How to plan a wedding ?
How to plan your wedding ?
Ok! So you’re officially engaged, what’s the next step? Don’t get flustered! These easy steps will guide your thoroughly on how to plan accordingly for the biggest day of your life! How exciting!
Some couples prefer to hold out their engagements while others want to get it done as soon as possible! Either way is fine, here’s what you should do first.
SET YOUR BUDGET
This will greatly determine how your wedding is going to run and spare you many disappointments. Narrow down some ideas on how you and family, friends and loved ones can contribute. The conversation isn’t typically easy, but you’ll get through it!
GUEST LIST
Maximum early guest count is crucial. Of course you want to invite everybody, but consider if Nancy who you barely talk to is really going to make a difference. Put it this way, the more people you invite the thinner your wallet will be. Also consider the venue and how many people they can actually hold, hence why we always start with a set budget! Speaking of venues…
CHOOSE A VENUE
It’s important to address this ASAP. Considering popular venues may be competitive. So if you’re set on that one place of your dreams, be sure to call ahead of time. This also helps organize and solidify a date for your caterers, florists, and so on.
WHAT’S YOUR STYLE?
Are you classic lady or a vintage diva? This is where it gets fun. There are so many styles to choose from! From modern to rustic, the beach, this is your special day so make it unlike any other! Once you’re set on a style, this will help create the overall décor. Silverware, bouquets, the magic is always in the details! But be sure your venue works with it as well! Pinterest and wedding catalogues are a great way to get inspired!
YOUR VENDORS
Do your research because you want the best of the best when it comes to the true professionalism! A serious professional will capture the essence of who you are and how you work without question. The people you’ll need to consider hiring immediately are the photographer, videographer, and caterer. Moving on you’ll also need to hire the entertainment, rentals , an event decorator. Hair and makeup is a must, transportation and so on. This is where is get’s exciting, it’s all coming together! Slowly, but surely!
MAGIC IS IN THE DETAILS
We’re almost there, I promise! As I said before, the magic is in the details! You and your soon to be have to discuss minuscule things, such as the menu, arrival of the bridal party, the dates on rentals, planning your honeymoon, sending save the dates and so on. It seems like a lot, but it’s this that makes the day one to remember.
SOME FINAL TOUCHES
By this time, everything should be in place for the most part. You can go back, be sure everything is set accordingly to how you dreamt it. Then after the hustle and bustle, take the time to just relax and enjoy yourself. Maybe go get a mani-pedi followed by a nice massage with your friends. Be sure to pack for your honeymoon the night before and aware of where you’re staying, whether it be a hotel or at home. Then the rest is history.
Don't forget lastly, Just enjoy it ,
Let’s get married!!
