It is your special day. You want it to be perfect, but you do not know how to go about planning it. For first-timers, planning your own wedding can be overwhelming. From hiring the right photographers, choosing the perfect cake, booking the perfect caterer, choosing the best wedding venue, to creating the guest list, things can get quite stressful.
Don’t worry! Even though planning your own wedding can seem painful, you just need to have a plan on how you’re going to stay organized while planning your wedding.
Here are 4 easy steps to stress free wedding planning that will help make your planning a pleasant experience:
1. Create your very own wedding vision board
There are various platforms online that you can use to upload different ideas about wedding fashion, fabrics, bouquets, colour scheme, signature cocktails, decor, theme, style or decorations for the venue. This will help you form a visual look for your wedding!
2. Buy a wedding planning binder
Safe keep your ideas, whether it be regarding table settings or the best venues to host the wedding. A wedding planner will keep all your correspondence, ideas, information, deadlines, honeymoon plans, rehearsal dinner, supplier quotes, timelines and vision organized which will reduce your stress. Adding in your wedding vision board/ page and budget in the binder will help you stay focused on your vision throughout your planning.
3. Come up with a budget and stick to it
You can easily go overboard on your spending while planning your ultimate day. Creating a budget that has a 10% leniency can assist with managing any over spent budgets. Avoid impulsive purchases especially if they are over your budget. Instead take a pic, discuss the purchase over with your spouse and sleep on it. The next day you may have a different opinion.
4. Choose and book your wedding venue early
Most venues have a list of preferred suppliers that work with the venue which can make your planning easier. These vendors are familiar with the venue requirements, layout, staff and any logistics. Whether you have a wedding for 400 and need to book The Berkeley Church or you’re interested in an intimate wedding for 40 people at The Vandenberg House, contacting the venues early for tours can eliminate stress from delayed planning and ensures you reserve your dream venue for your preferred wedding date. Most of all, do not feel pressured. Once you have everything mentioned above in place, the rest will unwind in a smooth flow.
In conclusion, it is your wedding day; plan it in a way that it shines with your personality and your personal style. As long as you stay calm and true to yourself, your wedding will be memorable not just for you and your significant other, but also those who had the chance to be a part of your special day.
Have fun and keep it light. Thanks for reading 4 Easy Steps to Stress Free Wedding Planning , now it’s time to start planning.
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