Wedding Planning Advice Every Couple Needs to Hear First
Wedding planning can become overwhelming quickly. Between Pinterest boards, guest lists, and some budget talks, it is very easy to lose sight of what really matters.
Let's have a look at how you can stay focused and make the process move smoothly for both of you.
Set Your Priorities
Before you book anything, you should sit down together and talk about your top three priorities. Do you care more about a stunning venue, the food, the music, or anything else?
Having clear priorities means that you'll be able to spend your budget where it really matters, avoid arguments over less important details, and make faster decisions even when you're feeling overwhelmed.
For example, if having an unforgettable party is your goal, invest in the DJ or band that you both love, and don't stress too much about the stationery or favors.
Book the Venue Early
The best venues get booked up 12 to 18 months in advance, so once you know your guest count and your budget range, you should start hunting for your venue.
Look for a space that fits your style and gives you flexibility with dates, vendors, and layouts.
Need help finding the right one? Use Bridebooks' wedding venue searches to explore locations that match your budget and guest list.
Don’t Try to Please Everyone
You'll get lots of opinions from family, friends, and even strangers who know you're getting married. Listen to advice, but don't let it drown out your own voice.
This is your day, so you should choose what you want, even if it's not traditional or expected from others.
Ask yourself, "Would we enjoy this, or are we doing this for someone else? Does this reflect us as a couple?" If it doesn't, then you can leave it out.
Keep a Shared Checklist
Use a shared Google document, planning app, or physical note boxes to track anything that has been booked, any payment deadlines, and to-dos that need to be done.
This keeps both of you in the loop and avoids any stress. You should assign roles too; if one of you is better at handling money, they can handle the budget.
If you're the one with design skills, let them lead on style choices.
Plan Breaks Away From Planning
It could be very easy to let wedding talk take over your life, so schedule some no-wedding zones, such as dinners or weekends where you don't talk about the planning at all.
This helps to lower your stress and keep your relationship strong, reminding you why you are doing this in the first place.
It might be worth booking yourself a few days away if you start to feel overwhelmed, stressed, or start to argue.
Finally
The party only lasts a day, but the marriage is for a lifetime. Make sure you use this time to talk about the future and how you handle money, family, and careers.
Being involved in planning a wedding can be a crash course in communication, so make sure you take advantage of it and strengthen it for your partnership.
