PLANNING YOUR WEDDING
Chances are you’ve never been happier than you are right now. Maybe you’re still waiting, but you know that magical question, “Will you marry me,” is coming soon. Or, maybe you’ve recently gotten engaged and, as happy as you are, you find yourself constantly preoccupied with thoughts of guest lists and bridesmaids and dresses and… the list goes on and on.
The months ahead will be filled with arrangements, preparations and planning. You’ll want to do a great deal of research to become familiar with what’s available and find the best values. You’ll be getting recommendations for the best products and services and making a great many decisions, at times on a daily basis.
To be honest, all of this planning will not be accomplished without some stressful moments. You’re almost sure to encounter some problems or obstacles as you navigate the world of wedding planning. You and your fiancé, your mother, your best friend, or one of your bridesmaids might disagree on a location or a guest list, or a color. It’s likely there may be moments when you’ll feel frustrated or overwhelmed.
You can, however, minimize those moments and assure that planning for your wedding will be a thoroughly enjoyable and exciting experience by taking care of a few extremely important tasks right now.
Regardless of whether you’ll be planning every wedding detail on your own or hiring a professional wedding planning to help you, you will greatly benefit from staying as organized as possible throughout the process. Determine what method works best for you, and begin now to get and stay organized. You can use a spreadsheet, a binder notebook, folders or whatever method works best for you. The point is to keep track of everything you do related to planning your wedding and to store all paperwork in one place. You’ll want to keep all receipts, order forms, bill and notes in a manner that makes them easily accessible and organized and file notes regarding caterers, photographers, florists and so forth.
If you’re planning to work with a wedding coordinator, you should start looking for one now. Ask for recommendations, and be prepared to interview several planners before deciding who to hire. You can view and download a list of questions to ask potential wedding planners at www.hercomestheguide/wedding-party-ideas/detail/questions-to-ask-when-interviewing-potential-wedding-planners.
Regardless of whether you’ll be working with a wedding planner, it’s up to you and your fiancé to determine a wedding style and theme.
YOUR VISION
Because everything you do will be done in accordance to your answers to the following questions it’s extremely important to have a clear vision.
The factors will help you determine your style and stay on course during the planning process
Also, think about colors you wish to use. Choosing your colors now to complement your style and theme will go a long way in helping to make decisions concerning attire, decorations, flowers and many other details.
Getting organized, determining your wedding style and committing to a budget now will ease the way for the remainder of your planning experience.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
The months ahead will be filled with arrangements, preparations and planning. You’ll want to do a great deal of research to become familiar with what’s available and find the best values. You’ll be getting recommendations for the best products and services and making a great many decisions, at times on a daily basis.
To be honest, all of this planning will not be accomplished without some stressful moments. You’re almost sure to encounter some problems or obstacles as you navigate the world of wedding planning. You and your fiancé, your mother, your best friend, or one of your bridesmaids might disagree on a location or a guest list, or a color. It’s likely there may be moments when you’ll feel frustrated or overwhelmed.
You can, however, minimize those moments and assure that planning for your wedding will be a thoroughly enjoyable and exciting experience by taking care of a few extremely important tasks right now.
Regardless of whether you’ll be planning every wedding detail on your own or hiring a professional wedding planning to help you, you will greatly benefit from staying as organized as possible throughout the process. Determine what method works best for you, and begin now to get and stay organized. You can use a spreadsheet, a binder notebook, folders or whatever method works best for you. The point is to keep track of everything you do related to planning your wedding and to store all paperwork in one place. You’ll want to keep all receipts, order forms, bill and notes in a manner that makes them easily accessible and organized and file notes regarding caterers, photographers, florists and so forth.
If you’re planning to work with a wedding coordinator, you should start looking for one now. Ask for recommendations, and be prepared to interview several planners before deciding who to hire. You can view and download a list of questions to ask potential wedding planners at www.hercomestheguide/wedding-party-ideas/detail/questions-to-ask-when-interviewing-potential-wedding-planners.
Regardless of whether you’ll be working with a wedding planner, it’s up to you and your fiancé to determine a wedding style and theme.
YOUR VISION
Because everything you do will be done in accordance to your answers to the following questions it’s extremely important to have a clear vision.
- Will your wedding be formal, semi-formal or informal?
- Will it be held early in the day, late afternoon or in the evening?
- Do you and your fiancé prefer classic, modern, vintage, chic or another style?
- Do you want a special or memorable theme, such as sports tailgating, picnic barbecue, social awareness or others?
- Do you like to think outside of the box or do your own thing?
The factors will help you determine your style and stay on course during the planning process
Also, think about colors you wish to use. Choosing your colors now to complement your style and theme will go a long way in helping to make decisions concerning attire, decorations, flowers and many other details.
Getting organized, determining your wedding style and committing to a budget now will ease the way for the remainder of your planning experience.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
- Planners & Coordinators… You’ll need to decide if you want to do it all with family and friends or choose a professional to help you through the many choices.
- Get Fit… Think about how you want to look on your wedding day and decide if a fitness and nutrition regimen are right for you. If so start early.
- Food & Reception… The largest expense will be food and reception. You’ll want to look at your many options to find the best location and the best menu. Guests always remember the ceremony and receptions but seldom recall the food.