Take a breath and Plan Your Wedding
Wedding planning is a joyous journey, yet it can be stressful for a couple as they make imperative decisions regarding their big day. As someone who is easily overwhelmed, I emphasize with brides who feel intimidated by such a daunting task. This blog posts aims to ease the burden of your wedding planning endeavors.
Couples should begin by setting a budget. This will serve as a guide for the rest of the planning process. Compromises and trade-offs may need to be made as you begin this process. It’s crucial for couples to converse about their nonnegotiables and see what expenses they may have to decrease. Establishing these nonnegotiables will help in creating a realistic budget for your big day. It’s also advisable to leave a bit of wiggle room for any unexpected expenses.
Once your budget has been created, couples can begin finding inspiration. Brides can utilize online platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram, or TikTok for ideas. Bridal magazines or blog posts can also help in determining your wedding theme. Couples should consider their personal styles and interests when deciding on their wedding inspiration. It’s also important to approach this with realistic expectations.
Important decisions, such as venue and dress, can be determined tandemly with your inspiration! Most brides have an idea of where and when they would like their big day to occur, look for inspiration that resembles these preferences. Venue plays a pivotal role in the ambience of your wedding. Finding a venue can be challenging, this should be an initial step in your planning. Brides should take the practicality of their venue into account when choosing a dress. Many of our brides have their ceremony on the beach, stilettos and an elaborate ballgown are ill-advised. Venue and dress should be harmonious as to create a comfortable and cohesive event.
Once your wedding venue has been established, couples should advance to booking vendors. Weddings require a myriad of different types of vendors. Couples can choose to book with an all-inclusive wedding company, such as Destin Event Rentals, or book their vendors separately. It may be more stressful to book individual vendors, but there can certainly be benefits to doing so. Couples will need to book caterers, photographers, musicians/DJs, and florals minimally. Be sure to research each vendor and thoroughly read reviews. Couples can also ask friends, family, or noncompeting vendors for recommendations.
Weddings are tremendously detailed events, couples will need to create a timeline, design invitations, select formality, and arrange transportation. This is also the time where couples should consider any cultural or religious traditions they’d like to incorporate. Couples can choose to eliminate certain traditions that they may not feel comfortable doing, like a garter toss or the parent-child dances.
As your wedding approaches, be sure to finalize the details and tie up loose ends. Confirm your bookings with your vendors, finalize seating charts and menus, and schedule any fittings or appointments. Couples can choose to host a rehearsal dinner, which can help things run smoothly on the big day.
Most importantly, couples should relax when planning their wedding. This is a fun and rare experience, so don’t worry too much over the silly details. You’re going to be exuberant on your wedding day, no matter what shade of blue or type of flower you end up choosing. Cherish this experience and create memories!
