Let's face it; once the excitement of the engagement is over and the reality of wedding planning hits you, it all looks pretty unmanageable. That is not to say that the next few years or months are all going to be an uphill struggle, but the reality is that wedding planning is hard work. Working with so many brides over the years has provided lots of insight into how one can make the wedding planning experience run more smoothly for you.
Rule number one - get the big jobs done first. So many wedding venues get booked up as much as 3 years in advance so to ensure you get your desired location and venue, you do need to book early. Your choice of venue, location and time of year will then help you decide on a wedding theme. Once this is all booked and a deposit paid, you can then relax a little because the most important job is done. Phew!
The next BIG job to get arranged is the wedding stationery and the guest list. Depending on how you wish to invite your guests, you may choose to send out 'Save the Date' cards in addition to invitations so that your guests keep your special day free. This is especially important if you are planning to get married during the summer when many families book holidays some years in advance.
Rule number three - this is all about planning your wedding and enjoying yourself at the same time! And yes, that is really possible. Start by getting yourself a book or folder - this can go with you everywhere and will be the best place to store phone numbers, bridal inspirations. Then, you must consider which items are immediate [e.g. things that need to be prepared in advance, such as booking the evening entertainment]. Next, you must draw up a 12-month schedule and insert each job into a month. Of course, the more immediate actions will need to be addressed in the first few months, whereas ordering wedding favours may wait until later on. Some people find organising such a big event too difficult and if this sounds like you, why don't you ask for a bit of help? There are loads of reasonably priced wedding planners out there who can help you with aspects of your wedding or arrange the complete day for you. You need to weigh up the cost between spending out on a planner and how much you can physically cope with by yourself. Alternatively, family and friends may be able to offer you help in some areas.
Hopefully by now you have booked a venue, got a planning book or folder, and enlisted some help, drawn up a 12 month action plan. And, if you have managed to enjoy yourself along the way, that's even better! Now you can have a well earned rest until next month when your next job needs doing as you continue in your journey of planning your wedding with ease.
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