Whatever stage of wedding planning you’re at, these wedding planning tips are going to ensure you feel calm, confident and ready to have your perfect wedding day.
The first step in being organised is to ensure that you have plenty of time to plan. The longer timeline the better – aim for at least a year, if possible.
It’s also essential to involve your significant other in the planning process so your wedding day really reflects you both.
Pinterest is great for wedding planning – you can look for ideas, things that you like, and also make your own inspiration boards to share with your wedding suppliers.
Use Instagram to check out wedding suppliers to see whether they are a good fit for you, but also for the latest trends and styles to give you extra inspiration for your own wedding.
There’s so many wedding traditions but also no rules. Make your wedding day your own.
However the more you keep looking, the more overwhelmed you’ll become by all the options. Once you’ve found something you love, trust yourselves and stop shopping.
Wedding Fairs are great for meeting suppliers and getting ideas and inspiration too. Don’t ever feel pressured to book on the spot, instead go away and do your research and book in the future.
Wedding insurance is recommended. Whatever the size of your wedding make sure you’re covered in case something goes wrong.
Get a rough idea of your wedding numbers before you start looking at wedding venues. This saves time and also avoids the heartache of falling in love with the venue that’s too small.
Work out a budget. There’s lots of advice online and tools that can help. Many will also allow you to put in any quotes and booked suppliers so you can easily see if you’re on track.
Send Save the Date cards early. These are especially helpful if your wedding isn’t going to be a while and can ensure that your guests keep the date you’ve got clear before the official invitations arrive.
Try not to book everything all at once! Yes there’s things to prioritise such as the wedding date, wedding officiant, venue and photographer first, followed by the dress, outfits, entertainment, decorations, stationery and then everything else can follow.
If you are worried about any rising wedding costs, keep track of all of your spending and where your money is being allocated, but also look at creative ways you can make cutbacks and save money. For example, serving canapés in place of starters, or repurposing your ceremony floral displays for your reception, top table etc.
If you are having fresh flowers, speak to your florist and let them know what time of year your wedding is. They’ll help you choose flowers that fit with your colours and style and that are in season which will be a more sustainable choice and also more economical!
Create a wedding timeline and factor in any travelling time. It’ll be a really handy thing to have when deciding on key factors of your day such as to serve extra food and what time your evening reception should start.
Make sure you have a contract with each of your wedding suppliers and check it thoroughly to make sure the details are correct before you sign.
Have one overall wedding planning checklist to keep on track. You’ll then be able you to have an overview and prioritise all of your tasks without being overwhelmed.
About the author
I’m Amanda a modern celebrant who helps couples have the ceremony they deserve with real freedom of choice and personalisation. As a friendly award-winning celebrant, you’ll be guaranteed of a professional and stress-free approach to your big day. I have been featured in several newspapers and regularly write/blog for wedding magazines. To find out more check https://amandasceremonies.com
