Planning a wedding is not an easy feat – it can be very stressful and frustrating – but with a little bit of planning, organization, and research, you can make this process as smooth as possible. Here are 5 things to know before you start wedding planning:
We know that wedding planning is expensive, and we know that you’re likely to get tired of hearing questions about your budget – but it truly is one of the top considerations you need to make. Wedding planning is stressful enough without going into debt or scrambling to pay for that last vendor. Don’t forget to still budget for your regular life like vet appointments, car trouble, and date night.
Getting over-excited and overcommitting is a sure recipe for disaster when you aren’t being realistic, especially as inflation rises across all industries.
At All A’s Events, we stand by the old saying “you either pay with your money or you pay with your time.”
If you’re on a budget, consider that you may need to spend a little more time on things like DIY projects; if you’re a busy-bee and often find yourself overscheduled, you may need to spend a little more money on a planner/coordinator or on the decor to save you the stress of finding the time to paint all those vases!
When we designed our packages, we focused on both affordability and time-saving!
Think about the things that are most important to you and your partner – those are the things you want to include in your day. Feel free to allow your vision to evolve beyond “traditional” if that’s what feels like you. If you’re major foodies and focus on a delicious assortment of your favorite foods, no one’s going to notice that you’ve used plastic plates from Costco, we promise.
There’s something about weddings and funerals that make people crazy. Everyone from your Aunt Susan to the cashier at the supermarket is likely to have some advice or opinion to share about your wedding ideas.
Take a breath.
Remember that this day is about you and your partner and that no one else has the right to change your day into something that doesn’t feel authentic to the pair of you. Chat with your partner about how you’d like to handle these situations as a team.
When you get engaged it can feel like the most important thing is to plan your wedding. Take a week off. Take three weeks off. Don’t burn yourself out on planning so early on that you resent your wedding before it even happens. It’s totally okay to take a break.
In that same vein, keep dating. Keep talking to each other about something other than your wedding plans. Enjoy your engagement period to the fullest. It’s a special period in your relationship.
