Are you planning on turning a yes into an I do sometimes in the future? If the answer is yes, then you should know wedding planning tips can get the best of you, at least from my experience on the few weddings I’ve helped plan (actually only one wedding). While some couples might choose to hire a wedding planner, others decide to plan their own weddings. This can be due to budget constraints, the sheer love of a project, to inject fun in the event or simply to be involved in every aspect of the big day.
However, the process of wedding planning can be overwhelming with endless decisions to make, fine details, tight deadlines and limited spends. If you would love to plan your own wedding, then you don’t have to worry about a thing because Kylie Carlson, the Bosslady at Arabian Academy of Wedding and Event Planning is sharing with us her top wedding planning tips, which you might need if you don’t want to have a meltdown. Read on, because you never know when they might become handy.
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Simple Wedding Planning Tips
Lists, lists, and lists
Maintain your checklists and all your quotes/bills from vendors and suppliers in one single folder to help keep you on track.
How to Spend
It’s easy to get carried away with all the pretty things which can make you spend beyond your budget. Unfortunately, that might take away from your honeymoon or life savings. The best wedding planning tips when it comes to budget is to set a realistic budget, accounting costs for the venue, décor, flowers, food, and drink, outfits, makeup/hair, entertainment, gifts, and transportation, as well as a contingency fee for those last-minute emergencies.
Who’s on the List?
Make your guest list and think if you really need to invite that annoying aunt who will complain about everything on this planet. Also, decide if it’s really necessary to have children at the wedding, as they can often ruin the occasion (don’t look at me, it’s the expert’s suggestion).
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Google is your Best Friend
From researching wedding themes to suppliers to marriage license requirements in your country, get googling and you will find the right answers.
Your house is your Canvas
Move your favorite lamp and create some space for a mood board in the house. Both you and your partner can start pinning images and samples of things you like. This will help you finalize a theme and incorporate your personalities into the day.
Helping Hands
Even though you’re in charge of the wedding, you can’t do anything yourself on the day. Delegate some tasks to your close friends/family members or hire a coordinator to manage the nitty-gritty. Note: Don’t blame us if your family dog or nephew runs away with your wedding rings.
Book the Best Photographer you can
Want your maid of honor to steal your thunder because the photographer has caught her fancy? If not, hire a professional so that you can cherish those precious memories forever. Engagement shoots are a great idea to get to know your photographer better.
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All about the Yummy
One of the biggest talking points in the wedding is food. Try and include a few vegan, vegetarian and halal options to ensure your guests don’t stay hungry or get ‘hangry’.
Create a Wedding Website
As one of the lesser-known wedding planning tips, this will serve as a go-to place for your guests in case they have any questions about the itinerary, travel directions (google maps works wonders) etc. In turn, it will help you save time.
Have Fun
Take a step back from the stress and all these wedding planning tips, and remind yourself of what your wedding is really about – (not your dress) you’re marrying the love of your life (hopefully)!
According to Kylie, a well-planned wedding will not only avoid last minute stress, and save you a lot of money but also be memorable for years to come. However, if you feel you need more training on wedding planning tips, you can opt for online courses at Ms. Kylie’s academy.
At the end of the day, it’s your wedding, and your wedding planning tips. If you don’t see the importance or you don’t have a budget for a big white/pink/red wedding, you can always opt for the court-house, and afterward, throw a party for your friends and family including those who placed a bet on how long your marriage will last.
xoxo
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