Your wedding day will be one of the most important events in your lifetime, and all couples want their special day to be perfect. This is completely understandable, but with such high hopes for how your big day will be, it can also add to the stress factor when it comes to planning for it. To avoid tensions between you and your partner as your wedding approaches, here is a brief guide to wedding planning that can help you both get the special day you want.
Budget
Weddings are not cheap, and as financial strain can be one of the biggest stressors for people, you both must agree on a budget that you’re comfortable with. Your parents might offer to contribute to some of the wedding costs, but even so, you’ll need to be realistic about what you can afford. No one wants to start their married lives together in debt, so try to avoid using bank loans to fund your wedding day if possible. Once you have both reached an agreement on what you can spend, then you can start looking at venues, etc. Just don’t look at places that are outside of your budget; otherwise, you might get hung up on an idea that you can’t afford, and nothing else will seem good enough.
Venue
When you are selecting a venue for your wedding, there are a few things you should consider. Firstly, do they offer any catering packages, or will you have to hire a separate catering company? If they do offer food, is the menu something you want to serve at your wedding? Secondly, how easy is it to get to your venue? A lot of couples might want to get married somewhere idyllic and peaceful in a remote setting, and that’s fine. However, you will need to think about the logistics of getting your guests to the venue and whether or not there is enough room for them to stay on-site or close by. Thirdly, how well does the venue fit in with the style of wedding you want? And last but not least, how much of your budget does the venue take up? You don’t want to be left with barely any money left for décor, music, etc.
Entertainment
It wouldn’t be a wedding without a band or a DJ getting everyone up on the dance floor! Take the time to look around at different options when it comes to musical entertainment for your wedding to find the right fit for you. Looking on sites such as Alivenetwork.com can provide you with a wealth of information on wedding bands and artists in your local area so you can find the perfect sound for your big day. If there are going to be younger children at your wedding, think about what other entertainment you can provide for them to keep them happy, like a magician, clown, or even a face painting station.
Stay Organized
Above are some of the main things you’ll need to think about when planning your wedding, but throughout the whole process, remember to stay organized. Leaving things until the last minute will only result in disappointment and increased stress levels. Keep a file with all of your ideas, correspondence with venues, catering services, etc., so you have a paper trail and keep all of your invoices and receipts together as well so you can keep a record of what you have already paid for.
Make sure the process of planning your wedding doesn’t sour your experience on the big day by using this brief guide to help you get started.