Planning your dream wedding can be both stress-free and exciting ― you get to shop for your dream wedding dress, browse vendors for the best catering services, and design the most beautiful wedding invitations. However, it can also be stressful, especially when you’ve got little to no help to manage all these tasks. Ideally, you’ll start planning one year in advance of the actual wedding date, tackling an endless list of requirements.
It can be easy to get carried away and let planning influence your mental health, which can also affect your relationships with people close to you. Fortunately, you can try implementing several strategies, such as focusing on priorities, establishing an open line of communication, and always having a plan B.
Let’s see how you can go through the necessary steps to plan a stress-free dream wedding without much hassle.
Knowing what you want for your wedding is a big help before hiring a wedding planner. Take your time to research beforehand and decide on several important aspects. For example, it’s ideal to know if you want your bridesmaids to wear the same dress design or if they should wear mismatched gowns.
You should also know if you want:
It might be easier to decide on these features if you can follow a budget. This will help limit unnecessary additions and invest in what matters most, such as your wedding dress.
Once you know what you want, you can use a wedding planner tool that will help you organize the event efficiently. These paper planners include detailed aspects of the wedding you can simply check after finishing them, so you won’t lose track of what’s important.
You can also hire a wedding planner if the budget allows it or if the wedding requires a lot of
planning and has a long guest list. Depending on the location, you may be more inclined towards a traditional wedding that has it all ― but an increasing number of young couples wish for a small wedding with close family members and friends.
There are numerous wedding venues that fit every couple’s quirk, so don’t worry about finding the perfect one. For example, those who love the outdoors can choose a summer camp or a national park for their ceremony, while couples who specialize in drinks can organize the wedding in a brewery or wine cellar.
While most of these venues do not specifically offer their spaces for weddings, you may be surprised at how many of these companies accept them. So, be open to discussions and innovative ideas on weddings. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with choosing traditional wedding venues, as they’re easier to collaborate with.
The theme of the wedding applies to both the venue décor and the dress code. For example, some of the most popular wedding themes include the following:
The wedding will also help determine the dress code for the guests. For example, the rustic wedding theme requires outfits in earth tones and warm hues, as well as floral prints. On the other hand, attending a B&W wedding can mean accepting both black and white fits.
There’s a lot of subjectivity around the best season for the wedding. It can depend on the city’s climate you live in or the high or low wedding seasons. At the same time, you should consider your favorite season, so if you absolutely adore winter, don’t hold yourself back from organizing it in January.
June, September, and October are usually the most popular months for holding a wedding, as the weather is neither too hot nor too cold. August and May are also preferred, as they might not be that busy.
Still, each season has its beauties and challenges:
In many cases, the stress from the wedding planning comes from doing it all by yourself. Many brides haven’t gotten their preferred support from their partners, as some are not really into organizing or managing things like talking with florists.
However, getting help from your partner will not only make things easier but will also ease your overwhelming feelings. If you don’t know how to include him in the whole organization scheme, here’s what you can try:
Collaborating as a team and a couple can be difficult when there’s so much to do. However, it is unfair to do all the prepping, as you may not be able to enjoy the wedding day properly.
The wedding day will be one of the most important in your life, but you may need to plan it properly to be successful. Organizing the wedding includes several tasks, such as setting a budget, talking with numerous vendors, and selecting between venues, so it’s best to have a planner where you can check everything. Also, including your partner in the scheme can make it more bearable.
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