You have made up your mind to gear up for your wedding and have put in a lot of thought and effort for your big day, but what is the perfect way to organise it? Do you need to follow a guide to plan your special occasion, or keep making the arrangements as you remember things? While weddings are exciting and fun, they can sometimes be overwhelming.
You would certainly not want to miss out on something, and also not to compromise on the budget. Let's walk you through the process by sharing a valuable guide for the dos and don'ts for your special day so that you can make the most of it.
The driving factor of your wedding, and how grand and luxurious it can be, depends on the budget. It's not wise to spend most of your budget on some extravagant arrangements and ultimately compromise on the other. We recommend keeping an eye on the budget before you begin your preparations. You can also contact your close ones to consult or ask your family if they are willing to contribute.
Once you are clear on the budget, take time with your partner to shortlist and prioritise things. Have a clear and detailed discussion with them regarding what they would like to include in the preparations and the arrangements that can be ignored or kept on the waiting list.
With social media better than ever, you can conveniently find dozens of wedding styles and themes online. There are many online sources, from Pinterest to Instagram, trusty wedding websites, to magazines. All you need is to sit with your partner and the close members of the family to finalise your wedding style. You can also customise it according to your expectations and desires and include or exclude specific arrangements owing to the availability of your budget or your personal preference.
Use a checklist, excel sheets or get a wedding planner to write things down and arrange them according to the priority order so that you have a proper direction to manage your arrangements.
It would be best if you were considerate about your wedding dates and the season. What could be better than involving and consulting your partner for this? While discussing with your partner, make sure to discuss the costs and availability of venues on different dates and seasons. You need to be well-updated on external factors like the higher prices when the wedding season is at its peak or the availability of a venue that could cater to your needs. This is the most important factor in planning your wedding and forms the backbone for all the big-day arrangements.
All the people you invite will be there to cherish you and provide emotional and tactical support on your special day. Therefore, you must be precise and careful with the guest list. You can discuss the wedding list with your better half-to-be. Still, we also recommend talking to some married couples and obtaining valuable insights from them regarding formulating the wedding guest list.
Speak to your closely related wedded couples about your thoughts on the wedding size and the number of people you are looking forward to inviting, and then correlate it with your budget to see if things can work out. The more people you invite, the more significant your wedding size, and your expenditure would be more significant. So, please be wise and give yourself sufficient time to work on the guest list.
While it might seem effortless, choosing the proper wedding attire is a complete process on its own. While this can also be done at the later stages of arrangements, we strongly recommend that you start working out on it once you are done with the guest list and the wedding venue. In this way, you would not find yourself in haste or out of time and will have months to work on your big-day clothes and get them stitched or altered to perfection. Also, remember that in addition to your wedding dress, you will also need some attire for the rehearsals, bridal showers or other formal brunches.
Hiring a professional to work things out for you can be helpful, but it varies from person to person. If you, your partner or some other family members have considerable exposure and experience with planning events; you might want to spend your money on something other than consulting or seeking the services of a professional.
However, if you find yourself lost or confused and cannot make ends meet on your own when it comes to the arrangements, it is not only wise but also the best practice to seek the help of a professional. The wedding planners are the masters of their work and will coordinate with you on everything to provide an unforgettable wedding experience.