Taking time to celebrate your engagement is definite, but don’t be so engrossed in it until you forget to start planning for your wedding; it is definitely the next thing in the to do list. The article below is going to provide guidelines on how to plan a wedding effectively.
1. Set a wedding timetable
The moment you get engaged, the next big question people will be asking is the wedding date. You won’t be able to set a definite date without first knowing where to book a venue. First, concentrate on the dates and a season that will suit you best because an average engagement should last for at least 15 months. Also have a timeline on when the planning should occur.
2. Decide on a location
By now you are at a point where fantasies are supposed to be turned into reality. Before starting to shop for a gown, sample for cakes and taste as many as possible, and also book a band. Try fathoming the kind of style you want and the specific place the wedding should be held. While picturing the wedding, you can also decide on how small or big the event should be. Should it be indoors, or a garden wedding, in your city or away? Romantic, vintage, classic, glamorous, or modern? These are some of the mind-boggling questions you need to deal with.
3. Choose the most applicable budget
Have a meeting with all stakeholders and see how much a person can contribute before embarking on any shopping. The conversation will not be all rosy but it is better to get it done once and for all, as it will give you a picture of the amount to spend.
4. Start writing a guest list
Once you get to the point of drafting a guest list, there are a number of factors necessary to note like how many people the location of the wedding can accommodate. Nowadays, the bigger the number of people attending a wedding, the deeper one has to dig in their pocket.
5. Present a register of gifts people can get you
Feeling worried about writing down the list of gifts? Don’t. In fact, majority of people nowadays prefer a foresight. From engagement parties, to pre-weddings and bridal showers, there are innumerable presents people are ready to give.
6. Have your engagement ring insured
You may term yourself as a careful and cautious person but insuring an engagement ring is vital for your peace of mind. In case of theft or loss, a reimbursement is guaranteed so it saves the both of you the hassle of getting a new one.
7. Choose your bridal party
It is now the time to start choosing grooms men and bridesmaids and the earlier you start asking them the better. Remember the bridal team is making a big sacrifice in using their money on your wedding so keep them abreast with all your plans including cost of the clothes and all the parties in between. To them this will be enough appreciation.
8. Hire a wedding planner
In between the wedding planning, you may encounter busy schedules so it is advisable to have a consultant to take care of all the details. You can also have them assist in devising a blueprint for the goods, sites and budget before you launch into the preparations on your own. The other option can be a day off coordinator who will ensure everything runs smoothly on the material day.
9. Book a venue where the wedding will occur
The reception area will definitely be the backdrop for most of the photographs of the big day, and can influence everything including the budget. Ensure what you have is what you wanted by shopping around and making early bookings. Signing a contract early enough is a bonus and you will have an official wedding date.
10. Hire people who will make your wedding stand out
From qualified photographers to the best music bands and an interesting MC, these are the people who will carry the day. Figure out your wedding priorities and get the best.
11. Getting the dress
There is an adage that says, ‘No wedding gown, no bride’. Begin the search for your dress and save photos of all the beautiful dresses you can find. Learn the lingo before visiting a boutique and know that the dress should go hand in hand with the season.
12. Get a good wedding caterer
In planning, wedding catering is very critical in a wedding. After guests have graced your special occasion, good food will make their churning stomachs relax. No one should go hungry at your wedding so always talk to the caterer to make scrumptious meals. Nicely prepared meals will always be remembered by your guests.
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