Congratulations! You are now officially engaged! Your family and friends are excited about it and then the questions start…When’s the date ? Where are you getting married? How many guests? Are you having it at the country club? How about peach and cream for your colors?
You have been engaged for about five minutes and they want the detailed timeline and the complete bridal party! STOP! Before you have a complete and total breakdown. Follow these important instructions:
1. Enjoy the excitement of being engaged! It is hopefully your one and only engagement, so take it all in and tell everyone you know!
2. Sit down and figure out a budget. If your parents are helping financially , meet with them and determine how much they are able to contribute. This will give you a good place to start.
3. Once you have established a budget, put together your guest list. This is by far the most stressful part of the planning process, so getting it out of the way before you do anything else really makes the planning process go smooth. In addition it will help you narrow down venues that will accommodate your guest list.
4. Now the fun begins! Look online and in bridal magazines to get an idea of the theme of the day. Purchase a binder and plastic sleeves and cut and print everything you like. It will allow you to organize your ideas. Have tabs for dresses, favors, decor, flowers, tuxedos, reception ideas, food…etc
5. Research and book a wedding planner! No matter what size your budget, you can benefit from enlisting a planner. In addition to getting you incredible deals with your vendors, they can help you avoid costly mistakes that can occur when you plan on your own. They can assist you in creating your theme, logistics and dealing with the emotions and stress that come from wedding planning. An added bonus is that they are a unbiased opinion that can help you with important decisions.
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-Happy Planning and Make it Simple and Chic!
