You’ve been engaged for several months now, so it’s only natural that your thoughts are turning to your wedding day. To ensure your day goes without a hitch there are several things you need to think about. Planning a wedding can be a daunting experience, but it’s something you must get through unless your budget allows for the help of a wedding planner. Here are the things you need to think about when planning weddings.
The best piece of advice is to take one step at a time and get others to help whenever possible. You also need to allow yourself plenty of time to plan. Trying to make all the decisions and then the arrangements at the last minute are foolhardy. Ideally, the best weddings take at least a year to prepare. If you’re wondering where to start, here are some tips to help you on your way.
Start with the Budget
Before you start making any plans, you need to decide how much money you’ve got to spend on your wedding. Not having a figure in mind means the cost could rapidly spiral out of control and you end up paying for your wedding for several years into the future. This is also the time to start asking the difficult question of whether anyone can chip in.
The average cost of a wedding in Singapore, for example, is around S$40,000. In other countries, it can be significantly higher, and couples often underestimate the cost. Finalize your budget carefully, or you might find your dream wedding is a little out of reach. It is possible, however, to have a dream wedding whatever your budget, if you’re smart about your plans.
Decide on Your Priorities and Work as a Team
Once you’ve determined your budget, you can start to think about all the details. Make a list of all the things you’d like to happen on your wedding day, and then prioritize them, just in case your budget doesn’t stretch far enough. If there are things you’re willing to compromise on you’ll be more likely to stay within your budget.
Don’t feel one or other of you must plan the wedding alone. You never know, you might have fun planning your wedding together.
Do It Yourself or Use the Services of a Wedding Planner?
It can be tempting to make all the arrangements yourself but using the services of a wedding planner will mean you’re far less stressed when your wedding day arrives. If you’ve decided on a destination wedding, a planner makes life much easier. Dominican Republic wedding planners, for example, will know all the best spots for you to hold the ceremony, where to find the best vendors, and whether there are any special requirements you need to comply with.
Getting organized is the last piece of advice in this brief guide to planning your wedding. Take advantage of checklists, spreadsheets, and anything else that will help you organize your thoughts, budgets, and keep a check of the numbers you’ve got flying around in your head. You might want to check out some of the great programs and apps available online to help you keep organized.
