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How To Make Wedding Planning As Stress-Free As Possible!
Planning a wedding is stressful. We wouldn’t kid you about that. But we do know one thing: with a little inspiration and loads of intention and preparation, it’s pretty manageable!
You may already have an idea of the kind of wedding you want. If not, don’t worry! Sometimes it takes a while to work out what your dream wedding would be like and that’s okay! Try some Pinterest boards or even just think about things you’d love at your wedding (check out our Pinterest for some wedding inspo).
Once you have a good idea of what kind of wedding you want, it’s time to start planning! Here are top tips for how to plan your wedding in a way that is as stress-free as possible!
Ask for help
The first rule of intentional wedding planning? Asking for help! Planning a wedding is a huge task so ask people who have done it before. If you have friends and family helping, make sure everyone involved knows what they need to do and when. You don’t want anything falling through or anyone feeling overwhelmed by their workload, this will make them stressed too. If you have family helping out with things like decorating, make sure they know exactly what needs to be done ahead of time, you don’t want any last-minute surprises!
Lock-In Your Date
Try not to leave everything till the very end – especially important items such as catering, photography, or videography. Due to the current wedding climate, wedding dates are booking out faster than ever. Don’t wait until the last minute to book your dream date otherwise, you will likely miss out! It is recommended to plan your wedding 18 months in advance, and if that’s too far into the future, 12 months will work too.
Enjoy every second of your day
Remember, it’s your wedding and you should enjoy it! If there are things that you’re not so keen on (like the traditional sit-down dinner), why not try something different? We love food trucks as an option for catering – they offer a huge range of cuisines and everyone can get something they love. Check out our list of recommended vendors here!
Get your partner involved
Try to get your partner involved in the planning process if you can. It will help them feel like they are part of it all, which is so important for their happiness on the big day too!
You can change your mind
Every wedding couple has different ideas about what their perfect day would look like, but remember that final decisions always need to come from YOU as the bride or groom. Also, nothing is set in stone so if something isn’t working out at any point, don’t be afraid to change plans. You’re allowed to say no! Planning should make you feel empowered, not stressed or overwhelmed – it’s meant to be one of the most beautiful moments before your wedding day.
Chat with people who know weddings
Working in the wedding industry definitely has its perks. One of those is, wedding photographers like me are exposed to wedding days constantly. We’re likely to know if your big idea will work for your ideal day and timeline. Don’t be afraid to reach out to your wedding vendors for some advice! I would always love to have a chat.
So there we go! Those are the top tips for how to plan a stress-free wedding that is perfect for YOU. Always remember, this is YOUR special day so you should enjoy every single minute of it. And don’t worry about Pinterest perfection or tradition, just relax and enjoy your special day meaningfully. It goes by so quickly!
Hope you found this blog post helpful. If you have any questions or would like some more advice, feel free to get in touch with me – I’m always happy to help!
