How To Start Planning A Wedding!

Congratulations, you are getting married! As you begin planning your big day, there is no right or wrong way to do it. However, you can implement simple hacks that can help you reduce your stress levels. To make it easier for you, we have prepared a guide. It will help you start planning your wedding, while also making the process much less daunting.

Plan your budget
The budget is one of the essential aspects you need to prioritize when you start planning a wedding. It will give a fair idea to you of how much you can afford to spend for your event. You should sit down together with your partner and have an open discussion about the finances – how much can you set aside for the most important day of your life? Make sure to set aside an extra 5% for any additional expenses. In this way, you will avoid being unpleasantly surprised.

Find your Perfect Venue

Once you have finalized the budget, you can start looking for the venue which fits your theme. Discuss with your partner the style of venue you want, and based on that, you can finalize the wedding date, location, and guest list. Having a rough guest list draft will also determine the size of your celebration, thus helping you choose a venue that can accommodate all of your loved ones.

Make it Legal
Don’t forget to make time to get your marriage license. It may not be on your priority list, but keep it in the back of your mind. You can list what you need to gather the documents early in the planning process. Hosting a destination wedding? Then you might be required to complete additional paperwork and plan visa requirements.

Choose Vendors
It is an essential step in planning a wedding, as it covers everything from decorators and stylists to caterers and DJs. You can start by listing all the suppliers you will need to hire. Some venues also provide a list of recommended vendors, which is a great place to start. Contact the suppliers you think would suit your style and budget.

Send your Save the Date & Invites
It’s time to make your wedding official! You should send the invites approximately four to six months before your big day. You can send “save the date” cards as soon as the venue gets booked and ensure your guests keep themselves free for the day.

Now, as all the main things have been covered, you can take some time for the little details that matter to you, such as the wedding readings, speeches, wedding favor gifts, reception music playlist, etc. The joy is in planning the little details, so enjoy combining all of the elements together for the finishing touches.

We hope our guide will give you a fair outline of what you need to do to start planning your wedding. For more inspirational ideas on wedding planning, read our blogs!

Cover photo taken by Marisa Kimmel – Detroit Whiskey Factory