Four Areas Of Your Wedding That Should Be Planned First
Four Areas Of Your Wedding That Should Be Planned First
It can be very exciting and overwhelming to plan a wedding; however, when you start with the right priorities, the process can be a lot easier.
One of the most important parts of the wedding to plant first is the foundation parts that set the tone for the rest of the day.
Let’s take a look at some of the areas that you should focus on to make sure that you have a seamless journey planning your wedding:
Set A Budget
You can’t really dive into the details until you set yourself a realistic budget. This step determines the scale of the wedding, and it helps you to make many decisions regarding guest lists venues and vendors.
When you know your budget from the start, it will also stop you from overspending and make sure that you put your budget into the areas that matter the most.
Make sure that you put a little bit of a buffer on one side in case any unexpected expenses arise later on.
Create A Guest List
A guest list significantly impacts other areas of your wedding, such as the catering needs and the size of the venue.
Start by putting together an initial list of all the people you would like to invite, and then refine it to the base of your budget.
This way, you can make sure that you are inviting all the most important people to your special day.
Doing this is going to give you a rough idea of the number of guests that will attend, which is important when you are choosing the venue and other key elements.
Choose A Date
Once you have your budget and guest list in place, it’s time to think about the year in which you would like to get married.
Think about any important dates that might hold special meaning to you and the season that is most suited to the style of wedding that you were looking for.
Decide whether you want to get married on the weekend or save money by choosing a weekday for your wedding.
If you can remain flexible, then you can often find a better deal with your venue. Popular wedding months tend to book up quickly and for years in advance, so the sooner you decide on a date, the better.
Book The Venue
Once you know the budget, the number of guests, and the dates that you are looking for, you can start to choose your venue options.
The Venue is one of the most important aspects of your wedding, as it influences the overall atmosphere, style and capacity of your celebration.
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Stop by researching and finding wedding venues that fit into your desired location budget and guest count.
Booking your venue early gives you more flexibility with your other areas, as many locations fill up in advance.
Ready to Plan Your Wedding?
Sort out these four important areas of your wedding right at the start. Once you have these organized, you can start to plan the finer details and begin your dress shopping.
Which of the four areas of your wedding will you plan first?
Let me know, til then—cheers m’deres!
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Nancy Polanco is a freelance journalist, lifestyle content creator, and editor of Whispered Inspirations. She is a proud Mom to Gabby and Michaela and partner and best friend to Darasak. Having worked as part of a health care team for almost a decade, Nancy is happy to be back to her passion. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY’s Parents, and an Oprah Magazine Brand Ambassador.
