Love is a beautiful thing when you have found that special one. It can be the opposite if your partner turned out to be the wrong choice. This is why decisions based on ‘Who to marry?’ should be taken with caution. Now that you have moved past the dating stage to being engaged, here is how to plan your wedding:
1. Make the announcement
Tell everyone you love-family, friends, colleagues etc that you are finally getting married. They will be happy to celebrate with you. While some people will be envious, the right people will be happy for you. Don’t hide your wedding announcement from those who matter.
2. Fix your wedding date
Select the wedding date with your partner or with your family so that you can start early preparation. After choosing your wedding date, the next thing is to create a timetable of activities that lead up to the wedding day.
3. Have a budget
This is necessary so that you don’t blow off your expenses without tracking where they went. A budget would also help know what you can or cannot afford. Ensure you strictly stick to your wedding budget.
4. Open a wedding folder
Your wedding folder should contain contacts of prospective wedding vendors and samples of their work. It should also contain ideas on décor, colors, fabrics, and themes. Another thing to include are articles on weddings that you may find useful when the planning becomes much more intense. Lastly, put a copy of your budget and your timetable into the folder. A folder will help you get organized. This is as important as other activities when you are planning your wedding.
5. Have a guest list
The worst thing that can happen to a couple on the wedding day or after the wedding is for you to realize you forgot to invite some people. You can avoid this by working on your guest list early enough. Begin with those who matter the most to you and send them invitations.
6. Decide on the wedding party
The best time to pick out your wedding party is at the very beginning. Arrange with your partner and agree on how many people you want. There should be a balance between family and friends so that nobody feels left out. This should come alongside your budget. Your budget determines the number of people who should be at your wedding.
7. Choose your wedding dress
Start early when selecting the perfect dress because this usually takes longer. Do you intend to have your wedding dress sewn by a designer of your choice? Identify the design promptly so that the tailor finishes the job way before the wedding. The internet and looking through wedding magazines or wedding websites can be a source of inspiration for choosing the perfect dress and style.
8. Select your wedding theme
What colours do you both want? How do they fit in with your wedding theme? What design details can you use to enhance your chosen theme? How will the colours you eventually choose reflect your individual personalities? Your wedding theme should match your wedding colours.
9. Select the venue
What kind of wedding do you want? Is it an outdoor ceremony or a church wedding with the reception at a different venue? How large your venue is would depend on the number of guests that are expected. Choose what works for you and the majority of your guests. Then make the booking of the venue in advance. You will find out that the best venues are usually reserved months in advance.