Wedding Planning tip #1 by: Eva D'Avella certified wedding planner
bridal bouquet in white
For many people planning a wedding is a once in a lifetime opportunity to spend an entire day with each other and celebrate your joining together and becoming one. If you have never planned a wedding and or large event, it’s often extremely overwhelming and most of the time you don’t know where to begin. When starting to plan, it’s crucial to know that you and your fiance are on the same page at all times. Begin by prioritizing your must haves and your wish lists avoid disagreements by taking the time to rate the following in order of importance:
- Food/Beverage
- Apparel
- Aesthetics/Appearance (flowers, decorations, ambiance)
- Music/Entertainment
- Convenience
- Spirituality
- Photography
- Family & Friends
When you look back on your wedding, what do you want to remember most:
- How romantic it was
- How exciting everything was
- How beautiful it was
- How smoothly and easily everything went
- How happy my parents and family were
Even though you may not have put together a budget yet, select how much you think your wedding might cost and what you’ve budgeted for:
- $5,000 – $10,000
- $10,000 – $20,000
- $20,000 – $30,00
- $30,000 – $50,000
- $50,000 – $75,000
- more than $75,000
Do you have a theme? This might influence when you want to get married:
- in the spring
- in the summer
- in the fall
- in the winter
- on our anniversary
- on a holiday (Valentine’s Day, New Years, Etc.)
Now, with this information, you should be able to figure out what’s most important to each other and be able to allocate your budget appropriately and create a day that fits both of your wishes.
Happy Planning!
