Congratulations on your engagement! After you’ve said "yes" to the one you love, it’s time to start planning the big day. While it can be an exciting process, wedding planning can also be overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start. To help make your journey a little bit easier, here are some practical tips for getting started planning your dream wedding in 2023.
Prioritise Your Budget
It's essential that you know how much money you have to play with. This will inform all of your other decisions when it comes to planning and allow you to allocate funds in a way that makes sense for your budget. Once you've established how much money is available, decide which areas are most important—the venue, food and beverages, photography, etc.—and prioritise accordingly. This way, if there isn't enough money left over for something like favours or décor once those priorities have been covered, at least the most important pieces are taken care of first.
Find a venue that fits both of your visions.
When looking for venues, it's important to check out options that fit both partners' visions for their dream wedding. That way, when it comes time to pick one, neither of you has to compromise too much on what they want their big day to look like. When selecting your venue, it's important to consider things like size (do they accommodate large parties?), décor (do they have any restrictions?) and cost (can they work within your budget?). Also keep in mind that if an outdoor wedding is more your style, then factor in potential weather-related issues as well. You'll want to make sure that whatever space you choose is conducive not only to what kind of atmosphere you're trying to create but also the type of event you plan on having—formal sit-down dinner or casual buffet?
Be mindful of timing.
Timing is key when planning any event, especially a wedding! Start by setting an official date first before booking any other vendors or making any other decisions—that way everything else will fall into place around it. When picking out vendors like caterers or photographers, make sure they're available during the timeframe surrounding your wedding date as well so there won't be any last-minute surprises or disappointments down the line!
Conclusion
I hope these tips help make wedding planning easier (and less overwhelming!) for all engaged couples out there who are getting ready for their special day this year. With some careful consideration and attention to detail during the decision-making process, we know you'll create something beautiful that reflects both of your unique personalities and makes every guest feel welcome and excited about celebrating with you! Best of luck on this amazing journey ahead!
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