31/03/2025
Here's a comprehensive list of do's and don'ts to help you plan a successful and stress-free wedding:
✅Do's:
1. Set a realistic budget: Determine and set how much you're comfortable spending and stick to it. Do not push yourselves to setting the amount so high that you’ll get in debt.
2. Create a guest list: THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! Finalize your guest list before choosing a venue or sending out invitations. In this way, couple will have less stress.
3. Choose a venue wisely: Consider factors like capacity, ambiance, and amenities.
4. Hire a professional wedding planner or coordinator: They can help with logistics, timelines, and vendor management. They can definitely ease the burden of the planning and sometimes they can be a listening ear too.
5. Communicate with your partner: Make sure you're both on the same page regarding wedding decisions. Always communicate with each other before deciding on stuffs to avoid misunderstandings.
6. Prioritize: Focus on what matters most to you as a couple. Make sure to ask each other what makes both of you comfortable.
7. Be flexible: Be prepared for last-minute changes or unexpected events. Events like weddings can be unpredictable sometimes due to some unexpected factors so when this occur, just keep in mind that all will be alright. You have your suppliers.
8. Take care of yourself: Make time for self-care and stress management during the planning process. Planning can be very stressful. And though couple’s hire planners or coordinators, there are still a lot of factors that may cause stress so make sure to prioritize your well-being and mental health. We don’t want a couple that’s gone haywire for the wedding.
❌Don'ts:
1. Don't procrastinate: Create a timeline and stick to it to avoid last-minute stress.
2. Don't overspend: Stay within your budget to avoid financial stress. Don’t push yourself too much especially when you see the wedding trends on social media. Besides, budgetarian weddings are now on trend 😉
3. Don't micromanage: Trust your vendors and wedding planner to do their jobs. These people will help you.
4. Don't forget the little things: Pay attention to details like seating arrangements, transportation, and accommodations.
5. Don't neglect your relationship: Make time for your partner and prioritize your relationship during the planning process. Always make sure that you guys are communicating and prioritizes each other.
6. Don't invite everyone: Be selective with your guest list to avoid unnecessary stress and expenses. Invite only those who are the most important to you.
7. Don't feel pressured to follow traditions: Make your wedding personal and meaningful to you as a couple.
8. Don't forget to enjoy the process: Wedding planning can be stressful, but it's also a special time – make sure to enjoy every moment of it!
BONUS TIP: Take a Break. GIVE YOURSELVES a time to breathe and recharge during the process.
With these tips, you’re on your way to planning a beautiful and memorable happy wedding!