Your big day is nearing and you are no where close to getting half way through the to-do list; the caterer hasn’t been booked, the wedding gown unaltered, the flower arrangements undecided and a ton of other things to get to, you come to realize that wedding planning isn’t as fun as you imagined when you were making that ‘Dream Wedding’ scrapbook as a teenager. But don’t hit the panic button just yet, because you could still enjoy yourself while planning your wedding, running your schedule on time, and all well under your budget.
Getting Organized
A wedding is an important affair which requires a lot of attention, preparation and organizing. If you keep wedding details in order, it’ll make the planning process easier and more manageable. Make a checklist of all the things you need to do, so that you’ll be reminded of what’s been done and what is to be attended to next. Get an organizer or notebook which you can use to record important dates of tasks like cake and food tasting, venue booking, dress and suit fittings as well as other appointments. Your wedding guide and checklist will aid you every step of the way as well as keep you up to date.
Helping Hands
Once you have cropped a list of things to be accomplished prior to the wedding, you might want to consider acquiring whatever help you can get your hands on. Having family members, relatives and close friends involved in the wedding planning process not only takes a load off of your shoulders but create a wonderful memory because there is nothing better than working together with the people you love. Gather everyone participating in planning the reception to discuss wedding particulars on the list. Make up teams of two to three people and then assign a different task to each team. Working in teams could be a lot of fun and can be exciting! It will also ensure that tasks get done in a short matter of time and that everything will be effectively carried out.
Every Single Detail Counts
Every detail of the wedding should be given equal attention and effort, because nothing is unnecessary. Certain aspects of a wedding which appear unimportant may make a huge difference. Take for instance, guest placement at the reception. Your guests should not have to walk in to your reception and simply decide where they want or have to sit. Guests might end up sitting at tables with people they hardly know or couples having to split and sit at separate tables because there was no proper seating arrangement. It would be wise to have the seats charted, so that your reception will not be disordered. Write the table numbers on the invitation cards to let guests know where they’re being placed. When they arrive at the wedding reception, they will know where they need go.
Just In Case
There is always the possibility of something going terribly wrong, like the caterer pulling out at the very last minute or the photographer falling sick on the day of your wedding; consequently you should have a contingency plan to save your day. Do some research and list down more than just one source (wedding retailer, florist, caterer, photographer, make-up artist and so on) so that in the case of an emergency, you will have a replacement. Also, try to have a few good selections in mind for everything; for instance, select a couple of flower arrangements which interests you and let your florist know that if there is a problem with the first choice, then the second one should be used.
Financial Planning
Wedding planning isn’t just all about the dress, the cake or the location; it includes financial planning as well. It is quite known that weddings come with a very large price tag, because making your special day run as perfectly and smoothly as possible doesn’t come cheap. However, you could keep your wedding under budget by compromising on a few things. Instead of buying that beautifully adorned gown, try renting it or wear your mother’s to lend your wedding day that sentimental touch. You could also borrow a friend’s car and save a whole lot from renting one. Set a budget and stick to it – anything way beyond your budget should not be given second thought.
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