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First 10 Steps to Planning a WeddingCongratulations, you have fallen in love, got to know each other's quirks, and now decided to GET MARRIED -eeeek! This is the stage when panic sets in. Big ideas of romantic wedding venues, designer bridal gowns, live music, and big dreams, until you realise that, actually, your budget just isn't going to stretch that far and what is it exactly that you can afford? Knowing where to start is the most difficult step to take. Once the foundations are in place, the next months of wedding planning will start to flow - I am not going to say it's easy and there will be dramas along the way, but if you stick to your first ten steps you should keep on track.  Step One List your top three priorities. What will you absolutely NOT compromise on. The easiest way to get to your top three is to make a list: * what you absolutely will not compromise on, * what you absolutely would not like, * and what you would be prepared to compromise on. It will help, really, to get to a top three 'must-haves'. Step Two Set a date - be careful not to set a date that clashes with important family events that may be taking place, or sporting events that may upset your plans - big time. eg. Football final day, Wimbledon, Big birthdays or anniversaries. Step Three Set a budget - of what you can reasonably afford. It is reasonable to add 10-15% for contingency. Click here for The Wedding Budget Worksheet Step Four Make a rough guest list, to get an idea of how large or small your wedding is going to be. Split the list into three - absolutely must have (A list) - nice to have (B) - and everyone else (C). Is it going to be an all-day invitation, or day and evening? Step Five Start your venue search - take your top three priorities into account when making your choice. It's a good idea to shortlist 3 or 4 venues and visit each one to get a real feel of the different venues available. This handy Questions to Ask sheet will help you during your visits. Step Six Now the most important bit - The Dress! Some designers require at least 6 months lead time to create your dress, so start the search early. Step Seven Hire a wedding planner. Mention the word wedding planner and £ signs flash before your eyes, but actually a wedding planner can save you money. They have very good relationships with wedding suppliers and are able to negotiate a good price on their services, which is then passed on to you. It takes the stress out of your busy life and keeps your wedding budget on track. Step Eight Wedding photographers, particularly the most popular ones, are really busy. Begin your research for a photographer. Wedding Fairs are a good resource for photographers where you can see their work first-hand. Step Nine Finalise your choice of Venue, Dress, and Photographer and pay deposits to secure. Step Ten The fun bit of planning your wedding theme can begin. Start a scrapbook and buy a wedding planner folder where you can gather all your material swatches, samples and ideas. These ten steps are the building blocks of planning your wedding. Always keep your top three priorities in mind when making any decisions (does it agree with those?), and mindful of your wedding budget. |
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