Top Tips For Stress-Free Wedding Planning
Planning a wedding can be a stressful time. It’s not just deciding on a venue and finding a wedding dress, it’s also trying to keep all your nearest and dearest happy in the process. All this pressure can start to make the whole thing more stressful than it needs to be. So what can you do to make it a smooth as possible?
Take a look at these top tips to help you plan your big day without worrying about the small things.
Preparation is key
You can never be too prepared when it comes to planning a wedding. Every little detail needs to be considered, that way you don’t have to worry about anything on the actual day. Most people plan carefully, however, what they don’t do is have contingencies in place. Good preparation includes being ready for those things that could go wrong during the day. Of course, no one wants things to slip up but sometimes they do! By thinking about potential areas that could pose problems especially when it comes to timings in the lead-up will help you counteract any stress.
Research everything
Cost is also another significant stress factor, as weddings can be expensive. However, unless you’re going all-out and no-expense-spared style, there are some things you can do to keep costs down. Research and compare costs on everything before you commit to booking. Suppliers will often come down on price if you give them an idea of your costs. Plus sites that give you options in your local area will help you compare options for everything including wedding bands, DJs, caterers, and florists plus many others.
Stick to your decisions
Family are another area that can add stress to your nuptials. Most often you can’t get away with the politics surrounding the wedding list, but in truth, this is your day, and you decide who’s going to share it with you. There will always be people that don’t agree with your decisions and you may even get asked to include someone in your day that you don’t want to. But you have to make the decision. And once you have, stick to it! The same applies to your wedding dress - it's your body, so you should be allowed to dress it how you like. By all means, visit bridal shops St George (or wherever you are) with your mum, but don't let her choose the dress for you. If there's a dress that you love, stick with it, even if it isn't your mum's favourite choice. Don’t be swayed by others especially if it makes you uncomfortable. It’s your day and you want to be happy no matter what.
Stick to your budget
It can be easy to get caught up in the excitement of planning to go a little wayward with the budget. However, in the grand scheme of things, do you really want to be paying for your big day months or years down the line. Yes, it’s nice to have everything you ever dreamed of but if it’s not within budget, you may have to compromise. But compromise doesn’t mean it has to be less appealing than the expensive options. There are plenty of ways you can incorporate luxe ideas into your day without it costing a fortune. Plus, you could even make things yourself, hire or buy preloved to avoid unnecessary expense.
Just remember to make your day you own and not buckle under the pressure of a certain opinion or aesthetic. And have fun!