If you’ve recently got engaged and are starting to plan your wedding, then it can be a busy time. And let’s be honest, it can be a little overwhelming. There are lots of little things that make up the big day of your dreams. Getting in professional help would be ideal, as they can do a lot of it all for you. But for many brides-to-be, it just isn’t going to be possible to do that as the price tag for professionals can be high and is why more and more people are opting to plan their wedding themselves. It can keep costs down, lets you have a personalized day, and allows you to have things just as you want them.
If this sounds like the plan for you, then here are some steps to take, to make sure that planning your DIY wedding goes seamlessly.
Set a Budget. And Stick To It
The budget that you have for the wedding will be the factor that makes all of the decisions. From the kind of wedding dress you have to the number of guests you’ll invite; it is all decided by the budget that you have. So look at what you can afford, have saved, or what family can help contribute. The important note is to stick to the budget! Then you’ll be able to start married life, without having to pay off a wedding.
Decide Priorities
Of course, the main priority of the day is to get married. But how about deciding what factors you want to pay most attention? If you’d rather have a big wedding and a fun reception with dancing, then there could be other areas, like bridesmaids dresses and cake where you could cut back. The venue could be the most important thing to you or perhaps the food or the photography. Choose what is most important to spend on, and then cut back in other areas so that you stick to the budget.
Handmade Items
Hand making items is an excellent way to make sure that you stick to a budget. That could be from an order of service cards and other wedding stationery, as well as invitations or save the date cards. It could be worth checking places online like Paper Themes, though, as they may offer better prices than you might first think. Wedding favors are usually best if you can make yourself, as when you’re buying quite a few of them, it does all add up.
Work as a Team
As the bride, it can naturally feel like it is up to you to sort a lot of the things. You may have more ideas than your other half, but it doesn’t mean that they can’t help. Work as a team. Assign out tasks and share the responsibility. It will make everything more straightforward, more stress-free, and more enjoyable when you do so.
Good luck with planning your wedding. Taking it in your stride and it will be much more enjoyable.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie, and David Cates
