I have been gathering my top planning tips over the last 10 years. Here are my top 10 picks with hopes that they will save you time and stress. Happy planning!
1. Set your budget and make sure that it matches your guest count. Once you establish both numbers, run them by a professional planner to make sure that they are realistic.
2. Check with your fiancé and both of your families to ensure that you choose a date that will work before you start planning. Make sure that there are no other events for family members or your bridal party before you sign on the dotted line.
3. Before you hire any event professionals, secure your venue.
4. Select your wedding attire after you select your venue.
5. Make sure that you have ushers to help your guests find their seats and let them know where you want family members and guests to be seated. Sometimes guests are not sure where to sit and this will help make it seamless.
6. Don't choose flowers that are not in season during your wedding. You will save money and they will be at their best.
7. When you interview make-up artists and hair stylists, make sure to book a trial session. It is important to practice different looks and take photos of the final look.
8. Start a Pinterest account. Your photos will help your event professionals (florist, planner, invitation house, baker, etc.) understand your style and taste.
9. Instruct your planner on big decisions that may come up on your wedding day. Some brides and grooms want to let it go on their day and others would prefer to leave it up to their planner or a member of the bridal party who knows them best. Whatever you decide, please communicate your wishes.
10. If your wedding is during the rainy season, please have a contingency plan. We always start looking at the weather about 10 days out to determine if extra heaters will be needed.
Bonus tip - Check out all of your event professionals before you hire them.
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