- Do it your own way! These days there is no right or wrong way to plan a wedding (Read: 8 ways to personalise your wedding day)
- Ask for help! It is YOUR wedding but that doesn’t mean you have to do EVERYTHING!
- Plan for your marriage, not just your wedding. It’s a big day, but it’s not the only day. (Read: Enjoy the journey)
- Research the date, and be aware of wedding season, local events, public holidays, school holidays and other events that could affect accommodation, transport etc for your wedding.
- Get recommendations from your suppliers; let one lead you to the next, and to another…..
- Learn about the legals. There are a number of legal requirements when you are getting married, such as providing a months’ notice in the form of the Notice of Intended Marriage. Speak to your celebrant and find out what is involved!
- Remember that you get what you pay for! If any quote sounds too good to be true it probably is. Don’t gamble with your wedding day! Hire the professionals.
- Talk to your suppliers! Ask questions, tap in to their knowledge and experience.
- Book early… once you have set the date, start booking your suppliers.
- Plan and make decisions together, the day is about both of you.
- Be firm with your guest list, stick to your numbers and your budget.
- Have a uniform kids policy, be firm on whether you can have kids attend (Read: Kids & Weddings)
- Don’t let your wedding consume you, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a step back and do something normal. Have a coffee with a friend and don’t talk about the wedding, watch a movie, go for a walk….
- Start a designated email address for your wedding to keep all emails and communications together
- Create a wedding hashtag to collect all your wedding photos from your guests
- Have a wedding website to share details and updates with your guests
- Go digital and download a wedding planning app to keep on top of your tasks, and carry your list with you wherever you go
- Use mood boards to organise your inspiration and ideas and find your wedding vibe (Read: Using Mood Boards to plan your wedding)
- Be creative!
- Brief your suppliers on any family tension or awkward family dynamics – it will save awkward conversations on the day!
- Have a runner on the day to answer questions so you don’t have to
- Have a contact sheet! You won’t necessarily have access to your phone on the day so be sure your suppliers and planners have a list of emergency contacts
- Schedule in a quiet few minutes in your wedding timeline to just be with each other.
- Don’t plan for everything to be perfect – things don’t always go as planned and that’s ok!
- Accept that you can’t please everybody
- Write your own vows – it is the perfect personal touch. If you aren’t sure about where to start, chat to your celebrant
- Have a plan B – you can’t control the weather, but you can prepare and cover yourself just in case!
- Keep it simple! When it comes to weddings sometimes less is more!
- Book your honeymoon in your maiden name, it can take months to complete the change of name process and you want your ID to match your travel bookings
- Enjoy the process! It isn’t just about the one day at the end!
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30 weddings tips for every couple
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I liked these tips. Wedding means a big day for anyone that needs to be special and one should have a clear list of things to manage. Along with this entertaining your guests is also an important part of this day. Hiring a wedding magician is also a good idea.