Joanna James
Planning weddings can be daunting especially when you realise there is so much to do and look into! Of course, with a proper plan, focused purpose and lots of patience you can celebrate that special day the way you always dreamed of.
Even if your wedding is some way off, do start planning early. You can start by making a rough list of the things you will need to look into; remember lists are your friend and having them jotted down on a book or a spreadsheet will come in handy. As the planning process goes on, you will undoubtedly add to the lists which you can use to keep in mind aspects like venue, needed décor, number of guests, contact details, costs and more.
Wedding costs tend to take a life of their own as the big day draws nearer! To help you properly plan your expenses, come up with a budget. To do this, you will have to not only cover major aspects like the venue, catering and dress / suit costs, but the smaller details too which one may tend to forget; this can include added expenses on makeup, accessories, shoes and transport.
As part of the planning process settle on the venue and remember to book it early; popular places tend to have quite a long waiting list. Also, consider the possibility of combining the celebration with a holiday to countries such as the Maldives; destination wedding options abound here and properties of hospitality brands such as Adaaran Maldives offer idyllic beachside settings and traditional ceremonies to make the event extra special. The great thing is, hotels or resorts will help you in all the planning aspects too.
Coming up with the finalised guest list can sometimes lead to conflicts especially since in most instances, you can only invite a limited amount of people depending on the venue and budget. Carefully go through the guest list together and see who you want to be there and remember this is your day; also keep in mind that sometimes parents will also weigh in with who they want to be added including aunts and uncles or relatives you may have never even met!
No matter how much planning you do, things can go wrong from the weather being uncooperative to flower arrangement disasters. It is always good to have contingency plans in place for some of these; having a marquee in case of rain or someone to be there when the flowers are being delivered and arranged are amongst the options you can consider. FYI the said backup plan does not include a backup bride or groom!
Wedding planning should not be something carried out just by the bride or the groom. It should be a joint venture as it were and both parties should not only get involved but give input as well as share the responsibilities and any burdens too! Additionally, look to get your bridesmaids and groomsmen to help out as well as close family and friends be it before or on the big day.
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