1. Getting Everything Done/Forgetting Things
Even though most couples are aware of how hectic the wedding planning process. It is often overwhelming to really consider how much is involved in the planning process after the engagement. It’s hard to keep everything straight in your head and on paper, and most couples end up expending a lot of energy over the course of their planning stages worrying whether or not everything has been properly taken care of. So, from the second that the “I Do’s” are complete it is imperative that you have a plan! Not just an individual plan but a combined plan as a newly engaged couple. Communication is the key. It is important to create a plan with timelines. This timeline needs to be 6 to 12 months out so you can’t miss any of the key details like getting the invitations out, confirming the final guest list, selection the cake and food choices, selecting the venue etc… this is just to name a few so as you can see there can be a lot to planning a stress free wedding.
2. Budget
Money is one of the top stressors in wedding planning, so it is important to nail down a budget early and stick to it! Talk with your spouse-to-be about what kind of wedding you want and what things you definitely want to spend on. Use very general categories such as “big or small” and “indoor or outdoor” just to get an outline for the details you have to nail down later. Then, do some preliminary research on price ranges for the things you’ve decided on. It may be necessary to adjust the budget but this should be done early in the planning process but aside from “Cant live without” expenses, sticking to a set predetermined budget will certainly reduce the stress as the big day gets closer.
3. Weather
If getting everything done wasn’t stressful enough, imagine having all of your carefully made plans amount to naught as a surprise storm rolls in overnight. Long story short, have a plan B. not that the intention is to ever use it but it is best to plan the worst case scenario early that way if it happens you are prepared.
4. Bringing Everything Together
Though not required having a wedding planner or just someone in general to plan out the timeline of the day and organize all of the moving pieces will certainly reduce the stress of the day. From my experience shooting weddings I can tell you that the couple is a lot less stressed when there is someone controlling the timeline. From a photographer’s point of view it makes the day a lot more organized when I know where I have to be when and I work closely with the planner to ensure that I don’t miss a beat on the wedding day. Everything from planning the couple and family shoot to planning what time the bouquet will be tossed a planner is a must to bring it all together.
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