Best Tips for Newly Engaged Couples Before Wedding
Getting engaged is exciting, but the cost and planning for your wedding day can quickly feel overwhelming!
Planning your wedding can be stressful and sometimes get to you and your relationship with the person you are marrying. That is why we have gathered our top six wedding planning tips below to help things go a little smoother. We want you to enjoy planning your special day together.
Understand Each other’s Priorities
First, never forget that you are both a team and a couple. Good communication during wedding planning is essential to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts.
Before making big decisions about your wedding, sit down with your partner and discuss what you want for the day. To start the conversation, make separate lists of the important priorities for each of you and exchange your answers. These priorities range from general decoration and food to more specific entertainment.
When planning your wedding, you must agree on a few shared priorities that shape your vision.
Have The Big Conversations Upfront
Planning the future can be challenging, but there are ways to prepare for unavoidable conversations. Along with discussing your shared priorities, you will also want to ensure you get any other big conversations out of the way as soon as possible.
For example :
How much money do you want to spend on the wedding?
How many people are you inviting?
Make sure there is discussion around your personal commitments, such as financial contributions from parents or other family members.
These questions can be tricky to navigate, but it is essential to discuss them upfront.
Expect The Unexpected
With every wedding, there are always challenges and obstacles that you can't anticipate. Things can go wrong regardless of how organized you might be throughout your wedding planning journey.
Perhaps you will have to deal with a last-minute weather forecast, or your caterer has to cancel. But the fact is - things can go wrong. The best thing you can do is be prepared for anything. Hence the saying：
"hope for the best, but prepare for the worst."
It can be hard to think about your wedding day when everything goes wrong.
But it is important to remember that the fun parts will soon follow.
Remind yourself of your excitement for the big day, and stay relaxed and flexible instead of getting too worked up because these inconveniences are only temporary.
Ignore Unsolicited Advice
The pressure from your friends and family starts when you get engaged. Some of their advice might get exhausting, like how much to spend on your wedding or what food to serve. If this advice is starting to overwhelm you, try these steps to deal with it.
Step back, take a breath, and remember that this day is your day. Feel free to ask for advice when you want it and make decisions of your own accord. If a question is irrelevant to you, be ready with a casual response like "Thanks for your input! We will keep that in mind” before calmly changing the subject.
It is tempting to feel pressure from the beautifully curated images you see on social media, but try not to get caught up in it. These images are often from weddings with high budgets or styled photo shoots where vendors donated their time and services.
Get Organized
Wedding planning can be fun, but without any kind of structure, it becomes an additional source of stress.
Setting up a wedding can be organized chaos, but it doesn't have to be. You will want to start early by getting your upcoming tasks onto one central checklist. It is also essential to track spending and deadlines on a simple spreadsheet.
There are a lot of great wedding planners on the market, as well as online platforms, that can help simplify the process. Examples are digital wedding planners, website builders, and paperless invitations.
Maintain Your Relationship
Our final tip? Don't let wedding planning consume your life! Make your relationship a priority by scheduling date nights during the week and taking "wedding" breaks when you need them.
The wedding planning process can be challenging, but it is all worth it for the fantastic and once-in-a-lifetime event you are preparing for. That is why it is essential to check in with each other, spend time together, and find a balance between what one person wants and what the other person wants.
