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Planning your wedding is a wonderful time, and something which should be cherished. After all, you only say 'I do' once. But amidst deciding on a venue, a dress, the guest-list, and the catering; stress takes over and the joy and romance is lost.
So if you're a bride in need of a break or a husband in need of help, you're in luck. This essential wedding planning checklist will help you finalize all the smaller details, so you can enjoy the big day:
The Venue
Picking the wedding venue is obviously a major part of your big day, and not a decision which should be made light. There are though a number of things you need to consider when finalizing you venue choice:
• Will you hold the ceremony and reception in one place?
• How will guests move between venues? Have you arranged transport?
• Have you spoken to the venue about time scales and capacity levels?
• Can you decorate the venue in your wedding scheme or are you limited to what is already there?
• What photo opportunities / restrictions arise there?
The ceremony venue is the first things your guests will see, so make sure this part of your day goes off without a hitch. Do not leave any of these planning elements until the last minute; it is important you know exactly what is going on.
The Dress
For many women, their wedding dress is the most important part of the day. But while you may have an image in your head of what you want, there are some important planning factors you need to bear in mind:
• Have you got time and room in the budget for any dress alterations?
• Does the dress need to be transported anywhere? Have you made these arrangements?
• Do you have all the relevant accessories?
• Is your dress suitable for the venue?
• Have you got suitable footwear?
When your groom and guests see you for the first time, you want a dress that has that 'wow' factor. By factoring in time and money for all these elements, you can avoid unnecessary stress a few days before the big day.
The Guest List
When you get married, you want to share your special day with your friends and family. But finalizing the guest list is one part of wedding planning that causes a huge amount of stress. Here are some points to take into account:
• What capacity does your venue have?
• How much will it cost you to feed all of these guests?
• Are you planning an intimate or extravagant wedding?
• Can you compromise on the guests to leave off the list?
It is hard to narrow down the guest list, especially if it may cause offense. But you should always remember that it is your day and you should do what makes you both happy.
Planning a wedding does not have to be a stressful time. On the contrary, it is a time that should be enjoyed by all involved. So take a step back, assess what you want, and take the time to cherish every moment of the process.
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Source by Ruth Williams
