Top Ten Wedding Planning Tips

I have been gathering my top planning tips over the last 10 years. Here are my top 10 picks with hopes that they will save you time and stress. Happy planning!

1. Set your budget and make sure that it matches your guest count.

Once you establish both numbers, run them by a professional planner to make sure that they are realistic.

2. Check with your fiancé and both of your families to ensure that you choose a date that will work before you start planning.

Make sure that there are no other events for family members or your bridal party before you sign on the dotted line.

3. Before you hire any event professionals, secure your venue.

It is difficult to hire someone without a date, once you have the venue, then you have a date secured.

4. Select your wedding attire after you select your venue.

If you have a victorian style venue and already purchased a modern dress, it may not work as well as if you would have bought the dress after you selected the venue.

5. Have ushers to help your guests find their seats.

The ushers can assist family members and guests. Sometimes guests are not sure where to sit and this will help make it seamless.

6. Don’t choose flowers that are not in season for your wedding.

Flowers in season will save money and they will look their best.

7. When you interview make-up artists and hair stylists, make sure to book a trial session.

It is important to practice different looks and take photos of the final look.

8. Start a Pinterest account.

Your photos will help your event professionals (florist, planner, invitation house, baker, etc.) understand your style and taste.

9. Instruct your planner on big decisions that may come up on your wedding day.

Some brides and grooms prefer to leave it up to their planner or a member of the bridal party who knows them best. Whatever you decide, please communicate your wishes.