[Originally at From Finalizing the Budget To Overspending on Flowers, Here Are 50 Wedding Planning Do's and Don'ts by NICOLE PAJER]
There are so many steps involved in planning a wedding. From choosing the perfect date to finding a venue that can host the ceremony that you’ve long been dreaming about, and perfecting your centerpieces, wedding planning can a very involved process. For couples that are just starting out on their journey of putting their big day together, the process can seem extremely daunting. But one of the best ways to get your wedding planning off on the right start is to pick up tips from those who have gone through the journey themselves. Parade talked to a mix of former brides and wedding industry experts to bring you this guide to 50 do’s and don’ts to consider when planning your upcoming wedding for the best wedding planning tips.
Wedding Planning Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s:
1.Do throw the rules out the window. “The first rule of wedding planning is to remember that there are no rules,” says Samantha Iacia, associate editor of WeddingWire. She notes that as the couple, it’s your special day, and the important thing is that you make it everything you’ve dreamed of—“even if that means disregarding the status quo or politely declining your loved ones’ opinions.”
2. Do finalize your budget. This, says Iacia, should be the first step in your wedding planning process. “Once you have a budget, you can start mapping out the rest of the logistics, such as the wedding date, venue, and guest count,” she explains. Iacia adds that if your parents or relatives are contributing to your wedding budget, keep in mind that they’re also entitled to an opinion in the decision-making. “If someone offers to pay, consider asking them to put money toward a specific wedding vendor or detail where you’re comfortable sharing control, such as the flowers, music, or attire.”
3. Do include your wedding dress, tuxes, shoes, accessories, nail appointments, etc. in the overall wedding budget. “This is often not included, and is such a large, integral line item/budget category that can cause you to unintentionally exceed the overall wedding budget,” says Kristen Gosselin, owner & creative Director, KG Events & Design.
Related: 101 Best Wedding Planning Tips for Brides-to-Be on a Budget
4. Do start a Pinterest board. “It will help you organize and get creative with or without a wedding planner,” Autumn Weimann
5. Do get your ring cleaned “so it’s beautiful and sparkly the day of,” says COVID bride Hannah Anglebrandt. This little gesture made her feel a little extra special on her big day.
6. Do put yourself first. “Initially when planning my wedding, I kept thinking of all of the guests and what would be the best experience for them…but then I quickly realized it’s not about the guests, it’s about my husband and I. It’s our special day, not theirs,” says Brittany Furlan, who married Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, in February 2019. She suggests turning your wedding focus to what you and your husband-to-be want/envision, “not what your parents or your Aunt Cathy wants. This is a memory that you and your husband will hold dearer than any of your family members so make sure you’re both happy with what you decide to do.”
See the rest of the dos and don’ts at https://parade.com/1105756/nicolepajer/wedding-planning-tips/ or read other awesome stuff at Bunn Co Raleigh DJs
Weddings can seem overwhelming. There’s just so much to do! But when you’re able to break everything down into manageable tasks, it doesn’t seem so formidable. That’s why we always recommend lists like this to our Bunn couples
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