Top 10 Wedding Planning Tips

Wedding planning is a task that requires many skills. You must administrate time and money, organize information, and make important decisions. But it is also a unique experience that you get to share with your partner, and the result will be the most amazing day of your lives. 

When you plan a wedding, the focus must be on keeping a schedule and be extra organized. With so much information and things to you could feel overwhelmed, but we have you covered with ten useful wedding tips to plan your big day. 

1. Set a realistic budget

The first step to a successful wedding is to set a budget and stick to it. Many couples start dreaming before putting their numbers straight. Check your savings and talk to anyone who might contribute to your wedding expenses, set a number, and determine the size of your event accordingly. 

2. Talk about priorities

It is crucial for you and your partner to be on the same page. Make a list of the main vendors you must hire and agree on what is more important for both. You can even assign a percentage of your total budget. 

Consider as main vendors the following: 

• Venue 

• Catering 

• Decoration 

• Photography 

• Videography

• Entertainment 

• Wedding attire 

3. Choose a style

Weddings must have a concept, a style that rules over every detail. When you organize a wedding without a theme, there will not be cohesion between decoration, food, music, and so on. Setting a style is one of the first steps you must take because it will determine the type of venue you need, your wedding decoration, and even the style of your wedding attire. 

4. Finish your guest list soon

You must send your wedding invitations at least two months before the big day, and you need to have a concrete number of guests when you start interviewing vendors and visiting venues. So start as soon as possible. 

5. Do your research

If your wedding is the first big event you plan, you may fall in love with the first venue you visit or the first flower designer you interview. Try to have three different options for each vendor. Compare packages and services before making the final decision.

6. Meet your vendors before signing the contract

Great vendors are the essence of every amazing wedding. It would be best if you found someone that understands your vision and makes you feel comfortable. This is particularly special for wedding planners, wedding photographers, and wedding videographers. You will share many hours and intimate moments with them, and they should be friendly and kind. If you can meet them in person, and if not, at least schedule a Zoom call to say “hey!” The last thing you want is finding out the chemistry between you and your vendor don’t match on your wedding day

7. Hire a professional videographer

One of the biggest regrets many couples have after their wedding day is not hiring a wedding videographer. Photography is equally important, but each captures your wedding in a unique form. Your wedding day is full of things to do, places to go, laughter, and speeches. Having a way of reliving your wedding though moving images and being able to hear voices along with speeches is an experience every couple should enjoy. 

8. Ask for help

If you are a busy couple or do not have organizational skills, I recommend hiring a professional wedding planner or asking for family and friends to help. Delegate as much as you can, from phone calls to picking up invitations; there are many ways your close ones can help. 

9. Rehearse

Wedding ceremonies have a protocol, and you must enter a certain way, sit in a certain place, and if you have a religious ceremony, some of your guests will participate at some point. The best way to ensure that everyone knows what to do and where to be is by having a rehearsal; it will take pressure away from you and your guests. 

10. Enjoy

Finally, a tip that is always worth reading: enjoy your big day. Weddings are not perfect, and things can go wrong, unexpected inconveniences happen. Deep breath. The best thing you can do is focus on the big picture and enjoy all the hard work and effort you put into planning your wedding. Eat, drink, dance, and have the day of your life!

If you’re still looking for a professional wedding videographer, I would be more than happy to hop on a call or video chat to talk about your love story and discuss how we can best capture your beautiful wedding.