Planning your wedding? Don’t panic! We’ve pulled together our top tips to get you super organised for your special day and ensure you enjoy every minute. From the outfits and bridesmaids to the guest list and the all-mighty budget, we’ve got you covered. Grab your Wedding Organiser and let’s get planning!
Set a budget (and stick to it!)
Before you start pulling together your wedding Pinterest board, it is essential that you know how much you can spend. You should consider how much you can afford, if anyone else will be contributing, and how much you will be able to save over the coming months.
Staying within your means is crucial for a stress-free wedding period. If you feel a bit stretched in your planning, consider what things may not be an absolute necessity, like inviting every single person you’ve ever met, or having one too many flower arrangements! Of course, priorities will differ from couple to couple, so figure out what your non-negotiables are and go from there.
Our Budget Book is the perfect solution to keeping track of all wedding spending, covering everything from wardrobe and beauty to catering and accommodation.
Create the perfect guest list.
With setting your budget, comes selecting your guests. Of course, you want everyone you know and love to be there on your wedding day, but it is important to remember that costs per head will most likely be your biggest expense. Your number of guests may also determine your venue selection, so decide who you want to invite to the day versus the evening to ensure smooth sailing. And remember, this is YOUR special day – you do not have to have anyone there that you don’t want to!
You want nothing but happy energy on your wedding day, so consider where you will sit all of your guests to ensure everyone is comfortable and ready for a good time. Our Seating Planner is ideal for figuring out who to put where. First use the templates to plan your reception, add a sticky note for each guest, and move them around till you get it right. Then transfer everything to the final sheet, and ta-da!
Then, you can let them leave you a special message in our gorgeous Guest Book, and have the ultimate keepsake of your loved ones forever.
Pick your best bridesmaids.
Your bridesmaids are your biggest support throughout the wedding planning process, so make sure you select the right people! Choose people like sisters, long–term best friends and close family. The last thing you want is to have your memories tainted by people you’re not close with, so friends you’ve recently made or relatives you barely see are maybe not the best choice.
One of the most fun parts of wedding planning is asking your chosen people if they’ll do you the honour of being your bridesmaids. It’s become a tradition to get creative when asking them, with most brides making bridesmaid gift boxes or hampers to surprise their girls with! Our Bridesmaid Planner is the perfect addition to this lovely memory, with features such as hen-do planning, checklists and wedding day plans.
Lists, lists, and more lists.
There’s so much to organise and remember when planning a wedding, so lists are going to be your new best friend. But don’t worry, our Wedding To Do’s will be your brilliant little helper to keep you on track, packed with handy prompts and ideas. You can use lists to organise wedding essentials such as your photographer, caterer, florist, cake maker, music, and hair/makeup. Also consider any personal additions you’d like to feature, like a photobooth, entertainment, transportation, and wedding décor!
Ultimately the most important thing is that you enjoy your special day with your spouse-to-be. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the craziness and worry about every little detail being perfect, so don’t forget to just enjoy yourself and take in every minute.
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