May 2018

When you’re getting ready for a wedding, it’s easy to feel like you’re on top of the world, and that’s because you are! With that said, that euphoric feeling can easily get in the way of everything that goes into planning the perfect wedding, which means that it can be super easy to forget things or leave them until the last minute. The best way to make sure that your special day turns out exactly how you want it to is to plan ahead! Put aside your excitement and pre-wedding jitters for just a few moments so that you can take a look at everything you need to do and create a timeline, to-do list, and checklist to make sure that everything gets done when it’s supposed to.

The First and Most Important Things You Should Consider

The two most important things that you need to figure out before focusing on anything else (and yes, that does mean before looking at wedding inspiration pictures online!) are your date and your venue. After all, your date will affect everything else, and you can’t have a wedding if you don’t actually have a place to hold it at! After you’ve figured out a date that makes both you and your future spouse happy, there are tons of wedding venues in Sydney that you can consider for your special day.

While things like flowers, cake, seating arrangements, and music choices are very important, your venue could potentially make or break your whole wedding. If you’re having your wedding outside, you’ll need to consider the weather that might be expected around your planned date. If you’re having your wedding inside, on the other hand, you’ll need to make sure that you find a venue big enough to hold all the guests you plan on inviting. With that said, the most important thing to remember when choosing a venue is that it should make you and your future spouse happy; choose a venue that makes you go “wow,” and don’t worry about what anyone else thinks.

Other Planning Things

After you’ve figured out your wedding date and venue, you can start planning out all of the fun stuff! It’s easiest to organise everything if you start a wedding folder, whether that be a digital or physical one. There are plenty of resources available online that can help you put together inspiration for your wedding, so a digital folder might be more convenient while you plan. Make sure that you figure out your budget before going crazy on the inspiration, though—you don’t want to be disappointed when you realise after the fact that you can’t afford all of the beautiful things that you’ve put in your wedding folder.

Celebrating your engagement is a must, but once you are ready, it is time to dive into planning officially your wedding. Now the first point is, How to plan your dream wedding. This is the time you start thinking that there are many crucial decisions to be taken even to plan a weeding. There is a need for a checklist for planning the first stages of your dream wedding. Begin with:

Planning timetable

After getting engaged, the next following is to set your wedding date. This is essential as the first stage of planning so that you know the exact wedding date to book the wedding venue. Focus on determining the dates; consider the season preferred, family events or major holidays.

Wedding Budget

Having your dream wedding and spending loads is never on the list. So decide ‘what is your budget’. Think simple ways of cutting your budget. You can do this by trimming the guest list. Also remember, the costs of venue cost you one-third of your budget.

Wedding prioritization checklist

Knowing your budget means now you must have a prioritization checklist to decide that you must spend as priority. Note down few things:

• What is important
• How much to spend on approx
• A themed wedding cake
• A professional photographer
• Abroad honeymoon

Remember, there is no hard and fast rule to follow conventions or even to have everything that is deemed to be your need.

Book vendors in advance

Get your vendors booked in advance with venues to ensure safety. This keeps you less strained during your wedding day.

Wedding Ring

Get wedding ring from a reputable place for peace of mind. Also get it insurance as it is worth it. You can get this insurance from a company specializing in jewelry insurance.

Shop Wedding Dresses

Begin your search online, looking for wedding dress photos and the few dresses you like can be saved as your favorites. This can be taken to your appointments.

More importantly, before entering a dress salon learn the lingo. Go with knowledge about trains, necklines, silhouettes and hues flattering. Also consider the season you are getting married to switch with choices. If your wedding is in summer, go for linen, chiffon or organza type lightweight fabrics and for a winter wedding, choose faux fur, brocade and velvet to stay warm. However, for an all time perfect dress, go for silk, shantung, satin and tulle.

Note: Ensure a restful night sleep and a relaxed day prior to the wedding.