Wedding planning…..Woo….For those of you who don’t know, I’m getting married VERY soon. My fiancé proposed to me April 8th and we’ve been a busy duo ever since. With moving in, school, and now a WHOLE wedding, things can get a bit hectic. So, here I am in my last stretch of it and I have some news for you!
1. You Don’t Need A Lot Of Money
- To have a beautiful wedding, you don’t have to have a huge coin. You simply don’t. With enough research, “WeddingWire.com”, and a million wedding DIY YouTube videos, anything is possible! But what you DO need to have is…
2. Your Finances In Check
- Just because you don’t need a lot of money doesn’t mean you need to just spend aimlessly. Make a budget with your partner and try your HARDEST to stick with it or under it. That way you know exactly what you’re spending and if you go over, you know how much you can afford to do so.
3. Drink Water
- You must apply this to every.single.thing in your life. With all the stress that can come with planning a wedding, don’t allow it to overwhelm you and show on your face! Take a chill pill with a nice glass of water. Your skin will thank you later.
4. Telling People “NO” Doesn’t Make You A Bad Person.
- This goes for grandma, grandpa, Mrs, Shirleen from church, your mother, your sister, ANYBODY. Being open to suggestions is a great trait to have because everyone essentially is just trying to help you have a fantastic wedding, BUT no one is going to remember that day the way you will. If they give an idea you LOVE take it, if not, politely say no and keep it moving.
5. Don’t Try to Have Someone Else’s Wedding
- YouTube will definitely do this to you. Let those things inspire you, but don’t forget to add special parts to the day that are important to you and your partner.
6. Split the Responsibility
- Both you and your partner alike should definitely be splitting responsibility with wedding planning. It’s enough work to drive someone crazy, but life doesn’t stop just because you got engaged. Splitting that load is imperative! It’ll make everything 1000% easier!
7. Continue To Have A Relationship During This Period.
- Remember you’re still dating a human being. As important as the cake may be, it doesn’t need to be spoken about for 3 hours. Remember to continue to get to know each other during this process. You’re STILL dating (or " engaing" or whatever you want to call it). Consuming yourself fully in wedding planning can prove to be more of a con than a pro. Go on a walk, why don’t cha. See what movie is playing tonight. Anything, just give yourselves a break.
8. Have Fun.
- You’re engaged. This is a beautiful time. Post all over social media, smile, and be happy. You’ve just started what is going to be a beautiful journey with the person you love the most. There’s nothing more fun than that. Happy Trails!
Fin.
