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We are here to dish on the five wedding planning truths we’ve learned from our time in the industry. These are things we’ve seen time and time again as our couples plan their wedding day. We hope you can feel grounded in these truths as you embark on your wedding planning journey with us.
While your wedding day is about you, your partner and the love you share, it is also about the curated group of people you have brought together to celebrate your day. As small or as large as this group may be, whoever you invite is someone you’re saying is important to be there. When putting together this curated group of loved ones, make sure they are people that will share in that joy, not be thieves of that joy. Anything opinions you are receiving from the outside that doesn’t align with you and your partner, toss them aside. You have complete autonomy in this process to do away with opinions and traditions that don’t align with you while also having the opportunity to create new traditions that do align with you.
We love DIY elements. They are the personalized touches that bring your wedding day to life. When considering DIY options, it is important to remember this truth: you will either spend your dollars on a vendor's expertise or you will spend your time (and potential stress) trying to figure it out yourself.
For example, if you want to have bistro lights strung over your dance floor, you will either have to navigate venue availability and use your own time and potential stress to become an expert to or you will hire a professional to do it for you. There is no right or wrong answer these are value driven decision.
Creating a budget together is one of the most important steps in wedding planning. It ensures that both of you are on the same page about the costs associated with the wedding and helps set realistic expectations from the start. But beyond just tracking expenses, your budget becomes an anchor for making value-driven decisions throughout the planning process. By clearly outlining your financial boundaries, you not only avoid overspending but also empower yourselves to prioritize the elements of the wedding that are most meaningful to you. Whether it’s splurging on the perfect venue or investing in a photographer who captures the day in a way that speaks to you, a solid budget helps you stay focused on what matters most. Having these financial discussions early on reduces the likelihood of misunderstandings or disagreements, allowing you both to move forward with confidence and clarity.
People want to help you but they may not know what to offer. Or, on the flip side, you may not want what they're offering. This can play out in several ways, here are a few examples. One of your closest VIPs has just offered to make your wedding cake. You really have three options here.
First, you can say, “yes, thank you.” Quite literally the opposite of “no, thank you.” For anyone out there who has a hard time accepting help, this is a great phrase to use. Let this be our reminder to you, part of managing the overwhelm is accepting help. If someone you love offers to help in a way that you want them to, say yes!
Riding out this example, what if you want them to be involved and help out but you had other plans in mind for your wedding day dessert? This is a great time to use the phrase “I love this idea. Can you make the cake for our wedding shower instead?” This still gives them the opportunity to be involved in a meaningful way, while aligning with your priorities and preferences.
To conclude this example, what if you don’t want what they’re offering at all? Remember this is YOUR wedding day! You can absolutely decline and say “no, thank you” to whatever is being offered. You have every ounce of autonomy to keep the offers that align with you and do away with the rest.
Let us scream this from the rooftops: IT IS OK TO CHANGE YOUR MIND! Just because you start this process wanting an all black and white color pallet doesn't mean that you have to stick to it, especially this early in the wedding planning process. The important thing to remember here is to have open communication with your partner if you find that your personal preferences are changing as you learn new information and get deeper into this process.
Continue building your wedding day foundation by reading Engagement 101: 3 Tips For Managing The Overwhelm Of Wedding Planning. Listen along with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you love to stream!
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