A wedding is the ceremonial celebration of love and commitment between two people in the company of their friends and family. For many people, this is one of the most significant moments in their lives, and it symbolizes the beginning of a lifetime together. Weddings are steeped in tradition and culture, acting as a rich tapestry of customs and traditions that help to unite people across cultures and communities. They are powerful symbols of hope, joy, and enduring bonds and serve as a reminder of our shared human experience.
We recommend that you and your partner establish your priorities and expectations early on in the planning process. This will not only guide budget allocation, but it will also ensure that you are aligned on what’s important to you both while allowing you to compromise as needed. This is key to minimizing disagreements and conflict along the way.
Once you have established your priorities, we encourage you to prioritize booking vendors as soon as possible so that they are not booked up by the time your wedding day arrives. For example, securing your photographer at least a year in advance is highly recommended. Other key vendors include venues, florists, caterers, rental companies, videographers and hair/makeup stylists. Prioritizing these vendors will allow you to partake in site tours, catering tastings, and attire alterations well before your wedding date.
It is also important to note that many vendors will require a final payment on the day of your wedding. It is critical that you place all of these payments in sealed/labeled envelopes, and assign a trusted person to be responsible for dispersing them to your vendors appropriately on the day-of.
Another great tip is to create an emergency kit for the day of your wedding. This should include all of the essentials like a small sewing kit, tide to go pens, bandaids, Advil/ibuprofen, and scissors. Having this on hand can be extremely helpful in case there is an incident that needs to be taken care of immediately such as a stain, rip or headache.
Lastly, we encourage you to seek out the advice and insight of other brides and grooms who have recently gotten married. Chances are, they have some expert tips and tricks that can make your big day even more magical! And lastly, don’t forget to reserve some downtime for yourself and your partner leading up to the wedding. This will allow you to recharge your batteries so that you are ready to tackle all of the details that need to be addressed. After all, this is your day, and you deserve to celebrate it in the way that you envision!