A wedding is about so much more than just a ceremony and party. It’s about making a life-long commitment to the person you love most in the world. So no matter how many details you plan out or how big the wedding is, the most important thing is that you and your partner say “I do!” to one another.
When you first sit down to make your guest list, it can be a challenging process. You may want to have as few or as many guests as you like, but the number of people you choose to invite will impact a lot of other things about your wedding, such as how much money you can spend on food, drinks and accommodations for out-of-town guests.
While setting your budget might not be the most fun part of wedding planning, it is a crucial step. You don’t want to fall in love with a venue, vendor or dress only to realize it’s completely out of your price range. If family members are contributing to your wedding, have a chat with them about what they’re comfortable with, and work together to come up with a budget you can both agree on.
Whether you’ve put together a registry or rolled the dice with gifts, it’s fun to open presents on your special day. However, it’s also important to keep track of all the different gifts you receive and thank those who gave you something. It’s always good to start this task early on in the week, so you don’t forget anyone.
As you get closer to your wedding, you’ll likely be getting advice from friends and family about everything they know about the process of planning a wedding. While some of this can be helpful, it’s also okay to ignore or even reject some of the suggestions and recommendations that you don’t care for. After all, this is your wedding, and you should have a day that reflects your personal style, interests, and relationship with your new spouse.
After all of the collecting, DIYing, curating, strategizing, and partying are done, it’s time to enjoy your married life! To help lift the post-wedding blues, try spending a weekend doing zero wedding-related activities. It’s a great way to refocus and remind yourself of the core reasons you got married in the first place!
Once the big day is over, you’ll have to update all of your legal documents with your new name. Be sure to do this as soon as possible, especially if your state has a waiting period for marriage licenses. Otherwise, you might run into trouble if your name change isn’t finalized in time for your first legal filings! Be sure to research the laws in your area before you go to get your marriage license.