Practical Wedding Planning Tips
Planning a wedding can be hella stressful. Everyone says it’s supposed to be the happiest day of your life but sometimes all that fairytale bliss can get bogged down by the million decisions that need to be made. Not to mention trying to please everyone around you in the process. It can be hard to focus your attention back on what you have planned for the day rather than what Aunt Karen might be suggesting. Here are my practical wedding planning tips that will ensure your wedding day will feel authentic to you and your partner for years to come.
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Let the day be about YOU. There will be so many opinions and voices thrown your way when planning your wedding. But your wedding is about you and no one else. Don’t be afraid to advocate for what you want.
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You don’t have to do things just because they’re traditional. Many traditions have bizarre and misogynistic origins so if something feels odd or out of place or simply not up your alley, feel free to skip it.
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Only invite people you actually want to be there. Sometimes this may be difficult when family members insist on inviting your old babysitter you don’t even remember, but remember to advocate for what you really want. And please for the love of god, don’t invite people you don’t actually like.
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Slow down and enjoy the season of being engaged. The more you rush and stress to get everything done, the crazier you may feel. Your big day will be here before you know it.
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Find your priorities within your budget and stick to them. Some couples care to splurge more on their dream photo and video team and cut back on decorations and catering. Other couples care to feed their guests well while saving more on entertainment and favors.
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Don’t sweat the small stuff. If you don’t care to send your guests home with favors, then don’t. No one is going to inspect the quality of your dinnerware. Need to add a few fake flowers to your decor to save some money? That’s okay. These are things you won’t even think about when reminiscing on your wedding day.
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Lean on your family and friends when you need to. Planning a wedding can be hella stressful. When you have a million tasks on your plate, don’t be afraid to delegate some to your wedding party, friends, and family.
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Add personal touches to your wedding day by asking a dear friend to play or sing while you walk down the aisle. Set up a table with pictures of the two of you or the story of how you fell in love. This also gives guests something to do during the reception.
At the end of the day, this is your day. And that’s not just an excuse to “get your way”. The last thing you want is to simply go through the emotions in wedding planning and forget why you’re doing all this in the first place. Incorporating these practical wedding planning tips might just help you add those special touches to ensure your wedding holds special significance for you and your partner both on your wedding day and when reminiscing the special day down the road.
