My Wedding Tips
My wedding tip’s to planning a less stress wedding.
I’m getting married in just over a month (pinch me) and so many people ask me how the planning is going. And they expect me to sit down heavily into my chair, and magically hold a glass of wine and say, ‘wow, it’s tough’. But, we have been so pleasantly surprised at how easy everything has gone. And I thought I’d share some of what we’ve learned to help you achieve the stress free planning we’ve been so lucky to have (holding thumbs it still is)!
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remember that this is a celebration of you and your partner’s love
My three most important tips to planning a wedding:
- Delegate tasks: You don’t have to do everything yourself. Enlist the help of your friends and family to take on some of the wedding planning tasks. This can include things like making the centrepieces or helping with the seating chart. Not only will it make your life easier, but it can also be a fun bonding experience with your loved ones.
- Take breaks: Planning a wedding can be stressful, so it’s important to take breaks and take care of yourself. Take some time to go for a walk, get a massage, or do something else that relaxes you. This will help you stay calm and enjoy the planning process.
- Have fun: Remember, your wedding day is supposed to be a celebration of love and happiness. Don’t get too caught up in the details and remember to have fun. This is a special day that you will remember for the rest of your life, so make sure you enjoy every moment
Remember, your wedding day is about you and your partner. Don’t feel pressured to follow every tradition or trend if it doesn’t feel right for you. Instead, focus on what’s important to you as a couple and make the day truly reflective of your love and commitment to each other.
First and foremost, something we noticed a lot of couple forget: when planning your wedding day, it’s important to remember that this is a celebration of you and your partner’s love and commitment to each other. Incorporating things that are meaningful to you and planning the day together can make it even more special. I suggest to start by sitting down with your partner and discussing what aspects of the wedding day are most important to you both. Remember that you can’t read each others minds so it’s super important to talk to each other about what you want. For us, I really wanted to get married at home, and have a small flower filled intimate day. So ask each other; if there is there a certain location that holds special meaning? Or maybe there’s a specific type of music that you both love. By starting with what’s meaningful to you, you can create a wedding that truly reflects your personalities and your love story.
Remember, this is your day, so make it about the two of you as much as possible. By doing so, you’ll create a wedding day that you’ll cherish for years to come.
Another way to make your wedding day more personal is by incorporating family traditions or heirlooms. Maybe your grandmother’s brooch can be incorporated into your bouquet, or your partner’s family has a special recipe that you can serve at the reception. These small touches can make your wedding day even more meaningful and bring a sense of family and tradition to the celebration. For us, I have my granny’s ring, we’re getting married on our living room carpet, and crossing our fingers our dogs can get involved in the day – running dogs might be a mad decision.
When it comes to planning the day itself, make sure to involve your partner as much as possible. From choosing the music to deciding on the menu, make the decisions together. This not only ensures that both of your voices are heard, but it can also be a fun bonding experience leading up to the big day. Although Jean trusted me with all the details, we still checked in with each other on the details.
If you have a specific theme or style in mind for your wedding, try to find ways to incorporate it into the smaller details. Maybe you and your partner love to travel, so you can incorporate a travel theme into the table settings or decorations. Or maybe you both love the outdoors, so you can have a nature-inspired colour scheme. These small touches can make your wedding day feel more personalised and special.
Another way to make your wedding day more meaningful is by incorporating special moments or activities throughout the day. Maybe you want to have a first look with your partner, or include a special dance with your parents. Or perhaps you want to have a special activity or game during the reception that reflects your personalities. These moments can make your wedding day even more memorable and unique.
The only downside, to all this beautiful day: the legal admin of it all! The first things I suggest you do, find someone you like and trust to marry you two, they will guide you on steps forward for the legal side of things. You’ll need to get lots of documents in order, and things form home-affairs first before the day. Also make sure to get your rings made in more than enough time, and last but not least, chat about if you’ll be getting married in or out of community and start planning that! Chat opening about it all, and accordingly get a lawyer or not.
Remember, your wedding day is about you and your partner. Don’t feel pressured to follow every tradition or trend if it doesn’t feel right for you. Instead, focus on what’s important to you as a couple and make the day truly reflective of your love and commitment to each other.
For us, incorporating meaningful elements and planning the day together can make your wedding day even more special. From family traditions to personal touches, find ways to make the day reflect your personalities and love story. Remember, this is your day, so make it about the two of you as much as possible. By doing so, you’ll create a wedding day that you’ll cherish for years to come.