After the joy of your engagement comes the responsibility of planning your wedding. While you may wish you could skip from the proposal straight to the big day, wedding planning is a critical part of making it to your dream celebration. Here are some essential wedding planning tips to help you make your ceremony a success.
ESSENTIAL WEDDING PLANNING TIPS
While there’s countless wedding day advice out there, the following wedding planning fundamentals will help you get your big day under way.
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Prioritize:
Planning a wedding starts with your priorities and then is based on the cost of those items. First, sit down with your partner to discuss what kind of wedding you both want. Aside from the big factors such as the venue and theme, think about how you both want to feel on such an important day. Try to prioritize three or four important aspects that will help you achieve the perfect day. Whether it’s a fancy dress, the perfect venue or delicious reception catering, prioritizing your wedding day must-haves will help you determine what’s most important to you.
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Budget early:
After determining your priorities, your next step should be sitting down and budgeting them out. Whether it’s catering, flowers, décor or attire, thoroughly research each category. While booking a venue will likely be a large portion of your budget, catering can also get close to or even exceed the cost of a venue. In many cases, couples have paid double the rental cost of their venue on flowers alone. As you can see, it’s easy to get carried away planning your big day, so try to set a budget and stick to it. Another good tip is to set aside 10% of your budget for miscellaneous and unforeseen expenses.
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Set a deadline:
Creating a firm but reasonable timeline is key. Setting a wedding date will help keep you on track throughout the entire wedding planning process. Start by picking your date, and work backwards to map out big milestones. Some couples even like to set their wedding deadline one month prior to their actual wedding day, so they are less stressed out in the crucial days leading up to the celebration.
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Delegate:
Wedding planning is rarely a solo endeavor. The reality is the more you try to take on yourself, the more stress you take on. While you may not feel like reaching out, chances are your close friends and family will be more than happy to jump in and help you plan while you make time for yourself. Delegating tasks also allows your loved ones to be more involved with your big day.
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Choose your venue early:
Picking a wedding venue is nearly as big of a decision as picking your dress. When researching venues, make sure they are available for your dates and provide on-site amenities and an expert team that you can trust. The best wedding venues will schedule a tour, work with you to determine your vision, and stay engaged and responsive all the way through your big day. Selecting your venue early will allow you to focus on other aspects while they work to make your dream wedding day a reality.
PLAN YOUR PERFECT DAY AT THE LOFT
If you’re looking for the perfect venue to host your ceremony and reception all in one place, look no further than The Loft. Located in the heart of High Point, North Carolina, in the historic Congdon Yards campus, our gorgeous and spacious venue offers everything you need for a memorable and luxurious wedding. With a distinct event space and two private suites, The Loft is the perfect setting for an event you’ll never forget. Book your tour or consultation by contacting The Loft today.