Do’s and Don’ts when preparing Your Wedding

Do’s and Don’ts when preparing Your Wedding

When you start to prepare for your wedding day there are so many things that come to mind that even beginning the beginning of the list seems unachievable.  We have put together a few little tips to help you ease into that wedding mode and prepare you for preparing your wedding day (cause that is totally a thing!) 

Do set out some time to chat with your partner. Decide on some of the key features of your day and designate a few jobs around to take ease the workload. 

Don’t give in to the things that you don’t love. There is nothing worse than feeling a little bridal pressure from friends and family; choose the characteristics that represent you –  just cause cousin Katie had a DJ from weneedadj.com doesn’t mean you must too! This is YOUR wedding, a representation of YOUR relationship. 

Do decide if you prefer a cocktail, sit-down or buffet style of reception; this can play a huge role in choosing your venues, scrumptious food and styling!  

Do remember to start looking and booking your vendors. Venues and photographers book incredibly quickly, some up to 18 months in advance! So, put your feelers out for your date and lock your favourites in and work the rest around that. 

Don’t forget to visit these incredible places! Taste the cake, take a walk through the venue (multiple times) and quadruple check that champagne. Planning your wedding should be some of your best days, many people forget to enjoy the lead up just as much as the day.

Do consider a backup plan if you’re having an outdoor wedding. Sometimes, well, all the time, we can’t predict the weather that far in advance so chat with your vendors for a wet weather option – just in case! 

Don’t get caught up on the little things. While these still play a special part in your day, if you feel you’re getting side tacked deciding on what size font you want your table numbers, sit down, revaluate and focus on the things that will truly mean something to you on the day.

Don’t forget to meet with your photographer and lock in a date for your engagement shoot. This will not only allow you to get to know your photographer, but if there are any camera-shy participants they will be totally comfortable on the day knowing that they don’t have to do the usual stand, smile and say ‘cheese’.

Do choose your traditions and run with them. Every wedding is so unique, fill yours with personal or cultural traditions that you will remember forever; and if you don’t have any to instil, that’s just as amazing and hey, a whole new tradition in its self!

Don’t forget to take out a few moments of your day for yourself.  Sit back together and take it all in. Relish in those moments of bliss and remember that everyone surrounding is there to celebrate YOU and YOUR love!