Plans that make everything perfect!!!!
There are so many things that go into a
wedding, but planning doesn’t have to be stressful. As long as you try to stay
on top of things, and handle situations as soon as they arise, you’ll have no
trouble keeping your wedding planning easy and fun. Here are a few lesser known
ideas that should ease your planning process!
Instead of starting to scout venues, the
first thing on your checklist should be your guest list. This may seem like
something you can start to do slowly, but your guest count is going to be a key
factor in the determination of most other checklist items. You’ll want to make
sure your venue can easily accommodate the number of guests you’re inviting.
Build an “emergency fund” into your budget.
It doesn’t have to be major, but if you take a small percentage of your budget
and put it toward “incidentals” then you’ll be good to go when extra things
come up, or when you realize you forgot to purchase something.
Know your guests. It’s a rule of thumb that
30% of your invited guests won’t attend, but it varies greatly on how many of
your guests are out-of-town, if you’re planning a destination wedding, etc.
Anticipating some of your RSVPs will greatly benefit your planning and costs.
Hire plenty of staff for the bar. No one
likes to wait for the party, and making sure you have plenty of bartenders
available will ensure that your guests’ experience is excellent.
Practice bustling your dress beforehand.
Use this as an occasion to get together with a few of your best girlfriends.
It’s rare that your girls will already know how to bustle a dress properly, and
even if they do, every dress and bustle is different. Practice makes perfect,
and in this case, can save you a few valuable minutes that you can put toward
getting to enjoy your wedding.
Have a rain plan! Whether you’re getting
married outside or guests just have to be outside for a moment while shuttling
between venues, nothing ruins the guest experience (and your hair) more than
rain, so have a Plan B (or at least some umbrellas!) in case of unfortunate
weather.
Consider shuttling your guests. Not only
does it enhance guest experience, but it also gives everyone the opportunity to
let loose during the reception without having to worry about driving home
afterward. It’s a win-win!
Hire a planner! So this may be a more
popular tip, but it’s such an important one, and not something you can
typically do at the last minute. Even if you’re incredibly organized and don’t
have that many moving parts to your wedding, you still can’t be everywhere at
once, and you especially can’t enjoy the day if you’re running around handling
everything. Let a professional handle it for you!