Marriage is an exciting new chapter in your relationship, and your big day is a representation of your love and commitment to each other. However, the prospect of tackling all of the aspects of wedding planning can be daunting.
The key to making wedding planning seamless is to break it down into more manageable sections so that you cover everything without getting overwhelmed. If you want to make your big day special without stressing yourself out in the process, here are four things to consider when shopping for a wedding that will act as your go-to resource for all your wedding needs!
4 Things To Consider When Shopping For Wedding Resources
1. Set Aside Some Time to Find the Perfect Rings and Dress
Some of the most important details of your wedding day are your wedding rings and your wedding dress. Fortunately, checking these off your list is relatively easy. When shopping for wedding rings, consider your preferred gemstone, what metal you would like your band to be made of, which styles you absolutely adore, and (perhaps most importantly) what your wedding/engagement ring budget. No matter what type of rings you love, you’re sure to find the perfect ring in your ideal price range.
Finding the perfect wedding dress is often a little trickier. Given that you will likely spend a decent chunk of your budget on this essential piece, it’s crucial that you find one that really makes you feel as beautiful as your significant other sees you. Begin your dress shopping journey by understanding your body shape, your budget, and some of the designers that have caught your eye. With a few fittings, you’re guaranteed to find a dress that you absolutely love.
2. Consider Where You Want to Host Your Wedding
Location isn’t just something that matters in real estate. Choosing where to host your wedding is an important consideration that will ultimately define your big day. Some will choose to pursue a destination wedding where all parties can enjoy a glorious and exotic backdrop as you and your partner say your vows.
For others, a small backyard wedding is a bit more intimate and takes some of the stress out of wedding planning. Before you start planning out some of the finer details of your wedding, make sure you know exactly where you want to host it and reach out to any venue owners so you can get your reservation ahead of time.
3. Choose a Theme for Your Big Day (and Get the Decorations!)
As with wedding venues and general locations, the style and decorations that define the look and feel of your wedding vary greatly. Choosing a theme can make it much easier when you’re shopping for wedding decorations.
Those who love glamour will likely want a wedding filled with crystal drinkware, gorgeous white silky tablecloths, and beautifully designed centerpieces with candles and the works. If you’re having a backyard wedding, you may be interested in having decorations that feel like home. Comfortable seating, soft lantern lighting, and a more rustic vibe may be what this type of wedding theme entails.
Take some time to figure out what exactly it is you’re looking for and the types of wedding decorations you will need like lighting, seating, backdrops, and centerpieces. The more detail you add to your decorations, the easier it will be to find the right vendors who can offer you exactly what you’re looking for.
4. Make Your Guest List (and Additional Items Like Food, Gifts, Etc.)
Your guest list will influence where you decide to host your wedding, so you may wish to do a broad headcount before you go about deciding where you wish to get married and specify exactly how many people will be coming later on. Your guest list is also an important detail that you need to craft and send out wedding invitations to make sure that everyone RSVPs in time.
Once you have the guest list in place, there are a few more tasks to complete involving all of your guests. These include:
• Make it easier for guests shopping for a wedding gift by creating a gift registry that you can put up on your wedding website or send directly to guests upon their request (As a thank you for attending your wedding, you should also put together guest gift bags or baskets.)
• Designing a meal plan for your guests that will meet each of their unique dietary needs and keep them happy throughout the event
• Making a seating plan that keeps all parties in groups of people they know and are happy to be around
This will take up a big chunk of your wedding planning, so it’s important to take care of this detail as soon as possible to make sure you only have to worry about the venue and decorations afterward.
Author Bio:
Tess DiNapoli is an artist, freelance writer, and content strategist. She has a passion for yoga and often writes about health and wellness, but also enjoys covering the fashion industry and world of fitness.
