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New Year, New Wedding Plan!
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2011 is upon us, here at The Wedding Genie we want to help kick-start your wedding plans! Check out the advice below for a great New Year plan. No information overload for you wondering what to do next or stressing about how to start! Wedding planning is easy if you break it down into bite sized chunks.
Follow these top tips for wedding planning utopia.
• Prioritise
• Set the Budget
• Set the Date
• Determine Your Guest list
• Choose your Venue & Style
Forget about all the little details, (for the moment) I promise if you use our tips you will have plenty of time for all the unique little touches to make your wedding day stand out, and to celebrate your style and personality. Concentrate on these key elements first then you can consider the details later.
Lets Talk Priorities
Make a date with your fiancé, pour a couple of chilled glasses of wine and curl up on the sofa. Decide what you really must have for your wedding no matter what and then make a list. The dress, venue and flowers may be really important for you and perhaps photography is something your fiancé is passionate about. Talk now, your views may be different and it’s an excellent time to listen to each other so you end up with the wedding day that is truly perfect for you both.
Setting your priorities is key to successful wedding planning. Do this right and everything else will fall into place.
Budget
Now you have a clear idea of your priorities you can think about your budget!! I know you groan I want to think about dresses, venues and food! Well stop! Decide how much you want to spend and then apportion the budget according to your PRORITIES. That way you will be sure you spend your money on what you really want and not the incidentals that add up and are not necessary. Start a simple spreadsheet, or download one of the free wedding budget calculators on many wedding planning websites. Keep it updated and check your running total.
I guarantee you, if you don’t set a budget right at the beginning you will start to run up your own national debt! Getting married is about declaring your love for each other and not about seeing who can max the credit card first! Just being creative and thinking things through will ensure you wedding day is totally spectacular. You can wake up the day after knowing you had the best day of your life and you won’t be paying for it for the next five years.
Set The Date and Choose your Style
Do you want a winter wonderland wedding, a springtime treat, English tea party or BBQ? Whatever you choose the date must coincide with the style you have in mind. It’s also a good idea to think of your honeymoon destination, this may impact the time of year you travel.
Guest List
Who do you really want to spend your day with? Friends and family make your wedding special so be sure to check their availability. The amount of guests will also affect your budget.
The Venue
Now you have an idea of your guest list, budget and of course your priorities you can book your venue. Do this early, especially if you have your heart set on somewhere popular. If you want a civil ceremony, check to see if the venue is licenced to marry you.
Wow if you work your way through these priorities your wedding planning will be off to a flying start. No confusion for you just a clear way forward. Just keep remembering!
The Rules!!
• Set your priorities. Write them down and keep close to hand.
• Having a clear idea of what kind of day you both want from the start will help you focus and stay on budget.
• Remember it’s your wedding and you can have what you want!
• Don’t sweat the small details yet.
• Tackle planning in bite sized chunks.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
http://www.theweddinggenie.co.uk/
Julie Dawson - Wedding Planner/Coordinator covering weddings in North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, and willing to travel.
or call 0161 285 3318
