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Let’s be honest, planning a wedding can be pretty overwhelming. Your planning process will be the culmination of all the ideas and themes that you’ve collected over time in a better, more organised and aesthetic manner. And while couples often hire professional planners to help manage their weddings, especially if it’s a big fat affair, there are plenty of those who opt to take on the majority of planning responsibilities. After all, there are so many factors to consider that are personal and only you might be able to see them more clearly. Furthermore, even if you do have a wedding planner, you have to be involved in the planning process till the very end.
Therefore, instead of taking all of it at once, it’s best to create a checklist and tick everything off one by one. So, we’re here to remind you that planning a wedding is a slightly heavy task, sure, but it is possible to plan the wedding of your dream if you keep a few tips and tricks in mind!
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Here are some tried and tested wedding planning tips that will surely aid you in executing your big day flawlessly.
These are the Best Wedding Planning Tips
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First thing first, the organization is the key to keeping everything on track during the planning process. You have to keep in mind the deadlines and lists while also making decisions about various elements that influence the wedding. And don’t forget to involve your significant other in this step as well. Your wedding should represent both of you, together as a couple.
You’re probably wondering where to begin. Well, we’ve got you covered. Just remember to keep one very important thing in mind: Try to have some fun! This is your wedding after all.
1. Set Your Wedding Date
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When it comes to Indian weddings, the first thing you need to do is set a wedding date. With all the customs and conveniences in mind, you’ll probably get a date which will be an auspicious day for various weddings. Setting your wedding date will help you consider things like traffic flow, travel of your guests, etc. Plus, a set date is essential to book vendors with ease.
2. Best Is To Start Early
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The one thing all of us swear by is that you should have an ample amount of time to plan your wedding. This means that you should start planning early and spread it out over time. Before you begin any sort of planning, you need to make sure that you give yourself plenty of time to plan the wedding. A longer timeline is always your friend. If possible, aim for around a year. This way, you will also have time to create backups for anything and everything.
3. Set A Budget Before You Begin
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Setting your budget before you begin the planning process is extremely important. Your budget will influence how the wedding will look. And make sure to involve your partner in this so that you can make decisions on elements like splitting bills and choosing things like decor, venues etc. Make sure that things like your outfits, makeup & hair, shoes, accessories, nail appointments, etc. are in the overall wedding budget. Fix a budget and find wedding venues, and decide on the food menu, aesthetics, your overall look within that set budget. It will help you streamline your options too.