How to Organize Your Wedding Like a Pro

Although your wedding is supposed to be the best day of your life, the time leading up to the event can be the most stressful. From your dress to the venue, these tips will allow for the planning of your special day to be organized and stress-free.

Wedding Organizer

Whether you have a wedding planner or not, compiling all of your lists, receipts, and documents in one place will help you keep track of your planning progress. There are so many options for all of your needs. Check out this planner from Erin Condren. It’s totally customizable and perfect for organizing all aspects of your wedding!

Lists

Another way to keep track of your wedding is by making lists! They are essential for organizing all aspects of your wedding, especially your guests. Crossing items off your lists will make you feel less overwhelmed and better prepared for your big day! This online list manager is perfect for taking with you on-the-go!

Timelines

To ensure you are able to dedicate enough time to each part of your wedding, create a timeline at the beginning of your planning process. Include all important dates and deadlines regarding your dress, food, venue, and decorations.

Schedule Your Planning Time

When you set aside a certain amount of time every week to focus on your wedding, you will be less likely to put things off. This will also help you feel like all of your free time is strictly dedicated to planning. These planner stickers are the perfect way to track your progress and get excited for your big day! Be sure to include your fiancé to guarantee you’re both on the same page. 

Know Your Budget

Your budget should be one of the first things to establish. With so many Everyone knows that weddings are expensive, but by knowing how much you have to spend will ensure you don’t go over budget. These breakdown charts make it so easy to help you know where you should spend your money. 

Book Your Venue ASAP

After you get engaged, the first thing you should think about is the location. Even if your wedding seems far off, venues get booked up very quickly. Think about planning ahead especially if you want to have your wedding during a popular time of year.

2 for 1

To avoid unneeded planning and stress, consider having the ceremony and reception at the same venue. This will cut down on travel costs, and overall confusion the day of your wedding. You may even get a better deal on the event space by combining the two.

Get Recommendations

One of the best ways to avoid wasting time while wedding planning is to ask around for suggestions. The flowers, cake, and decorations can be some of the most time consuming decisions about the wedding. If your venue doesn’t have in-house suppliers, turn to your friends and family to see who they recommend.

Pre-Plan

We know, you’ve probably spent years planning your wedding long before you were actually engaged. There’s no shame in that when it comes to organization! Having an idea of what you want your wedding to look like before actually planning it will put you ahead of the process. Try creating an inspiration or mood board. You’ll save time and money knowing exactly what you want.

Ask For Help

If you’re still overwhelmed, don’t be afraid to ask for help! No one expects you to plan this event by yourself.  Planning with your friends and family will allow you to make lasting memories together even before your big day arrives.