An Effective Wedding Planning List
DIY: Strategizing Your Wedding
When it comes to wedding planning advice, the most important thing to do is to get organized. If you are not an organized person by nature, there are plenty of tools—such as a timeline and wedding planning list—that you can use. Here are a few things to think about when starting out in the process:
- Before you begin your wedding planning list, decide on your budget. To make sure you have an accurate idea of what a wedding costs, begin asking people who have recently gotten married how much they spent on a deejay, photographer, etc. You must also take into consideration your wedding location. A wedding in Indiana, for example, is likely going to cost less than a wedding in New York City.
- Decide whether or not you are going to hire a wedding planner. If so, do so before you begin looking at venues and vendors, as her expertise may come into play.
- Begin looking at venues. Remember that all-inclusive venues are typically cheaper overall. Other venues simply rent you their space for five hours; you must do everything else, perhaps even sweep the floors before the wedding.
- Once you have a date and venue set, then you can start plotting out your timeline and checklists. Many online resources break down these lists by month, so whether you are having a five-month engagement or 16-month engagement, you can stay on track.
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