How to Get a Wedding Planmer to Help You Plan Your Wedding
When I first got married, I was pretty clueless about the logistics of a wedding.
My wedding planner and I got together to talk wedding planning and plan out the whole process, but it was really hard for me to understand how to plan a wedding for my husband.
When we got married and we had to make our own plans, it was hard to understand what exactly to do and what not to do.
So, we decided to make a checklist to help us plan a couple of different types of weddings.
Below are some of our tips for getting the most out of your wedding planning.
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Make sure the plan is well-thought-out.
Before you even start planning, ask yourself these questions: Are you sure the wedding will be perfect for your family?
If so, then this is a great place to start.
Are you ready to get married?
Are you prepared to commit to a wedding day?
If not, you should probably not commit to your wedding day.
If you’re not sure what type of wedding day to expect, then you should ask your wedding planner about other wedding plans.
If your wedding is on a weekend, make sure you’re prepared to have a few guests.
Are your guests able to get to your hotel on time?
Are they available to do your final ceremony?
Are there any other special events you’d like to do?
If you have a special guest, you’ll want to make sure they have a hotel room to share, so you can coordinate transportation for your guests.
You can also check out this list of wedding venues.
This list is not exhaustive, but you should definitely include a few of your favorite wedding venues and see what type it is.
Are there special events that you’d really like to attend?
If your ceremony is in a large venue, ask your bride if you can have guests in a smaller venue.
For example, if you have someone who can only do one dance or one kiss, you can probably find someone who would be able to do those two things in a small venue.
What kind of food do you want?
You should probably consider how you’re going to celebrate your wedding, and make sure that you’re planning for all the different foods that are going to be served during your wedding.
If not planning a meal, consider making some of the most memorable meals that you can possibly have, like the cheesesteak and dessert.
If all you have is a buffet, you might want to consider having a buffet at your wedding venue instead of having guests bring their own.
What kinds of entertainment do you plan to have?
For a couple, this could be your favorite bands, DJs, or performances.
For a family, it could be a family dinner.
If a couple doesn’t have a lot of money to spend, you may want to find a way to bring in a couple who does.
The most important thing you can do when planning is to be open to the possibility of different ideas.
Be willing to try new things.
This is especially important if you plan a family wedding, because if you don’t have any friends or family members, it’s hard to get everyone to attend.
What if your wedding guests come from out of town?
There are many wedding venues that have no parking or don’t take reservations.
If there’s no parking, you could ask your guests to come to your venue and help you plan.
If they can’t do that, you need to figure out a way that you could take them to the parking garage or have them bring your guests there.
The best part is that if your guests have no reservations, you’re more likely to be able do what you want.
It’s a little easier to make an arrangement with someone else to take them there, but if you’re unsure about someone else’s preferences, then maybe they can ask someone else if they can help.
What do you think about this checklist?
Are these tips enough to help you get the most for your wedding?
Are we missing something?
Do you have any tips that you think are more important?
Share your tips in the comments section below!
Featured Image: Courtesy of Courtesy of Jennifer Lefkowitz.