Wedding planning is an important and emotional process, so beautiful and responsible at the same time. It changes your daily life. In the beginning, wedding planning maybe not appear complicated, until you start doing it! Bridelifestyle.com helps you by giving useful advice to start your exciting wedding planning journey more easily.

How to plan a wedding step by step

Inspiration is the very first step to getting closer to your dream wedding. Spend at least one peaceful evening with your loved one, without rushing and thinking about work, sports or hobbies, instead, allow yourself to daydream about the wedding day.

Imagine this day as a movie! What does it look like there? What colour tones dominate? How do you feel? What are the tastes and smells? What about wedding guests? Is it the closest circle of family and friends or a large group of guests?

When planning a wedding budget, at first, you may miss a lot of nuances – renting or buying beautiful dishes or cutlery, a cake tray, cocktail straws, envelopes – seemingly insignificant, but in the end, it will be a lot of little things. Therefore, when planning a wedding budget, add at least 10 percent to the planned budget at the start.

Choose a ceremony and celebration venue.  Of course, less demanded venues can be booked at the last minute, but if you choose a sought-after venue, it is advisable to reserve it as early as possible, even a year in advance, as demand is high.

Choose service providers. The best wedding photographers, decorators, caterers, organizers, and other professionals – there is the same story as with a choice of venue. You have to book the best professionals about 6-12 months before your wedding. Also, it is important to engage friends and relatives in a variety of small tasks they can help with.

Send invitations. Once you know where and when the wedding will take place, you can announce it officially, allowing guests to prepare as well.

Wedding dress, groom’s suit, and accessories. Although, the wedding dress is the first thing you may want to think about right after the proposal, searching for it is not the most urgent thing to do. An urge to swap your wedding dress for another one right before the wedding is more likely if you chose it a year before the wedding.

Seriously, rest before the wedding is very, very important. Don't get lost in planning and organizing, and don't forget the main thing – this celebration is for you!

Author: Ieva Krastina

Photo: MIKS ŠĒLS