How To Plan A Wedding Step By Step

Newly engaged and not sure where to begin in the wedding planning process? Here’s our guide on how to plan a wedding step by step.

We all know over the past year Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on so much of our lives. The changes we had to make were so unexpected and the loved ones we may have lost were devastating. Many of us in the wedding industry as vendors and couples were left wondering where to begin. Asking that important question of just where to begin when planning a wedding is so important to getting the right answers to help you along the way.

To give you a visual of how important it is to be thoughtful along the way in planning a wedding I have featured this gorgeous wedding photographed by Shane Webber Photography. This wedding was photographed at Combermere Abbey and Charlotte Elise Events decorated the venue to perfect! There’s more details on all the vendors who were a part of Amy and James’s special day.

How To Plan A Wedding Step By Step

Key Tips on Planning A Wedding

  • Determine your wedding budget and stick with it
  • Start researching what you love and are inspired by
  • Start Browsing wedding blogs and determine your color palette, wedding colors, and style
  • Be thoughtful in determining your guest list
  • Think about who you would like to be in your wedding party
  • Research your wedding vendors
  • Book your most popular vendors first like your photographer or venue
  • Select your wedding day and start sending out your save the dates
  • Go shopping for your wedding attire with your loved ones
  • Create your wedding registry and website
  • Determine if you want to have a rehearsal dinner
  • Send out your wedding invitations
  • Plan for your honeymoon
  • Get a marriage license and determine change of address on licenses
  • Finalize your plans with vendors
  • Relax and kick back as you wait to say “ I Do”

How to determine your wedding planning budget

Determining your wedding planning budget can be overwhelming. Furthermore, the cost of having a wedding every year just increases as demand skyrockets. When you are thinking about a budget for your wedding you need to be honest about how much you want to spend on your big day. Determine which aspects of your wedding you want to splurge on and put those details on your must haves list. Once you have figured that out just stick to your budget.

What questions should you ask after getting engaged

You’re engaged and probably freaking out with excitement! I know I was but where do you go from there. You’ll want to start thinking about your guest list and the style you want your wedding to be. In addition, you may want to start researching on google the best questions to ask your vendors while inquiring with them.

How do you plan a wedding during Covid-19

If you are looking to plan a micro wedding due to Covid-19 it’s so important to determine the loved ones you want to attend your wedding day. A micro wedding is defined as an event that features 50 guests or less with an emphasis on instilling an intimate family setting. When planning a micro wedding you just need to think less is more. Since your guest list will be smaller you won’t need the full extent of amenities for a full sized wedding. If you want more tips on how to plan a small wedding I love this informative post from Here Comes The Guide.

Summer Countryside Wedding Vendors

Photographer: Shane Webber Photography

Venue: Combermere Abbey

Event Planner: Charlotte Elise Events

Dress Designer: Provinas

Makeup Artist: Nala & Knot

Cake Designer: Ma Cake Company

Musicians: Oona Linnett

Musicians: Piano Daisy

Floral Designer: Verdure

Photo Booth Equipment: Pineapple Photo Booths

How to plan a wedding step by step

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