Do: Give yourself plenty of time to plan.
Don't: Procrastinate in your planning - hire all of your wedding professionals as soon as
the date is set. The best wedding vendors are scooped up 1-2 years in advance.
Do: Outline a realistic budget and timetable. These are mandatory to keep you on track.
Don't: Hire your wedding professional until you have a working budget. Know what you
can afford and if you are pressed for money, budget more for the items that are going to
matter the most and less for the non essential "frills".
Do: Organize all of the pieces of the wedding. A binder which includes separate tabs for
wedding professionals, appointments, contracts, gown/dress swatches etc. is a great
investment.
Don't: Hire professionals just because they're the cheapest - Like everything in life, you
get what you pay for. Your wedding is one of the most important days in your lives, make
sure that the memories you have will be good ones.
Do: Prepare and follow a timetable of events, including appointments, deposits &
payments, review contract terms, fittings, etc..
Don't: Hire the first professional you meet - check out a minimum of 3 for a proper
comparison.
Do: Coordinate every aspect of the wedding day. To ensure your wedding day is truly
"your special day" every item must be coordinated. Do not leave important decisions to
someone else. This is your day and you are in control.
Don't: Be afraid to ask questions. If you are unsure of something "ask". A lot of times
wedding professionals assume that because they know what to expect at a wedding that
the bride and groom know as well. If you are unsure or uncomfortable with any part of
your wedding plans, don' t wait until it's too late to ask questions.
Do: Hire professionals that you are comfortable with. If you are not comfortable speaking
with someone, or if it seems like your questions or inquiries are just brushed off, then it
would probably be a good idea to seek out someone else.
Don't: Assume anything! - get everything in writing. CONTRACT - CONTRACT -
CONTRACT.
Do: Take breaks during planning. If you begin to get stressed or irritated, take a break,
step back and work on something else for a while. Often times decisions made under
extreme stress are later regretted.
Don't: Make decisions without consulting your mate - it's his or her wedding too.
Don't: Invite everyone you've ever known. - weddings are expensive.
Don't: Worry about everyone else's advise - ITS YOUR WEDDING.
And finally,
Do: Enjoy yourself. This will be one of the most memorable times in your lives. Be sure
to spend plenty of time with your friends, family and most importantly, your fiancé.
Don't: Procrastinate in your planning - hire all of your wedding professionals as soon as
the date is set. The best wedding vendors are scooped up 1-2 years in advance.
Do: Outline a realistic budget and timetable. These are mandatory to keep you on track.
Don't: Hire your wedding professional until you have a working budget. Know what you
can afford and if you are pressed for money, budget more for the items that are going to
matter the most and less for the non essential "frills".
Do: Organize all of the pieces of the wedding. A binder which includes separate tabs for
wedding professionals, appointments, contracts, gown/dress swatches etc. is a great
investment.
Don't: Hire professionals just because they're the cheapest - Like everything in life, you
get what you pay for. Your wedding is one of the most important days in your lives, make
sure that the memories you have will be good ones.
Do: Prepare and follow a timetable of events, including appointments, deposits &
payments, review contract terms, fittings, etc..
Don't: Hire the first professional you meet - check out a minimum of 3 for a proper
comparison.
Do: Coordinate every aspect of the wedding day. To ensure your wedding day is truly
"your special day" every item must be coordinated. Do not leave important decisions to
someone else. This is your day and you are in control.
Don't: Be afraid to ask questions. If you are unsure of something "ask". A lot of times
wedding professionals assume that because they know what to expect at a wedding that
the bride and groom know as well. If you are unsure or uncomfortable with any part of
your wedding plans, don' t wait until it's too late to ask questions.
Do: Hire professionals that you are comfortable with. If you are not comfortable speaking
with someone, or if it seems like your questions or inquiries are just brushed off, then it
would probably be a good idea to seek out someone else.
Don't: Assume anything! - get everything in writing. CONTRACT - CONTRACT -
CONTRACT.
Do: Take breaks during planning. If you begin to get stressed or irritated, take a break,
step back and work on something else for a while. Often times decisions made under
extreme stress are later regretted.
Don't: Make decisions without consulting your mate - it's his or her wedding too.
Don't: Invite everyone you've ever known. - weddings are expensive.
Don't: Worry about everyone else's advise - ITS YOUR WEDDING.
And finally,
Do: Enjoy yourself. This will be one of the most memorable times in your lives. Be sure
to spend plenty of time with your friends, family and most importantly, your fiancé.
WEDDING PLANNING DO'S & DON'TS
THE DO & DON'TS
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