If you got engaged over the festive period, the start of a new year is the perfect time to begin your plans. Before you do, though, you should know that wedding prep can be as stressful as it is exciting.
Therefore, you must consciously address this by finding ways to reduce stress during the preparations. Here are five ways to do it in style.
Book A Wedding Planner
Organising a wedding is tough work, not least in today’s world where you’re probably both living hectic lives. Hiring a professional wedding planner could be the perfect solution. They can use their experience and expertise to build your dream wedding. They’ll help manage everything from venue selections to menu choices. However, they will still work to your brief, ensuring that the day brings your vision to life.
The knowledge that your big day will be what you expect it to be should make this period less stressful.
Get Insurance
Regardless of how you plan the wedding, some aspects will be out of your control. A venue or vendor could stop trading, for example. Therefore, knowing that you have the safety net in place to use contingencies is vital. Wedding insurance can cover you against a wide range of issues, including damage to wedding rings and outfits. So, if anything goes wrong, a quick solution can be found to get things back on track.
Naturally, it is a very important step from a financial perspective. More importantly, it removes the fear from your mind.
Consider What You Want
When planning a wedding, it can be very easy to fall into the trap of trying to satisfy expectations. Ultimately, though, you should forget about society’s traditions or what your family wants. The day is a celebration of the love shared between two people, and everything should be tailored to you two alone. So, if you want a themed wedding, go for it. Likewise, the date on which you tie the knot is your choice alone.
Your guests should feel honoured to be involved. If they can’t support your decisions, then that is their problem.
Address Your Guest List
Whilst on the subject of the guest list, you must not let problematic guests stress you out. A careful seating plan should keep relatives who don’t like each other apart. However, if you are truly concerned about them making a scene, don’t invite them. Alternatively, if you’d rather have a small ceremony for your closest family only, that’s equally fine. If it keeps you feeling calm and relaxed, it’s worthwhile.
Meanwhile, sending the guest list early to get your RSVPs long before the big day is highly advised.
Don’t Forget To Live Your Lives
Finally, the wedding plans will dominate your thoughts over the coming months. Still, you must not let it stand in the way of your love. From keeping the spark alive to pursuing progress in other parts of your life, balance is needed. Otherwise, the weight of the wedding will stop from feeling enjoyable. Conversely, when your lives are under control, you’ll look at the wedding plans with different eyes. And make better decisions.
Regardless of what stage of the wedding preparations you’re at, this step is vital. Do not forget it, and you’ll be set to enjoy the happiest day of your life.