It’s a big day, a lot will be happening, and there is a major financial consideration. After working with hundreds of brides, we have 5 tips for you to consider as you begin to prepare your big day:
- Set a budget. Your wedding is likely the first major financial undertaking the two of you take on. Whether you are footing the bill yourselves or getting support from family or friends, you can quickly find yourselves spending your way towards a financial disaster. Check the wedding landscape to get general pricing and set a budget that will work for those funding your big day. Good financial planning helps to set a good foundation for your relationship.
- Find the venue. Topping the “must get done” list is securing a venue. Most good venues book far in advance. If you are looking for a Saturday evening in the summer, expect them to be booked a year out. Think about what you are looking for, it will save you a lot of time. Prepare a list of questions. Consider taking your Maid of Honor, your mom, your sister. The search can be overwhelming and they can be very helpful.
- Remember he’s a guy. Don’t expect him to be as excited as you are about the wedding. Don’t take it as a bad thing. We see it all the time. He’s excited about you becoming his wife. The rest is secondary, including the ceremony. Again, don’t read this as a negative. If he wants to be very involved in the process, great. Otherwise he may be happier if you just keep him updated and let him know when to be there. Same sex couples should expect the same issues. Either way, talk about the money.
