Wedding Planning: Where to Start

Good Afternoon Beautiful Brides-To-Be

First, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this but I promise I will do my best to bring you content more often.

Second, HAPPY FRIDAY!


Wedding planning can feel a bit overwhelming when you first get engaged, everybody wants to give you advice. I'm sure you are probably feeling a bit confused about where to start; that's okay, we can help you out with that.

The most important piece of advice that I can give you is to trust your instincts and follow your dreams, don't agree to something just because it might make someone else happy. This is YOUR day, you deserve perfection. Mothers, sisters, friends are all great influences in your life, let them know you value their opinion but that the final decision is ultimately up to you and your fiance.

After you announce your big engagement, you'll always hear "When is the big day?" but you just got engaged like 2 minutes ago, you probably don't have a date set. It is perfectly fine to admit you don't have a date set yet BUT you do need to have a generalized idea for starting your wedding planning. Here's why:

SEASONAL: Wedding season starts when the temperature starts to rise, generally May through September you will see a higher price for vendors. This is definitely something to consider. Holidays will drive up the prices even more so (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day etc...), this will be something to think about when choosing a date.

DAY OF WEEK: Weekends are going to be higher priced, but the most convenient. Keep in mind most people work Fridays until 6 usually and have to return to work Monday morning around 8 a.m. A weekday wedding might be much easier on the wallet.

The next important thing you need to figure out for wedding planning is your budget. Most couples are paying for their own nuptials these days, but you will want to find out how much you can comfortably afford and if there is another financial option (parents, church, or even a donation from a family member.) Budgets are kind of a tricky thing because you immediately think of the BIG things you need to save money for, sometimes overlooking smaller things such as tips for any vendors, alterations, or even stamps for your beautiful invitations! When you create a budget, decide what is the MOST important thing for your big day. The dress, photographs, the dinner and bar service? You want to be sure to set a realistic budget for each of the major needs, but this can feel a bit confusing.

One of the BEST investments you can make, is finding a wedding planner or day-of coordinator to help answer the questions you might have and make sure the day is exactly as you dreamed. You might think, "My budget is too tight, I can't afford that," however there are usually options that can fit any budget or need. Lace and Confetti can help find the right package for your needs.

Last but certainly not least, enjoy the process and have fun.

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