PLANNING
GATHER YOUR IDEAS Arguably the most fun bit of the wedding planning process is the period of time after you ’ ve just got engaged and you get to start discussing all of your ideas with your loved one . Mood boards are a great way to get started , and that way you can keep track of themes , colours , and personal touches you like the look of .
TALK MONEY Definitely not the most enjoyable part of wedding planning , but necessary nonetheless ; before you book anything you need to decide what you can realistically afford , and how much you want to spend on each element , such as venue , flowers , entertainment and outfits . If you have friends or family who have recently tied the knot and who are willing to share the details of their wedding costs , then it ’ s a great idea to ask around and get some ideas of how much the things you want will cost .
MAKE YOUR GUEST LIST Before you start looking at venues or planning catering , work out how many guests you ’ re likely to have for your big day . Some venues have a limit on the amount of people they can hold , so if you want a big bash that ’ s something to consider when searching for a place to host your wedding .
VISIT SOME VENUES Once you ’ ve worked out the type of wedding you ’ d like , make some appointments to view your favourite venues . Some places get booked up years in advance , so if you have your heart set on somewhere , consider that you may need to compromise on a date or season in order to have your wedding day there .
DECIDE ON THE DETAILS Once you ’ ve got your venue booked and know your wedding date , you can start to plan in all of the other elements that make up your day , like your photographer , entertainment and
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