The question was popped and you said yes, now the real fun starts… the planning. If you just got engaged like so many of our readers do over the holidays you might find yourself wondering where to start and how to gather all your ideas – lucky for you we came up with 10 steps you need to take to take to go from proposal to full planning mode!
1.Create A Budget
Creating a budget for your wedding is critical to keep you on track so that you don’t overspend. Just like every wedding is unique so is ever wedding budget. From tiny budgets to large ones you can find the perfect wedding to match your wallet. See how you can plan a wedding for under $10,000. See all of our rustic budget wedding ideas.
2. Pick Your Wedding Party
Get ready to ask your friends and family to be part of your big day by asking them to play a special role. You might not think this is a big step but it can actually help you figure out how much space you will need for your ceremony and can help you start to craft a wedding guest list. Head over to see this super cute Will You Be My Bridesmaid Card.
3. Set A Date
Find a date that works for you and your family and get it on the calendar. Finding the perfect date for everyone is not always easy and of course you need to find the right wedding venue that has the date available but starting with a date early in the planning process is a help. See this cute save the date cards and more.
4. Pick A Wedding Venue
Find the right venue to match both your wedding theme and season is easy with our Rustic Wedding Guide. On our wedding guide you will find everything from the perfect unique wedding venue to the best wedding processionals to help your day come to life.
5. Select A Color Theme
Find just the right colors for your wedding day by thinking of these three factors: Season, Location & Theme. Head over to our rustic wedding colors section for more ideas and inspiration.
6. Make A Guest List
Get a handle on how many people you will be hosting by creating a guest list early in the planning process. Not only will this task help you find your budget since the best way to keep cost down is to keep numbers low but this can also help you figure out where you should be hosting your wedding day.
7. Select The Perfect Wedding Flowers
It is always so fun to select wedding flowers so work with a wedding florist that is perfect for your day and someone who knows your budget and venue. Find all the best wedding florist on our Rustic Wedding Guide.
8. Go Wedding Dress Shopping
Perhaps one of the most fun wedding planning tasks is to actually go out and find your dress. Start early so you have enough time to hit as many stores as you want and so that you can take your time with the decision and not be rushed in to selecting one.
9. Style Your Decor
Get started with your design on your wedding so you know what type of items you will need to rent, buy or borrow. There are actually items out there that you might know you can rent for your wedding – head over to our 10 Wedding Items You Can Rent For Your Wedding post to discover them all!
10. Find The Right Photographer
Finding the right wedding photographer is not always easy since you need to find someone who not only shares your photography style but also fits your budget. Talking and interviewing several different photographers will help you in the process and you can also read our interview with Amanda from Orchard Cove Photography on How To Select The Right Wedding Photographer.
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