Organizing a wedding is not a simple task, and for the ceremony to be perfect, a very detailed planning is necessary.
The dream of many women, since childhood, is to marry in a ceremony worthy of a princess. And when the request and the “yes” finally happens, it’s time to start planning the dream moment: marriage. How to organize a wedding? This is a true mission, which leaves many brides apprehensive, full of doubts and with a single desire: that everything comes out perfect as in their dreams.
However, despite being a very important moment in the lives of any couple, planning a wedding ceremony is not as simple as in fairy tales. Knowing how to organize a dream wedding involves a number of things, but especially the desire of the couple and the budget available. From this, preparations can be started for the big day.
After the engagement, which usually happens 1 to 2 years before the wedding, it is time to start planning. So if you’re going through it, that matter is for you. We’ve put together some precious tips on how to organize a wedding, to help brides make a perfect ceremony.
Planning the Wedding of Dreams
Regardless of the type of wedding, whether it will be a gigantic or something more intimate, organizing a wedding is not a simple task. Quite the opposite! It is the most important moment in the couple’s life, then everything must be perfect.
But a wedding party includes a number of details and many decisions to make. Therefore, at first the idea of organizing a wedding can scare brides a little. At this stage, it is common for the bride to keep the nerves on the skin and a little lost from where to start.
However, this mission can be easier if you plan well. For this, it is essential that every bride has an organization list, that is, a checklist of everything you need to have in your ceremony. This is the best way to keep track of everything that needs to be done and what is already defined.
So, knowing this, we will learn how to organize a perfect wedding, which should be prioritized, where to start and what to take into consideration when making the decisions.
How to organize a wedding in stages
The time has come, it is time to start organizing the wedding. There are so many details, decoration, buffet, musician, guests, photographer and etc. So come on, stage by step so that everything comes out perfect on your big day.
Step – Decide what the wedding party will be like
After the proposal of marriage it is time to decide with your partner how the wedding party will be, and if the two agree on this. The wedding party should contemplate the couple, and so it is essential that the two desire the same thing to then start organizing the wedding.
After all, this is something that takes a lot of time, dedication and money. The first step is to decide if it will be a big party, for many guests or something more intimate, only for the most intimate. Knowing this it is time to leave for the next stage.
Step – Setting the date of the ceremony
Before leaving for the planning itself, it is necessary to choose the date of the wedding. Without knowing it there is no way to organize anything, because everything depends on it.
Since the prices of things tend to vary greatly depending on the month chosen, it is a good to consult the months with the least demand. Unless of course, the couple has a special date in mind. But keep in mind that the months of January, May and September are the most sought after.
3 Step – Choose the style and place for the ceremony
The style of the wedding depends on the place where the ceremony will be held. This should be found right after the date, remembering that depending on the location, it should be scheduled well in advance. Is the idea a more classic wedding in a big church? Or something less traditional, in an event space? In the field or on the beach? Will the ceremony be held in the evening or in the afternoon?
There are many options, so it is always good to have a style already in your head. One tip is to look for inspiration on Pinterest. There you will find all kinds of ceremonies that will offer a north than you like best. The choice of wedding style and ceremony venue will guide all next stages of planning.
4 Step – Set the Budget
Okay, you’ve already decided what kind of party it will be, the style, when and where the big day will be. Now comes the question: how much is the couple willing to spend to hold the wedding? This response is decisive and very important for all the planning of the ceremony. Set a spending limit, but keep in mind that you needed to be flexible, not least because during the process, other details will appear that you didn’t even know you wanted or needed.
In addition, it is from the budget that you will base other important decisions, such as the number of guests, the buffet, drinks, souvenirs, among other details. Without this you can end up getting lost between so much, spending a lot and in the end still missing something. It is also important to give priority to some essential details. This makes it easier to give up extra details that run away from the defined budget.
The tip is to do a quick survey on prices to get a minimal sense of things, not to end up spending much more than the average. After setting the budget, avoid adding extra expenses, because one thing leads to another, and when you notice extrapolated the budget more than you could.
Step 5 Step – Organizing the wedding alone or hiring a planner?
Yes, you can organize a wedding alone. However, this becomes much easier if you rely on the help of a ceremonialist. It could be a real hand on the wheel. But hiring a wedding planner is quite an investment. So this decision depends on the budget defined by the couple.
If the budget allows, investing in a ceremonialist is a great choice. It will help you throughout the process, you can tell you the best suppliers according to your budget, as well as know which the best suppliers and which ones should be avoided. If it is not possible to hire one to organize the entire wedding, hire only for the day of the ceremony.
Step – Make the guest list
It’s an important day for the grooms, so it’s normal for them to want the presence of all the important people in their lives. However, the number of guests depends directly on the budget and size of the party. So, making the guest list is one of the most complicated tasks of planning.
The tip is that each of the bride and groom makes a previous list of guests, considering all the people they liked that were present on that day. Also, leave a margin to add other guests, such as more distant relatives and etc. Then, put the two lists together and establish criteria for keeping each guest on the list. With the list set, it’s time to make and send the invitations.
6 – Step – Hiring photographer, band and hairdresser and makeup artist
At this stage you will have many decisions to make. One of the most important is the photographer who will record and eternalize the big day in photos and footage. It is important to research the photographer’s work well and evaluate if his work meets his need and desire. Remembering that photos and footage are very important, and need to be great, so keep in mind that it won’t be so cheap. Therefore, choosing the photographer for the price can put at risk the result of the photos of the great day.
There is also the band or DJ who will play at your party. This choice must be made in advance, since the musician must prioritize his party. After all, a party without music is not a party. As for the wedding celebrant, they should also be hired in advance. Remember that priests, pastors, justices of peace and celebrants usually have a full agenda, so the need to close the contract as soon as possible.
The makeup artist and the hairdresser are also essential for the big day. Before you even choose the wedding dress, it is important to hire those who will take care of your image on the big day, so as not to have surprises and have to look for a professional available on top of the date.
7 Step – Hiring the decorator and the buffet
Decoration is a very important part of the wedding, and should be included in the step-by-step way of organizing a wedding. Also, it should be in accordance with style chosen for the party and be simply perfect. For this you need to hire a decorator with good ideas and references to help you decide what best suits your ceremony.
Still within the decoration, it is important to take into account all the structure and lighting of the party. There is no point in having a perfect decoration if the structure and lighting are not in agreement.
In addition, it also has the buffet service, which is another fundamental part of the party and needs to be impeccable. After all, you want the guests to go out praising your party, and for this it is necessary that the ceremony is perfect, have good food and drink. This choice depends on your budget and the number of guests for the party. From this the choice depends on your taste, take the time to do many tastings before making the decision.
Usually, the buffet deals only with the main meal of the party, as for the cake and the docinhos is another supplier. Then you need to look for another supplier to make the cake and the docinhos of the party. Do extensive research on the styles of cake, filling, size and prices.
Step 8 – Make the list of gifts
The gift list is part of the planning, and you don’t have to feel ashamed of doing that. The ideal is to make this list the couple together and in advance. One tip is to look for ready-made lists on the internet to have a north than put in yours. But try to be very comprehensive on this list, including cheaper and more expensive gifts, so that your guests can give the couple according to their conditions. After all, the present is a tradition, but it is still a kindness, so common sense is essential.
9 Stage – Wedding dress and groom’s costume
One of the most anticipated moments by the bride is the time to choose the dress. By now, she is expected to have some references and inspirations in mind. That’s great, it’s half the way. The choice of dress also depends on the budget, but mainly on the taste of the bride.
There are two options: wear an exclusive model, designed and specially made for bride or to buy/alugar a ready-made dress. The first option is usually much more expensive. Regardless of the case, it is important that this is defined in advance to the big day.
The wedding dress can be the priority, but the groom costume is also essential, because without groom there is no wedding. Therefore it is important to choose the suit according to the style of the party, decoration and of course, the bride dress. In this case balance is essential, everything needs to be in agreement, nothing that attracts much of the attention in a negative way. Another no less important and even obvious detail is that the costume is well adjusted to the body and in the proper size.
Step 10 – Plan the honeymoon
Last but not least, it is the post-wedding moment. The last step of how to organize a wedding is the long-dreamed honeymoon. After the perfect wedding, it’s time to enjoy the new life in style, with a special trip. But just like the wedding, the honeymoon trip also needs to be well planned and organized. After all, it is a very special moment and no one wants to have fair setbacks on the honeymoon trip.
Choosing the destination also depending on the budget, can be a trip to another country or romantic city, or a simpler tour, in a nearby place. The important thing is that it is a moment for the couple to enjoy and celebrate this new stage of life alone. It is important to think of all practical parts of a trip, from the destination, lodging, tickets, sightseeing tours and etc.
In this case, there is the possibility of organizing the entire trip on your own, which can be very conflicted taking into account the details of the wedding, or else hire a specialized travel agency.
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Sources: Women’s Finance Arthur Rosa Danilo Siqueira
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