You just got engaged and you’re excited to dive into planning a 200+ guest wedding! Hold the phone, you work 40+ hours during the week and would still like to have a social life. Have no fear darlings, I am here to make all of those worries go away. Read on for 4 ways to help you plan your dream wedding while working a full time job, keeping your social life and your sanity!
Know what you want before you need it-this helps with condensing and eliminating trips to the store or mall. By having a plan and knowing what you need, you can grab your items (such as fun colored socks for your groomsmen or necklaces for your bridesmaid) while your making the trip to the mall that you have had planned since forever ago! I mean, let’s be honest, who has time for multiple trips anyways? Not you!
Know when to say “yes” to help- you are going to have several people wanting to help you with planning the second you get engaged! People see the bling and they become the ultimate DIY-ers. Before you say “oh, I’m a control freak; trust me you don’t want to help me”, take a second and think as you may actually benefit from this persons help! Who knows, your Aunt Mary may be the best sewer and can make your flower dresses but you won’t know that unless you say “yes” to Aunt Mary.
Know what is easier (and cheaper) to buy or rent rather than DIY- we are in the age of Pinterest. We see all of these glamorous centerpieces and say “I need this, I want this, I’ve gotta have this!”. Well before you get out your scissors and glue gun, think about the cost of the DIY and compare it to either buying the product or renting it. There are so many lovely vendors who would love to help you out on your big day and who already have exactly what you’re wanting. Sometimes it is actually more expensive to make the product yourself. Also, if you rent, you don’t have to worry about what to do with it after your wedding is over! See, it really is a win-win for everyone!
Make a list, check it twice-when you are dreaming of that perfect centerpiece or the kind of fabric you want draped from your reception venue ceiling, have a notepad handy and jot it down. Trust me, you will have so many ideas floating around in your head and you will forget some things, then on the big day you are going to say “crap, I totally forgot about getting a gift for my future (and by future, I mean you are marrying him in like 5 so it’s a little late now!) hubby”. Write everything down and keep it with you wherever you go (I told you that this was a process!), that way you can reference it when on your routine errands and pick up the things you need.
Go on you crazy kids…get to planning. If you are thinking “yikes, this is not for me”, no worries, give me a little jingle (actually, just go to my website and contact me thereJ) because I am here to help!
XOXO
Know what you want before you need it-this helps with condensing and eliminating trips to the store or mall. By having a plan and knowing what you need, you can grab your items (such as fun colored socks for your groomsmen or necklaces for your bridesmaid) while your making the trip to the mall that you have had planned since forever ago! I mean, let’s be honest, who has time for multiple trips anyways? Not you!
Know when to say “yes” to help- you are going to have several people wanting to help you with planning the second you get engaged! People see the bling and they become the ultimate DIY-ers. Before you say “oh, I’m a control freak; trust me you don’t want to help me”, take a second and think as you may actually benefit from this persons help! Who knows, your Aunt Mary may be the best sewer and can make your flower dresses but you won’t know that unless you say “yes” to Aunt Mary.
Know what is easier (and cheaper) to buy or rent rather than DIY- we are in the age of Pinterest. We see all of these glamorous centerpieces and say “I need this, I want this, I’ve gotta have this!”. Well before you get out your scissors and glue gun, think about the cost of the DIY and compare it to either buying the product or renting it. There are so many lovely vendors who would love to help you out on your big day and who already have exactly what you’re wanting. Sometimes it is actually more expensive to make the product yourself. Also, if you rent, you don’t have to worry about what to do with it after your wedding is over! See, it really is a win-win for everyone!
Make a list, check it twice-when you are dreaming of that perfect centerpiece or the kind of fabric you want draped from your reception venue ceiling, have a notepad handy and jot it down. Trust me, you will have so many ideas floating around in your head and you will forget some things, then on the big day you are going to say “crap, I totally forgot about getting a gift for my future (and by future, I mean you are marrying him in like 5 so it’s a little late now!) hubby”. Write everything down and keep it with you wherever you go (I told you that this was a process!), that way you can reference it when on your routine errands and pick up the things you need.
Go on you crazy kids…get to planning. If you are thinking “yikes, this is not for me”, no worries, give me a little jingle (actually, just go to my website and contact me thereJ) because I am here to help!
XOXO