Wedding Planner Tips (Part 8): Step by Step Wedding Planning Guide

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This week, we have decided to provide an overview through each major step of the wedding planning process, for all those who are looking for some guidance. We’ve used these stunning pictures of Jennifer and Daniel’s wedding, taken by Nastassja Harvey Photography at the luxurious Webersburg wine estate to illustrate the points.

Step 1: Book your wedding Planner

Wedding planners are essential as not only do they save you time and money by using their established relationships with reputable vendors in the industry, but they are also there for advice and guidance throughout the planning process. Your wedding planner will also be there on the day of your wedding to ensure everything runs smoothly and goes according to plan.

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Step 2: Find your Perfect Venue

Remember that your venue fee, menu, beverages and gratuity should all come in at under 50% of your total wedding budget, so search wisely.

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Step 3: Setup your Ante Nuptial Contract (ANC)

Contact a reputable attorney with experience in ANCs to learn about and discuss the best options for your unique ante nuptial contract. This is an essential part of the wedding planning process as most marriage officers will not marry couples until they have seen confirmation that you have security measures in place for your future.

Step 4: Book your Marriage Officer

Marriage officers can be affiliated with particular religious ties, or they can be of a non-denominational standing, this depends on your preference. Choose a marriage officer that you have met with and that you are comfortable with.

Step 5: Book your Wedding Photographer

Again, choose a photographer that you have met with and that you can relax around, this will always shine through in your pictures.

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Step 6: Get your Invitations designed and delivered

It is now time to have your wedding invitations (or save-the-date) designed and sent to all your guests, especially the ones abroad so that they can start planning to attend your beautiful day.

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Step 7: Consider a DJ or a Band (or both)

Hiring a band for your ceremony and cocktail hour is a great way to add a fun and entertaining ambiance to your wedding, but it may be more budget friendly to use a DJ.

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Step 8: Choose and book your wedding cake

Your cake is a great way to bring in your wedding colours and, if done correctly, can be a beautiful focal point in your reception space.

Step 9: Choose your dress and book your hair and makeup

Always the most anticipated stage of the wedding planning process – enjoy!

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Step 10: Choose your bridesmaids dresses

This is another area of the wedding that doubles as a lovely way of emphasising your wedding colours. When choosing dresses for your besties, be mindful that some dress styles suit certain body types better than others.

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Step 11: Decide on Gifts for your Guests

Remember to consider how your guest favours will work with your table settings; they should work with your colour and décor scheme for a beautiful overall impact.

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Step 12: Choose your Wedding Day Stationary

This includes everything from your order of service, seating chart, table numbers, name cards, menus and more.

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Step 13: Book your Wedding Flowers and Décor

This step is generally left till the end since by the time a bride reaches it, she will have a clear and defined idea of exactly what she wants her wedding to look like, and her florist will have a good idea of the flowers that will be available for the upcoming season.

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Step 14: Enjoy the biggest day of your life and be proud of all your hard work.

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