The document provides 15 essential wedding planning tips for brides-to-be, emphasizing the importance of early planning, budgeting, and selecting the right vendors. It highlights the need to prioritize guest lists and responsibilities while also encouraging brides to enjoy the moment and maintain flexibility on their big day. Key advice includes creating a detailed schedule, choosing a comfortable beauty look, and making decisions as a team with your partner.

1. 15 Wedding tips every bride-to-be
should know

2. 1. Planning early can work wonders
Just because your decided wedding date is
a year away doesn’t mean you can’t start
planning. Getting organized and making a
blueprint for the wedding plan can help
you stay on top of things. Not only will this
allow you to make sure everything goes to
plan, but will also keep you stress-free
(and pimple-free).

3. Your budget will play an important role in various decisions you’ll
have to take, so nail it. The kind of venue you’ll book to the number of
guests you’ll be able to invite, are all choices that the budget will
affect. So don’t spend a penny without making a realistic budget of
all possible expenses. Don’t forget to account for the possible extra
costs such as gifts, beauty treatments and dress alterations; if left
unaccounted for, they can push you way off your budget. And once
this budget is in place, stick to it!
2. Budgeting is the key to a perfect event

4. 3. You don’t need everyone - filter your guest list
Deciding on who to invite and whether
to allow plus-ones and kids can be a
tedious task; but it is essential to
deciding on the venue. Sit down with
your closest family and friends and
narrow down your guest list based on
your budget. Chances are, you’ll have
to leave some people out; as sad as
that may be, money doesn’t grow on
trees.

5. 4. Vendors play an important role - choose them wisely
Choose vendors you’re comfortable with as they’re the ones who will
make the idea in your head become a reality. Build a team that truly
understands what you’re looking for and that you trust to execute the
plan correctly. It might be tempting to book the first florist or
photographer you come across, but don’t rush into decisions. If you vibe
well with your selected vendors, you won’t feel too bad about calling up
to check their progress - we all know how important that is.

6. 5. A good photographer can keep memories alive forever
Once your big day is over, and trust me it’ll be
gone before you know it, the only way to relive
the memories would be through the
photographs. So make sure you book the
photographer who is aligned with the kind of
photographs you want. Do some test runs,
practice your poses, and don’t underestimate
the importance of having the right
photographer.

7. 6. Delegating responsibilities can reduce stress
As tempting as it may be to do everything yourself just so
nothing goes wrong, accept help from friends and family.
Keeping a track of every little thing can snowball into bigger
responsibilities you may not have the time to deal with. Go easy
on yourself and delegate responsibilities, such as making an
appointment with the florist or lodging RSVPs.

8. 7. Bridesmaids are your biggest support system
Weddings are overwhelming and building a
strong support system can be the trick to
having a great day. Friends you haven’t met
in years or cousins you’re not close to may
not be the right people you want as
bridesmaids. So reach out to the girls who
have been by you through the thick and the
thin; you’ll be thankful for your choices when
you sit and reminisce with them years down
the lane.

9. 8. Learn to deal with vendors
Your money, your big day, hence your choice. Learn to refuse if your
catering team is pressuring you into upgrading to a more expensive
menu. Call your florist out if the flowers selected are not the right color.
Take a stand if your vendors are not meeting deadlines. If you’re paying
a deposit, don’t feel bad for telling your vendors to do their job right.

10. 9. Hungry guests can be a pain - get your menu right
Hungry guests can be your worst nightmare so
make sure you get the menu right. Pick dishes
that you and your guest share a mutual love
for. Food can turn into the talk of your big day
and you want it all to be positive.

11. 10. Have a backup for possible problems
Things don’t always go the way you plan for them to. The promising
sunny weather forecast can turn into a rainy day; your shoes, that
look so perfect with your gown, may give you sore feet. Therefore,
having a plan B in place can save you last minute trouble. Research
on all the possible problems you can encounter on your wedding
day and plan out a solution before hand.

12. 11. Keep away the perfectionist in you
As hard as it may be to imagine an imperfect day, choosing your
battles wisely can save you a lot of energy. Decide what is most
important to you - is it food? Is it music? Once you have prioritized, be
flexible in other areas. Don’t freak out if your to-be husband’s best man
is wearing lime green socks or if your bridesmaid is wearing flats
instead of heels. Save your energy for the bigger moments.

13. 12. Schedule your events
Make a schedule so you know the flow of the wedding day. Include all
possible activities in your schedule, such as arrival of vendors, arrival of
guests, entrance of the bride, commencement of the ceremony, cutting of
the cake etc. Pass the schedule on to the important people such as the
photographer and the maid of honor, to ensure everything goes as planned.

14. 13. Following too many beauty tips can create havoc
The image of yourself in a backless
gown, with thick, black hair cascading
down your perfectly tanned back, can
be very tempting. But don’t fall for
beauty tips that might actually lead to a
disaster. The is to not only look fabulous,
but also to feel fabulous. So go for a
look you feel comfortable in, that will
make your features as well as your
happiness stand out.

15. 14. Be a team throughout the whole process
It’s very easy to get divided and lose each other amongst the
unsolicited, even though well-intentioned, advices and opinions. Don’t
forget its your wedding day, so take decisions with your partner and
ensure that everything is done according to what you two want.
Don’t let friends and family ruin your perfectly planned day.

16. 15. Live in the moment
While you ensure everything goes smoothly,
don’t forget to breathe and live in the moment.
The wedding day is for solely for you to be
happy and start the upcoming chapter in your
life with nothing but blessings and happy
moments. Live your day to the fullest, so you
can relive it in your memories forever.