So many people think that planning an event is something simple and that hiring a wedding planner is not need. Everyone has this “I can do it myself attitude”. But as any other event from concerts to corporate meeting; hiring a planning is much needed. Coming from an experience as a wedding planner I see it so many times when brides what to the last minute to say I need help and some one else to relive the stress, and this is where my services as a Wedding Coordinator, comes in and save the day. When planning a wedding it is not about having the know-how (My Specialty) it’s about having a ready for anything attitude when it comes to the day of (This is where expertise comes in).
Though it might seem overwhelming, you have to start somewhere. So for someone who's newly engaged (YAY! congrats!), here are the top five steps every bride-to-be should get going on right now
1. Make an Announcement
Once you've stopped drooling over your ring (which can take a few days, I know), it's time to get down to business. In the excitement of the moment, you may have already called your parents and close friends to tell them the great news, but now it's time to tell everyone else.
That doesn't mean you have to make a formal press announcement a la Kate Middleton and Prince William, but you may want to put a smaller announcement in your local newspaper. You can also send out a customized postcard with a cute couple photo on the front, or even send an e-card. Try to send your e-card (or order your postcards) within the first week of getting engaged -- you don't want it to seem like old news.
2. Throw an Engagement Party
The first of several wedding parties you will throw is your engagement party! I love this one because there aren’t many "rules" about what it has to look like. Backyard BBQ? Wine and dessert at your favorite bar? Formal sit-down dinner? Any of those options can work perfectly, depending on your personal taste.
As a party planner, my job is to find out who my clients are on the inside -- and then make sure their personalities show through in every part of the event. So ask yourself, what are some things you love to do as a couple? And then plan your party around that.
3. Dream It and Plan Your Guest List
You've probably already started buying magazines, checking websites and dreaming about your dress. But before you get to any of those details, think about the overall feel of your wedding. Is it a small group of 50 close friends and family members on a private beach in California? Or is it 300 people in New York's Plaza Hotel ballroom?
4. Pick a Date and a Venue
Now it's time to put your dream into action. You may want to pick a wedding month if you have a dream venue in mind, and then find out what dates it’s available. Start your venue search at least a year in advance, so it’s sure to have your wedding date open.
You'll want to bring a checklist of questions with you to each venue and make sure you ask about things like catering, music, decor and how long you'll ultimately have for setting up and then packing up after the wedding (really helpful info for your wedding planner too!).
5. Find Your Dress
Chicness is my weakness, so picking the dress has got to be one of the most fun parts of the whole event. Your dress sets the tone for the day, so whether it's over-the-top luxe or understated and classically elegant, make sure it reflects both your personality and the vibe of the wedding day.
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