Every bride I've talked to wants to know the most important things to concentrate on and how to go about planning a wedding step by step. Before you start pulling your hair out with stress and anxiety, here is a summary of the best wedding planning advice.

1. Start early.

The earlier you start to plan and set your venders in stone the better. Weddings are a very lucrative business and many of the best vendors book up fast and as far out as two years for some.

2. Set a detailed budget and stick to it.

This is a hard one, because everywhere you look there's something great that screams at you, "you have to have this at your wedding". Don't do it! A budget is a tool and one that will help you from over spending only if you stick to it.

3. Consider what's most important to you.

Unless you're ultra rich, you most definitely won't be able to have everything you see on tv programs or in magazines at your wedding. Decide what is most important to you and prioritize spending on those.

4. Incorporate your style.

Make your wedding uniquely yours by letting it be a reflection of your relationship. Infuse personal touches into the invitations, ceremony, and reception. As an example, a wedding I helped plan recently had a mechanical bull. Layed back and fun was what the bride and groom wanted and it definitely was that.

5. Consider a non-traditional venue.

You might consider something less traditional when it comes to the venue. There are several types such as a park, a community center, an arboretum, a backyard. Many places can host a wedding, but be aware that a bit more planning may need to be handled for the logistics so you and your guests have a wonderful experience

6. Hire a wedding day coordinator.

Even if you don't hire a wedding planner for the entire process, it would be wise to hire a day-of coordinator. Someone that knows the ins and outs of weddings and how to deal with vendors is worth their weight in goal.

7. Document everything with your vendors.

Document dates, payment receipts, anything agreed upon verbally, etc. If you verbally agree on something get the vendor to send it to you in an email that way you have record of it.

8. Enjoy the planning process.

You may or may not agree, but the process of planning a wedding can be enjoyable...even fun. Just remember to take it one step at a time. Delegate tasks that you feel you can. Don't try to DIY more than you can handle. Your guests just want to be comfortable, have great food, and have an inviting atmosphere. Remember to be flexible and to have fun with it.

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