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Prioritise Early
Fab Wedding Advice – Part 2 of 10
By deciding early what you want from your wedding you’ll know your mind rather than lose it. Sit down with your partner and nut out what things are most important to you.
It’ll make your venue and vendor search so much easier. Looking at endless places and vendors, in the hope inspiration will strike, will end up wasting your time and lead to frustration.
Many couples prioritise the look and feel of the venue, others want to minimise stress so they can relax and enjoy the day. Some just want to throw a big party. If having a pair of designer shoes for your wedding is high on your list, that’s perfectly ok too.
Try to settle on three or four main priorities, and don’t sweat the small stuff. Identifying a limited number of priorities early will also help you decide on your budget and give you something to refer back to when you have to make tough decisions.
If you’re lacking inspiration, there are lots of places you can look online, although it makes even more sense to think about what you value in your everyday life and translate that into what you want for your wedding.
Here are some examples of questions to ask yourself. The answers will go a long way to helping you set your priorities:
– What kind of setting do you enjoy – the bush, rural vibe, vineyards, the beach…?
– What are your views on food – are you a genuine foodie, prefer quantity over quality, like a particular style of cuisine, happy to be guided by the venue?
– How important is a great bar and quality wine or craft beer?
– Do you prefer stylish over cheesy, modern over traditional, intimate/secluded over wide open spaces?
– How important is family involvement, especially parents, siblings and children?
– Are you very organised in your everyday life?
– Do you see organising a wedding as a chore to be avoided, or do you want to work like a Trojan and be across every detail?
– Is the wedding entirely about you, or are the needs of the guests also important?
– How important is the wedding to you as a life event, and how much do you want to spend on making it the occasion you want?
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