I'll be your Wedding Adviser
1) Okay, so most people may like to think that this has nothing at all to do with weddings or planning a wedding but its actually the most crucial part. Please make sure this is YOUR WEDDING and not anyone elses. Have exactly what you want on your wedding day because you and your partner both want to and agree to, not because your parents or in-laws want you to. This may sound selfish and not understanding at all but don't ever let your parents have it their way on your wedding day. It is your wedding day after all. They may influence and convince you with their opinions but its vital at the end of the day to ask yourself 'Do I really want it this way?' 'Am I doing it to jaga my parents/in-laws hati?' Your wedding is ultimately about WHAT YOU WANT. You are allowed to have it whatever way you want, and please by all means go all out. But if you really really have to listen to your parents or choose to leave the arrangements to your parents/in laws for your own personal reasons, my advise is as long as they have a mutual understanding of your needs and wants for the Wedding.
2) Don't stress, don't stress, don't stress. I know that's easier said then done. But hey that's the whole point of my existence as a Wedding Planner right? Make sure you have someone or sometwo or three helping you throughout your wedding arrangements process, trust me its a lot and you can't do it on your own. Get a Wedding Planner who has wide contacts for the necessary vendors, one with patience, honesty and most importantly one that understands exactly what you need and want for your dream wedding. Why honesty? Because that's vital! They have to be your advisors and tell you like it is if something may or may not work out and offer suggestions.
3) Plan ahead of time. Yes, never ever leave things to the last resort, it will be hectic as hell and that's when you start to stress and be a little bitch. Try to get the venue sorted at least 6-12 months ahead of your wedding day. Venue being booking the church/temple, restaurants, hotels, halls or whatever dream venue you want. If its a hotel/hall you're planning to book, bare in mind that you'll have to pay a certain deposit amount as 'booking fee' so please have your credit cards/cash/cheque books on standby.
4) Set a budget. Please for the love of God and yourselves set a budget. Once you have a budget, you'll know roughly how much you have to work your ass for to fund for the Wedding. The $ comes from: Clothes (Bride & Groom Gowns/Suit, Bridesmaid & Groomsmen Gowns & Suits) Bare in mind how many Groomsmen & Bridesmaid you plan to have, you may get excited and end up having like 10 each, but people once you have to start paying for them you wish you never had 10. Photo Album/Photography/Videography, Bridal Car, Venue, Entertainment (Dancers, Band, DJ) Beauty (Hair & Make-up Artist, Manicure/Pedicure, Spa/Massage/Facial) Alcohol, Invitation (Thank You Gifts, Invitation Cards) Rooms (Applicable if you're having it at a hotel), External Vendors (Florist, Dessert Bars, Sound & Light Team, Decorators)
That should be about it and all I can think of atm. Please comment and let me know in any way if you need guidance in planning your wedding or someone elses wedding, I'm always here to help and listen.
Good Luck <3 XO
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