He popped the question, and you said “YES”. Congratulations! As you embark on this exciting journey, it’s time to take those first crucial steps in planning your dream wedding day. Join us as we dive into the wedding planning process, with some essential first steps that will help ensure every moment leading up to the big “I Do” is nothing short of perfection.

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Step 1: Set Your Priorities

“Determine what matters to you when it comes to your wedding day.”

After getting engaged, it’s important to determine what matters to you when it comes to your wedding day. This could include things like the

  • Type of wedding you want
  • Traditions you want to include
  • Number of guests
  • Where you want to get married

Do you want to get married in a church or a creative venue? Maybe you want a beach wedding or even a destination wedding.

Knowing your priorities from the start will help guide everything else as you start planning.

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Step 2: Create A Budget

"Knowing how much you plan to spend will guide every decision you make.”

Setting a wedding budget may not be the most glamorous part of the process, but it is crucial in ensuring you don’t overspend and start off your marriage with unnecessary financial stress. Knowing how much you plan to spend will guide every decision you make, from the location and how many people to invite, to your dress and menus for wedding events.

Start by having an honest conversation about your finances. Discuss any savings you both have, outstanding debts, monthly expenses, and income. It’s important to be transparent about these details from the beginning as they will impact the decisions you make while planning. It’s also a good test of how well you communicate with each other and how open you are about discussing important topics, especially money and finances.

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Step 3: Create A Vision Board Or Theme

Knowing what kind of wedding you want is absolutely essential. Do you want to stick with something traditional or be more creative? Are there religious elements you want to include? What kind of venue do you want? Do you want a themed wedding?

All of these questions can become overwhelming. Start by gathering inspiration. Look through magazines, Pinterest, Instagram accounts, or any other sources. Save or pin images that catch your eye and reflect the aesthetic you want for your wedding. As you gather more images, you’ll start to notice patterns or recurring themes. This could be specific colors, textures, styles, or even emotions they evoke.

“Knowing what kind of wedding you want is absolutely essential.”

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Step 4: Choose A Wedding Date

Choosing potential wedding dates is one of the most important first steps to take, and one that needs to happen very early on. For one thing, popular venues and wedding vendors are often booked way out. If you wait too long, you might have a hard time securing the place or vendor you want.

When choosing a date, you’ll need to consider things like your work schedule, the time of year, how easy it will be for your guests to attend, and so forth.

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Let Us Help You Plan

If your wedding planning process includes a destination wedding, Palace Resorts is here to make your dreams come true. Our Wedding Specialists and in-house production company are able to provide everything you need to plan your big day, starting with incredible destinations and venues offering sublime views that will create the perfect beginning of your love story.

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