8 Small Planning Decisions With a Big Impact on Your Wedding Day

Weddings are incredible because they’re the culmination of many small choices. Some will have a bigger impact than others. Check out a few small planning decisions to consider after you get engaged to make your dream wedding a reality with minimal stress.

 

1. Decide Who Won’t Help You

Everyone’s wedding is different, but people often share things in common while planning their big days. If you’re among the increasing number of people getting married each year, you’ve likely heard loved ones try to give you advice.

They might have good intentions, but hearing a hundred different opinions isn’t helpful. Figure out whose voices you most want to hear, then decide to set boundaries with everyone else.

 

2. Choose Younger Loved Ones for Your Wedding Party

Wedding parties include everyone who will be part of your ceremony. Your first instinct might be to invite your best friends, but leave some room for your kids, nieces or nephews. You’ll love making the most special memories with them.

 

3. Book Your Honeymoon Early

Try not to leave your honeymoon planning until the last minute. If you know you’ll get off for a romantic destination at 10 p.m. on your wedding day, you’ll have more peace of mind when the day starts. Everything can revolve around that time, including venue-specific transportation plans.

If you want to charter anywhere between 30 to 61 passengers from your hotel block to your venue, you’ll probably want to get in touch with a bus company. They’ll need to know when everyone will start leaving, which depends on what time you and your fiance hit the road.

Having the time ready is even helpful for your caterers, photographer and any other professionals who will need to know when their shift ends.

 

4. Create a Backup Reception Playlist

Plan a few date nights with your fiance to listen to your favorite music together. Save some songs in a playlist that lasts at least a few hours. If your DJ calls out sick or has tech issues, you can use a Bluetooth speaker to keep the party going without a moment of concern. Besides, it’s always nice to spend time with your favorite person and dance around in your living room.

When everything goes smoothly during your reception, you’ll have a romantic playlist to listen to during your honeymoon. Either way, you’ll love having a personalized selection of music that makes you and your fiance feel like you’re the only two people in the world.

 

5. Find a Lasting Piece of Wedding Decor

Couples often save the top layer of their cake or preserve their bouquets after their wedding ends. Those are sweet, but they aren’t as lasting as wedding decor. If you invest in a custom neon sign with your ceremony date, you could use it as mood lighting behind your reception table and in your living room for decades.

Not interested in decor? Entertain your guests and give yourself something to bring home with personalized cornhole boards. You’ll only need 27 feet of yard space to place the boards at the correct distance. Keep the boards for years afterward to entertain friends and family when they visit.

6. Design Personalized Vow Books

Vows are always personal. They have to mean something unique to you and your fiance, but what happens after your wedding ends? Design vow books to make them last in your hearts and your home.

You can hold your vow books at the altar so you don’t forget any of the words when it’s time to speak. Your photographer could even use them in the background of pictures while they capture details of your venue throughout your wedding day. Afterward, prop them open on a bookshelf or your fireplace mantle.

 

7. Find a Tailor With Experience in Dress Trains

Traditional weddings tend to incorporate formal gowns because the style matches the wedding theme. However, all dresses of all kinds can have long trains. If you get a gown with a train, you’ll need a tailor. Find one with experience in wedding dress trains to ensure you get the best service.

Spending a few minutes researching local tailors will have a big impact on your wedding day. You won’t have to change into a second outfit or worry about tripping over your gown if your tailor knows the best way to button your train underneath your dress.

 

8. Taste Test Your Cake Early

Start sampling cakes at local bakeries a few months before your wedding. You won’t feel rushed last-minute or have to schedule a multi-flavor experience, which overwhelms the taste palette. You’ll know you have a dreamy dessert waiting on your wedding day if you get to enjoy the process months before your big day arrives.

Just make sure not to order anything until you get your RSVPs back. Experts estimate that one in 10 adults has a food allergy. Your guests will write their food allergies on their RSVP cards so you know what to order for your catering. If you want to place your cake order early because your selected bakery is competitive, you can always order cupcakes or cookies for your guests and enjoy a smaller cake for yourself.

 

Simplify Your Wedding Planning Experience

Making a few small decisions now could transform your wedding day. Book your honeymoon if you’ll take one, schedule a cake-tasting appointment and find one piece of decor you can save forever. You’ll have a more special, memorable day by adding these minor steps to your planning experience long before it’s time to head to the altar.

 

 

Author Bio: Oscar Collins is the editor-in-chief at Modded, where he writes about a broad spectrum of topics. Follow him on Twitter @TModded for frequent updates on his work.

 

 

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