Coree Forte is someone who knows a thing or two about wedding planning. Owner of Core Creations, L.L.C, she was good enough to share some advice on the beginning steps of the process.
Congratulations; you’re engaged! Now what?
We all know that planning a wedding has the stigma of being stressful. Yours doesn’t have to be…if you follow a few steps.
Three steps, in fact, that every couple should know about. So let’s dig in:
#1 Hire a Planner/Coordinator (“What is a ship without a sail?”)
Great Planners/Coordinators are immensely helping in the wedding planning process. Knowledgeable planners will be your navigation system: they will make it easy to guide you through the process. TIP: the good ones have what we call “problem-solution based backgrounds.”
#2 Set a Budget (“Check Please!”)
Whomever writes the check must know how important this is for a stress-free wedding day. It’s the starting point of the process. Everything…. and I do mean everything is based on your budget. Most vendors will ask this question upfront, trust me, it’s not to be intrusive, however it will be the base of every decision you make in moving forward with all plans, big and small.
#3 Create a Guest Count (“Who’s coming to the party?”)
Think of it like this: this will be the very first party that you will host as newlyweds! It’s kind of a big deal, but hey, no pressure! Remember in the planning process it’s important to factor in that this is an intimate and to some, a sacred occasion. Not everyone makes the VIP list and that’s okay! Don’t stress if you can’t invite everyone.
Remember, weddings do not have to carry the “stress” stigma. You can mitigate the level of stress by hiring amazing wedding professionals and keeping these three tips in mind.