With the new year comes new year resolutions, and if you just got engaged during the holiday season, this is the perfect time to sit with your partner and write down your Wedding Year Resolutions. We find that this exercise is beneficial to all couples so that their year of planning for their big day can be smooth and peaceful. Need ideas on the resolutions? Check our suggestions down below!
1. Set a budget and stick to it
One of the biggest disagreements we have witnessed as wedding planners is when couples don’t set a realistic budget for their wedding or when they don’t stick to it. Be honest with each other as to how much money you have and are willing to spend on your wedding day and stick to it. We guarantee this will avoid tears down the road.
2. Prioritize each other's vision
This day is not just for one of you; it’s for both of you. Go to your favorite coffeehouse, grab a table, pull out a notebook, and write down what you each are envisioning for your big day. Then, compromise! If something is important to you, but another thing isn’t, but it is to your partner, find ways to make it work. After all, you want your wedding day to be a reflection of both of you.
3. Book vendors early
Can’t stress this enough. Want to save yourselves a headache, get engaged, book your wedding planner (Hi!), book your venue, and follow the timeline set by your wedding planner to book your vendors early and that way you won’t feel stressed and be able to enjoy the months leading up to your wedding day.
4. Schedule regular “wedding-free” time
Continue to date each other! This also goes for after the wedding day. But do plan date nights or activities where you don’t discuss wedding details to keep your relationship stress-free.
5. Keep the lines of communication open
Nothing ruins the wedding planning process more than when couples argue over things that could simply be resolved by talking it out calmly and remembering that you are taking on this adventure because you want to spend the rest of your lives together. Resolve to approach challenges with open communication and compromise during the planning process.
6. Focus on wellness together
Prioritize your mental and physical health by setting aside time for self-care and relaxation amid planning. Work out, do yoga, go for daily runs, anything to keep you healthy.
7. Involve loved ones thoughtfully
Plan to delegate tasks to family and friends who genuinely want to help, without overburdening them. Decide who will be in our bridal party, if you want anyone to offer a prayer during dinner, who is giving the speeches, and make sure to ask, not expect.
8. Keep perspective
Remember the wedding is a celebration of your love—don’t sweat the small stuff! And if you need someone to mediate, send your favorite wedding planners a message and we will set a meeting with both of you to help.
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