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Create a timeline for your wedding plan

A wedding planning timeline is a great way to stay focused and organized as you progress through the planning process. You should keep track of your goals and what you plan to achieve once you start wedding planning.

Start by putting your wedding date in the journal. Then from here, work backwards through the timeline and include important tasks such as booking different services, contacting various vendors, getting quotes, and even sending out invitations.

Try out a wedding planning app

There are a bunch of different apps and programs that will help make planning a breeze. A lot of people use something simple like Google Sheets or a Word document, but there are also wedding planning apps and websites that could help as well. These apps often include features such as budget trackers, guest list managers, and even directories for different kinds of vendors.

These apps are a great way to stay on top of all your tasks, and they’ll make the entire process much more organized.

Ask friends and family members to help

Wedding planning is a huge undertaking and it’s often a good idea to ask friends and family members for help. Whether it’s to make DIY decorations or to reach out to vendors, delegating tasks like this can help remove some of the stress of wedding planning. You can even ask them to help you with things like planning the perfect bridal shower or putting together some wedding favors. There’s so much that your friends and family can help with that it’ll make the entire process a lot more fun and enjoyable.

Consider bridal services

If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed then we highly recommend that you hire bridal services to help you out. These professionals specialize in everything from your hair and makeup to skincare and styling. When you hire bridal services, you can relax knowing that you’ll look and feel your best when the big day comes, freeing you up to worry about other things with your wedding planning.

Remember to book things early

Be it decorators or entertainment, make sure you book every service as early as possible so that you can secure your top choices. Actually, when it comes to event venues, you should ideally book this right when you and your partner decide on a date for the wedding (and it’s encouraged to try and do that right after getting engaged).

If you book too late, then it’s possible that you won’t get your first choice for specific services and vendors. The sooner you contact them, the more likely they’ll have an opening for you on your big day.

Try to stay flexible

Lastly, don’t forget to try and stay flexible. Wedding planning can be challenging and stressful, especially when things don’t go as planned. But if you’re willing to be flexible with the process, then you can maintain a positive attitude and ensure a great wedding day.