Wedding Planning 101, Things to Consider Now You're Engaged!

 Have you recently got engaged? If so, then it’s time to start thinking about planning your wedding. There are lots of elements that you should be part of your plans if you want to ensure that your wedding is pitch perfect. Here are some of the best possibilities we recommend that you consider. 


Vision or Theme


First, you should make sure that you are thinking about the vision or theme for your wedding. There are lots of different possibilities that you can explore here. For instance, you might want to consider an underwater theme or even a disney theme. Or, you could opt for a vintage wedding or an ultra modern design. You can see lots of examples of different themes and styles of wedding on Pinterest. This will give you a brilliant example of the type of theme that could work well for the type of wedding that you are planning. 


Personalization 


Next, you should make sure that you should think about how you can personalize your wedding. There are lots of different ways that you can personalise your wedding and ensure that it is more unique to you. For instance, you could think about exploring unique songs for your wedding and potentially themed dresses and other outfits. This means that you can ensure that your wedding has a wonderful unique aesthetic. You might even find that the plans for your wedding go viral. In terms of different personalisation possibilities, you could also consider having members of friends or family be in different parts of your wedding like being a minister. 


Brilliant Guest Experience 


You could also work to ensure that your guests are going to have a great time at your wedding. This is often just a matter of ensuring that you have the right entertainment choices in place. There are lots of entertainment options that could be perfect for your big day. For instance, you could think about planning a photoshoot. This is a great way to ensure that people feel far more connected to your wedding. You could even hire a photobooth. Don’t forget the different games too. Remember, this isn’t just an option that is going to be useful for a wedding with kids. Adults like having fun at weddings too. 


Tech 


Make sure that you explore the different ways that you can incorporate different types of tech into your wedding plans. You could think about using a bluetooth speaker at your reception instead of a traditional DJ. This is a smart choice as it means that your guests will be able to help you create the perfect playlist. This is another way you can make sure that your wedding is totally unique and exciting for your guests as well as anyone else who might be attending your wedding. You could also use a projector system to highlight different key moments in you and your partner’s life at your reception, it will also save you money too. 


Lighting 


Arguably, one of the most important elements of a wedding is making sure that you have the right aesthetic. This is often going to be all about choosing the right lighting. Again, this is something that you should absolutely make sure that you are speaking to your wedding planner about. You could also discuss it with the owner of the venue as they might have different options available for you to consider. Be aware that if you want a specific aesthetic then you might need to explore providing your own lighting and bringing it with you to your chosen venue. 


Quality Videography 


Next, it's worth looking into hiring a wedding videographer. Don’t forget that it’s not just about how your wedding is on the day. It’s about the memories that you’ll be able to treasure forever and perhaps one day show future family members. If you are interested in this, then you need to make sure that you have the right professional on hand to take the media shots during your wedding. Do be aware that there are lots of different styles of wedding videography. For instance, you can opt for a docu-style video of your wedding. This is a popular choice and it means that the videographer will blend seamlessly in with your wedding party, capturing intimate moments that would have been missed.

Food and Drink 


The food and drink is an important part of any wedding, you want to have a meal to remember on the day and want to make sure your guests are well fed too. It's a long day and people will be hungry! Ask your venue about their options, you could also look into caterers and other food options too if you want something specific. It could be anything from afternoon tea to a buffet to food trucks. 


Sustainability 


You could also think about exploring different sustainability options for your wedding. In the modern age, it’s always going to be popular to plan a green, dream wedding that isn’t going to devastate the environment. So, how can you do this? Well, one option would be to check if your venue has renewable power. You could also think about using sustainable materials when decorating and designing your wedding. This is something that you might want to discuss with your wedding planner. 


Keepsakes


Last but certainly not least, you might want to provide some keep sakes for your guests. This is a great way to ensure that your wedding is memorable and wonderful. There are lots of different keep sakes that you could include in your wedding plans. The keep sakes we’re referring could be handmade or they might be something that you buy from a shop. There are lots of different businesses that provide keepsakes specifically for wedding that could be perfect for your wedding. You might want to check out some trends on social media to decide what type of keep sakes you should offer at your wedding. 
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