The day you get married will be one of the most exciting days of your life. This huge celebration of love will bring family members and friends from all walks of your life together, in one place, for one day only. Because planning a wedding can be extremely stressful and time-consuming, many opt to hire a wedding planner. However, such services can balloon a wedding budget. As a result, some choose to go it alone.

Here are some tips to help get through your big day if you decide to buck tradition and plan your own wedding without the help of a wedding planner.

How to Plan Your Own Wedding

When planning your own wedding, it can be difficult to even figure out where to start. Time management and organization can be difficult to juggle amid everything and everyone else that you must coordinate. The following list can help guide you through the planning process for your big day.

  1. Pick a date and book your vendors and venues as early as possible to ensure availability.

  2. Set aside a block of time every week to work on wedding planning.

  3. Carefully read any contracts with vendors before signing.

  4. Send save-the-dates early so the guests you’ll want at your wedding can make plans to be there.

  5. Fill out your online gift registry and provide links to your guests, friends, and extended family.

  6. Assign someone to be your day-of manager, since you’ll be preoccupied with getting ready.

  7. If you’re struggling for ideas, don’t hesitate to reach out to professionals for advice and recommendations.

  8. Remember, not everything will always go perfectly according to plan. Your big day should never cause you too much stress, so breathe, go with the flow, and enjoy yourself.

Managing and planning your own wedding can be a wonderful experience; however, if it starts to become stressful, work with a wedding venue that provides planning services and on-site event staff members that will help you achieve your wedding day vision. That’s why finding the perfect venue should be your first order of business.

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Holy Trinity Reception Center is the one of Central Florida’s most beautiful and accommodating venues for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and private events. We have all of the amenities you could ever need to make your big day as special and memorable as possible. To learn more about our exceptional wedding day services and spacious venue, give us a call today at 407-331-3036.