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How To Take The Stress Out Of Your Wedding in 5 Easy Steps

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So, your partner has proposed and now, you are in the early stages of planning a wedding. Congratulations!

In order to get the wedding day of your dreams, you will need to put a lot of work in. This can be tricky, especially if you and your partner work full-time, and have kids and other commitments. In fact, planning a wedding from scratch can be downright stressful, but fret not! Here are some simple steps to remove the stress from your big day, helping to make it the best day of your life.

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Book Catering Early

Along with booking the venue early, you should book the catering early. Ideally, you will want to give at least 6 months’ notice to any company you choose, as this will allow you to get the guest list whittled down, and for you to choose the menu.

There are many affordable catering companies to choose from, but, be sure to have a taster session of each one of the shortlist before committing to them. Also, be sure to ask if they cover food options such as gluten-free, vegan, and so on so that everyone on your guest list can feel comfortable with your menu.

Hire a Planner

If you have the budget, hire a wedding planner. This will allow you to talk openly about what you and your partner want, with someone who knows the how, what, and why behind how to make it happen.

It may seem excessively costly to hire a wedding planner, but these professionals are often in communication with catering companies, florists, wedding dress companies, and so on, and they may even be able to get you a discount on services. So, it’s well worth looking into!

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Go Dress Shopping 3 Months Before The Big Day

If you have ever seen the TV show ‘Say Yes To The Dress,’ you will be all too familiar with brides going shopping for a wedding dress too early, only to then need the dress to be altered if they have put on weight since the fitting, or they are pregnant.

If you are pregnant, aim to get a dress that will accommodate your growing belly, but if you aren’t pregnant, aim to get the dress tried on and adjusted 3 months before the wedding. That way, any alterations needed will be minor, and you won’t have to spend a fortune on them!

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Do It Together

If you can, try to do the planning together.

This will prevent arguments and help to build a romantic vibe. Choose where you want the wedding and reception to take place, and choose the color scheme together, as well as the menu and the music for the reception.

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Spa Time!

During the week before the wedding, it is well worth pampering yourselves, so you and your partner should book a spa day and brush up on any skincare and haircare before the big day. This will help you to feel in a better headspace about the wedding, and also means you won’t be super-stressed on the big day, which is a bonus!