WAIT FOR IT...WAIT FOR IT...

Please stop visiting vendors and venues before you have your budget and guest list settled. I know, I know. I sound like the party pooper. But, I promise you it will save you headache and time if you do. It will also save you heartache from falling in love with a venue/vendor that is either a) not available on your date or b) not your style or c) so out of your price range that it hurts.


Lots of times the first items brides and grooms to-be go for are her dress and the ceremony/reception venues. That is all well and good. But, first you should decide what type of wedding you want to have. I know you read this in all the magazines but it is true. Take the first couple of weeks to decide if it will be a daytime or nighttime wedding. Whether you want to have one attendant each or 12. And, most importantly, how many guests you want (and can afford) to have at your big day.


I promise. Waiting two weeks to get your ducks in a row will not mar the bliss that is your engagement. I promise. It will put you in a much better place to begin your planning.