It’s a beautiful day, so we have something extra special for all our brides. We rounded up wedding planning tips from real brides just for you! We know wedding planning can get really tough, and sometimes you just want to listen to someone who has been in the exact same situation. Well, here it is! Read on for essential tips from real brides now.
[From: Bold Budgundy Wedding at Beas River Country Club / Photo: Martin Aesthetics]
[From: This Couple Chose PMQ as Their Wedding Venue, and It Was Extra Stunning! / Photo: Lauhaus.co]
Budget and Timeline
[From: This Garden Wedding Was Adorned with Beautiful Red and Blush Flowers / Photo: Belle & Olive]
- When you set your budget, make sure to include items you’re willing to splurge on, and which you want to save on. Know your priorities as well and have a clear picture of what you want.
- Be realistic with your budget and timeline so that your expenses don’t bloat and you don’t cram in the end.
- Be creative, flexible, and open minded so you don’t get stuck with one idea or plan, and can easily adjust if things don’t go your way.
- Group photo session is always the easiest part that can possibly delay the rundown. Please ask your emcee or any entourage members to help to control the line, and try their best to avoid relatives from taking too many repetitive photos.
Venues and Vendors
[From: Bold Budgundy Wedding at Beas River Country Club / Photo: Martin Aesthetics]
- Research about your venue thoroughly so you know all the inclusions and you can assure it will fit your desired theme and style.
- Meet your vendors to get a feel of their personality and style and to discern if these match with your own.* Have a plan B. Sometimes your chosen vendor will already be booked on your wedding day—it happens—so have some other backup choices that still meet your requirements.
- Prepare a proper meal for your crew. They will need the proper sustenance for a whole day’s worth of work.
- Don’t get pressured to confirm vendors immediately just because of the same day discount offer.
- For all your vendors, the more research, the better. It will really help you in the long run.
You, Your Groom, and Your Family
[From: Bold Budgundy Wedding at Beas River Country Club / Photo: Martin Aesthetics]
- Always include your groom in during the planning process and in all your decisions.
- Communication between you, your groom, and the parents is key!
- Give clear instructions to your vendors–write them down if you have to.
- Always remember Big Day is important but the marriage is the most important part and is the real challenge ahead.
- Don’t allow you or your husband to have conflict with family about small details in the wedding. Deal with it carefully and politely.
- For anything related to Chinese traditions, please make sure to check with your family for what they want.
- During tea ceremony, please assign a bridesmaid to help to label all the gold accessories so you will not mix them up. Of course you better prepare the labels of relatives’ names in advance.
Fashion and Beauty
[From: This Intimate, All-White Hong Kong Wedding Turned Out to Be Extra Chic / Photo: ]
- Confirm your dress only when you are 100% sure.
- Go for quality, not quantity of gowns.
- Take care of yourself: sleep, hydrate, and prepare your skin.
Entourage
[From: This Intimate, All-White Hong Kong Wedding Turned Out to Be Extra Chic / Photo: ]
- Make sure your brief all your bridesmaids and groomsmen about the wedding day rundown and their tasks.
- Pack all your things in boxes with labels beforehand and give these to your entourage members.
- Make your bridesmaids and groomsmen coordinate with your relatives on your wedding day so you can just focus on looking and feeling your best.
- Remind your entourage members to prepare their speeches well.
Others
[From: Classic Blue Wedding at The Hong Kong Country Club / Photo: ]
- Join Facebook groups to learn more from other brides and get more resources.
- Enjoy everything—from the planning to the wedding—because it will all go by very quickly.
