Getting Married in 2024?
That’s Awesome!!! I’m so freaking excited for you I can hardly stand it!!! (Exhale). Yes, take a moment to breathe and let the magnitude of the moment settle in!
This is the beginning of a major transition in your life. You and your fiancé are starting on a journey to your Big Day and it’s a journey unlike any other. You will need help to navigate this journey so that you don’t get lost, derailed, or detained from reaching your final destination which is your wedding day. There will be lots of decisions to make and having the right professional team will be absolutely necessary. Living Ceremonies, is a professional Nashville Wedding Officiant service that’s ready to help you in creating a beautiful wedding experience.
But first things first, take a moment to enjoy being engaged. Don’t rush, resist the urge to jump into planning right away. It doesn’t matter if this is your first marriage or not, becoming engaged is such a beautiful thing and you don’t want to rush into the planning process without enjoying each other as future husband and wife.
Once you have taken some time to celebrate and share with friends and family your good news, then it’s time to plan your wedding. This is not a total checklist of things to do, this is just meant to be a starting point for you to consider.
I would suggest you and your partner sit down together, decide on a guest list, you can’t book anything or determine a budget if you don’t know how many people you are going to invite. Research wedding venues, planners, photographers, etc. to get an idea of the cost for these services. Most couples have now idea how expensive a wedding can be.
Plan your budget. Decide how much you can afford to spend and stick to it. What is nonnegotiable? Where you can be flexible? Discuss your vision. Decide on colors, will there be a theme for your wedding? Create a Pinterest board for your ideas. Everything should reflect the two of you.
Start making inquires at venues. It is best to book your venue as soon as you have a date because most venues are booked over a year out. Venues will also take up the biggest part of your budget. Some venues have a wedding planner but if not, securing a professional wedding planner/event planner can offer you valuable assistance and information. They can develop a timeline to keep you on task.
Book your other vendors. 12-9 months before your date is when you should book your photographer/videographer, DJ/Band, Caterer and Bartender, Florist, Officiant, Hair and Makeup and any other you decide you need. The reason to book your vendors early is because they are booking other couples as well and if there is a particular vendor you really want you should go ahead and retain them. Remember officiants are the only must-have vendor to your wedding.
Other important decisions. Select your bridal party and attire. Wedding dresses should be ordered at least 6-12 months before the wedding in case there are alterations that need to be made. Men’s attire is commonly rented or bought off the rack and don’t need as much time.
Decide on invitations and save the date notice. Save the date notices are generally sent out 6 months before the wedding and invitations can be sent a few months before the wedding. Decide on the menu and have a tasting, this goes for your cake as well.
These are just a few of the decisions you will have to make, there are many, many others. Give yourself enough time so that you don’t become overwhelmed or too stressed out. This is a good time to create a self-care protocol to help you manage your stress and not become a bridezilla or groomzilla. Living Ceremonies, Nashville Wedding Officiant services, can offer mindfulness techniques to help with stress management for couples and individuals.
So, if 2024 is your year to get married or even if you are going to take your time and set a date for 2025, let’s plan together. Living Ceremonies, is a professional Tennessee Wedding Officiant who loves to work with couples who want a fun and exciting wedding ceremony that tells their love story in a way that is memorable, meaningful and marvelous. We look forward to celebrating with you.