Let's start with the wedding planning

So... You and Your partner have decided to get married. What's next? The deeper You go into the topic of wedding planning, the more questions come along the way. Where is the event? When is it? How big is it? Church or city council? Dinner or buffet? DJ or band?

Those questions might be overwhelming but it doesn't mean that Your dreamed wedding idea is destroyed. Everything will go smooth as soon as You know what You want. There're some essential questions and facts that both of You have to face:

1. What really matters?

You and Your partner are a team so it's very important that You work on the wedding planning together. Of course You might have different ideas (and that's great; one inspires the other one) and points of view, but Your common focus and the answer WHY You're getting married should be the solid ground of any wedding planning. 

2. Your budget

I know, nobody likes to talk about money and You don't want You wedding to look like a low budget event. You have keep in mind how much money You both are able to spend. Trust me, You don't want to be surprised with huge bills after all and start the new chapter of Your life with a debt. Are You taking out a loan? Are You withdrawing money from Your savings? Do You have any extra money in case of any emergency?

3. Themes

As many happy couples plan weddings, as many wedding ideas You can find. How do You want the ceremony and the party to be designed?Are You both passionate about a particular period of history? Do You have a hobby that You would like to share with Your family and friends by organizing Your wedding in such a style?

4. Finding a compromise

Of course You and Your partner have different expectations, ideas, wishes so it's high time to find a compromise. Don't let the other side feel useless. A wedding day is a day for both of You, so You and Your beloved one should enjoy the entire process of planning and organizing Your own day.

5. The perfect date

When is the party? Do You have a special day that reminds You of something? Is the party at the weekend or on a week day? Remember that weekend weddings are usually more expensive.

6. The perfect location

Where is the party? Do You have a special place, where both of You enjoy staying? Is it a convenient location - think about how to get there and if it's going to be difficult for Your guests to reach that place.

7. Inspirations

With the time You have to start thinking about the details - flowers, invitations, menu, cakes, colours for bridesmaids, a dress, a tuxedo, decorations and so on. All those things have to fit in Your budget, don't forget.

8. Notes

Always carry a notebook or some extra sheets of paper with You (eventually Your phone). You never know when and where You come out with a great idea. Don't forget to share it with Your beloved.