But, if you get this stuff sorted and out of the way early on, it'll make the rest of your wedding planning go a lot smoother. Deciding on a budget, understanding what quotes are reasonable, and knowing that you've ticked off all of the legal requirements is going to remove so much stress from the rest of the process.
To help you avoid any unexpected costs or bureaucratic roadblocks and be as organised as you can possibly be, I've got some detailed info about everything you need to plan your perfect, realistic budget, and ensure that you've got all of the legal stuff sorted well in advance.
Setting a realistic wedding budget is the foundation of a smooth wedding planning process. It's not the most fun, but it is absolutely one of the first and one of the most important steps you need to take after getting engaged. You can't book a venue, hire vendors or buy a wedding dress without a budget.
It can feel overwhelming, but with some careful planning, you'll be able to create a budget that will allow you to create your perfect day without going into debt.
'The wedding tax' is a well known phenomenon (or perhaps a fallacy) amongst anyone who's ever tried to plan a wedding.
You might be shocked at how much prices seem to jump up as soon as you mention that you're getting a quote for a wedding instead of any other kind of party, but it turns out there is actually a legitimate reason behind that cost difference, and a lot of the time it's for the benefit of couples as well as vendors.
It's not just the party aspect of your wedding day that requires a lot of forward planning - Before you get to the big day, there are a few legal requirements that you need to take care of so that you and your partner can be legally married.
There are rules to follow, requirements to meet, forms to fill out in advance and on the actual wedding day, and more paperwork that needs to be done afterwards.
your guide to every step of the wedding planning process, from right after you say yes to all the way after you say I do.