Are you recently engaged & don’t know where to start? 
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To keep things simple: Define your budget, determine a rough head count, pick a timeframe, and narrow down a city or general area where you want to host your wedding.

All of these basic factors will play a big part in your overall wedding cost.

1. Don’t Rush, DO Celebrate!

Enjoy the entire season of getting married and being engaged. When I say ‘Season’ just know that time flies and each step in the process before wedding day will fly by faster than you can even imagine 

I mean come on, your engaged! Pop a bottle of bubbles and enjoy yourself

2. Let’s Talk budget

DO NOT… I REPEAT DO NOT start putting money down and paying vendors without any type of budget or clear strategy

Money can be a sticky topic to discuss. But let’s face it, hosting the wedding you want is going to cost money. I recommend having a conversation to understand & be 100% clear on where the money to pay for this wedding is coming from. Understanding a budget means having an allocated amount of funds to each portion of your wedding before you even inquire with a vendor

3. Make your invite list & Set Expectations

Make a list, check it twice and edit it 3 times! Yup. I said it, everyone you thought you needed to invite, does not actually need to be on the list. An OBLIGATORY invite.. Cross them off the list! Once you have a final headcount, you can guesstimate about 85% of them to say yes & show up

people, but only want to spend $15,000, understand that you might have to compromise. At this point you will understand that either more $$$ is needed, you’ll have to go back and edit that invite list, or you understand that your budget will only go so far

Just Remember – There is no right or wrong way to get married.
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At the end of the day, it’s about enjoying the process and making decisions along the way that are the most YOU 
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The day is going to be amazing – Take a deep breath and be honest with yourself about what it is YOU want your wedding day to look like 
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YOU deserve to ditch the pressure & stress and honor who you are with a wedding that speaks to you!

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