Your wedding has to be the happiest day of your life and a wonderful celebration with all of your friends and family. As such a special occasion and with so much to arrange, it is easy to see why so many couples get stressed and anxious when planning their wedding which is a shame because it should never elicit any negative emotions. It is helpful to be aware of a few handy tips which should help you to plan the best wedding possible while also reducing stress so that you can both look forward to the big day and the start of a new chapter in your lives.

1. Determine Your Budget

Perhaps most important and to avoid any difficult decisions down the line, you must determine exactly how much money you have to work with first and foremost. A wedding could entail a lot of expenses, this could depend on the number of guests you have, the venue, the live wedding bands, the cake, and so much more! However the wedding is being paid for, you need to have a total figure written down and then draw up a spreadsheet so that you can work out how to afford all of the different aspects.

2. Be Selective with The Guest List

One of the aspects which causes the most stress is planning the guest list, but you must get this arranged quickly so that you can then move on to find a venue. You should never feel guilty about not inviting people that you do not want to come - this is your special day, and the cost per head is a considerable expense to cover.

3. Choose An “All in One” Venue

Following this, when it comes to choosing a venue, you will want to find somewhere special and beautiful but also practical. You can find venues like the Adelaide Hills wedding venue which ticks all of the boxes and can also provide guest accommodation, catering options, car parking and even a wedding coordination team to make sure that everything goes smoothly (this can significantly reduce stress). There are a huge amount of wedding cars available in the UK too so make sure that you have a very good look around to make sure that you get the best. We used these Essex wedding cars and they were just incredible so they are a very good example of what to look for.

4. Get Help from Your Wedding Party

The wedding party are there to do much more than pose for photos and tuck into the food so make sure that you use them effectively. You should give them small responsibilities to handle, which can lighten the load while also helping them to feel helpful and an essential part of your special day.

5. Find Ways to Relax

Planning a wedding and then actually thinking about the day itself can create a lot of anxiety (especially if you do not like being the center of attention). This is why it is essential to find ways to relax during the planning and run-up to the wedding, plus you also need to make sure that you are spending quality time with your partner and making sure that you are on the same page at all times.

Some stress and anxiety is perfectly natural when planning a wedding, but this should never interfere with your happiness and excitement about the big day and starting this new chapter together. Hopefully, these tips will help to reduce stress while also helping you to plan the perfect day.