Following a romantic proposal comes the tedious wedding planning and preparations that you and your partner has to go through before you get to enjoy married life together. 

 

Ensuring that your big day together goes smoothly without any hindrance calls for a great deal of careful planning, and since this will most likely be both of your first times planning a wedding, you will undoubtedly stumble and encounter hiccups along the way.

 

Things like selecting the right balloon bouquet, picking the flowers for your wedding bouquet and deciding whether you need a set of customised balloons can all cause you unnecessary stress. To prevent yourself from encountering problems, check out this list of wedding planning tips we have for you. 

 

1. Start Wedding Planning Early

 

Some of us believe that planning your wedding a year or more in advance is an overkill, but having more time to plan is still preferable to scrambling to get everything in place at the last minute.

 

If you intend to marry within a year or two of your proposal and engagement, it is safe to say that it is a good idea to begin wedding planning immediately after your engagement. When you have more time to plan, you can think more logically and make decisions that benefit both of you.

 

With plenty of time before your wedding day, you get to choose from a variety of venue options before they are booked by other couples. You will also have more time to figure out what decorations you want for your wedding; balloon decorations such as balloon bouquets, helium balloons, balloon garlands and customised bubble balloons are perfect for creating a joyous atmosphere; whilst flowers that hold different meanings help to beautify and add romance to your venue, great for decorating your aisle. 

 

2. Budget Allocation

 

Before you start spending money on the things you need for your wedding, it is important to first establish a realistic budget that will not burn a hole in your pocket.

 

Setting a budget for yourself to adhere to entails more than just allocating funds for your outfits, venue, and wedding bands. It includes a variety of other miscellaneous expenses such as hair and makeup, gifts, decorations, photography and videography, transportation, and anything else you are likely to spend on that day.

 

Consider putting money aside for your actual wedding day, whether it's for breakfast before the wedding, snacks and drinks throughout the day, or supper after your wedding dinner. It is always better to be safe than sorry.

 

3. Plan B

Perhaps you want to have a beach wedding or a church wedding. Whatever it is, you should always have a backup plan in case something goes wrong. Especially if you are having an outdoor wedding, you must have a wet weather plan in place.

 

A backup plan does not just refer to your venue; anything from your decor to your catering has the potential to go wrong. Plan an alternate scenario for each scenario, such as the balloons in your balloon bouquet bursting or the caterer serving the wrong amount of food. Account for anything that may not go as planned so that you are not left with no way to proceed. 

 

4. Beautiful Venue

 

 

When selecting a venue, choosing one that is already well-designed in the theme or style that you are looking for is a good way to save money while also saving you the trouble of having to handle all of the decorating work yourself. Even if a beautiful interior needs to be fine-tuned to look just right for your wedding, it will still be less work than an empty space.

 

5. Wedding Planner & Wedding Package

 

Finally, wedding planning is a process that requires a certain level of skill, knowledge and aesthetic sense. Instead of stressing about it, why not sign up for a wedding package and leave all the difficult preparation work to a professional wedding planner?

 

A wedding planner can help you put your wedding together efficiently, from booking your venue to styling and execution, so you can enjoy the engagement to marriage process.

Have a wedding to plan soon? Let Hello Joi assist you in lightening your load. From birthday parties to proposals and weddings, Hello Joi is your one-stop-shop for all things celebration. From unique customised balloons and stunning balloon bouquets to charming interior decorations and flower arrangements, add joi to your wedding with Hello Joi’s expertise.