The wedding budget will be the main factor in many of your wedding related decisions, so this should be one of the first things you tackle! Get in touch with any family members who will be contributing, talk to them about what they’re comfortable with spending! If you are swallowing the bill yourself, now is the time to take a hard look at your finances. Once you’ve got that number, stick to it! It's so easy to go wildly over budget!

Sit down with your partner and discuss the most important aspects of your wedding! Is there a venue you have been dreaming of? Is there a specific date you had in mind for your wedding? Do you have a favourite photographer or band you both like? Do you have a favourite food you would like to incorporate into your day? Prioritise those details and be willing to compromise with the rest! This will help you stay in budget! 

Try not to overwhelm yourself will all the wedding day inspiration that’s out there! From Pinterest to Instagram there is so much inspiration floating around the internet that can be very distracting! Once you have honed in on your particular style, try stay focused on ideas and inspiration around that! Things will slowly start to slot into place once you have a theme and start to stick to it. Once you start searching for specific items such as boho wedding shoes or steampunk wedding invites, things will start to become less generic and more what you're looking for! Check out Etsy for local sellers in your area, supporting small business is not only great for the economy but so fulfilling and rewarding for those who work so hard on their craft!

Make sure you are organised! Wedding planning is no easy task, keep yourself up to date with payments, suppliers and what to do next. Once you have everything written down, you will start to feel more like a wedding pro! Getting things ticked off one by one will ease the stress of planning and leave you feeling more under control! Use checklists, spreadsheets; Word/Excel/Google, anything really! As long as you can gather your thoughts, numbers, and budgets in one place! Why not get yourself a wedding planner book? There are lots of online tools and apps out there you can use!

You’re not in this alone! Your bridal party, other close friends and family members and of course your soon-to-be-spouse are all ready to help in certain ways! Don’t be afraid to ask - sometimes you need to delegate! But don’t feel bad about it! Their trusted opinion will invaluable and even if some are only involved in certain aspects, it can make wedding planning that much more fun when you can make decisions together. Take the stress off yourself by having others help out where they can, not only will you feel less pressure you will love the idea of planing things together!

Wedding planning can be extremely overwhelming, with hundreds of vendors, venues and options. It may be very exciting to book the first photographer or wedding planner you meet, but when it comes to booking wedding vendors it’s so important to not rush into any decisions. Consider your options to make sure these important wedding day partners understand your vision and work with your budget! Learn to trust them like a friend, make sure they can fit into your day like a guest!

Selecting your theme at first may seem a bit daunting when there is so much inspiration out there. Sit down, have a think, do you have favourite a colour, season or style inspiration? Is there a theme you've seen such as Boho or Floral for example? Once you have a theme, it becomes easier to narrow down options and suddenly, less becomes more! It’s great to choose a concept and flow with it! Once you have a theme or concept its easier to make decisions, it narrows down your style, decor and colour scheme. Once you have a theme, everything will start to look more cohesive! 

Sit down with your partner and key family members to start putting together a guest list. Making these decisions can be a complicated process and one which will largely depend on your venue and budget! Remember you can not please everybody, chances are you’ll need to make some cuts! Consider wether you’ll be inviting children and who will be allowed a plus one! 

DIY wedding decor can be very cost effective and can add some amazing personal touches to your wedding day! However, don’t go overboard and overwhelm yourself, you may just end up with more work than you know what to do with! Plenty of DIY projects can be made in advance, such as favours, table numbers and more! For things like wedding day flowers or food, try to opt for professional help! 

Traditions may be part of your family or religion. Your wedding should be all about you as a couple. If certain traditions make you feel uncomfortable or feel outdated or simply don’t reflect the two of you, just don’t include them on your wedding day. Traditions are great, but only when they’re meaningful to you! 

Social media is a huge tool and a great benefit to have on your wedding day, whether you would like your guests to share moments of your wedding day, or if you would like to have an unplugged wedding, strategy is key! Hashtags, signage and photo booths are a great way to get guests posting on social media. On the other hand, if you don't want your guests snapping shots or taking videos during the ceremony, have the officiant make a quick announcement before proceedings begin! 

As your wedding day approaches, check with your venue to find out exactly when vendors can arrive for setup! The earlier the better, but in some cases, venues may have other events going on the same day or the evening before. Be sure to pass along this information to all your vendors so everyone’s on the same page!

Your wedding day is here! Now is not the time to get caught up on all the small details. Honestly, your guests won’t notice if your napkins are not the same shade of pink or if your appetisers are ever so slightly late! The moment you walk down the aisle, just let the small insignificant issues fade away! Be present in the moment and feel the love all round - YOU’RE GETTING MARRIED!

JUST HAVE FUN! Your day is here, your guests will notice if you're stressed out, because lets not forget they are your family and friends! Try to keep calm, focus on your day and enjoy every moment! Ask any married couple—it will zoom by! Now… hit that dance floor and dance the night away!