Hello my lovely friends!
I have exciting news! But first… there is a story!
A few weeks ago, one of my closest friends in the whole entire world called me in a panic. “Yael! I have NO idea where to begin! I am so overwhelmed! PLEAS HELP!” Her engagement ring was fresh out the box, the smell of champagne and roses from her proposal were still lingering in the air and she barely had a second to breath when POP goes the engagement bliss and here comes the wedding stress.
“When is the wedding?”
“Where do you want it? Do you have a venue in mind!?”
“Do you know what flowers you want?”
“How about the caterer?”
“DJ or band?”
“Save the dates?”
“Color Scheme?!”
As I am listening to her express her concerns, I open up my laptop. Go to my email and send her the #YPBRIDE checklist and guide. I hear her pause for a second… “What is this?!” She asks. Before I can even answer she says, “Oh!” and I smile. I can almost see her posture relax and her heart beat slow. “This is amazing!” Thank you so much!”
“Now” I say as I lay my chin in the palm of my hand, “tell me the entire proposal story. From start to finish” She giggles and dives right in “I was being such a brat!” She says…
And that my dear friends is the inspiration to my newest #YPP blog segment “Yael’s Tips of the Week!” I cannot even express how excited I am to share this with all of you!
Planning a wedding can be chaotic, overwhelming and all consuming. I have spent a large chunk of time over the past few years, talking about weddings, thinking about weddings and scheduling weddings. I have gained a ton of wedding knowledge and every day I learn more and more. Now, for many of the brides and grooms out there, this is the first time you are planning a wedding, so you are in a totally different boat than I am. That is ok! I am here to help and share all of the things with you!
Now, I am sure you are thinking… Ok Yael. We get it! Get to the good stuff!
Without further adieu, I present “Yael’s Tip of the Week Volume 1!”
Set a budget and stick with it: I know, I know, I know, easier said then done, but let me just say, sitting down with your SO and having a serious conversation is essential to making this wedding planning thing a heck of a lot easier. Discussing money is never easy, but it is the first, and potentially the most important step to plan your wedding day.
Just talk it out, go over the numbers, speak to everyone who might be contributing towards the big day and most importantly be realistic. Stick to that number or try to aim for less!
Ok, now, once you have that number, take a deep breath… take another deep breath, and put half of it aside for the venue, food and beverages. Yes, I know, that seems a little much right? Trust me, you would rather budget more than less.