Venue, attire, and staying in budget, oh my! Whether you have been waiting for this moment your entire life, or the right person unexpectedly showed up in your world; if you’re here you’re probably beginning the feat that is… WEDDING PLANNING! No need to fear, we are here to give you our top 3 wedding planning tips to make the planning process is nothing but easy and stress-free.

Hire Vendors that you Trust

The best way to enjoy every step of the planning process is to partner with vendors that you want to invest your time and money in. Trust us, a little bit of research goes a long way when you’re trying to find vendors that align with your values, match your budget expectations, and have the expertise and offer the experience you are looking for.

But you may be asking yourself, how do I find them?

Well, at the Big Gay Wedding Expo, of course! The main focus behind our inmate wedding show is to showcase amazing, local vendors who are inclusive and believe that all love should be celebrated! Attending the BGWE or any other wedding show is a great way to find vendors you love and get to have a face-to-face convo with them, ahead of booking.

get a wedding Planner

Should I say it louder for the folks in the back?! Wedding planners know the in’s and out’s of how to make your day a breeze. Planners know how to anticipate issues and adapt when things change. They can offer valuable guidance on how to invest your wedding budget so that you can get the most bang for your buck and help you avoid making costly and unnecessary mistakes.

use this general Rule of Thumb: “Earlier the better”

The sooner you can book your big vendors, find your dress, suit (or other attire) and send out your save the dates, the more stress free the planning process will be. Checking things off of the list is such a great feeling and it can help you avoid overwhelm and frustration in the final months ahead of the wedding. Don’t wait around because you think you have so much time; just get ‘er done and then all the smaller things will fall into place!

Have an expedited timeline? An experienced wedding planner can help put your planning anxieties at ease and keep you on track!