Are you recently engaged and are starting to plan your dream day? Firstly, congratulations! This is a hugely happy time for you both as you decide how to celebrate your relationship.
While planning your wedding can be fun and exciting, it may also feel quite daunting, with a huge number of tasks to tick off your “to-do” list.
If you’re keen to manage your wedding admin (aka wedmin) effectively, take a look at our tips below that will help you stay organised.
Follow a step-by-step “to-do” list
Having one long list of tasks to complete can be overwhelming, and you may struggle to know where to start.
Instead, create a step-by-step plan that details what admin you need to do and when. That way, you’ll have a more manageable number of tasks to complete each month.
Hitched has put together a useful planning timeline that gives you an idea of what order to do your wedding admin.
For instance, the first task should be to create a guest list. This is because it will help you establish a budget and dictate the size of the space you need. After that, you can create your budget, book a venue and register your intention to marry.
Use digital tools and apps
Using digital tools and apps can help to streamline your admin and keep all information in one handy place.
You could set up a spreadsheet with tabs dedicated to your budget, guest list, vendor information, food choices and so on.
Another option is to use a wedding website. This can feature all the important details, such as the date and time, accommodation options, venue address and so on.
Give your guests access and ask them to RSVP directly on the site.
You’ll be able to manage the guest list online rather than via post, saving paper and stamps!
Create and follow a budget
It’s easy to get carried away when planning a wedding, but even seemingly small costs can add up quickly. We recommend creating a total budget and splitting the money into categories. For example:
- Your venue
- Food and drinks
- Wedding attire (e.g dress, suits, shoes, accessories)
- Photography
- Stationary (e.g invites, name cards, signage)
- Flowers and decorations
- Cake
- Music (e.g a band or DJ)
- Transport
This is a non-exhaustive list, so consider anything else you may like, such as professional hair and makeup.
You also need to consider how you’ll pay for the wedding. For instance, have you saved up cash to cover the costs? Or are you considering a form of credit, like a loan?
One option is to use a credit card to spread payments over a fixed time period. There are some benefits to this option, such as purchase protection. However, there are also pitfalls, such as fees, debt and interest rates, so it’s essential to do your research to establish if this is the right option for you.
We hope these tips help you manage your wedmin, so you can enjoy planning your big day. Wishing you a wonderful wedding!
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