How to plan a wedding

So you are now engaged and going to spend the rest of your lives together… Congratulations! We at Millhouse Venue near Idaho Falls, Idaho would like to congratulate you. Your next step is to plan your wedding day. Don’t worry, we’re here to help.

We will cover the basics of how to plan a wedding. All the way from your engagement to your big day. But before getting started, it’s important to remember that every wedding is different. Some of our suggestions may not fit your style or budget, but you can simply adjust and adapt accordingly.

Here are some tips to plan your dream wedding:

1. Daydream about your day and talk about what is important to your fiance. You and your partner have probably already discussed the kind of weddings you would like. Take a deep breath because you don’t have to decide immediately. Just try to brainstorm. Talk about your options and let your imaginations run wild.
2. Set your budget and make smart financial decisions. Talk to everyone that might contribute to your wedding. Are your parents helping with the wedding? A favorite aunt or grandparents? Get clear on how much everyone plans to contribute so you can factor that into your overall budget. Next look at your savings. How much money do you each have in savings? What percentage of your savings are you willing to put towards the wedding? Put the above numbers together and you should have a rough estimate of your wedding budget. You don’t HAVE to spend that final figure, but you should try not to overspend. 
3. Choose a wedding date. The earlier you select your wedding date the better. Wedding venues book out early. You also want as many family and friends to attend your wedding as possible. Weekday weddings are usually less expensive so it is a good option for a smaller budget.
4. Pick your wedding party. Decide who among your close friends and family you want to be with you throughout your wedding. Maid of honor. Best man. Groomsmen and women. Bridesmaids and bridesmen. 
5. Build your guest list by keeping your approximate wedding size in mind — building a guest list for a small wedding is going to be different than choosing who to invite to a large one. Write down all of the names of people you’d like to attend. Manage guest requests from family. It’s okay to invite some people your parents would love to share your wedding day with, but try to keep the number reasonable.
6. Choose your wedding ceremony location and your wedding venue. Some venues offer both ceremony and reception space, while others, like many places of worship, may be ceremony-centric. Once you have picked these out make sure to visit them with your partner.
7. Decide on the wedding’s theme, decor, and details. Many couples like to dream up a theme that speaks to them. Remember that your venue can do a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to bringing your theme to life. 
8. Pick your save-the-date cards if your wedding is far out, or send out invitations. If your wedding is 6-10 months out it is best to send the save-the-date cards out. If your wedding is sooner, send out invitations about 6-12 weeks before the wedding.
9. Research vendors for photography, music, video, catering, hair, flowers. Don’t forget your budget! Also, sign up for gift registries so your guests can give gifts easily.
10. Decide on what you’re going to wear. There’s no right or wrong option for your wedding day. Get this early in case you need alterations.
11. Enjoy some non-wedding-related activities with your partner for some stress free downtime. Spend some time with your family and friends as well. It’s easy to slip into nonstop wedding planning mode. 
12. Get your marriage license so you can officially get married. Call your municipal or county clerk to find out the license requirements. Make sure you go with your fiance!
13. Touch base with your wedding party and guests. Give a call to family members and the wedding party to make sure everyone feels comfortable with the itinerary. 
14. Enjoy your day! Congratulations!

The Millhouse Venue is a wedding venue near Idaho Falls. We have space for both indoor and outdoor weddings. We would love to assist you with your dream wedding.