I’ve been a wedding planner for officially over a decade and we make TONS of suggestions during the planning process. During this time, I have seen so many things work, while other things… not so much. While the industry is ever changing with designs, traditions and trends, there are a few things that I always suggest as a planner to my couples as they plan and get close to their nuptials.
3. Hire an official DJ/Emcee- I cannot stress enough how important this is. It may seem like a no-brainer to turn on a bluetooth at a wedding for background music with Spotify and Apple Music playlists, but trust me when I say that you NEED to hire a DJ/Emcee. Why? Because while things are going on continuously behind the scenes for the entire day, guests also need to know what’s going on during that time as well. If there is a lull, what exactly is going on? Do they need to get a drink at the bar to prep for toasts? Where do they go for cocktail hour after ceremony? A DJ’s job is 80% emcee, 20% DJ music. Please, please, please invest in a DJ.
2. Get a Wedding Coach/Couples Counselor to Prepare for Marriage- I know there is a stigma that says “oh, well that’s for people with problems.” No, this is absolutely not true. Marriage is such a significant shift in individuality. Some people feel like some of their freedom gets taken away when getting married; it is very much a big change. Having a couple of sessions to prepare for marriage can be SO beneficial for people. Look, I’m going to be frank—the divorce rate currently in 2024 in 58%. No one wants that. We don’t go into marriage thinking we want to get divorced. It’s best to prepare for marriage and discuss topics like: are we going to combined our finances? What does the future look like with settling roots, traveling, and children? Are there any family dynamics you need to work through? Couples that invest in the forefront prior to marriage really are in it for long-haul.
1.Take the Week of your Wedding OFF from Work- I cannot stress this enough. Let me tell you—almost everyone forgets to do this. They take maybe off on Wednesday or Thursday when their wedding is during the weekend, and it is EXTREMELY stressful. There are a lot of moving pieces. While you may have had all your final meetings with vendors and are organized in your boxes of DIY supplies, you are still gathering miscellaneous items, your planner is texting you fairly often, you are both preparing for family to arrive, getting last minute RSVPs and cancellations, weather may be becoming a concern, and so on and so forth. I know it may seem like a lot especially if you are going to go on your honeymoon right after but trust us when we tell you to PLEASE take off work the week of your wedding!
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