Planning a wedding can be difficult, especially when you add working a full time job to the mix. Now that I’m 3/4 of the way there, I can tell you from experience that it can at times be difficult to juggle. If you want the best wedding photographers Indianapolis has, or have your heart set on a particular bakery for your cake, it will often require a lot of planning to make sure the day is perfect. Early mornings, later nights, or a lot of wine, but the point is it can be done. See below for a few hacks to juggling both with ease (well not complete ease, but at least with a lot less difficulty)…
Follow a timeline: It’s important ahead of time to refer to a timeline of major steps that should be taken throughout the wedding process. Whether you’re planning an event 6 months or a year and a half away, there’s usually a specific timeline in which you should be checking your “to-do’s” off (i.e. booking important vendors, finding the wedding venue, etc.) The more you stick to this timeline, the easier it will be to help you stay ahead of the game. For example, if you know you want to go and visit some Gatlinburg wedding chapels, book the viewings in advance to give yourself extra time! Wedding venues (and chapels) get booked up quickly, so plan your timescales carefully.
Before work or after work projects: Now that you know what and when you need to get done, this can help you plan certain projects ahead of time. For me, I try to set a day during the week to either wake up early or tackle tasks after work. The important part here is to stick to a plan – the more you put off, the more you’re stuck with at the end of the designated time period… and trust me, you don’t want to be stuck writing shower thank you cards, putting together and stuffing your invites and making decorations all at once.
Calls/Meetings during lunch: It’s a necessary evil but just as calls and meetings are required at work, they are also required during the wedding planning process. At the beginning of the process, it will be interviewing vendors (photographer/videographer, caterer, DJ/band, etc.), towards the end, you will find that you’re following up with these vendors more frequently or connecting with your planner/coordinator with new ideas and to confirm all final details.
Ask for help! This is one I have a hard time with both at work and during the wedding planning process, but it’s important on both fronts. When things get a bit overwhelming at work, be vocal without making excuses. On the wedding side, don’t be afraid to ask your mom or bridesmaids to tackle a certain project – that’s what they’re there for! One of my bridesmaids told me of another wedding she helped plan. The bride had trouble finding a single dress that suited their different body figures but she found a site called Infinity Bridesmaid Dresses who made dresses that could switch style to suit everyone. Again, I cannot stress enough how invaluable asking for help can be, and best of all: it’s free!
