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Wedding Coordination What are the Top Things TO Consider During The [Planning] Process?

DIY Brides-to-be These are the 24 Things to Focus on


Your wedding is a special moment in your life. You have dreamed of this moment since you were little girls - from the type of wedding (intimate or large) to the food you will have. To make your wedding dreams a reality, start by building a realistic wedding budget, and determine where your money will go. Have the Money Talk before you start planning. And use a mood board to pull your ideas together; it will help you make sense of your vision.


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These are the Top 3 tips to Follow for planning your wedding?


First, start by listing your current expenses:
  1. Identifying how your money is being spent – you may need to cut back on some things to get the wedding you want
  2. Evaluating your spending to see if you can financially meet the priorities specified in your list
  3. Track your spending to ensure you stay within your budgetary guidelines

Second, list the things you both would like to have at your wedding. Below is our list of essential items and things to be considered when DIY your wedding:


WHAT are the Wedding Expenses You Should Keep In Mind?

Here are the 24 things you should keep in mind while wedding planning:

1. Transportation: Limousine – classic, vintage, modern, etc.

2. Venue – indoor or outdoor, high ceiling, chandeliers, bathrooms, kitchen area, parking, seating, etc.
Related:  6 Things to Consider Before Choosing Your Venue

3. Wedding dress – trumpet, V-neck, mermaid, sweetheart cut, ball gown, tulle, modified A-line, A-line, etc. Designers (Pnani Tornai, Lela Rose, Dany Mizrah, Casablanca, Vera Wang, etc.)
4. Invitations: Printed material – save the date, menu, rsvp, thank you cards, etc.
5. Wedding favors – for the bridal party, guests, ushers, attendants, etc.
6. Wedding cake – dessert and/or groom’s cake (a 2/3 tier cake feeds 80-100 guests)

7. Wedding accessories – shoes, tiara, veil, etc.

8. Tuxedo – classic, modern, unique, etc. Designers (Men's Warehouse, and Black - Tux company, both offer rentals as an option)
9. Rings – halo, princess cut, diamond cushion, etc.
10. Bridal makeup
11. Caterer – seasonal menu or not; buffet vs plated
Related: Wedding menu





12. Entertainment – live band, piano, harpist, etc
14. Wedding planner – to help you with planning and bringing all the cohesive pieces together without all the stress
15. Florist – non-floral vs flowers
16. Bridal bouquets – arm/wrist corsage, single bloom, cascading, etc.
Related:  Floral Style Tips

17. Photographer/Videographer

18. Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner

19. Tipping – for vendors and anyone who helped with your wedding


20. Honeymoon

21. Ushers – the number of ushers
22. Groomsmen – the number of groomsmen

23. Bridesmaids – the number of bridesmaids
Related: Breaking Away From Wedding Traditions

24. Preserving your wedding dress


Third, Once you have determined what you both would like at your wedding, the next step is to create a budget that shows how much you are willing to spend. Creating a budget this early on will let you stay on track and not go overboard with unnecessary spending. So, following your wedding checklist will keep you on track with what you are supposed to do. 

For a complete wedding checklist, click The DOs and DON'Ts Wedding Checklist


Back to You!

The above list is the most common wedding expenses. If you have something else you would like to add to the list, add them, re-check, and prioritize before creating your budget. Once your checklist is complete, use our wedding cost estimator to get an idea of what your wedding will cost. 🤔 




Meet Keren Michele! She's the creative force behind the content you see daily. A certified wedding designer and lead planner of K’Mich Event Planning & Consulting, she excels at crafting memorable weddings and events. Let her expert guidance make your dream day a reality.



P.S. - Ready to make your wedding dreams a reality? Here are three ways we can assist you in planning your special day: 

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  2. Wedding Day Management [Day-of Coordination]: Need help tying up loose ends or managing last-minute details? Our team ensures your big day runs seamlessly from start to finish. 
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