Have a wedding notebook and checklist (or use ours!)<\/span><\/h2>\nFirst thing, have a dedicated wedding notebook. Here, you will keep a checklist of everything that needs to be done. A checklist can prioritize what needs to be completed and when, including set deadlines, while also serving as a visual reminder to keep you on track. Having a dedicated wedding notebook can also be a place for you to jot down ideas, notes, and prices, etc. If you\u2019re not a pen-and-paper person, you can also do the same thing online using Excel or a Google Doc. The main thing is, get everything and anything written down in a designated area so your brain doesn\u2019t become overwhelmed with tons of details.<\/p>\n
If you prefer something a little more streamlined, you can also access our free checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYxMCUyRm5pY2stbW9ycmlzb24tRkhubmprMVlqN1ktdW5zcGxhc2guanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9Ijk5MCIgZGF0YS1oPSI2NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\")
<\/a><\/div>\nCreate and stick to a budget <\/span>(or use ours!)<\/span><\/h2>\nCreating a budget will keep you on track both financially and mentally. Once you know what your limit is, your choices become more clear and you\u2019ll be able to focus more on what you can afford and want. It\u2019s a good idea to break up your budget into different categories, including the venue<\/a>, vendors, attire, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAs luck would have it, we just so happen to have a handy-dandy free budget calculator<\/a> for you to use as well.<\/p>\nYou May Also Be Interested In<\/h3>![\"ultimate](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjYlMkYwMiUyRkVTLUhlYWRlcnMtV2VkZGluZy1DYXB0aW9ucy1mb3ItSW5zdGFncmFtLWNvbXAtNDI1eDQyNS5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\")
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<\/a> The Ultimate Last-Minute Wedding Planning Checklist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\nGo digital and paperless<\/span><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s a good idea to go completely paperless when it comes to receipts, invoices, and contracts and instead go digital and store them on your Google Drive or iCloud. For paper documents, scan and upload them using an app and store them with the rest of your digital files. This way you\u2019re able to easily keep track of expenses and important documents, and can easily access them wherever you are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFigure out your wishes from your needs<\/span><\/h2>\nOf course, you deserve the wedding of your dreams, but sometimes our wishes outweigh our needs (and finances). A good way of \u201ctrimming the fat\u201d is to get honest with what are your non-negotiables as opposed to your wishes. For example, do you prefer to spend more time and money on a wedding photographer<\/a> than a wedding cake<\/a>? This way, you\u2019ll not only keep to your budget but you\u2019ll also know which vendors might require more careful vetting and plan over others. Remember — time is your greatest resource!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"How](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYxMCUyRmNocmlzLWFpbnN3b3J0aC1DeG9FZU5rSndVQS11bnNwbGFzaC5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iOTkwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\")
<\/a><\/div>\nOrganize your Pinterest and Instagram Inspo<\/span><\/h2>\nPinterest and Instagram are a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration when it comes to wedding planning, including everything from specialty cocktails to tablescapes. Curate your favourite ideas by creating specific boards or collections for each category, such as wedding dresses<\/a>, food<\/a>, decor<\/a>, etc. This way your vendor, whether it\u2019s a photographer<\/a>\u00a0or florist<\/a>, has a visual cue when it comes to what you want.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nCreate a wedding website\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nA wedding website is a great one-stop place for everything your guests will need to know, from your ceremony to reception to hotel ideas and gift registry. It can also be used as a great resource for you when it comes to collecting addresses and RSVPs from wedding guests. Many wedding websites are free and are easily tailored to fit your needs and style.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDon\u2019t be afraid to designate<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re planning your own wedding, don\u2019t be a hero. Designate duties to your trusted family and friends, including members of your wedding party, so they\u2019re able to help out whenever and however they can. Not only will this alleviate stress for you, but it will also allow them to be a part of your special day. Ensure you\u2019re communicating how they can help specifically, along with deadlines, so you\u2019re able to keep on track (and keep sane).<\/p>\n
Create and stick to a budget <\/span>(or use ours!)<\/span><\/h2>\nCreating a budget will keep you on track both financially and mentally. Once you know what your limit is, your choices become more clear and you\u2019ll be able to focus more on what you can afford and want. It\u2019s a good idea to break up your budget into different categories, including the venue<\/a>, vendors, attire, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAs luck would have it, we just so happen to have a handy-dandy free budget calculator<\/a> for you to use as well.<\/p>\nYou May Also Be Interested In<\/h3>- <\/a> Wedding Captions for Instagram: 150+ Ideas Organized by Photo Type<\/a><\/li>
- <\/a> How to Choose Your Bridal Party: A Wedding Planning Guide<\/a><\/li>
- <\/a> The Ultimate Last-Minute Wedding Planning Checklist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n
Go digital and paperless<\/span><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s a good idea to go completely paperless when it comes to receipts, invoices, and contracts and instead go digital and store them on your Google Drive or iCloud. For paper documents, scan and upload them using an app and store them with the rest of your digital files. This way you\u2019re able to easily keep track of expenses and important documents, and can easily access them wherever you are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFigure out your wishes from your needs<\/span><\/h2>\nOf course, you deserve the wedding of your dreams, but sometimes our wishes outweigh our needs (and finances). A good way of \u201ctrimming the fat\u201d is to get honest with what are your non-negotiables as opposed to your wishes. For example, do you prefer to spend more time and money on a wedding photographer<\/a> than a wedding cake<\/a>? This way, you\u2019ll not only keep to your budget but you\u2019ll also know which vendors might require more careful vetting and plan over others. Remember — time is your greatest resource!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\nOrganize your Pinterest and Instagram Inspo<\/span><\/h2>\nPinterest and Instagram are a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration when it comes to wedding planning, including everything from specialty cocktails to tablescapes. Curate your favourite ideas by creating specific boards or collections for each category, such as wedding dresses<\/a>, food<\/a>, decor<\/a>, etc. This way your vendor, whether it\u2019s a photographer<\/a>\u00a0or florist<\/a>, has a visual cue when it comes to what you want.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nCreate a wedding website\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nA wedding website is a great one-stop place for everything your guests will need to know, from your ceremony to reception to hotel ideas and gift registry. It can also be used as a great resource for you when it comes to collecting addresses and RSVPs from wedding guests. Many wedding websites are free and are easily tailored to fit your needs and style.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDon\u2019t be afraid to designate<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re planning your own wedding, don\u2019t be a hero. Designate duties to your trusted family and friends, including members of your wedding party, so they\u2019re able to help out whenever and however they can. Not only will this alleviate stress for you, but it will also allow them to be a part of your special day. Ensure you\u2019re communicating how they can help specifically, along with deadlines, so you\u2019re able to keep on track (and keep sane).<\/p>\n
As luck would have it, we just so happen to have a handy-dandy free budget calculator<\/a> for you to use as well.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a good idea to go completely paperless when it comes to receipts, invoices, and contracts and instead go digital and store them on your Google Drive or iCloud. For paper documents, scan and upload them using an app and store them with the rest of your digital files. This way you\u2019re able to easily keep track of expenses and important documents, and can easily access them wherever you are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Of course, you deserve the wedding of your dreams, but sometimes our wishes outweigh our needs (and finances). A good way of \u201ctrimming the fat\u201d is to get honest with what are your non-negotiables as opposed to your wishes. For example, do you prefer to spend more time and money on a wedding photographer<\/a> than a wedding cake<\/a>? This way, you\u2019ll not only keep to your budget but you\u2019ll also know which vendors might require more careful vetting and plan over others. Remember — time is your greatest resource!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pinterest and Instagram are a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration when it comes to wedding planning, including everything from specialty cocktails to tablescapes. Curate your favourite ideas by creating specific boards or collections for each category, such as wedding dresses<\/a>, food<\/a>, decor<\/a>, etc. This way your vendor, whether it\u2019s a photographer<\/a>\u00a0or florist<\/a>, has a visual cue when it comes to what you want.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A wedding website is a great one-stop place for everything your guests will need to know, from your ceremony to reception to hotel ideas and gift registry. It can also be used as a great resource for you when it comes to collecting addresses and RSVPs from wedding guests. Many wedding websites are free and are easily tailored to fit your needs and style.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re planning your own wedding, don\u2019t be a hero. Designate duties to your trusted family and friends, including members of your wedding party, so they\u2019re able to help out whenever and however they can. Not only will this alleviate stress for you, but it will also allow them to be a part of your special day. Ensure you\u2019re communicating how they can help specifically, along with deadlines, so you\u2019re able to keep on track (and keep sane).<\/p>\nYou May Also Be Interested In<\/h3>
<\/a> Wedding Captions for Instagram: 150+ Ideas Organized by Photo Type<\/a><\/li>
<\/a> How to Choose Your Bridal Party: A Wedding Planning Guide<\/a><\/li>
<\/a> The Ultimate Last-Minute Wedding Planning Checklist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n
Go digital and paperless<\/span><\/h2>\n
Figure out your wishes from your needs<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Organize your Pinterest and Instagram Inspo<\/span><\/h2>\n
Create a wedding website\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Don\u2019t be afraid to designate<\/span><\/h2>\n