Wedding Planning Hacks to make planning less painful | Indianapolis Wedding Planning Tips
Prioritize What Matters Most
It’s easy to get caught up in the details, but the best weddings focus on what truly matters to the couple. Start by making a list of your top three priorities as a couple. Is it the food? The flowers? An epic dance floor? Once you’ve decided, allocate your budget and time toward those things. For everything else, give yourself permission to simplify or skip it altogether.
Pro Tip: A wedding planner or coordinator is worth every penny! They can help streamline decisions and keep everything running smoothly, so you can focus on what’s important.
Pro Tip: Don’t be afraid to ask your vendors for advice—they’ve seen it all and can offer valuable insights to make your day run smoothly!
Get a personalized address stamp. It will save those hand cramps from writing your address 350 times.
Wear your wedding shoes around the house before the big day This allows you to break them, but ensures they won't be scuffed up for photos. (Still bring a pair of flats on the wedding day just in case)
Schedule food delivery: Schedule some lunch to be delivered during hair and makeup. This will allow the bridal party (and you) to grab a bite to eat before the dresses go on.
Plan a Wedding-Free Day
Yes, you read that right! Give yourself a break from planning. Set aside one day a week to spend time with your fiancé and talk about anything but the wedding. Whether it’s a date night, a hike, or a Netflix binge, stepping away from the planning will help you recharge and keep the focus on what really matters: your relationship.
Pro Tip: Remember, your engagement season is part of your love story, too. Don’t let it slip by in a haze of stress!
4. Embrace the “Done Is Better Than Perfect” Mentality
Not every detail has to be flawless to have an incredible wedding day. When decision fatigue hits, remind yourself that the most important part is celebrating your love with the people who matter most. If something feels “good enough,” check it off the list and move on.
Wedding planning is a big task, but it doesn’t have to be all-consuming. With a little focus, organization, and plenty of time to enjoy the journey, you’ll create a day that’s as joyful to plan as it is to celebrate. You’ve got this!
