Couples today are constantly on the move! Sometimes that means the newly engaged end up
planning out-of-state weddings. Though planning from afar may present some added challenges, there are steps a bride can take to ensure that
the planning goes smoothly.
Get
Planning!
Wedding planning does not have to be stressful. But nothing
contributes more to a stressful planning process than a shortage of time,
especially when planning from out-of-town. Ideally, leave yourself eight months
to a year to plan. Start with numbers. Talk
about budget and the size of the guest list with your fiancé. With the numbers
out of the way, you can then jump right into finding the perfect venue.
Book a Pro!
Booking a wedding planner in the city where you are getting
married can help alleviate some pressure. A wedding planner will already be an
expert on venues and vendors in the area and will drastically cut down on your
time spent researching options. The
wedding planner can do the initial
research for you, allowing you to simply make the final decisions.
Utilize
Technology!
We live in the era of technology, which makes wedding
planning from out-of-town so much easier. You can view pictures of venues online, see examples
of the past work of vendors, read reviews of vendors, and even listen to audio
samples of bands. When you find a few
companies you’re interested in, you can e-mail them for more info, participate
in consultations by phone or Skype, and share your ideas with them on Pinterest.
Enlist the
Locals!
Contact family or friends that live in the area where you’ll
be hosting the wedding. Ask them to be scouts for you, attending meetings on
your behalf. Having someone at the
appointments whose opinion you value (and who can take pictures for you) can be particularly helpful when scoping out potential venues.
Wedding planning from afar may have its extra challenges, but
if love can surpass distance, surely the wedding planning can as well! Happy Planning!
*Natalie Gudel contributed to this article.
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