The Venue is Finally Decided! Where to Start in the Early Stages of Wedding Preparation?

Venue Decided! Finally, the real preparation starts♡

To all the brides-to-be who have been proposed to by their partners, and finally have decided on a venue—hurray!

For now, thank you for your hard work up to this point!

But many brides might feel, "Surely, the real wedding preparations start from here. I have so much to do, like searching for dresses, DIY, dieting... but I don't know where to start! .....＞＜" filled with anxiety, pressure, and impatience...??!

It's okay♡ It's also important not to reference too much.

You might not know where to start your preparations, but if you want a wonderful wedding like the brides you see on Instagram, there’s one thing I want you to keep in mind＊

That is, there is no "correct" way to have a wedding!

When you see amazing wedding items or splendid productions on places like Instagram, it’s easy to think, "That’s beautiful! I aspire to that! I want to do that!", but referencing such posts too much can lead to disappointment when comparing to reality...

If that starts to affect your work or relationship with your partner, then that would be counterproductive...

So, without referencing those amazing brides too much and not being swept away by the information flood on the internet, if you properly understand what you need to do and proceed on time, your wedding preparations should go smoothly ♡

Here’s an explanation of the initial wedding preparation list for brides-to-be who have decided on a venue!

What should I start for the wedding? ① Decide on a theme/concept

At this stage, now that the venue is decided, you likely have a growing image of what you want. Let's decide on a general theme or concept for the wedding♡

Couples who are not too particular about the theme might think broadly, such as "natural style" or "blue theme."

However, for couples who want to be particular about the theme, they might create a detailed atmosphere such as "an adult world of Disney's Rapunzel" or "a star wedding sparkling like the Milky Way"＊

By establishing a simple theme for your wedding like this, it will serve as a guiding point for deciding on paper items and venue decorations later on♡

What should I start for the wedding? ② Complete the homework

This might depend on the venue, but during meetings with your assigned planner (averaging about 3 to 4 times), you will be given homework!

The homework typically involves decisions about the couple's attire, selecting BGM for the reception, determining the number of guests and seating arrangements, and items for souvenirs, among others＊

It is very important to complete this homework by the set deadlines for smooth wedding preparations♡

On the internet, you might occasionally see complaints like the venue isn't doing anything... everything is left to us... But if you approach it with a mindset of asking questions when you’re uncertain and completing the assigned tasks, any doubts that arise will not turn into complaints or frustrations＊

What should I start for the wedding? ③ Look for a dress

Searching for wedding dresses and tuxedos is one of the initial steps in wedding preparations that should be pursued＊

You might not encounter your dream dress, or your favorite dress might be booked for your wedding date... so it's important to make quick decisions as early as possible♡

Also, if you plan to bring in a dress from a favorite brand, don’t forget to confirm this with the venue staff♩

What should I start for the wedding? ④ DIY high-priority items first

DIY wedding items is one of the major challenges faced by brides during wedding preparations...

However, if you try to DIY everything, it can quickly add up in cost, and even though your wedding is still half a year away, you might realize you don't even have space to store the completed items at home... which can lead to their deterioration over time!

Therefore, I recommend considering the priority of items as [things you absolutely want to make] x [things you can keep at home until the wedding], and then starting your DIY process step by step♩

What should I start for the wedding? ⑤ Check order deadlines for custom products

Items like souvenirs or little gifts are commonly ordered in bulk from suppliers or shops＊

However, some stores might take a long time for preparation and shipping, with some products taking over three months to reach your hands!

Imagining if the desired products do not arrive by the wedding day... is pretty scary, right...?

Thus, for gift items you are considering ordering, it’s necessary to check in advance when orders need to be placed by! ♩

Let's start wedding preparations little by little♡

With the venue decided, I’ve introduced a TO DO list for brides-to-be who are starting serious wedding preparations in the early stages＊

As mentioned at the beginning of the article, there is no correct way to prepare for a wedding! Please progress the preparations with a relaxed mind, without getting too caught up in amazing wedding items or glamorous productions♡

I wish that all the brides-to-be can have a happy filled day with their guests＊