Wedding Planning NJ

Your Must-Have Wedding Planning NJ Checklist

Becoming engaged to the love of your life is an exciting time in your relationship. 
From debuting the ring on social media to sharing with friends and family, it's truley the best feeling . 

However, you'll quickly come to the realization that organizing a wedding isn't the same as throwing an apartment party. 
Even the most organized couple will experience extreme stress due to the pressure and focus need to plan a fascinating wedding. 

Suppose you decide to plan your wedding yourself (which we do not advise) and not hire an experienced NJ wedding planner. In that case, you'll need a starting point to make the magic happen. 

Do not panic; thanks to our years of experience, we have plenty of suggestions on where to start and what to include on your wedding planning checklist when beginning to planning your wedding.

New Jersey Wedding Planning Checklist

Planning a wedding may be overwhelming, especially when the couple decides to do the planning themselves. Couples decide to plan their wedding themselves for many reasons. But, in the long run, it is always advisable to go with a wedding planner.

Don't just take our word for it. Let's think it through together. Although it may seem cheaper to plan the wedding yourself, wedding planners will actually help you create a wedding budget and stick to that budget. If you decide to run the show yourself you will likely fall into the trap of impulse spending and maybe even splurge on things you don't need!

You can't do everything yourself, so who better to trust than the best wedding planners in New Jersey?

That being said, while you need to delegate the bulk of the work to trusted hands - like ours - you still need to know where to start . So, to help you out , here's a must-have checklist for planning a wedding in NJ.

Set Your Wedding Budget

 Setting your budget is an essential first step in wedding planning. It is a step that must be taken first because it determines the rest of your wedding planning process. 

Start by . understanding who is contributing to the overall budget of your wedding. That means sitting down with your fiance, parents, families and anyone else who might be giving you money before you start reaching out to vendors! 

The next step is to break down the budget, decide what should be a priority, and then start allocating money in that order. (Here, some market research is helpful.) And because these figures can fluctuate as you make plans, it's a good idea to develop a comprehensive spreadshee. This will make it easier for you to make adjustments as you go along and help you keep track of your spending. 

If your eyes are already crossing at this point, you are not alone! Setting a budget is the least enjoyable aspect of the wedding planning process. Luckily, our NJ wedding planners at Well-Dressed Events are here to help you navigate this journey.

Make Your Wedding Guest List 

Our planners at Well-Dressed Events are all about the details and handle everything from vendor recommendations and contract negotiations to carrying out your vision on the wedding day. Our wedding planners are the best because of their passion for ensuring your journey is stress-free and enjoyable.

Our day-of wedding coordinators are logistically-minded. Our day-of wedding coordinators typically start assisting you six weeks before the wedding and serve as the lead person on your wedding day. However, day-ofwedding coordinators aren't engaged in the earlier planning stages or managing your budget. Still, our wedding coordinators will take of the vendor communication, develop a day-of timeline, and ensure things like payments and guest counts are in order.

If you want more hands-on assistance, then a full-service wedding planner or partial wedding planner is the right choice for you.

 Our full-service planners will help you develop your budget, select your vendors and even assist with tricky etiquette questions (like that guest list!), and so much more. Our partial wedding planners offer a bit more support than our day-of planners. so regardless if it’s a a full-service wedding planner, partial wedding planner or day-of wedding coordinator that you need, we are here for you.

Final Thoughts

Organization is essential to keeping your wedding on track when facing decisions, deadlines, lists, and everyday life. 

The first step is ensuring you give yourselves enough time for wedding planning and hiring a wedding planner early on in the process. Here, a longer time frame is advantageous; if possible, aim for around a year. Also, remember to include your significant other in this step. Your wedding should reflect both of you together as a couple.

If you have any questions or are ready to hire your NJ wedding planner, don't hesitate to contact us.

Why Pick Us As Your NJ Planner?

A wedding planner is an investment that will ensure your wedding preparation process is seamless and that your wedding day is EPIC.

At Well-Dressed Events, no matter your budget, our team's meticulous attention to detail ensures that every aspect of the wedding planning process is handled. 

We thrive in creating memorable moments where your guests are looked after. At the same time, you relax and enjoy your event thanks to our inventiveness, attention to detail, and focus on service.