Ten Wedding Planning Tips From A Bride-To-Be

by Isabella Dawson

I am getting married in the spring of 2025 and these are some random tips I feel are relevant in the realm of wedding planning. I am planning my own wedding and things can get complicated and overwhelming at times! I hope these tips can help someone getting married, or just make a fellow wedding planning bride feel comforted that there is someone else out there who doesn’t really know what they are doing.

Consider eloping

This is partially a joke, but genuinely consider whether a wedding is for you and your partner, or if you’d prefer an intimate elopement. Both are great, but have very different levels of effort.

Don’t get lost in Pinterest

I’m sure I am not alone in surfing Pinterest for hours. While there can be some very helpful information and inspiration, there can also be an overload of things that will make you sec- ond guess yourself on what you want. There will always be something bigger and better out there. Know your budget and stick to your plan.

Ask for help from loved ones

I am a control freak and have tried doing everything myself. I need to take my own advice more often, but it is so important to ask for help if you need it. You’d be surprised how your loved ones will want to help with things when you ask.

Stop comparing yourself to people on TikTok

Throughout my wedding planning process, I have gotten stuck in the TikTok algorithm of being on weddingtok. My feed is filled with hundreds of brides giving tips and opinions on weddings. There’s no harm in finding some good ways to DIY and a plethora of helpful in- formation, but take opinions with a grain of salt and trust your own direction on things.

DIY fun things

Get creative! My wedding has been a fun way for me to get crafty. Some things you can DIY are seating charts, stationary, florals, etc. Making things yourself will give your wedding a personal touch of your charm.

Make small to-do lists

I like to make small to-do lists so I can check one or two things off my list every day. I have a horrible memory, so I have found writing down the things I want to do is helpful so the next day I’m not wasting time wondering what it is I want to get done. The list of things you must accom- plish for a wedding can be paralyzingly long, try to break it up into smaller items chronologically.

Find your decor vibe and stick to it

Whatever decor style you choose for your wedding; try to create a mood board and a list of decor items you know you will have to make or buy. This will help you visualize certain elements of your wedding, such as your tablescape or ceremony aisles. Things are always changeable but it is helpful to know what you are looking for.

Consider using Canva for your stationery

Canva is a great resource that will help you print affordable save the dates, invites, and other sta- tionery. You can create anything to your prefer- ence, and if you need help with ideas you can also get a digital download from Etsy to help you create just about anything wedding related.

Do what makes YOU happy

This is very cliche to say, but it is an overused phrase for a reason. This is your wedding and don’t let others tell you what you should do. Whether you are wanting a more traditional or modern wedding, do what suits your preference!

Try not to overthink it

This is a laughable thing for me to say, and if you asked any of my family or my fiancé if I had followed this tip, they would scoff. I have thought to myself many times, how the hell am I going to pull this off? I always feel that there are things that other brides are doing that I ha- ven’t thought of. Although these thoughts are consistent, I find it helpful to go back to oth- er things mentioned, such as my to-do lists and get back on a positive way of thinking.

Just know that you can do it! Stay organized and simplify as many things as you can. Or just hire a wedding planner and all your problems will cease to exist.

Happy wedding planning!