Planning a wedding is an exciting time, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. No matter what you’re thinking about your wedding, remember that you’re not alone. Chances are, you’re thinking many of these common thoughts.
- This is so exciting, I’m getting married!
- I can’t wait to start planning a wedding!
- Why do people hire wedding planners, I can do this!
- I need a wedding planner, I can’t do this.
- Do I book my venue first or my photographer?
- We have to stick to our budget.
- You only get married once, we deserve to splurge.
- I can’t wait to get married!
- When do I send my save the dates?
- Who’s going to walk me down the aisle?
- Should we walk down the aisle together?
- Is there a book to help me with all this planning?
- What am I going to wear?
- Maybe my partner and I should match.
- How am I supposed to decide on just one outfit?
- It’s my day, I can wear five different outfits, right?
- Heels or flats?
- Buffet or sit-down dinner?
- Are three entree choices enough or do I need four?
- What about my vegan cousin?
- What do I need to ask my caterer?
- I can’t wait to cut into our wedding cake.
- Or should we do cupcakes.
- How many cake layers are too many?
- Can each layer be a different flavor?
- DJ or band?
- I hope everyone dances, I want a dancing wedding.
- Open bar!
- Open bars cost how much?!
- Signature cocktails it is!
- What do we want my signature cocktails to be?
- How many signature cocktails is too many?
- Open bar!
- I can totally DIY this wedding.
- I’ll order my centerpieces when they go on sale.
- What if they sell out?
- What was I thinking? I can’t DIY anything.
- Do I have to invite the people to my wedding that aren’t supportive?
- What if no one comes to my wedding?
- What if everyone RSVPs yes?
- I can’t wait to register for gifts!
- Are we asking for too many gifts?
- How cool is that completely unnecessary toaster that burns pictures in your toast?
- Add it to the registry!
- Is my wedding party too big?
- I was in his wedding, does he have to be in mine?
- Who tips the vendors the day of the event?
- Who can I trust to hold the money at the reception?
- Maybe I should just do it myself.
- What if everyone leaves before the sparkler exit and we can’t do it?
- Who cleans up the venue?
- Where do my gifts go?
- Should we make the wedding a weekend-long party?
- Have I checked the budget recently?
- Oh no.
- Forget this, let’s elope.
- But we’ve worked so hard on planning this wedding.
- I can’t wait to get married!
Emily Rochotte
Emily Rochotte is a professional freelancer as well as a former assistant editor of equallywed.com, the world’s leading digital LGBTQ+ wedding magazine. Her work has been featured on HowHeAsked, Bermuda Wedding & Honeymoon, and more. Don't hesitate to say "hello!" to Emily over on Twitter at @emilybeingemily
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