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Top 5 Wedding Planning Tips to Prepare for 2025 and 2026 Brides

When you’re ready to begin planning your wedding, get ready for an avalanche of advice, (good and bad) anecdotes and emotions. There are thousands of wedding checklists, how to plan your wedding guides and websites dedicated to planning weddings. The process can be overwhelming; the task is daunting. However, follow these wedding planning tips and feel the stress roll off your back.



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At Princeton Lavender and our sister farm, we’ve seen our share of weddings and have been involved in the planning and execution of many. Here are some insights we’ve gathered that might be helpful.


  1. Weddings are big business


    - The good news is that there are lots of choices for wedding-related vendors


    - The bad news is that the choices can be overwhelming


    - Keep in mind that the vendors that are easiest to find online are often paying a lot to be that easy to find. This doesn’t mean that they aren’t good at what they do. It only means that there are many excellent vendors who aren’t going to show up on page 1 of google search


    - Take advantage of the excellent free resources that the best known companies like The Knot and WeddingWire offer. For example, they offer great wedding planning checklists and wedding planning timelines 



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  1. People matter more than anything else


    - On the day of the wedding and for many years beyond, you’re much more likely to treasure the moments with the people at your wedding more than any other details


    - Of course wedding venues, wedding florists, wedding caterers and so forth matter, but ensuring that your loved ones can be there, can access everything and are comfortable is very important 


    - Choosing venues that are accessible, providing enough time for people to plan and ensuring that guests have the basics (easy restroom access, comfortable seating, climate control, etc) are some key wedding planning elements to make sure everyone on your wedding guest list is able to attend and has a great experience



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  1. Time moves slowly until about the last month before your event, then it moves at a frenetic pace


    - “Do it now” may be the single most important piece of advice when it comes to planning your wedding. The best venues, vendors and lodging book a year (or more) out into the future. Choose and “lock down” your vendors as soon as practical


    - The longer you wait to make key decisions, the more expensive and risky your choices will become


    - If you’ve chosen a venue, a caterer, a florist, a photographer, etc early - you’ll then have time to enjoy the wedding planning experience. It can be very enjoyable and rewarding to sample menus, build out music playlists, pick decorations and write your vows IF you aren’t in a hurry. Take the time to really enjoy these experiences


    - How long does it take to plan a wedding? As much time as you have to plan it! 



  1. Build a solid planning foundation, then focus on the accessories. Get the basics locked down before focusing on the details. 


    - A competent wedding planner is perhaps the most valuable wedding vendor decision. Find someone who you trust and respect - someone you can depend on


    - If you’re able to pick a venue, a date and key vendors early (i.e. the foundation), you can then take your time on the details. Most professional vendors can adapt to your needs and get the little things right



  1. Expect some chaos 


    - Weddings are like chaos magnets. Between the emotions, the logistics challenges, the family dynamics and the high stakes, it’s almost a guarantee that there will be at least a few moments that feel chaotic


    - As much as possible, expect and perhaps even embrace the chaos. Whether it’s a late family member, a vendor mistake or uncooperative weather, you’re likely to experience something that isn’t perfect. Those imperfections usually become the stories you tell and happy memories you cherish most even though it may be hard to feel that way in the moment



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