We don’t want to put you off in the beginning. But missing out on specific pre-wedding planning and tasks can ruin the most important event of your life. 

Let your excitement not derail the event you’ve been longing for. It’s a delicate and serious occasion. And you’re supposed to handle it with extreme care.

So, read this helpful article to learn about five must-do’s before you book your wedding. 

Get These 5 Must-Do’s Resolved before Booking Your Wedding 

It’s very common to confuse many things before the actual event. But instead of getting nervous, you should follow up with the compulsory things in detail. The must-do things before booking a wedding are slightly different from the post-booking stuff. How so?

Let’s find out: 

1. Get a Pro Prenup Advice

Should you get a prenup before saying your vows? Ask yourself and be open to family members, friends, and of course, to your would-be life partner.

The prenup is a pre-engagement or premarital legal agreement between the would-be life partners. This agreement decides the future of the premarital and post-marriage assets and debts. It entitles both partners with the duties and responsibilities regarding these things. It further explains what happens to both partners if the marriage dissolves in the future in divorce or death. 

So, if you’re concerned about these issues, get a prenup before booking the wedding. Check with your state’s law if it’s mandatory to get a prenup. Even if it’s not, avoiding it may go against you in case of an unfortunate end to your marriage. It’s because states without a mandatory prenup rule can dictate the future of the assets, childcare expenses, child custody, etc. 

2. Get Your Wedding Dress(es) Tried out

What makes the wedding so special for girls? Of course, the wedding dress! Although you wear it once in your lifetime, it sketches out all your love, dreams, and promises. But imagine what’ll happen if something goes wrong with your wedding gown? That’s why you must try out your wedding dress well before the event. 

Wear it to see if it still fits. Check if the concealed zip works smoothly. Are the pleats even around the waist? Is the bridal veil comfortable around your head? Has the tailor kept the perfect gown size? Try and observe these specifications in your wedding dress to see if anything needs retailoring. If you’re satisfied with everything, fold it up nicely and keep it safe. 

Tip: Don’t try out your wedding dress while your makeup is on. It may smear or stain your dress, proving to be a disaster. 

3. Get the Vendors Outlined and Confirmed

Negotiating with the vendors before booking your wedding may sound unreasonable. However, if you think it through, you’ll realize that it’ll give you the estimated budget for overall cost, including the venue. 

Make a checklist of vendors to sort things out. If you’ve agreed to share the wedding expense with your would-be husband, discuss it with him. It’s another way to grow your understanding and confidence with him. 

Decide what type of wedding photography you want. It’s true that cell phones and advanced photo editing apps have eased photography nowadays. But look for something more authentic to keep the photos as special memories. 

Check again which meal suppliers you want to go with. Go and visit their manager. Make some trial orders to check the taste. Inform them about your possible wedding venue, so they can plan their food arrangement properly. 

Keep precise records of each deal and negotiation with the vendors and suppliers. 

4. Get Your Beauty Routine Fixed

Your wedding dress won’t shine if your face doesn’t. Also, you don’t want your guests to snigger away at your unmatched dress and beauty. To avoid this situation, make sure you start maintaining a beauty routine for your facial and body skin. 

Maintain a good sleeping habit (that’s crucial!). So replace those precious late-night calls and messages for better sleep. Watch your drinking and eating habits. If you smoke, limit it for your skin and throat. Take extra care of your hair if you ride a bike a lot. 

Proper nourishment will make you look bright and shiny on and off the camera. Oh, and don’t worry if you have a tattoo on any visible body part. You can hire a photoshop expert to fix the tattoo (enhance or remove) before posting the wedding snaps on social media. 

5. Get Your Guest List Finalized

Apart from the parents, relatives, friends, and colleagues will be an inseparable part of the wedding. And you must’ve made a tentative guest list. Contact those on your list if they’re available to attend the occasion. It’ll also help you send the wedding invitations to the actual attendees, saving the extra printing cost. 

Moreover, a final guest list will be compulsory for the estimated dinner budget. It’ll help you determine the venue location, size, and sitting arrangement. Share your finalized guest list with your family and partner. Ask for their suggestion to make any further corrections or improvements. 

Bottom Line 

So, that’s everything you must take care of before booking your wedding. Further pre-wedding arrangements may vary depending on individual preference, budget, and choice. You can take a family member’s help or consult your significant other. It’s your responsibility to get things done timely and properly.

Follow the five basic must-do’s shared in this article to run through your wedding plan. You can always improve this task list as you find necessary. Just make sure not to let things go over the top. Balance your expectation and event management capacity to make your wedding the best occasion of your life.