DIY Wedding Planning

A practical guide to how to start planning a wedding in the right order, including early conversations about family, guest count, budget, and what not to do first.

The first weeks after getting engaged are where most wedding planning mistakes are made. Not because couples don’t care, but because excitement leads to action before clarity. Venues get bookmarked, advice gets crowdsourced, and suddenly you’re busy without actually moving forward. If you want to plan your wedding yourself, this checklist shows you what to do first, before decisions start stacking and you become overwhelmed. Step One: What to Do First When Planning a Wedding

If you’re planning your wedding yourself, that’s normal. Most couples do. Some want more control. Some want flexibility. Some are working within a realistic budget and don’t want to hand everything over to a planner. None of that is wrong. What causes problems is trying to plan a wedding without a clear structure, relying on scattered advice, and making decisions out of order. That’s how DIY wedding planning turns overwhelming fast. This guide is for couples who want to plan