Planning A Relaxing Wedding: Keep It Simple And Enjoy!

Planning a wedding can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. There are ways to make the process more relaxed and enjoyable. From choosing the right vendors to letting go of perfectionism, you can create a wedding that reflects your personality and style without all the stress. So, whether you're dreaming of a barbecue or a seafood feast, a confetti-filled exit or a laid-back walk down the aisle, read on for tips on how to plan a relaxed wedding that's true to you.

Picking vendors and suppliers you get on with

The key is to choose people that you gel with. If you get on with them and feel comfortable around them, you’ll probably feel laid-back about working with them on your celebration. It's also important to get organised early on. One of you might be naturally more organised than the other, but if not, there are plenty of templates available to download online.

Remember, there will be so many things that you simply can’t control, so try to let it go and trust the process. You'll still have a wonderful time even if things don’t go exactly as planned!

When it comes to the food, don't be afraid to serve what you would normally have in your home country. It's OK to be a bit risky with the menu as long as you have some options you know everyone will like. There are always plenty of drinks and cakes to serve, too!

Finally, don't forget to enjoy the process. Your guests will want to come and hug, kiss and congratulate you. It's a lovely moment to just say hi to each other!

Getting organised early on

It's also worth noting that there will be so many things that you simply can’t control, so it's best to let it go and trust the process. That DIY project might not get finished in time, maybe your shoes will hurt and you’ll need to swap them for trainers halfway through the day – but none of it will matter in the moment.

It's also a good idea to be a bit risky with the menu. If you're planning a relaxed wedding, it's OK to serve food you would normally have in your home country, as long as you have some options you know everyone will like. There are always plenty of drinks and cakes to serve, too!

Letting go of things you can't control

Wedding planning can be stressful, but there are ways to make the process more relaxed. One of the most important things to remember is to let go of things you can't control. Here are some tips to help you do that:

Accept that things might not go according to plan. As the old saying goes, "worrying means you suffer twice". There will be many things that you can't control on your wedding day, from last-minute DIY projects to uncomfortable shoes. But, in the moment, none of it will matter. Trust that you'll still have a wonderful time, even if things don't go exactly as planned.

Get organised early on. While it's important to let go of things you can't control, that doesn't mean you shouldn't be prepared. Get organised early in the wedding planning process to avoid last-minute stress. Create a spreadsheet to keep track of quotes, booking processes and deposits.

Pick suppliers you gel with. Choosing suppliers you feel comfortable around will make the planning process more enjoyable and help you feel more relaxed on your wedding day.

Don't be afraid to take risks. If you're planning a relaxed wedding, feel free to do as you wish. This could include serving food you would normally have in your home country or being a bit risky with the menu. As long as you have some options you know everyone will like, it's okay to step outside the box.

Enjoy the moment. Remember, your wedding day is about celebrating your love with your partner and your guests. Don't get too caught up in the details. Take time to say hi to each other, hug, kiss and congratulate each other. These are the moments that matter most.

Serving food you would normally have in your home country

One of the most important things to remember when planning a relaxed wedding is that it's okay to be a bit risky with the menu. Serving food you would normally have in your home country can be a great way to add a personal touch to your wedding and make it feel more relaxed and intimate.

If you're worried about whether your guests will like the food, remember that it's okay to take a risk as long as you have some options that you know everyone will enjoy. For example, you could serve a variety of dishes from your home country, along with some more familiar options like burgers or pizza. That way, your guests can try something new, but they won't go hungry if they don't like it.

Another tip for keeping your wedding planning relaxed is to get organised early on. This will help you feel more prepared and reduce last-minute stress. Create a spreadsheet to keep track of quotes, booking processes, and deposits. If you're not naturally organised, don't be afraid to ask for help from someone who is. It's also important to pick suppliers that you get along with. If you feel comfortable around them, you're more likely to feel laid-back about working with them on your special day.

Remember, it's normal to worry about things not going according to plan. However, try to let go and trust that you'll still have a wonderful time, even if there are some bumps along the way. As Newt Scamander said in *Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them*, "Worrying means you suffer twice." So, focus on the things you can control, and let go of the things you can't. Your wedding day is about celebrating your love, so try to relax and enjoy the moment!

Having a confetti exit

It's your wedding day, and you want to keep things relaxed. From picking vendors to doing DIY, one of the most common stressors in wedding planning is leaving things to the last minute. So, how can you ensure your big day goes off without a hitch, and you can exit through a shower of confetti?

Firstly, when it comes to picking your suppliers, choose people that you gel with. If you get on with them and feel comfortable around them, you're more likely to feel laid-back about working with them on your celebration. Get organised early on, too. One of you might be naturally more Type A than the other and happy to take charge of a spreadsheet for quotes, booking processes and deposits. But if not, there are plenty of templates available to download online.

On the day itself, remember that there will be so many things that you simply can't control. So, let it go, and trust that you'll still have a wonderful time even if things don't go exactly as planned! For example, your DIY project might not get finished in time, or your shoes might start hurting and you'll need to change into trainers. But none of it will matter in the moment. As Newt Scamander said in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, "Worrying means you suffer twice".

Finally, when it comes to your confetti exit, it's quite nice to do the confetti at the end when everyone is together. It's easy to set up by just holding you both back or to the side in a room, which is also a nice moment for you to say hi to each other. Your guests will want to come and hug, kiss and congratulate you, and it's a lovely moment for your photographer to grab some candid shots and then slip into the background.

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