Just Engaged? Essential Wedding Planning Tips to Start Your Journey Right
Congratulations on Your Engagement!
With engagement season right around the corner, many couples are entering an exciting new chapter! Now that you’ve said “Yes!” it’s time to start planning the wedding you’ve always dreamed of. At Marissa Pedone Events, we’re here to guide you every step of the way, making the process smooth and enjoyable. Here’s a look at the essential steps to get started and how we can help!
1. Discuss Your Vision Together
Before diving into logistics, spend time discussing what each of you envisions for your wedding day. Are you picturing a chic city celebration, a relaxed outdoor gathering, or something entirely unique? Marissa Pedone Events works closely with couples to understand their styles, colors, and key priorities. Our team can help shape this vision into a cohesive design that aligns perfectly with your personalities and love story, laying a strong foundation for every planning decision.
2. Set a Realistic Wedding Budget and Determine Your Guest Count
Creating a realistic budget is essential, and determining your guest count early on will shape your budget and other major decisions. Knowing your guest count helps us guide you in selecting the ideal venue, catering, and decor options that match your vision without stretching your budget. At Marissa Pedone Events, we assist couples in creating comprehensive budgets, offering insights on where to allocate funds and how to get the most out of each aspect. Our expert recommendations make budgeting easy and keep surprises to a minimum.
3. Choose Your Wedding Season and Narrow Down the Date
Choosing your wedding season is a great way to start narrowing down a potential date. Whether you’re leaning toward a summer wedding or a cozy winter ceremony, we at Marissa Pedone Events can help you evaluate the pros and cons of each season for your wedding style and location. With our experience in planning weddings across various settings and times of year, we provide you with insights on seasonal trends, availability, and what works best for your vision.
4. Find a Wedding Planner Who Fits Your Style
A wedding planner can make all the difference by managing details, coordinating vendors, and ensuring that your day goes smoothly. At Marissa Pedone Events, we specialize in designing sophisticated, luxury weddings for couples in Boston and beyond. Our team’s extensive knowledge, industry connections, and commitment to creating memorable, seamless events means we can handle as much (or as little) of the planning as you need. From partial to full planning services, we’ll be your guide every step of the way.
5. Begin Researching Wedding Venues and Vendors with Your Planner
The right venue is the cornerstone of your wedding day, so securing it is a crucial first step. As your planner, Marissa Pedone Events guides you through curated venue options that fit your style, budget, and location. Once your venue is booked, we introduce you to trusted vendors, such as florists, caterers, photographers, and musicians, who align with your vision and budget. Working with a planner streamlines the vendor selection process, ensuring you have the perfect team to bring your day to life.
6. Celebrate Your Engagement Together!
Wedding planning can get busy, but don’t forget to savor the engagement season! Host a small engagement party with family and friends or enjoy a date night to mark the beginning of this special time. Marissa Pedone Events can even help plan your engagement celebration, handling details so you can simply relax and enjoy. From venue selection to decor and coordination, we make sure your celebrations are memorable and seamless.
