From Yes to I Do: Couples Guide to Intentional Wedding Planning Journey!
You are about to embark on your wedding planning journey, WHOO HOO! Wedding planning can be extremely fun, but what I often see online is people stressing out over every little thing, and some end up hating the process. I see so many vendors talk about “Intentional” wedding planning, but I don’t see anyone talk about what that actually means, or ways to implement intention into your wedding planning, so I thought I would talk about that today!
Intentional wedding planning is about approaching your engagement with purpose and mindfulness. It means making decisions that align with your values, celebrating your unique love story and staying true to what truly matters tou you as a couple. Instead of getting lost in the pressure of perfection, intentional planning focuses on creating a wedding experience that feels joyful, meaningful, and authentic to who you both are. It’s about enjoying the journey just as much as the destination.
So where do you begin? Before you start any actual planning, sit with your partner and go through this guide together, we have listed out some intentions, along with some prompts to help you walk you through how you want wedding planning and the wedding day to feel and mean to you two!
Ready to set some intentions for an easy, stress-free engagement? Let’s get started.
1. Setting Your Wedding Intentions
The first step to intentional wedding planning is setting your wedding intentions. Think of these as guiding principles that will keep you focused and grounded throughout the planning process. Here are some examples:
• Prioritize Connection Over Perfection: “We will focus on creating moments that bring us closer together rather than stressing over achieving a picture-perfect wedding.”
• Celebrate Our Unique Story: “We will make decisions that reflect our personalities, values, and relationship, rather than conforming to traditions that don’t resonate with us.”
• Honor Our Budget Without Guilt: “We will plan a wedding that aligns with our financial goals, ensuring we can enjoy this season without unnecessary stress.”
• Keep Fun at the Forefront: “We will seek out moments of joy and playfulness throughout the engagement process, keeping the planning experience lighthearted.”
Take some time to discuss what feels most important to you as a couple. These intentions will serve as a roadmap for your engagement and wedding planning journey.
2. Prompts for Setting Intentions
Not sure where to start? These prompts will help you clarify your goals and set meaningful intentions:
For Connection and Communication:
• What moments during our wedding day do we want to feel most connected to each other?
• How can we support one another throughout the planning process?
For Personalization:
• What traditions or personal touches will make our wedding feel like a true reflection of us?
• What are three words to describe the vibe we want for our wedding day?
For Mindfulness and Presence:
• How can we embrace the engagement season as a time to celebrate our love, not just as a checklist to get through?
Answering these questions together will help you create a vision for your engagement and your big day.
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3. Navigating the Planning Process wih Ease
Wedding planning doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right approach, you can stay focused and have fun. Here are some tips:
• Stay Organized: Use tools like a shared Google Doc or wedding planning app to track tasks and deadlines. Start with big-ticket decisions like your venue and guest list to create momentum.
• Communicate Boundaries: Let your families know where they can offer input and where you need to make the final call. For example: “We’d love help with the guest list, but we’ll decide on the décor ourselves.”
• Stay Flexible: Not everything will go as planned—and that’s okay! If your dream venue is booked, see it as an opportunity to discover something new.
4. Keeping the Fun in Your Engagement
Amid the decisions and details, don’t forget to have fun! Here are some ideas to keep things light and joyful:
• Celebrate Small Wins: Booked your dream venue? Found the perfect photographer? Pop some champagne or plan a date night to celebrate.
• Take Breaks from Planning: Schedule “no wedding talk” nights or spend a weekend binge-watching your favorite shows.
• Find Joy in the Process: Treat fun planning moments like tastings or DIY projects as opportunities to connect and create memories together.
Now that you are going into it cool, calm, and collected, check out our next blog on where to start wedding planning!
Your engagement is about so much more than planning a wedding—it’s about celebrating your love and building a strong foundation for your marriage. By setting intentions and approaching this season with mindfulness, you’ll create a wedding experience that truly reflects who you are.
Take a deep breath, stay connected, and enjoy every moment. You’ve got this, and if you need help? Hit us up!