5 Ways To Make Wedding Planning Enjoyable And Fun

When it comes to planning your wedding, yes, there's a long to-do list to get through, and sometimes it will feel like a real struggle juggling work, friends, family, and, well, just general life on top of wedding planning. However, we promise it will all come together perfectly in the end, but when you're in the thick of it, it might not feel like that. So, to remind you that you're planning what's going to be the most incredible wedding ever, try to inject a bit of fun into the process and adopt the below 5 ways to make wedding planning more enjoyable.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, a fun, exciting one at that! Plus, you're soon going to be marrying your person, so why not make wedding planning as fun as possible in the lead-up to the wedding day? Not sure how? Keep reading to find out...

1. Plan a regular date night

Take time out of wedding planning and spend quality time together. It's really important, amidst the whole planning process, to set aside time for each other to keep the romance alive. Like everything, stepping away and taking a break from the task at hand works a treat. You'll then go back to your to do list feeling refreshed and ready to get cracking with the next item on the agenda.

Your dates don't have to be extravagant or expensive; it's time with each other when you're not discussing wedding cake favours or sorting out the dreaded seating chart! Keep things light-hearted and fun to completely take your mind off wedding planning and try something new to challenge yourselves.

A nice idea is to celebrate each milestone. Have you found your dream wedding dress? Crack open the Prosecco. Nailed your guest list? Go out for dinner. By having something to look forward to after completing each task, wedding planning will feel fun again! When you're so wrapped up in 'wedmin', it can be very easy to slip into the habit of not spending quality time together.

2. Consider having a wed-min team

If you're not hiring a wedding planner to assist you during the wedding planning process, don't feel like you need to do all the planning alone. Yes, wedding planners alleviate some of the stress out of wedding planning, but your bridal party is there for more than just arranging the hen do and fluffing up your dress on your wedding day, so make the most of them!

The best way to do this is to get your close wedding party together from the beginning and see who's available to give their time to certain wedding-related tasks over the coming weeks and months. Some of your wedding guests would feel honoured to help out too; and if you don't ask, you won't know! Communicate everything that needs doing, and from there, they could volunteer their services for certain jobs, and then you know what you're left with.

Meet regularly so that it turns into a social thing as well as a check-in; see it as a good chance to catch up and get through that wedding checklist. Who said making origami cranes was a mundane task, anyway?

3. Invest your time in what you enjoy, and let others handle the rest

Lean into your strengths during the wedding planning process. If you're not a crafty person, then don't give yourself lots of DIY projects to do. You won't enjoy the process, so you'll end up putting it off and then rushing it, ultimately not being happy with the end product. However, if you have crafty friends or family, ask them to help with those arty projects; delegation is the key here! It's worth noting, though, that if you are depending on others for various tasks, give them plenty of notice and encouragement along the way, and don't forget to show your appreciation.

If you're more comfortable in front of a computer screen, then keep those jobs for yourself. These could range from designing your wedding website, creating the seating plan, and keeping on top of the wedding budget. In fact, did you know Say I do also offer their couples a wedding planning checklist? Design a gorgeous wedding website, send invitations, AND keep on top of wedding-related tasks all using one platform---pretty handy, hey?

4. Get creative!

If you have the time and patience and find crafting enjoyable, why not get creative during wedding planning? The sky is the limit when it comes to getting crafty for your wedding. From creating your own centrepieces, signage, wedding decor, and gifts to creating your own wedding favours, you can craft as much or as little as you want! If you're not sure where to start, jump onto your socials for a ton of wedding DIY inspiration and get crafting!

To minimise stress levels in the weeks leading up to your wedding, make sure you give yourself plenty of time when it comes to your DIY projects. Crafting like this always takes more time, energy, and patience than you might think, so allow for trial runs and research and development time!

5. Get honeymoon planning

Planning your honeymoon is a guaranteed way to escape all the wed-min. What's not to love about getting excited about your exotic escape with your soon-to-be spouse? Your honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and with the right planning, it can be everything you've ever dreamed of. So whether you're all about the beach vibes or the big adventures, creating your honeymoon itinerary is the perfect escape from other mundane wedding planning tasks.

Your honeymoon planning needs to be done at some point, and there's nothing better than having something to look forward to, so break up your less favourite tasks by researching far-flung destinations. You'll be lying on that white beach with a cocktail in hand sooner than you think!