Not all brides are picky, particular, or the planner-type. When it’s time to set a date and tie the knot, they aren’t rushing to the newsagent, buying bridal magazines, setting up Pinterest boards, or planning to attend bridal fairs. These brides wish to approach their big day with minimal fuss.
However, that doesn’t mean no-fuss brides don’t want a beautiful and well-planned wedding. They simply want it to be beautiful and hands-off. Though no wedding will ever be entirely stress-free, it is possible to have a low-stress gorgeous day with a little expert guidance.
Hire a Planner Right Away
You might be thinking of skipping a coordinator to save some money, but a wedding planner is a must for no-fuss brides. A planner can do as much or as little as you’d like. But, in general, they simplify the whole wedding-planning process.
An experienced coordinator will handle all the tiny details you are bound to miss, and they will make sure things run smoothly on the day-of. What’s more, they can help you save money in the long run by connecting you with their extensive vendor network.
Make a Vision Board
A digital vision board is a great way to organize your thoughts. While you can create a poster board, a digital vision board will help you easily share your ideas and personal style with vendors. Consider using a print mockup tool or a tool like Pinterest or a digital collage maker like Adobe Photoshop (paid) or Be Funky (free) to create your digital vision board.
You can also have your planner do this on your behalf. However, you will have to help them throughout the process by explaining your style, desires, etc. Remember to include all factors of a wedding, from fashion to color palette, cake and dessert, and décor inspiration.
Choose a Venue That’s Beautiful in Itself
The easiest way to make your wedding fuss-free is by choosing a venue that has a great ambiance on its own. Think outdoor venues, venues with dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass windows that bring in plenty of natural light or lots of pretty lightning, or a cathedral with magnificent ceilings. When the venue is beautiful in itself, it won’t need much added to it or much styling.
For instance, choose to celebrate your big day on the beach or in a cool, industrial space that requires minimal décor, and you won’t have to put in a lot of effort to select, purchase, or DIY your decorations.
A Casual Wedding Dress Shopping Experience
Instead of bringing your whole bridal party to a wedding dress shopping appointment, limit how many people you bring. Each person you bring along when shopping in-store puts forward a different opinion, clouding your judgment. So, the fewer people you ask to tag along, the less stress you will have to handle.
Regardless of who you take along, ensure you take the consultant with you. They will help find dresses that are ideal based on your preferences. Another option is to shop for wedding dresses in-person, so you get an idea of how they’re styled, sized, and cut, then browse bridal wedding dresses online and buy the final choice. This can minimize the stress of visiting store-after-store; you can browse on your own time from your home.
Nice-to-Have Vs. Need-to-Have
A wedding is one of the biggest and most important days in everyone’s life. There are months and sometimes years of planning that goes into organizing a perfect wedding. However, even with all the planning, it is easy to get caught up in all the details and options. At some point, you are most likely to end up making a decision you will probably regret later on.
Avoid some common mistakes by making a list of your non-negotiables and the things that would be nice to have but aren’t necessary. For instance, certain things like super expensive floral arrangements that don’t last, overly elaborate favors, etc., are common extras.
Lastly, Remember it Isn’t a Competition
Just because a celebrity’s wedding took place in two different countries doesn’t mean your wedding has to be equally as grand. The same thing goes for that to-die-for wedding you saw on Instagram a few days back. If your top priority is to have a simple and no-fuss wedding, your best bet is not to play the comparison game.
Comparing your wedding with others can easily overcomplicate and overstress the whole procedure and make you overspend. So, stay positive, breathe deeply, and remember that getting married to your loved one is all that matters.
Feature photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh
