HOW TO FIGURE OUT YOUR WEDDING VISION
ONE QUESTION I GET ASKED THE MOST IS HOW I FIGURED OUT OUR “WEDDING VISION”. WHICH SOUNDS CHEESY, BUT BASICALLY MEANS, WHAT VIBE WEDDING YOU WANT.
I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU GUYS, BUT I CONSIDER MYSELF A PRETTY CHILL BRIDE. I’VE KNOWN TONY AND I WOULD GET ENGAGED SINCE EARLY ON, BUT NEVER REALLY STRESSED ABOUT WHEN OR WHERE IT WOULD HAPPEN.
THE SAME BASICALLY APPLIES TO OUR BIG DAY. WE’VE ALWAYS KNOWN WE WANTED TO GET MARRIED IN MEXICO, CABO TO BE EXACT. THAT BEING SAID, ONCE THE WEDDING PLANNING ADVENTURE STARTED, I WASN’T REALLY STRESSED OUT BECAUSE WE KNEW THE BASICS: WE WANTED A SUPER CHILL, SMALL WEDDING IN CABO.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, WE GOT ENGAGED IN CABO! WE ACTUALLY GOT SET UP ON OUR “FIRST DATE” IN CABO ALMOST 8 YEARS AGO! EVERY YEAR WE GO TO CABO IN THE SUMMER TO CELEBRATE OUR ANNIVERSARY, SO IT TOTALLY MADE SENSE FOR US AND WAS SUCH A PERFECT FIT TO PLAN OUR WEDDING THERE.
NEITHER OF US WANTED A HUGE WEDDING. SO WE KNEW A DESTINATION WEDDING WAS PERFECT. BUT THAT DOESN’T ANSWER THE MAJOR QUESTION: HOW DO YOU FIGURE OUT YOUR WEDDING STYLE, AKA YOUR “WEDDING VISION”?
WTF IS A WEDDING VISION?
LOADED QUESTION… BECAUSE THIS COULD RANGE FROM A SIMPLE IDEA TO VERY SPECIFIC OUTLINE. BUT HERE ARE A FEW QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOURSELF BEFORE PLANNING ANYTHING…
WHAT IS MY DECORATING STYLE?
- EASY, BREEZY & LAID BACK
- TIMELESS & SIMPLE
- ECLECTIC & UNIQUE
- CONTEMPORARY & CLEAN
- VINTAGE & ELEGANT
- RUSTIC & CHARMING
where do you need to host your ceremony?
- in a religious setting (church, synagogue, temple, mosque, etc)
- indoors
- outdoors
What types of ceremony spaces do you like?
- outdoor estate
- modern loft
- beachfront
- mountains
- rustic lodge
- lakefront
- downtown skyline
- garden
- downtown industrial
- boho desert
- eclectic greenhouse
- traditional estate
- ballroom
- vineyard
- tropical
where do you envision your reception
- on the beach
- in a ballroom
- in a greenhouse or gazebo
- in a modern or industrial space
- outdoors in a tent
- at a vineyard
- in a mountain lodge
- inside a theater
- somewhere historical
- a tropical destination
- in a backyard
- a rustic barn
- somewhere bohemian
- at a castle
- in a museum
- on the waterfront
- in the trees
- the desert
when you think table settings
- keep it simple
- no idea, whatever works!
- diy & whimsical
- simple & tropical
- farm table
- colorful
- black & white
- glam
- beachy
- industrial
- eclectic
- natural rustic
- elegant & classic
- formal
- rustic
- colorful
what’s your bridal style?
- traditional
- boho
- glam
- sexy
- simple
- vintage
- romantic
- modern
- eclectic
WHEN IT COMES TO FOOD…
- TRADITIONAL SIT DOWN, PLATED DINNER
- FUN & EASY BUFFET
- NON TRADITIONAL FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS
WHAT ADJECTIVES BEST DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM WEDDING?
- GRAND
- FORMAL
- REFINED
- ELEGANT
- ROMANTIC
- CLASSIC
- GLAM
- MODERN
- VINTAGE
- RETRO
- RELAXED
- COMFORTABLE
- INTIMATE
- CASUAL
- FESTIVE
- FUN
- UPBEAT
- RUSTIC
- BEACHY
- TROPICAL
- DESTINATION
- SEASONAL
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO HAVE THE WEDDING?
- WHERE YOU LIVE
- WHERE YOUR FAMILY LIVES
- WHERE YOUR FIANCE’S FAMILY LIVES
- SOMEWHERE FAR AWAY
HOW BIG WILL YOUR WEDDING BE?
- INTIMATE (UNDER 100)
- AVERAGE (100 TO 200)
- LARGE (OVER 200)
WHAT SEASON ARE YOU THINKING?
- FALL
- WINTER
- SPRING
- SUMMER
WHAT’S YOUR COLOR PALETTE?
- BRIGHT
- BOLD
- JEWEL TONES
- EARTH TONES
- WHITE
- BLACK
- PASTELS
- CITRUS
- BLACK
- METALLICS
- SEASONAL
RANK THESE PRIORITIES FROM ONE TO TEN
- TIME OF YEAR
- DAY OF THE WEEK
- CEREMONY LOCATION
- RECEPTION LOCATION
- GUEST LIST
- FOOD & DRINK
- MUSIC
- AMBIANCE & DECOR
- PHOTOS
- VIDEO
- PAPER ELEMENTS (INVITATIONS, ETC)
- WEDDING DRESS
- BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES
- GROOM’S SUIT
- GROOMSMENS SUITS
- FLOWERS
NEXT STEPS…
AFTER YOU’VE REVIEWED ALL OF THIS INFO, YOU CAN ASK YOURSELF A FEW MORE QUESTIONS, LIKE:
- WHAT’S YOUR BUDGET?
- WHO’S IN CHARGE OF PLANNING?
- WILL YOU HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER?
- WHAT’S YOUR TIMELINE?
AFTER YOU’VE FIGURED OUT SOME OF YOUR GENERAL ANSWERS, I RECOMMEND STARTING A PINTEREST BOARD. I CREATED A FEW DIFFERENT BOARDS TO HELP ME START PLANNING AND GET ORGANIZED:
I’ll be adding more boards as I continue planning, but felt like these were the three best places to start.
i recommend looking through the list of questions above and searching pinterest for phrases that include your “vibe”. Here are some examples of search ideas to help you start brainstorming:
you can even create a private pinterest board if you’re not ready to share your vision. just start saving and organizing all of your inspo in one place!
if you have any specific questions, feel free to reach out to me on instagram!
and if you’re planning a wedding in cabo, i recommend reaching out to our wedding planners, del cabo weddings! stay tuned for a special Q&a i have planned with them soon!
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