How To Minimize Your Stress When Planning Bay Area LGBTQ Weddings

By Scott Hamilton


Planning a wedding can be a lot of fun but the process can also involve a lot of stress and worry. Bay Area LGBTQ weddings are no exception to this rule, and many couples wonder how to get the celebration of their dreams without completely blowing their budget. If you are planning your own celebration here are some tips and tricks you may be able to use.

Budgets are very important when planning a large event like a wedding. Not only is it important to know how much you want to spend overall, it is also important to decide which areas you want to spend more of your money on. There are certain elements that will often cost more such as the budget for your reception. If, however, you want to make sure that you have the ceremony and reception of your dreams you may need to make sure you allocate your money to cover those increased expenses.

While many people love the idea of a formal celebration, you shouldn't be stressed out if you would rather plan a more casual ceremony. Only you know which options will best reflect you and your partner as a couple. Once you have an idea about the kind of celebration you want you can then start looking at venues that support your vision.

Setting your date is an important step. While it used to be tradition to set your date and then plan your wedding that is changing. Many couples are making some basic decisions about where they want to get married and exploring their options before they firm up their date.

Do you have a lot of guests coming from out of town? If so, you might want to consider planning a multi-day event, especially if many of them are not familiar with the Bay Area. It can be nice for your guests to have multiple activities to participate in other than the wedding itself and can really make your event feel like a joyous holiday.

While your family may be pushing you to have a large celebration where all of your family is present, this is not always what a couple may want. If you would like a smaller, more intimate celebration you should feel free to plan that kind of wedding. If you want to come up with a compromise, you may want to explore the idea of planning a larger party after.

While you may be tempted to do the planning yourself, this may not be the best route, especially if you are not from the Bay area. A planner who has worked with LGBTQ couples may be able to help you find unique sites for your ceremony or reception. They may also be able to put you in touch with service providers who are happy to work with LGBTQ couples.

While you may want to rush out and make as many of the decisions as you can as quickly as possible this may only end up making you feel stressed. By starting early, breaking down the planning into manageable steps and taking your time before making decisions you may be amazed at how relaxed and enjoyable the planning process can be.




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