Engaged? Here Are Some Tasks You Should Take Care of First
It’s the new year and you just got engaged. I bet you are eager start planning your wedding planning, right? Not so fast. Before you get too deep in your wedding planning, consider taking care of some of your “real life” tasks first. Here are some recommended ways you should plan out your personal year before you begin planning your wedding.
Take Care of Your Medical Appointments
Schedule your annual appointments with your primary care physician, your eye doctor, dentist and dermatologist. Your appointments don’t have to take place in January, but you should make sure that they are in your calendar.
Set Up Your Monthly Spending Budget Now
Plan your monthly spending budget now. I highly recommend this task because you still have to life your life outside of wedding planning. And, you need money to do it. This will not only give you a sense of your upcoming expenses, it will help you figure out what money you have available for your wedding.
Schedule Your PTO with Your Office’s HR Department Now
Let your boss and your HR department know about your wedding date, along with your planned honeymoon. Then, schedule your projects and tasks with your boss and colleagues to ensure your work is complete and covered before your wedding day comes. Your proactive actions will make you look like a super star at work.
Take Care of Birthdays Now
Purchase birthday, anniversary, and “thinking of you” cards now. Some web sites allow you to order gifts ahead with a scheduled delivery. Your loved ones will be amazed that you had time to think of them in the midst of your wedding planning.
Schedule Some Beauty and Spa Appointments Now
Stress has been known to take its toll on our skin and hair. Take some time now to book your weekly, monthly and quarterly salon and spa appointments.
Schedule Home and Auto Maintenance Appointments Now
Schedule your home and auto repair and maintenance appointments now. Many vendors get busy in the spring — So, you will have a better chance of getting the appointment you want if you book it now.
Make Sure to Schedule Time for Pet Care
I have seen more than my share of couples struggle with the care management plan for their pet(s) during the days prior to their wedding day. Use this month to schedule grooming appointments, appointments with the vet, and your wedding day and honeymoon pet care.
Protect Your Relationships with Your Fiance, Your Friends and Your Family Members
Schedule some nights out with your friends, dinner with family, and dates with your fiance. It’s easy to lose sight of your personal relationships in the midst of wedding planning. So, schedule some personal breaks every now and then.
Are You Ready to Plan Your Dream Wedding?
Are you ready for a “low stress” wedding planning experience? Please contact your wedding planning team at Howerton+Wooten Events. We specialize in helping our couples find a balanced and organized game plan for creating a beautiful, authentic and immersive wedding day.
Love and Soul Always, Kawania
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