When I was planning my wedding, I took the following seriously and into consideration. I am glad I did. You Need to Start Early I began my wedding planning process as early as possible. I did not waste time. This singular act helped me to secure my preferred vendors and venues.   It gave me adequate time to make reasonable decision without rushing. Think about Setting a Budget I did this. You should try and have a realistic budget that goes with your financial resources as well as priorities.  It is prudent to consider all aspects of the wedding. This starts with the venue, wedding dress, wedding rings and decorations. The advantage is that this can help with allocating the available funds wisely. Couple to Be Should Prioritize Together This is where both of you should have a discussion relating to what you would like to prioritise. Try and decide jointly what things are most important to both of you. For example, food, entertainment and venue. The budget should t...