So, you have found the love of your life and are ready to tie the knot and promise to spend the rest of your lives together. All that is left is to plan the perfect wedding: every girl’s dream. As exciting and perfect as your wedding day may be, the tasks leading up to it or the planning part can be a very daunting task. You will be overthinking every aspect, every minute detail when it comes to planning your wedding and you still might not be perfectly satisfied. Unlike the guests, who need to think little more than what they will wear, the bride, groom, and their parents are swamped with preparations down to the number of spoons that need to be available.

When planning your wedding, the first thing you should focus on is yourself. No matter what happens or what goes wrong, it is your day and no one can say otherwise. Pick out your favorite gown and the perfect suit. Then, select a design or theme for the wedding so you can decorate the stage according to your liking. Pick out the outfits of the bridesmaids and groomsmen that will be standing next to you. Find an officiator, pick the ring, decide on the kind of flowers, write down your vows, and only once you have done everything relating to yourself can you start thinking about your guests.

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The first step when it comes to the guests is making a guest list and sending out invitations. Get some cards printed if you want to follow tradition or just design one online and send it on WhatsApp. Have everyone save the date and RSVP on your invitations so you have an idea of the number of guests you should expect. Having this number you can start deciding on the catering and seating preparations. No matter what happens, do not freak out. It’s your day and it will be perfect.