Starting with Your Money and Plan

You need to know what a rustic wedding means to you before you make plans and set dates. Are you thinking about a barn wildflowers things that are earthy or a nice outdoor space? Begin by sketching out what you want based on your dreams but keeping in mind how much you can afford.

Write down the things that are most important to you. It could be the activities the food or the location. This will help you figure out what you can afford. It's okay to spend a lot on the things that are most important to you and save on the things that aren't.

2 Making sure your vendors and venue are safe

You can pick a place for the event and start hiring vendors once you've set a budget. This can be one of the hardest things to do when planning a wedding but it's also one of the most fun.

Choosing a location for the event is often the most costly part. You can have a rustic wedding in a lot of different places like a barn a vineyard a forest or even a lovely backyard. You should think about how many guests the venue can hold what amenities are available on site and of course what to do if it rains. If you're thinking about getting a barn make sure it has everything you need like bathrooms and a plan for when it rains. You can search by location and style on sites like WeddingWire.

Sending out invitations and making a guest list

The number of people you invite can have a big impact on how much money you have. When there are more people there are more tables more food and a bigger space. So it's very important to think about this step very carefully.

Make a first draft that has everyone who might come on it. You might need to change things like the size of the venue and the budget later. You might want to put guests into groups like close friends extended family and so on. If you need to cut back this can help you decide what to do first.

Making a schedule and sticking to it

A well thought out timeline keeps you from going crazy and makes sure you don't forget anything. Begin putting this framework together early and make any necessary changes. This timeline will show when dress fittings taste tests and other events need to happen and when vendors need to be done.

People usually plan their weddings a year in advance. Pick a date and book the venue first and then move on to the smaller things. Checking in once a month will help you keep track of your progress and make any changes you need to.

Last minute touches and personal touches

Finally make sure your wedding is true to you. Rustic weddings are a great way to make things your own and do things yourself. Handmade centerpieces or a playlist of songs that are special to you and your guests are just two examples of how these personal touches make each wedding unique.

For rustic themes DIY projects are the way to go. But be careful if you don't plan ahead what starts out as a fun project can quickly become a lot of stress. Think about how much you can handle based on your skills and time.

Have a rehearsal so that everyone knows what to do. This is for everyone who is helping with the logistics on the day of the wedding not just the people in your wedding party. If you can walk through the venue and set up the day before.

Don't forget to give people jobs as the wedding gets closer. Be around people you can trust. Make sure everyone knows what you want from them. Take a deep breath and enjoy the day. You deserve it.

It's a journey to plan a rustic wedding with a reasonable budget and schedule. But if you organize your thoughts talk openly and plan everything out you'll be ready for a day that you'll remember and that won't be too stressful. Have fun on the trip and remember that the journey is just as important as the destination.

Keep in mind that the best wedding isn't always the most expensive one it's the one that makes family and friends happy and leaves them with happy memories.