from bride to bride

This is not a typical one, two, three guide about how you should go about your business before your big day. Instead, we invite you to an open conversation about topics that are all things brides.

DID YOU SAY YES?

You probably visited this blog because you are in the process of getting married, and wow what an exciting journey that is. Congratulations from one bride to the other, we are in the same boat now. Perhaps you are the first one in the family or circle of friends to tie the knot. Or maybe plenty have gone before you and you are now exploring your own way across this new horizon. Either way, the next few words are intended to humbly invite you to think about what comes after the we-said-yes-moment, as we navigate through what comes up as you begin to plan your perfect day. 

A gentle word of caution: do not rush, truly enjoy this moment you are in right now. This is your engagement and you get to take as much time as you want. So without further ado, either join in on these thoughts or just let them pass by and come back to them later.

KNOW WHAT YOU WANT

Do we ever really know what we want? Tough question. As you and your loved one start exploring what your wedding day should look like it may help to think about what you do not want. It is not expected of you to have a blueprint of the whole day ready-to-go. Instead, to think about what you would like and love on your day should be a wonderfully, fun process. Sit down with a glass of wine and reminisce about what connects you, what specific places are meaningful to both of you, or which activities do you passionately share?

More than anything it is important to approximately know what you want so that you can communicate this well with your planner. Of course, your wedding planner can lay out all the options available but it is your task to make the choice. To ease this journey it helps to get down the hard facts, your intentions if you will, for your unique day. These can create an outline but should not keep you confined. Leave yourself enough space to be surprised by all the offers and possibilities out there. It truly is a fine tuning process and it should be whimsical if anything else.

KNOW YOUR WALLET

Ouch. That one is not fun to talk about at all, but we have to, and so we will. Money is always a sensitive subject, and so it is all the more important that before you contact anyone and receive a bunch of offers, that you both know what your pain threshold is. Often enough all the beautiful options will sweep you off your feet and before you know it you’re past your intended budget. Be transparent and honest, ask yourself what will be possible and what won’t.

While it may seem a little redundant at first, you may or may not want to sit down and outline your budget, to see where you intend to invest the most. This will help you to keep on track and go absolutely wild on the things you really want to do. A rough idea of what’s available will specifically help you in clear communication with your planner and avoid any inconveniences later on. Generally we say less is more, but when it comes to budget calculation it might be wiser to count in more rather than less. This will stop you from bumping up your budget every time a new attractive offer comes your way. A larger budget estimate also doesn’t mean all needs to be spent, it just gives you enough breathing space and buffer.

We all know it’s never fun to talk about finances, but as long as you have an overview of what is possible it will all fall into place much easier.

Bride to bride tip: for all you lovelies getting married abroad, it is truly helpful to research approximate prices in the country you want to marry in. Just because finances and price tags look different everywhere and you don’t want it to come as a shock. The girls here at Elope in Switzerland are prepared and ready to help you on this.

KNOW WHEN TO START

The earlier the better. When it comes to large 200 hundred people weddings, intimate ceremonies or an elopement of just two, all variations require thoughtful planning. And planning takes time. In order to get the most of your wedding experience allow yourself enough time to start thinking, exploring, and navigating. This is a once in a lifetime event and it, ideally, shouldn’t be rushed. But hey, if you and your beloved are all set and ready to go then no extra time should be wasted you can go ahead already. Our team does a great job at ready-set elopements and intimate ceremonies for all you adventurers who can’t wait to get there already!

Here at Elope in Switzerland we hope to make it all possible for you. If these words tinkled you in any way then head over to our contact page and fill out our contact form so that we can hear all about you, your loved one, and any initial ideas you might have.

You can also visit our services to see all the packages we offer to make your elopement day as beautiful as can be.