4 Wedding Planning Tips from Our Experts

4 Wedding Planning Tips from Our Experts

Tips to help you plan your wedding

Tips to help you plan your wedding

One of the greatest highlights of your life is your wedding and the planning. The planning can be most stressful too. Averagely, most weddings need about 400 hours to plan. If you are already having palpitations at this point in this post, then you should consider hiring professionals who will take a lot of that burden off you and have your back on your wedding day.

·  Have A Lengthy Discussion with Your Partner

You should both decide and deliberate on how you both want the day to look like and pen down a long list of what you would want. Also, make considerations based on your budget to see what you might need to cut out or keep.

·  Be Very Choosy About Who Your Choice of Vendor

Choose a vendor with credible records or great reviews, not just any person available for the job. Make sure you meet all of your vendors. It will be a stressful day and being with someone you’re not comfortable around, can make it more stressful. Try and get along with the vendor.

·  You Don’t Have to Book Everything Early

While it might seem wise to book vendors early so that they aren’t booked out when you need them. You should make sure you aren’t also booking too far in advance. Remember that vendors can be unpredictable and the cost of items and stock can change too. Take things one step at a time.

·  Do You Really Want to Plan It Yourself?

Do not be afraid to consider using a wedding planner because you think that they are a luxury, unnecessary or are out of your budget. Good planners like you’d find at our expos can use the experience to save you money from areas that you did not even think of previously. Wedding planning should be fun and enjoyable for you. If it is not, find the reason why and consider hiring a wedding planner.

More Trends & Tips

Navigating Wedding Manners: Etiquette Tips for Guests and Couples

Navigating Wedding Manners: Etiquette Tips for Guests and Couples

Weddings are joyous occasions filled with love, laughter, and celebration, but they also come with a set of etiquette guidelines that guests and couples should be mindful of to ensure a harmonious and memorable experience for everyone involved. From RSVPs to...

What Not to DIY at Your Wedding: Leave These Tasks to the Professionals

What Not to DIY at Your Wedding: Leave These Tasks to the Professionals

While DIY projects can add a personal touch to your wedding and save money, there are certain tasks that are best left to the professionals. From wedding photography and videography to catering, coordination, technical setups, and transportation logistics, entrusting these key aspects of wedding planning to experienced professionals ensures that your celebration is a success and that you can relax and enjoy every moment of your special day. So, focus on what matters most—celebrating your love and creating lifelong memories—and leave the rest to the experts.

DIY Delights: What to DIY at Your Wedding for a Personal Touch

DIY Delights: What to DIY at Your Wedding for a Personal Touch

Planning a wedding is an opportunity to infuse every aspect of your celebration with your unique personality, style, and creativity. DIY (do-it-yourself) projects are a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your wedding while also saving money and creating...

To Playlist or Not to Playlist: Do You Give Your DJ a Song List?

To Playlist or Not to Playlist: Do You Give Your DJ a Song List?

One of the key decisions couples face when planning their wedding reception is whether to provide their DJ with a song list or trust them to curate the music based on their preferences and the vibe of the event. While there are pros and cons to both approaches,...

Best of the Year!

Best of the Year!

Each year, we hold a contest where couples vote on the Best of NM Weddings. We had about 500 votes from around the state, and we're excited to share the results with you! Congratulations to our winners: Bridal Registry / Gifts – Designs by Maha Ceremony Location - El...

Suiting Up: A Guide to Getting Tuxes for the Groomsmen

Suiting Up: A Guide to Getting Tuxes for the Groomsmen

As the groom, one of your responsibilities is to ensure that your groomsmen look sharp and stylish on your wedding day. Coordinating tuxedos for your groomsmen can be a fun and rewarding process, but it requires careful planning and attention to detail. In this blog...

Wedding Expos & Bridal Shows in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown

12 - 5 p.m.

Albuquerque

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Isleta Resort & Casino

12 - 5 p.m.