1. Determine The Kind of Wedding You Want.
When you picture your wedding, what do you see? A upscale reception at a downtown loft? A backyard barbecue with all your friends and family? A classic hotel ballroom reception?

If you need a little more inspiration, think about all the weddings you’ve been to, seen on TV, or scrolled through on the internet. What did you like—or not like—about them?

Don’t get hung up on the little details just yet. Instead, think about the overall feel you want your wedding to have. When it comes to planning a wedding on a budget, knowing your priorities matters.

2. Have The Wedding Budget Talk.
Everyone paying for the event (bride, groom and parents) needs to sit down and look at the total wedding budget. This might be your first experience budgeting with your future spouse as a team. Talk openly and honestly about how much you can spend—and how much you’re willing to spend—on your wedding is going to lay the groundwork for wonderful budget date nights once you’re married!

As uncomfortable as this budget talk might be, just remember—it’s a heck of a lot easier than starting your union in debt. When I say budget here, I’m not just talking about how much money you can spend total—I’m talking about how much you should spend in each specific area.

I suggest breaking the total wedding budget into categories and figuring out what percentage to devote to each:

• Reception: 55%
• Ceremony: 12%
• Photography: 10%
• Wedding Planner: 10%
• Dress and Tux: 8%
• Miscellaneous/Cushion: 5%

These aren’t set numbers; that’s just the ratio we at 4EVR feel. you should set your ratios based on what’s important to you. Maybe you’re willing to splurge on photos, but flowers don’t really matter to you. If you care more about one area than another, change up the percentages.

Wedding planning could be STRESSFUL! Saying yes to the dress is just a minute detail in the whole grand scheme of planning your wedding. To make the best out of planning your big day, we've covered 5 tips to reduce stress during what could be wedding mayhem:
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1. DEFINE SPECIFIC TIMES FOR WEDDING PLANNING.
   As with anything stressful in life, you must be able to put aside your worries and concerns and take a breather. Set a defined time each week or each day dedicated to planning your wedding. Also, consider your partners schedule in order to find a perfect time that works best.This will allow you to completely focus on planning your special day. When that time is up, put everything aside and allow yourself to relax on all the bridal business and tend to other aspects of your life. Schedule a massage, sign up for a yoga class or whatever you normally do to ease your mind. Practicing this will help to compartmentalize the stresses of your planning yet still keep the ball rolling on all the wedding preparation.
   
   
2. HAVE A SEPARATE CALENDAR.
   Having a whole separate planner/schedule solely for your wedding planning is an absolute must to keep organized during all the mess. Working with 4EVR it allows you to keep all of your planning needs and calendar in one place. Preparing ahead and planning out dates, making to do lists, and checking things off will help to keep your head on your shoulders and your stress levels down. The more you plan out in advance, the more relaxed you will be closer to the big date!
   
   
3. DON'T BE AFRAID TO DELEGATE.
   A lot of wedding stress comes from the bride feeling overwhelmed with ALL the different hats she has to wear during the process. There are so many aspects that make up a wedding, and to relieve some of these stress-ors, it's crucial that you delegate some of these tasks. Your maid of honor plays a huge role in the process to help relieve you of some of those duties reasons why in most cases she is your best friend. Of course you want to be apart of every little detail, but to relieve stress, you can't possibly do it all. Delegate tasks like picking up items, ordering materials online, or dealing with unexpected problems with vendors. This will lift a lot off your plate, so you can focus on the big ticket decisions. 
   
   
4. REMEMBER, NOTHING AND NO ONE IS PERFECT.
   It's easy to get wrapped up in all the details of the wedding, but you have to remember to keep realistic expectations. Nothing is perfect, and it's important to continuously step back from all the madness to keep things in perspective. When you're feeling overwhelmed or not everything is turning out how you envisioned it, take a break. Do something you love to do. Read a book. Go on a walk. Do anything else that will allow you to look at your wedding day from a different lens. Everything will come together in the end, and it's important to realize that not everything will turn out exactly how you envisioned--but usually better.
   
   
5. STAY POSITIVE!
   Every step of planning your wedding should be thought of positively. Be thankful for even the hectic and crazy times. When you look back, you'll realize that all those little moments, good and bad, are what made your wedding YOURS! In the end, it's about your future husband, your family and friends, and your future family. Keep a positive mindset throughout all the planning and enjoy even the little things that don't turn out so perfectly. Keeping a healthy attitude throughout the planning is what will make everything so special and memorable on your wedding day!