BEST WEDDING PLANNING ADVICE EVERY BRIDE NEEDS | WURA MANOLA

Hi Guys,
Happy new year!! and welcome back to another episode of Get Wedding Ready with Wura Manola. On this episode i give my best wedding planning advice for those planning their wedding in 2018 and beyond. Please see a summary below
1. Enjoy the moment: Yes, we all want to post that perfect ring selfie with the perfect hashtag but try and take some time away from that and just enjoy the moment. Even if you have announced your engagement you don't have to announce a date yet, enjoy being engaged! Trust me when you start wedding planning you'll understand
2. Talk about really important details: Sit down with your fiancé and talk about really important details like finances, support and the future so that there are no surprises as you start wedding planning and you are both on the same page
3. Brainstorm: This is the best way to get ideas flowing, write everything you envision for your wedding, this is not a vision board, this is more about throwing ideas out on a paper before you settle on what you want. This is a good way to start with wedding planning
4. Get Inspiration: Inspiration is everywhere, apart from social media platforms, speak to former brides, go for wedding shows and wedding events, be aware when you are out and about, you could spot something to incorporate into your wedding
5. Be realistic with your expectations: Have the wedding you want to have and you can afford, don't expect to have the wedding social media tells you to have, you don't owe it to anyone, you don't need to impress anyone especially at your expense
6. Get a wedding checklist: This is so handy to have and can act as a wedding planning guide, especially if you do not have a wedding planner this will really help you plan your wedding
7. Set your budget: I preach this all the time, set you budget from the beginning and make sure it doesn't move, the more your budget increases the more you're putting yourself at risk of running into debt, owing people and spending more money than you are supposed to be spending
8. Go digital: As you should, because we live in the digital era and let's face it, it's easier! Set up a wedding website or app or instagram/facebook group so your guests have somewhere they can go for information. Set up an email address just for your wedding and also a dropbox folder so your personally inbox doesn't get clogged up and also it will be easier to plan with your guests and vendors
9: Plan for your marriage: This is major key! in this day and age where the divorce rate is really high, you don't want to spend all your time and energy planning an extravagant wedding that you forget to plan and invest in your marriage. Marriage is WAY more important than the wedding day
10. Word of mouth: It is not okay to just choose a vendor off social media, you need to ask around about the vendor, as a former bride to get real feedback .
I hope you guys enjoyed this video and it was helpful. Please leave a comment below on what advice you will be using (if not all :)]
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[@ronksa1705]

Yaaay! Missed you Wura! Please upload more ❤️

[@ronksa1705]

A ‘real bride’ series once in a while would be nice as well

[@WuraManola]

Amazing idea! I have a couple of brides lined up for interviews, send me questions :)

[@heatherfaust7643]

I waited HOURS to tell my family after I got engaged. He proposed on vacation and we were meeting my entire dad’s side at a dude ranch. My immediate family didn’t get there until like 10 hours later and I finally told them. Then I had to wait like a week to tell my friends and mom’s side. I definitely wanted to do it in person. I wanted to see their reactions.

[@ngreat4390]

I've never considered that weddings are a lot of work. omg! I just realized I will get wedded one day and I'll have to do all this. so far, I only know the kind of dress I like.... aaaaaarrrrrggghh!!!! well, maybe that's all I need to know. I want a small wedding in a hotel. no decor, vendor drama. I just wear my dress and arrive...

[@loveweddingsng]

Hahaha the ”Instagram wedding vendors association who don't want brides-to-be to contact former brides” sent that cough at the end. Great video as always and amazing tips. We can't stress enough how important it is to only use social media to gather your initial list of vendors. Once you have that list, that's when the proper research begins. Thanks Wura for sharing and for the shout out too 😘😘

[@WuraManola]

Hahahaha @ 'sent that cough' thanks for watching xxx

[@jessicaolanrewaju8146]

Yes Wura more vids pleaaaassse... also interested in the bridal meeting for the summer....😬😬😬

[@WuraManola]

Girlllll I am trying, KZbin is a full time job lool, I'll try harder! :) send me an email [e-mail] and I'll let you know when I set dates for the Summer bridal brunch xxx

[@oluwatoyosibabajide8944]

Yaaay! Wura Manola is here again. Nice braids

[@WuraManola]

Thanks hun! xo

[@amat-koduah5816]

Yaas,Wura is back!!! I love your look.Gorge!

[@WuraManola]

Thanks beaute! xo

[@luvpink26ify]

this video was uploaded a day before i got engaged! So perfect timing!:)

[@WuraManola]

Congrats!!! :) xxx

[@MsVarie]

Happy New Year! Thank you for the videos i stumbled on your channel a few months ago. I am getting married in August to a Nigerian man and i am zimbabwean. Your videos have been helpful especially the vendors, budget spreadsheet. That clock ticks fast 😂😂

[@WuraManola]

Auww thanks for stopping by my video! Wish you a great wedding and marriage! xo

[@debster05]

Looking good in 2018 Wura! Love the advice!

[@WuraManola]

Thanks boo! xxx

[@samanthakirkpatrick3596]

This was published on my engagement day!

[@WuraManola]

samantha kirkpatrick 😊 congrats! xx

[@mzdeb4lyfe]

Me too!! I’m just deciding to get started with planning our wedding in December lol. I needed time to think about it lol

[@miaa7097]

im marrying a Nigerian man in Punta Cana .. his sister is coming from back home. i want to add Nigerian touch to the wedding please help me