Congratulations! The love of your life just asked for your hand in marriage, you can hear the wedding bells ringing and cannot wait for the best day of your life - here are our top 5 need to-do’s before your big day:
Budget:
Finances are never a fun topic of conversation, so to rip the Band-Aid off and get it out of the way, setting a budget for the wedding is a must. Not only to know you can have the ‘tough conversations’ with your partner but to set realistic parameters for you both leading into your life together.
2. Venue & Vibe
Next up, you need to know when and where. Are you a rustic bride who will ride off into the sunset with her cowboy? Or maybe you're industrial chic bride looking for her mid-modern century style in venue and dress? Knowing when and where you will be getting married is key for booking vendors and making important time-sensitive decisions. This date is a MUST HAVE for your wedding dress timeline. Start with booking your venue, and picking out your color scheme - Pinterest boards are a godsend in this vital stage!
3. Vendor Exploration:
Our biggest piece of advice when booking a vendor is unwavering. From florals and wedding cakes, to catering and makeup - Do Your Research! No two wedding vendors are the same. Be that looking at their social media at past work, or doing a tasting, explore options and don’t be afraid to ask for a quote! This goes back to the budget conversation, but it’s okay to ask questions! Above anything else, make sure YOU are going to trust your vendor team and love the product delivered to you the day of.
4. Wedding Dress:
Onto our favorite topic… We LOVE love, and here at Ivory Rose, you will have a luxe, personable experience you cannot get anywhere else. We want you to be comfortable coming to your appointment, and it has a lot to do with who you choose to bring with you. We are on your side through and through, and will do everything in our power for you to have a great day, and get that ‘Heck Yes!’ moment every bride has dreamed of! We carry several exclusive designers in store, and cannot wait to let you dive into what we have to offer.
5. Enjoy & Relax:
Finally, and most importantly, enjoy it while you can! There is a load of planning to be done, but at the end of the day, you are going to marry your best friend and the love of your life! Find a way to unwind, and relax with your fiancé. Maybe treat yourself to a couples massage at Spa BenMarNicos, or botox and filler with Illumatox Aesthetic Studio - make sure to enjoy this time with your soon-to-be partner and try to soak it in! It will be over before you know it.
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Ivory Rose Bridal Boutique is Appleton, Wisconsin’s bridal shop that takes celebrating seriously. We have made it our mission to bring our brides the best & latest wedding dresses, veils and other accessories from our favorite bridal designers. Every bit of what you experience with Ivory Rose has been intentionally curated to make you feel empowered & comfortable while saying Heck Yes! to your dream dress. Our passionate stylists support and uplift and are dedicated to creating your beautiful bridal experience.