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Even if you start planning your wedding a year in advance, time will always seem scarce, because there are many decisions to make and deadlines to meet, from selecting the date and wardrobe, to coordinating the ceremony, banquet and party, with all the logistical details that this implies. How to get the most out of the months you have to plan the wedding?Check out the following tips to help you manage your time more effectively.

Dividing tasks

It's the first thing they should do For example, one member of the couple should be in charge of finding the location and catering, while the other one takes care of everything related to the church or civil ceremony. This way, both will know specifically what items to focus on -according to their interests or facilities-, and then only make the final decision together. Ideally, the ideal is tomeet once a week to analyze their respective progress according to a previous schedule.

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So that you don't waste time calling the same place twice because you've misplaced your budget, it's best that you take note of every step you take Try to be organized and you will see how your time will be better spent. You can have a physical agenda or use a digital platform to make notes. For example, in the Matrimonios.cl application you will find several tools to speed up the organization process, such as the "Agenda de Tareas" that will allow you to create tasks, date them, group them and make notes. ElThe "Guest Manager", to create and update the guest list. The "Budget Manager", to keep all expenses categorized, controlled and up to date. And "My suppliers", which will give you the option to search for professionals and contact your favorites, among other functions.

Getting ahead at work (whenever possible)

Take advantage of leisure time during the workday to make progress on items in the bridal organization, for example, to review catalogs, analyze portfolios or make appointments with suppliers. Perhaps you can will have to sacrifice the extended after-dinner conversation with colleagues. All the progress counts and you'll be able to come home and just relax.

Delegating tasks

Designate your witnesses, groomsmen, bridesmaids, bridesmaids and best men, as appropriate, in advance so that can also find in them a support Since everyone will be eager to help with the wedding, give each of them a task. For example, the groomsmen can be in charge of picking out the tapestries, while the bridesmaids can take care of the flowers to decorate the hall. This will relieve them of some of the work, and the time they would have spent on the tapestries can now be used to look for the flowers.souvenirs.

Exploit the Internet

While there are things you'll have to do in person, like attending the menu fitting, there are plenty of other things you can do online. From designing your own parts and looking through costume catalogs, to having video conference meetings with different vendors. You'll also find multiple tutorials, if you're inclined to DIY decorating and can take inspiration from Pinterest toset up themed corners, for example. You will optimize a lot of time if you take advantage of the Internet .

Setting priorities

Then, if you feel the clock is ticking and you still have a lot of unfinished business, will have to start prioritizing That is, if you haven't yet closed with a DJ and you haven't yet chosen your thank you cards, the first issue certainly requires more urgency. In fact, there are items that are essential to the functioning of a wedding, such as music, versus others that are not, such as personalizing your seating. And while every detail is relevant, you'll need to focus first on what is most important to you, and what is most important to you.more urgently.

Have a plan B

If you had in mind a thematic decoration with certain characteristics, but you can't find it, the best thing to do is to move on to plan B, otherwise, you will be stuck for a long time in a single item, because in the wedding organization, time is short, be able to solve problems and not get frustrated if something doesn't work out for them. Hence the importance of always having at least two options in sight.

Facts for procrastinators

Are they procrastinators? Do they procrastinate? Do they procrastinate "for tomorrow" even when things are important? If they identify with this, it is because they may be procrastinators. For some experts, it may be an effect of attention deficit; for others, it may be because the procrastinator underestimates the difficulty of the task or the time they have to do it. Whatever the reason, these tips will help to optimize time in your wedding organization.

• The sooner you begin preparations, the better, so you will have time on your side when your procrastination nature kicks in.
• Although you will have to divide tasks with your partner, in the first stage you will have to move forward together. It will be a boost and an extra motivation for the procrastinator.
• Work in a comfortable, pleasant place, with good music and, why not, accompanied by a beer and a snack. The idea is that organizing the wedding is a pleasure.
• Create routines so that they can accomplish them without so much effort. One proposal is to establish one or two hours a day to dedicate to marriage. They will get used to it and will do it by inertia.
• Reward yourself when you are on schedule, for example, with a stress-relieving lunch outing.

If you can't count on the services of a wedding planner, then apply these practical tips to make the most of your time in your wedding planning, so that you arrive at the wedding without worries and free of stress, which will translate into you looking radiant and full of energy on your big day.