Getting married and moving in with your partner both are big steps that you need to take, and they usually happen right after each other.
If you want to have a house that is perfect for you as well as a wedding that fulfills all your dreams, then comprise needs to be made for both to go off without a hitch – especially if you decide to have a home wedding.
But what happens if your wedding plans and renovations clash? In this guide we will help you navigate renovating your house while planning for your wedding.
Create distinctive plans for both
Before you start planning for both, you need to have a detailed idea of what you need to do for both.
Your renovations
How much of your home are you planning to renovate, is it one room, the exterior, or the foundation of the house, and will it be visible from the outside? Next would be what renovations are you planning to do – is it painting, is it maintenance, or installing a new section of the house? These will give you an idea of how much space you need cordered off if your plans clash as well as how much time it would take to complete the renovations.
Your wedding plans
When it comes to home weddings, you will most likely be having the ceremony and reception in your backyard. From here you need to consider if you want to have an event gazebo or marquee put up away from where the renovations are taking place. You also need to have an idea of how many people you plan to invite to your wedding. This will give you an idea of how much space you can work with and if everyone can fit in without interacting with the renovation site.
Create a timeline
Once you have a clear idea of the way forward with both changes, you can create a timeline for having the wedding when the renovation period is at its quietest. You will have to inform vendors ahead of time, in the event they need to maneuver around the renovation site in order to set up decor and the dining area.
Manage your budget
Both renovations and hosting a wedding are costly endeavors and you will need to be able to allocate funds to both. In order to make both work, you need to create a strict budget for each aspect of the renovations and wedding plans and stick to it. Instead of cutting corners, opt for budget-friendly options, look for deals where you can, and don’t overspend when you don’t need to. By making sure of this, you can prevent accidents from taking place.
You need to allocate funds to both your wedding and the renovations
Manage the spaces in your home
By cordoning off the areas, you will make sure that people attending the area don’t wander off into areas that can be dangerous to them. Inform your guests about the renovations so that they will be fully aware that there are certain spaces in your home they can’t access and won’t be taken by surprise.
To work around this, designate areas in your home that will be usable for the guests to use – to freshen up and to socialize with each other. This way you have full control of your home while others are present.
Having your dream wedding
Because you are having your wedding at home, and despite costs being split with the renovations, you can still work towards having the wedding of your dreams, it is just about being able to translate your vision to a realistic scale.
Taking inspiration
If there is a theme that you would like to follow or if you want to follow an aesthetic from a Californian-style open-roof venue you can try to recreate that atmosphere in your own backyard with little effort. It is all about having the vision and passion to achieve a look reminiscent of those styles.
Finding the right vendors
Achieving your aesthetic will be more achievable by having the right teams working with you. When you are looking to hire vendors, have a list of references of venues that have inspired you. You can show them pictures and videos of venues that follow the open-air aesthetic, like vineyards and mountains. They will be able to direct you on the right way to make your dream wedding possible.
Wrapping Up
Having a wedding at home, while renovating your home can be tough to work with, but with the right planning and preparation, you can have both running concurrently without affecting each other. A home wedding can easily be transformed into your dream wedding by having the right ideas and the right tools to make it work.
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