National Wedding Planning Day
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March 1
National Wedding Planning Day
Get ready to plan the wedding of your dreams - National Wedding Planning Day is here! Explore ideas, trends, and tips to make your special day perfect.
Introduction
March 1 marks the exciting occasion of National Wedding Planning Day! This special day was created to celebrate couples who are planning their big day, while also bringing attention to the importance of wedding planners and vendors in making it a success. Whether you're just getting started with your preparations or if you've been working on them for months, this is an opportunity to take a step back and enjoy all that goes into planning one of life's biggest moments.
National Wedding Planning Day Timeline
1890s
Evolution of Wedding Photography
Following the invention of practical photography in the 1850s, wedding photography evolved considerably in the late 19th century, becoming a popular element of wedding planning.
1947
Diamond Engagement Rings Popularized
De Beers launched a marketing campaign with the tagline "A diamond is forever," which significantly boosted the tradition of diamond engagement rings and intertwined it with wedding planning.
1960s
Rise of Wedding Planners
As weddings started to become more complex, with a focus on personalization and unique details, the role of professional wedding planners became more common.
1981
Royal Wedding Inspires Trends
The elaborate and televised wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles set a new trend for extravagant weddings and increased the emphasis on wedding planning.
1996
First Wedding Planning Websites
The first wedding planning resource websites such as The Knot launched, providing an online platform for ideas, vendor reviews, and planning tools.
2017
National Wedding Planning Day Established
National Wedding Planning Day is established to celebrate the joy and effort that goes into planning a wedding, and to give recognition to the role of wedding planners and vendors.
How to Celebrate National Wedding Planning Day
1
Organize a vendor fair
Gather local wedding vendors to showcase their products and services at an open house event. Invite couples in the planning stages of their wedding to come and meet with vendors, sample food, and get advice.
2
Plan a wedding shower
Invite family and friends to celebrate the bride or groom (or both!) with a themed shower. Set up games and activities to make it extra special, or plan a surprise shower for one of the newly engaged couples.
3
Create a budget tracker
Weddings can be pricey. Create a budget tracker that helps you stay on top of your finances and ensure you don’t overspend. Make sure to include room for unexpected costs like overtime charges, additional decorations, and more.
4
Start planning your honeymoon
Take some of the stress off by starting to plan your honeymoon early. Research destinations, look into flights and accommodations, and start setting aside money to help make your post-wedding vacation even more enjoyable.
5
Send out save the dates
Sending out save the date cards is an important part of any wedding planning process. Make sure everyone knows when your special day is going to be by sending them out as soon as you secure a date.
Why We Love National Wedding Planning Day
A
Organize your plans
National Wedding Planning Day encourages couples to take the time to organize and plan their weddings. It helps them set timeline goals, keep track of vendors, and figure out what details need to be taken care of in order to pull off a successful event.
B
Enjoy it together
Planning your wedding is an amazing way for you and your partner to bond. It gives you something to look forward to and will fill you with excitement as you start checking items off your big day checklist. Plus, planning the perfect wedding can become a special memory that both of you will cherish forever!
C
Stay on budget
Weddings can be expensive so taking the proper steps to have everything in place during National Wedding Planning Day can help keep costs under control. You can create a spreadsheet or use a budget tracking app to stay financially organized - and hopefully save some money in the process!
National Wedding Planning Day Dates
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2023
Mar 1
Wednesday
2024
Mar 1
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2025
Mar 1
Saturday
2026
Mar 1
Sunday
2027
Mar 1
Monday