Budgets, spreadsheets, and lists, oh my!
Sunday, April 4, 2010 by Lindsey
I have had the unique opportunity to begin working on wedding plans and ideas far in advance. (In anticipation of our engagement.) We've had to do everything non-traditionally throughout this relationship, partially because we're crazy, and partially because we're long-distance. Knowing that Nathan was waiting to officially ask my parents permission, requiring him to be in the same zip code, we went ahead and discussed our plans with our parents.
We were quite surprised when our parents and immediate family members had the "Well, duh. Of course you're going to get married." reaction upon hearing our happy news. Haha.
The extra time was a huge advantage in helping to set expectations, and then re-evaluate those expectations, and finally come to a realistic view of our true priorities for our special day. With that all done, I'm now working on the most important parts: planning for our life after the wedding.
My plan is to document all of the little pieces over the next 11 months until the wedding, and into our newlywed life beyond, with the hope that if nothing else, others might benefit from some funny "what not to do" anecdotes!
In keeping with that theme, today I've decided to share my favorite organizational tool in all of marriage and wedding planning: the spreadsheet.
Yes, from budgets, to guest lists, to menu planning...the spreadsheet is my invaluable trusted friend. Today's Lesson: Never underestimate the power of color coating.
We were quite surprised when our parents and immediate family members had the "Well, duh. Of course you're going to get married." reaction upon hearing our happy news. Haha.
The extra time was a huge advantage in helping to set expectations, and then re-evaluate those expectations, and finally come to a realistic view of our true priorities for our special day. With that all done, I'm now working on the most important parts: planning for our life after the wedding.
My plan is to document all of the little pieces over the next 11 months until the wedding, and into our newlywed life beyond, with the hope that if nothing else, others might benefit from some funny "what not to do" anecdotes!
In keeping with that theme, today I've decided to share my favorite organizational tool in all of marriage and wedding planning: the spreadsheet.
Yes, from budgets, to guest lists, to menu planning...the spreadsheet is my invaluable trusted friend. Today's Lesson: Never underestimate the power of color coating.
