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title: Planning Your Own Wedding? Feeling Overwhelmed? Here's Some Helpful Resources
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## [Planning Your Own Wedding? Feeling Overwhelmed? Here's Some Helpful Resources](https://info.newhopesoap.com/blog/feeling-overwhelmed-heres-some-advice-for-planning-your-own-wedding)
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Jun 15, 2014 2:02:00 PM
## Resources that could make your wedding planning less stressful and more productive!
Ah, weddings! Love and romance fills the air while dreams of a future together occupy the heart and mind. The wedding plans themselves, however; can frustrate and sap the energy of even the most excited bride-to-be. To keep you from biting your nails over the plethora of decisions that must be made, take a look at these wedding planning resources created for helping a bride [plan her own wedding](http://www.newhopesoap.com/).
### Staying within your budget is important
This should be the first thing to consider. From choosing the venue to [bridesmaid’s gifts](http://newhopesoap.com/collections/wedding-and-bridesmaid-gift-ideas), before you know it, you’ve over-spent your wedding allowance. See [Bridal Guide](http://www.bridalguide.com/planning/wedding-budget/101-cost-cutting-tips), [The Simple Dollar](http://www.thesimpledollar.com/eighteen-tips-for-a-frugal-not-cheap-wedding/), and [The Knot](http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-budget.aspx), for budget-friendly advice.
### Organizee your ideas
To keep your ideas together, especially if you are playing around with more than one theme idea, a wedding journal comes in handy. [Zazzle](http://www.zazzle.com/wedding+notebooks) offers an array of notebooks just for the occasion that range in price from $5 to $50 with a variety of subject and design options. Of course, if you’re a super-organizer, any pad of paper will do. For the computer savvy, there are web sites that offer online planning software to organize your thoughts and ideas. [The Knot](http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning-tools.aspx) offers iPhone apps such as a planning checklist, wedding budgeter, and guest list manager, as well as personalized wedding websites to help organize details and showcase your ideas to family and friends.
### Once you pick your theme
[Knowing your theme](https://info.newhopesoap.com/blog/wedding-style-choosing-your-colors) is a first step toward checking off that long to-do list. According to [The Knot](http://www.theknot.com/) a rustic and natural look, “with sophisticated, glam accents,” branchy, green centerpieces filled with “lush flowers and a pop of sparkle,” are popular. Beach themes, garden parties, and even fantasy fairyland themes are popular for outdoor settings as well. Hop on over to [Wedding Ideas](http://www.weddingideasmag.com/category/wedding-themes/) for a bounty of advice to get you started. During your search for themes, [Pinterest](http://www.pinterest.com/newhopesoap/) should not be overlooked. It’s great for the eclectic who likes to mix and match.
### Beyond the theme
Once you know your theme, choosing the proper [food](https://info.newhopesoap.com/blog/wedding-caterers-dilemma-top-tips-on-how-to-pick-the-one), décor, [clothing](https://info.newhopesoap.com/blog/16-tips-for-finding-the-perfect-bridesmaid-dresses) and [accessories](https://info.newhopesoap.com/blog/51-fun-wedding-favor-ideas) should be simpler. One helpful way to make your choices is to visit multiple sites for the same theme. No two weddings are alike, and you will be [sure to find more suggestions](https://info.newhopesoap.com/finding-the-perfect-wedding-planner-for-your-perfect-wedding) than you need to mix and match for your own unique style.
### Comparison shopping resources
While most of the sites you visit offer products to go with their ideas, be sure to do some comparison shopping. [Pricegrabber](http://www.pricegrabber.com/), [Bizrate,](http://www.bizrate.com/) [Price](http://www.price.com/) and [Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/NewHopeSoap?ref=l2-shopheader-name) are just a few places to find the best value for your money. If you’re a brick and mortar shopper, search [Google](http://www.google.com/) for a list of stores in your area.
Whatever your budget, whatever your style, being prepared is your best step toward planning a hassle-free wedding that you and your guests can enjoy.
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