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If you’re a neurodivergent person, the idea of planning a wedding may seem like an insurmountable mountain. There’s lots of different parts to coordinate, a lot of money to budget out evenly, and you’re going to hear a lot of different things from different people on what you should do.
This leads to a lot of confusing noise that can make finding the energy to work on your wedding plan completely impossible!
But this is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life. We say make it so! Because of that, if you need a little bit of simple, straightforward advice on how to approach wedding planning, we’ve got some tips for you below.
Keep the Guest List Small
The average wedding has around 100 guests in attendance, but your wedding needn’t have the same lengthy guest list. You only ever have to invite the people you like, and who you want to celebrate your wedding with.
If that means you’re only asking 10 to 15 people to come along, that’s absolutely fine. This will also make it easier to look through wedding venues and pick a suitable one. Really, the smaller the guest list, the more affordable your options will be to choose from.
Keep the Menu Simple
If you have issues with taste, texture, or only liking to eat certain things, make sure your wedding reflects that. The menu doesn’t have to be complicated, offering up four or five different types of cuisine, as well as cater to any and all dietary requirements.
The latter is really the only factor that matters, and you can ask your guests to state these requirements when they accept your invitation.
Otherwise, keep your menu simple. If you don’t want there to be any meat on offer, don’t have any meat. Alternatively, if you like your foods to be smooth and non-lumpy, don’t serve up chunky soups, or drinks with pulp in, even if the caterer recommends them.
Keep the Event Short
No wedding has to last the whole day. Let it start at a time you’re happy with, and then let it end even after just an hour or two. As long as you get to feel like you’ve celebrated, and you’ve spent enough time with your loved ones on your big day, it’s OK to call proceedings to a close within the same afternoon.
You don’t have to be on your feet longer than you’d like, and if you’re worried about your social battery draining before all your guests have come up to say hello, this will make your energy levels less of a pressing concern. Your wedding timeline should work for you, and that includes keeping it short and sweet if need be!
Wedding planning can be an overwhelming thing. If that’s the feeling you have about it, break it down into smaller, more simple pieces. Don’t invite too many people, or offer too many foods, and end it when you like!
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