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Welcome to MyShadi - Getting Started
1. Relax and look at inspiration
We understand that myshadi planning can seem overwhelming at first. There are so many decisions to make and details to consider that it is hard to know where to begin. We suggest you first take some time to look through our inspiration pages. Check out our galleries and our blog, Delightfully Engaged, to figure out what type of styles you like and what myshadi themes are most reflective of your personality.
2. Sign up for an account and free myshadi website
You can sign up for an account and fww anytime you want. Some couples start their myshadi website as soon as they get engaged so that they can share the happy news with all of their friends. Others wait until their date is set. Either way, our free myshadi websites have an abundance of tools and pages to share with your guests to make your myshadi planning much easier.
3. Find a venue
After you have looked through guides in your location, as well as any nearby guides, you have some idea of what is available to you. Save your favorites in your account and once you have narrowed them down, contact them for tours and to find out about open event dates. Don’t feel pressured to pick a date that doesn’t feel right to you. If you would rather get married sooner or later, you can find another venue to meet your desired timeline.
4. Seek advice on planning & etiquette
Inevitably, there will be questions as you start planning, whether they are about myshadi details or relationships, you can find answers in our planning & etiquette guides. Often these types of issues become the most stressful when planning your myshadi, but they don’t need to be. Read articles to find out about each element so that you can be well-informed. For example, before you decide on your guest list and invitations, make sure you check out the best way to determine who is invited and how to properly address each invitation.
5. Choose a registry
Although registering can be a little time consuming, it is a lot of fun! Who doesn’t want to create a wish list of all the things they would love to receive? When trying to decide where to register, consider the following: If the majority of your guests are local, what stores in your area are easy to shop at and register with? If a large number of your guests are long-distance make sure that the store you register with has an efficient online option available. The easier you make shopping on your guests, the more likely they are to not shop off-registry. We have several great registries on our site. Make sure to check them out to see if they are the right fit for you.
6. Set up your budget
Okay, so this isn’t the most fun part of myshadi planning. But the fact of the matter is that everyone has a price limit for their event. So whether you are receiving help from your parents or footing the bill completely on your own, before you start reserving vendors and placing deposits, set clear expectations and guidelines for how much you are planning to spend. myshadis are often more expensive than couples plan for, so use realistic numbers when coming up with your budget. Use our budget tool to keep you on track. If you overspend in one category, you can use the budget tool to help you determine where you can save money in other areas.
7. Get organized with your checklist
Our checklist tool can help you make the best to do list for what you need. Some people like thoroughly itemized lists, others prefer broad, general reminders. The nice thing about our checklist is that you can customize your own items, so if you have found us mid-way through your planning process, or are having a more unconventional myshadi, you can create a list that is completely reflective of the tasks you need to accomplish.
8. Go see what other couples in your area are doing
Another way to find inspiration is to attend myshadi shows. There, you can find local trends and popular ideas that other couples in your area have used. Sometimes myshadi shows can be overwhelming, so be prepared for each show by having a specific idea of what you are looking to find. Smaller boutique shows are often easier to navigate. On our events page, you can find myshadi shows, myshadi dress sample sales, and grand opening events at bridal boutiques.
9. Find your save the date and invites
There are so many different types of save-the-dates and invitations that couples often have a difficult time deciding on which one to choose. You can find these things in several ways on our site. First, you can match your invitations to your free myshadi website on select designs. Second, you can find invitations from vendors in your area on our local guides. Third, although you may not want to match your invitation to your free myshadi website you can check out other designs from our myshadi invitation partners featured on our designs page.
10. Get inspired and book your honeymoon
Who doesn’t look forward to the honeymoon? Find your perfect destination on our honeymoon pages. You can search through different regions for the best resort for what you are both looking for.
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