The decision to marry your partner can be an exciting one. However, there are a ton of obstacles you are going to encounter along the road to your big day. In order to rise to these challenges, it is best to ensure you are on the same page as your significant other. Open communication can help you both stay on the same page of what the other is thinking. Explore these topics related to same-sex weddings and see how you can make the planning period as simple as possible. 

Talk About the Budget

According to recent polls, money tends to be the leading cause of arguments while couples are preparing for their weddings. To avoid this, it is best that you and your partner set aside time early in the process to go over the logistics of the budget. Try to break down your spending in a concise way, setting exact amounts to go toward expenses like catering, decor, and entertainment. It is likely that you will need to make some compromises during these discussions. Though it might be frustrating, making these agreements early will help you avoid major conflicts later. 

Go Over the Guest List

Another area that can be painful to figure out is the guest list. Knowing who to invite will require a good amount of time and a lot of communication. While you likely know who you want to invite out of your immediate family and close friends, you may struggle with distant relatives and friends you haven’t seen in a while. As a rule of thumb, only invite people you have seen within the last five years. Additionally, you may have relatives who are uncomfortable with LGBT relationships. Don’t feel pressured to invite anyone who isn’t supportive of your love. 

Plan for Personalization

While traditional weddings tend to follow a strict format, same-sex events allow a bit more room for personalization. This is another important topic to discuss with your partner as early as possible. For example, you may want to add custom vows to your ceremony. If this is the case, you should decide as soon as you can so that you have enough time to write fitting words for one another. Personalized decorations should also be handled in advance to guarantee the items will arrive with plenty of time before your big day.

Figure Out Entertainment

It is also important to stay on the same page about entertainment options. While some people are fine with hiring a DJ, there are others who have their hearts set on using a live band. Since bringing live musicians to the venue can be a big expense, you must finalize this decision as soon as possible. Whether you use a DJ or band, you must also talk about specific songs you absolutely want to hear at the reception. Finally, chat about whether you think you need an emcee to help control the flow of the event.

Decide on Gifts

There are a few different ways to approach gifts for your wedding. First, you can create a registry at a favorite store or through an online retailer. This is a traditional option that is perfect if you want to fill a new home with essentials. Next, you can forego the registry altogether and leave gifts to the discretion of your guests. In this scenario, you are most likely to receive cash from your loved ones. Finally, you can ask for contributions to your honeymoon. This is perfect if you’ve spent a lot on your wedding and require some financial assistance.

Chat About Everything

There are plenty of important choices you need to make as you move through the process of planning your wedding. As long as you keep open communication with your partner and stay on the same page, you will have an easier time putting together an event without major challenges.