Top 7 Wedding Planning Advice from Arab Brides

Here's a list of the top 7 Wedding Planning advice given by Arab brides who shared their wedding

planning experience with us.

Shoroq Azaizeh:

1. Relax and don’t stress

“Don't stress about the small things. You can get so wrapped up in trying to make everything perfect that you miss the special moments.”

2. Plan early Lina Dghjoqa:

“The most important thing is to finish all the tasks before the wedding in a week, so you could have time and patience to deal with whatever comes up during that week.”

Farah Abu Alhial:“Plan ahead and look for deals... especially on Arabia Weddings.”

3. Be organized

Talah Al Alami: “Have a checklist for the things thatneed to be done. Be calm and relaxedduring the last weeks before the

wedding. Never try anything newconcerning your beauty care 2 weeks prior toyour wedding, such as facial sessions or masks,skin peeling or laser hair removal.”

PS: Use The Wedding Planning Checklist tool to stay organized.

4. Follow your heart

Hana Al Khatib: “Do whatever you love; don’t do anything just because it is trendy or fashionable. Keep calm because everything will go as planned.”

5. Don’t skip the wedding planner

Dana Al Assi: “Open up to experts in the field of wedding planning and have options, but decide on what you want and what reflects your character.”

Dalia Alusta: “Assign a wedding planner! It makes everything easier!”

6. Be a team

Faten Haymour: “Plan your wedding together and cherish every moment, as these moments will never come again. Take as many pictures as you can during your engagement period and share them with everyone at your wedding.”

7. Be creative

Deena Al Abbas: “Try to be original and incorporate some of your own touches in your wedding.”

Maram Samawi: “Look for something special to have on your wedding; don’t be traditional. Your guests will have more fun and feel more included.”

To read the full wedding planning story of each bride, click here.