Wedding planning can feel overwhelming no matter what part of the process you?re at. With that being said, there are so many tasks that you may think are a necessity, but that you can completely skip. Simplifying the process and taking out these extraneous tasks will make your life easier and allow you to fully customize your wedding to be exactly what you want?nothing more and nothing less.
1. Have a Bridal Shower
It?s a misconception that you have to have a shower leading up to your wedding. If you?re not into the idea or don?t like to be the center of attention, this is something you can simply skip. That also means you can skip out on having a gift registry, too. In fact, many couples are opting not to have a registry at all, so this isn?t out of the norm. Eliminating a shower from your list of wedding events can alleviate a lot of anxiety and stress, so don?t be afraid to do so if that?s the case for you. 2. Give out Wedding Favors

Another thing you can eliminate from your to-do list is having wedding favors. While these are fun, they?re completely unnecessary if you?d rather put the thought and money elsewhere. Favors can take a lot of research, coordination, and effort. Your guests will likely not even notice their absence, so don?t sweat skipping these little gifts.
3. Have Printed Programs and Menus
Printed stationery items for your wedding can get pricey, so feel free to skip extra items like ceremony programs and printed menus for your reception. If you wan...