Couples preparing to walk down the aisle experience a range of emotions during this special time. From joy and excitement to stress to just plain being overwhelmed, it’s all completely normal. One downside to wedding planning that couples may not expect is the tendency to have arguments during the planning process. But there are certainly ways to better navigate and avoid these tiffs with your fiancé so that you can really make the most out of your engagement.

The Guest List

One of the most common fights between couples as they plan a wedding revolves around the guest list. This is one of the hardest parts of wedding planning in general, so it makes sense that this would be something that spurs high emotions. Fights frequently spawn from the idea that the list is not well balanced or fair from one side to the next. As you navigate setting your final guest list with your fiancé, agree on a maximum guest list number that?s reasonable for the size of your families and friend group. Work through the list methodically, categorizing guests into ?family,? ?friends,? and ?family friends? buckets. Use a color coding system to mark guests onto a ?B-list? that you can cut from first. Also, as you work through this, remember to respect your future spouse and their feelings and have compassion when it comes to their priority list and who they feel is important for them to share this monumental day with.
The Budget

It can definitely be tough to agree on matters that surrou...