Your Guide to Planning a Wedding as Opposite Personalities
Photographer: Moonstone Photography
They say opposites attract - and if you’re Type A while your partner is Type B (or vice versa), it can make for a complementary relationship. Except when it comes to wedding planning…
A Type A person is typically extremely organized, inherently driven, and competitive while a Type B person is more relaxed, easygoing, and tends to go with the flow. As a result, wedding planning with these two personalities can be challenging. But it doesn’t have to be as challenging as you think - especially with these tips & tricks.
Talk Openly with Each Other
As soon as you begin wedding planning, have a conversation with your partner about the planning process, including your needs, preferences, expectations, and concerns while establishing who will be responsible for what. This helps keep you both on the same page while minimizing potential misunderstandings down the road.
Consider Hiring a Wedding Planner
While any couple can benefit from hiring a wedding planner, they are especially beneficial to those with conflicting personalities. Not only will a wedding planner oversee and streamline the wedding planning process, they will also alleviate a ton of stress. And since wedding planners are experts in planning a wedding, they will know how to navigate difficult situations and resolve any misunderstandings.
Lean On the Type A’s Organizational Skill
Since the Type A partner is exceptional at detail-oriented tasks, lean on them for taking the lead on making checklists, creating schedules, and helping with logistics.
Let Type B Be the Creative One
Since the Type A partner excel’s at being organized and is detail-oriented, the Type B partner can help with the creative aspect of the planning. For example, helping with the color palette, decor pieces, and overall aesthetic of the wedding.
Know Each Other’s Priorities
Contrasting personalities may have different priorities for their wedding day. It’s important that you and your partner are on the same page with how you want your big day to be. For example, you might want a DJ while your partner wants a live band. Hear each other out and be willing to compromise or negotiate!
Listen to Each Other
Similar to knowing each other’s priorities, make sure you and your partner listen to each other about what you want. It’s easy to get fixated on something you want but don’t forget that it’s a partnership! Your significant other may even suggest something you didn’t think of that ends up making your wedding even better than expected.
All in all, while wedding planning is stressful in general - even for similar personalities - it’s a time for you and your partner to spend time together & create the wedding of your dreams. Understand how your partner works and figure out the best way to tackle that wedding planning to-do list by integrating these tips and tricks into the process!