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How to Break Down Planning a Wedding | ADHD-Friendly Guide
Planning a wedding can quickly become chaos when your brain jumps between tiny details and big-picture dreams. This guide helps you stay grounded and make steady progress.
✓ Track your progress ✓ Check off micro-steps ✓ Celebrate small wins
Why This Breakdown Works for ADHD Brains
No Overwhelming Tasks
Every step takes 2-5 minutes max. Nothing here will make your brain shut down.
Dopamine Hits
Check off micro-steps frequently for constant motivation and progress visibility.
Clear Next Action
No guessing what to do. Every micro-step tells you exactly what to do right now.
Complete Step-by-Step Breakdown
Phase 1: Ground and Prioritize
Set your priorities
Write down top 3 must-haves
Decide budget range
Agree on guest size
Note what you don't care about
Save list in phone notes
Create a shared doc
Open a Google Sheet
Make tabs for budget, vendors, tasks
Share with your partner
Color-code urgent items
Add a 'done' column
Pick your date range
Check major life events
Choose 2-3 possible weekends
Ask key family members if they're available
Circle best month
Highlight on calendar
Phase 2: Secure Core Vendors
Book venue
Shortlist 3 venues
Email for availability
Visit 1-2 virtually
Compare cost and vibe
Book deposit
Find photographer and planner
Search on Instagram or WeddingWire
Shortlist 3
Read reviews
Request quotes
Save contacts
Select catering
Decide on buffet or plated
Request tasting or sample menus
Check dietary options
Compare pricing
Add to budget sheet
Phase 3: Design and Logistics
Choose theme and colors
Make Pinterest board
Pick 3 main colors
Save hex codes
Share with decorator
Finalize palette
Create timeline
List wedding day events
Estimate durations
Add to Google Calendar
Share with vendors
Set reminders 1 week before
Finalize guest list
Pull addresses
Group by side
Send digital invites
Track RSVPs weekly
Lock final headcount 2 weeks out
ADHD Pro Tips
💬 Delegate tasks
Assign small tasks to friends/family so you don't juggle everything.
🎨 Visual boards
Seeing color palettes and timelines helps ADHD brains organize better.
🧾 Budget alerts
Use a budgeting app that pings you when expenses exceed a limit.
📅 Calendar sync
Link reminders to Google Calendar to prevent deadline surprises.
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Import this entire breakdown into the app, check off steps as you go, and celebrate every tiny win. Built specifically for ADHD brains.
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