Hardest part?

In my experience, the hardest part is pinning down all the tiny details of the day and having a plan for each of them. These forums have been really helpful, as well as the checklists on TheKnot specifically I think the "hardest" part really depends. Some people have a really hard time with guest list, some people have a really hard time with decorations, and some people have a really tough time picking colors or their dress.

Congratulations on your engagement!

Mine was thinking of the logistics. My wedding had parts where I wanted to try to ensure it was run smoothly

We got engaged last May and had a vision in mind from the beginning. The hardest part was deciding on where to heave our wedding, we finally decided on that In January for our October wedding. Now that we have decided the where, everything is moving quickly; we have our venue, menu, Baker, photographer, officiant, and florist. My dress is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, so the next hurdle is dress fittings.
Our guest list was easy as we are planning for an intimate wedding with immediate family and friends.

I would say family drama for me. My parents have a messy divorce and still have a lot of animosity after thirteen years, and my mom caused some angst with her requirements for the day. Her family also kicked up a lot of drama, and as of now only four of her five siblings are making an appearance and none of their twenty kids. So we made plans and arrangements for a larger number and most of them flaked. I'm ready to be married for real.

Paying for everything! And making the guest list.

I think the hardest part is putting together a seating chart and not having an awkward table.

Honestly....realizing how poor weddings make you feel. It was pretty unsettling.

I think the guest list and worrying whose coming and whose not...

For us the hardest part was staying in our budget by cutting the guest list. We really had to sit down and go over all the costs of everything since we went over our budget. Luckily, it looks like we’ll be okay. We’ve also changed our minds on a lot of things and had to email vendors letting them know the changes. I’ve been so indecisive, but I’m learning to be okay with my decisions.

Congrats on the engagement!

By far, the hardest part was dealing with family drama. It's not fun, it feels like piling on, and it almost always says more about the other people than about you.

Logistics are hard, but rewarding when you figure it out, arguing with your FS is tough, but good for learning to solve major conflict... but when your family just decides to throw fits about things that aren't their business?

Oof!

Good luck, and stay focused on each other!

Guest list is one of the most stressful things for me. Also even if you don't think you will have bridemaids drama, you will still have bridesmaids drama. Narrowing down my must playlist for the DJ has been a real challenge for me.

Best advice i can give you... don't ask your bridal party to be in your wedding more than 1 year out...trust me!!!