Yokohama B-Corsairs Filipino basketball star Kiefer Ravena is preparing for another big milestone—his wedding to fiancée, Diana Mackey. Here’s his practical advice for couples planning their big day.

- What’s your approach to planning a wedding? Do you follow a specific strategy or process?
Kiefer: Communicate. Be open to what you both want. It’s a special day for the both of you. Make sure you have pegs, examples, and Pinterest boards of your wants and needs for the wedding.
- How did you set and stick to your wedding planning timeline?
Kiefer: It’s different for us because I work abroad, and I only spend a few months back home, but I didn’t want to feel that we were in a rush.
- What steps did you take to prepare for the financial aspect of such a significant event?
Kiefer: Just being smart with what we both want in the wedding. Good thing is we have the same wants – realistic and intimate. So, when it comes to budgeting it wasn’t as hard as we thought it would be.
- Why do you think financial planning is crucial when preparing for a wedding?
Kiefer: It’s important to financially plan for your wedding so you won’t have regrets after spending on some unnecessary things. And this is just me, spend more on your honeymoon if you can 😊.
- How do you manage the stress and challenges that come with wedding planning?
Kiefer: It’s really not stressful. It’s actually fun and interesting because you get to know your partner even more with the planning. So far, I’m having fun.
- What practical advice would you give to other couples navigating the wedding planning journey?
Kiefer: Ask for help from wedding coordinators. Keep it close and intimate so you don’t overspend. Make sure you communicate with your partner. Your wedding, your rules.
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