Whose Day Is It?
Remember that it’s your wedding so this special event should be about what your partner and you want. It is not possible to please everyone when planning a wedding so don’t worry about it too much. Please the two most important people, your partner and yourself. If you really want to avoid upsetting people try compromising with them over some details of the wedding.
Organizing The Wedding
Start planning your wedding right away. Use a folder/exercise book/index cards or a computer program to list everything that comes to mind in relation to your wedding – and remember to plan the honeymoon. Compile a list of dates when jobs need to be completed by and tick them off once done. Keep a record of everything – deposits, receipts, phone calls and written confirmation of any bookings.
Budgeting
Work out a budget for your wedding and once set try not to exceed it by more than the smallest of margins. The cost of a wedding has a habit of blowing out of proportion. If you have difficulty keeping within budget, find areas where you can cut costs. Try borrowing a car instead of hiring one? A wedding doesn’t need to be expensive to be wonderful.
Spread the Workload
Once you have compiled everything that needs to be done before the wedding day, garner all the aid and support you can. Ask your attendants, family and close friends to help out with various tasks_details. People love a wedding and love to be involved so why not ask them.
When Things Go Wrong
Don’t let any problems that crop up get the better of you. It is not worth upsetting yourself, and everyone else, over minor details. If the bridesmaids’ shoes are one shade lighter in color than you wanted the world won’t fall apart. Learn some relaxation techniques or have a soothing massage if it starts to get on top of you.
Enjoy the Lead Up
The time leading up to your wedding is a very special time but it will pass quickly. Don’t spend it going crazy over wedding preparations or arguing with everyone within your radius. Don’t say things you may later regret. If you feel yourself losing your cool walk away for a while take a deep breath and calm down.
Learn To Relax
Each week take time out with your partner and agree not to mention the word ‘wedding’ or anything related to weddings. Wind down with a good bottle of wine, a tasty meal and enjoy each other’s company.
The Wedding Day
Finally, enjoy every minute of your wedding day. It may come along but once in your lifetime so savor every minute of it.