Wedding Breeze

Whose Day Is It?
Remember that it’s your wedding so the day should be be concerned with what your partner and you want. It is difficult to please everyone when organizing a wedding so don’t worry about it too much. Please the two most important people, your partner and yourself. If you don’t want to upset people try compromising with them over some aspect of the wedding.

Wedding Planning
Start planning your wedding right away. Use a folder/exercise book/index cards or a computer program to compile everything you can think of in relation to your wedding – and remember to plan the honeymoon. List dates when jobs need to be completed by and tick them off once completed. Keep a record of everything – deposits, receipts, phone calls and written confirmation of any bookings.

Budgeting
Decide on a budget for your wedding and once you’ve set it try not to exceed it by more than the tiniest of margins. The cost of a wedding has a habit of growing out of proportion. If you have difficulty keeping within budget, look for 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 prior to the wedding day, enlist all the aid and support you can. Ask as many attendants, family and close friends to help out with various jpbs. People love a wedding and appreciate being involved so why not ask them.

When Things Go Wrong
Keep problems in proportion. There’s no point in getting upset over minor details. If the bridesmaids’ dresses are somewhat different than you wanted the world won’t fall apart. Learn some relaxation techniques or have a soothing massage if it all gets too much.

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. Watch what you say is you are stressed – you might regret it later. 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 talk about the word ‘wedding’ or anything related to weddings. Wind down with a good bottle of wine, a tasty dinner and enjoy each other’s company.

The Wedding Day
Finally, enjoy every moment of your wedding day. It may come along but once in your lifetime so savor every moment of it.