Most people think of every detail of our wedding from childhood. The hairstyle we will have, the dress we will wear and how our bouquet will look are just some things we think about. Although planning a wedding can be very exciting, without the proper guidance it can be overwhelming.
On the days leading up to your wedding, make sure that your future husband or wife is feeling okay. You will be their biggest supporter and someone to whom they can turn. Reassurance will make them feel great and more comfortable about this huge decision in his/her life. Tell them a few motivational words to help them cope with their stress.
Don’t be a bridezilla! Delegate tasks for your wedding to your loved ones to help relieve the stress on you and get them involved. If your Mom loves to cook, ask her to help with the catering. If your Dad is a wine aficionado, have him help with the wine selection for your reception. Get everyone involved!
If you’ve been asked to photograph a wedding but are new to the job, your most important task it to create a shot list. Ask the couple what kind of photographs they would like you to take and then make a checklist to guide you through the wedding and ease your stress level.
When you are walking down the aisle, look directly into the eyes of your groom at all times. This will be a special moment that you two will share for the rest of your life, as you will want to see each other when it happens. Look and smile at your groom to make the best of the moment.
If you really want to have speeches at your wedding, keep them short. There is an award ceremony that limits speeches to four words, which would be a cute rule to have at your reception, but maybe too limiting. One suggestion is limiting them to just a few sentences, therefore no one gets bored and a large amount of time is not put into speeches.
Flowers look beautiful as centerpieces on the dinner tables, but don’t overdo it. Much of the time, table arrangements will just be in the guests’ way. It’s possible that there might be a few guests with flower allergies. A romantic alternative to floral centerpieces at guest tables is the use of fragrance-free candles.
If you are using a wedding planner, it is important that you work with them to make the seating arrangements. You know your guests, so you know who should be seated with whom. A wedding planner is just going to randomly put people together, which could end up causing tension and stress at your wedding reception.
When planning a wedding, one of the most important things to remember is not to stress out over the details. A wedding is a joyful, fun event, and any missing details will likely never be noticed by the guests. Focus your energy and worry on the big things, and enjoy the fact that you are preparing for the one of the biggest days in your life!
If you love the idea of adorable flower girls sprinkling petals across the aisle before your big entrance, you can still achieve this look for less by opting for faux rose petals and silk blooms. Fresh petals can easily set you back a few hundred dollars, but faux roses look nearly identical; after all, they will be trampled underfoot shortly.
You don’t have to be overwhelmed when planning your wedding, if you take the advice above; you can plan without a lot of anxiety and stress. You may even enjoy doing this with the person you love.
