If you've read my other four articles, you have a pretty good idea on how to maneuver through planning your wedding and what to look for and watch out for. Most couples will never read a list like this and just shoot from the hip, hoping that everything falls into place. My ultimate advice is to leave nothing to chance. Research and investigate anything and everything. And do not give others very important tasks unless you absolutely trust them with your life. Inevitably, and it always happens, someone forgets to do something and you end up doing it yourself and it's too late to do or get what you really wanted. Okay, that's all taken care of. So what are the last 10 tips? They are probably the most important of all.
1. If you get frazzled and feel like the world is closing in on you while planning your wedding, just know that this is normal and the feeling will pass. Go out to lunch. Get a massage. Things will look better in the morning.
2. What is this about cold feet? Does everyone get second thoughts about getting married? Most people do, and strangely enough, it happens more with females than with males, or maybe the girls just fess up to it! Just know that it is normal. You are changing your life and more than likely, where you will live. It's scary. Admit that it's scary and the feeling usually passes in a few days. If it doesn't, then you may want to see a counselor or speak to someone your trust. But remember, if you seriously doubt that this person is someone you would want to spend the rest of your life with, then perhaps you should put off the wedding. A canceled ceremony is much better than a future divorce.
3. Don't sweat the small stuff. Pick your battles when you are planning your wedding or you will surely lose your mind.
4. Grab hold of you fiancé and get away for the day. Leave all the planning and people behind. And promise each other that you won't discuss any wedding plans.
5. Have a confidant. This is especially important for women. If it's not your future spouse, then a sister, mother or very close friend. Being able to vent solves most of the problems.
6. Get to know your future in-laws and get them involved in the wedding planning. They aren't going to go away and it will help the rest of your life. Trust me.
7. Include the groom in your wedding planning decisions. Remember it's his wedding too.
8. Make sure you save all deposit and purchase receipts in a separate envelope with any notes that you need to remember attached.
9. Realize, in the middle of the chaos, that this is the beginning of an entirely new life. Think about that. Enjoy the moments. They won't come this way again.
10. Read these lists over and over again. It really helps to know that others have gone this way also.
These suggestions and tips are probably not going to be covered in a 'how to have a great wedding' article, but to me are the most important. Many of them deal with the couple's emotions before the wedding day, and are even more important than making sure everything goes well with the planning. But more than anything, love one another and enjoy every moment of every day of this planning stage. It will be over in a blink of an eye and you will look back and wish you could do it over. Many best wishes.
Delora O'Brien is an expert in the area of wedding designs and products. She is the resident consultant at Designs to Remember. Designs to Remember is a unique online store that carries designer wedding favors, bridal gifts and accessories. Delora also oversees the extensive line of unique wedding favors, bridesmaid gifts, groomsmen gifts and wedding invitations. Many of the wedding favors and bridal shower favors she has purchased for Designs to Remember, have been featured in well known bridal magazines.
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