Everyone wants a wedding to remember, right? But there’s so much to consider – often more than we realize in advance. Where will the event take place? Who will you invite? Are there special dietary needs to consider? Where will you buy the wedding rings and bridal jewelry? “Overwhelming” is an understatement.
These tips for planning a perfect wedding will get you on your way to the event of your dreams:
Inject Your Personal Style
Find ways to put your personal spin on the traditional aspects and activities involved in a wedding – perhaps you can find a caterer who will prepare traditional family recipes for the reception, for example. Find a venue that means something special to you and your future spouse, prepare a display of old family photos for guests to admire during the reception, even create custom wedding rings or bridal jewelry. All of these touches will make the day feel even more special to both you and your guests.
Be True to You
For some reason, whenever a wedding is announced it seems that even distant relatives suddenly have an opinion about even the minutest details. Stand strong with your choices and respectfully remind interjectors that this is your wedding and your decision.
Separate “Needs” and “Wants”
It’s difficult to differentiate between what you need and what you want for your wedding, especially with so many options! Sit down and make a list of what you absolutely need for the perfect wedding. This might include a quality photographer, a good caterer, transportation, wedding rings, and a beautiful venue. “Wants”, on the other hand, might include ornate centerpieces, fancy favors or a lavish cake. Once your needs are met, and if your budget allows, then it’s time to turn to your list of wants.
Be Flexible
We all have the vision of a perfect wedding in our heads while we’re planning, don’t we? But the odds are that something might not look exactly the way we’d imagined, or that our vendor won’t come through precisely as they’d promised. The best way to handle this is to maintain a level of flexibility – being too rigid will only raise stress levels and turn the event sour.
These tips for planning a perfect wedding will only take you so far – but in the end, what makes a wedding really perfect is placing a wedding ring on the finger of the person who’s right for you. Focusing on this, and the love that got you to your big day, is what makes a wedding truly special.
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