Sadly, lots of people get stressed and sad while planning what is going to be a good time in their lives. Read on to find some tips which should make the process of planning a wedding far more enjoyable and easy to accomplish.
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.
Look at the portfolios of any makeup artist you are considering for your wedding day. Is the style of make up look attractive to you? Make sure it’s to your liking. Your appearance on your wedding day is important, so you don’t want to regret your decision later.
Even if a wedding photograph looks like it isn’t what you intended, keep it, at least in digital form. Sometimes the bride and groom will see a shot that they love even if the photographic composition is lacking. The couple are the final say, so leave it up to them to pick and choose their favorites.
Flowers are great, but don’t place too many of them on your tables or they can become tacky. A lot of times, the flowers may be getting in the guests’ way. Also, you must consider that a guest may be allergic to the flowers. As an alternative to flowers, place non-scented candles on the tables. This will also help to create a romantic ambiance.
Make sure your maid of honor is someone with whom you are really close. Your wedding day is something you will remember for the rest of your life, and you want to make sure your most loved family member or friend is part of that. If you cannot pick who you want your maid of honor to be, just have more bridesmaids.
Practice walking down the aisle before the big day. Many brides get nervous when they have never walked down the aisle, which can cause them to trip and fall. Also, if you have young children as ring bearers, make sure they practice before your wedding day, so they know what they are doing.
Your venue should not only support your guest count but more importantly it should make you want to get married there. If you have a dream or hope for the look of your wedding, make sure that your venue fills that need. By doing the appropriate research and investing a bit of time, you will create an environment that is the foundation of your wedding.
Be prepared and plan ahead, then take time to relax as the big day gets near. Your wedding is a new start to your life, so you should plan ahead for it.