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Planning your wedding with ease

11.05.2009 · Posted in Home and Garden Articles

Let’s face it; once the excitement of the engagement is over and the reality of wedding planning hits you, it all looks pretty unmanageable. That is not to say that the next few years or months are all going to be an uphill struggle, but the reality is that wedding planning is hard work. Working with so many brides over the years has provided lots of insight into how one can make the wedding planning experience run more smoothly for you.nnRule number one – get the big jobs done first. So many wedding venues get booked up as much as 3 years in advance so to ensure you get your desired location and venue, you do need to book early. Your choice of venue, location and time of year will then help you decide on a wedding theme. Once this is all booked and a deposit paid, you can then relax a little because the most important job is done. Phew!nnThe next BIG job to get arranged is the wedding stationery and the guest list. Depending on how you wish to invite your guests, you may choose to send out ‘Save the Date’ cards in addition to invitations so that your guests keep your special day free. This is especially important if you are planning to get married during the summer when many families book holidays some years in advance.nnThirdly, you need to ensure you are enjoying yourself; that’s right, enjoy yourself! Being organised is a great way to keep stress manageable and allows you to enjoy the process you are going through. You can start by investing in a book or folder – this can go with you everywhere and will be the best place to store phone numbers, bridal inspirations. Then, you must consider which items are immediate [e.g. things that need to be prepared in advance, such as booking the evening entertainment]. Next, you must draw up a 12-month schedule and insert each job into a month. Of course, the more immediate actions will need to be addressed in the first few months, whereas ordering wedding favours may wait until later on. If you feel that some of your planning is too time consuming, why don’t you shop around for a wedding planner or enlist the help of family and friends? You may be surprised at how reasonable planners are these days and also how accommodating your friends and family may be. In fact, they may be really flattered that you have asked them!nnIn conclusion, if you have booked your reception venue AND organised your wedding stationery – well done! If you have been enjoying yourself along the way, that’s even better! It’s now time to celebrate with your partner as you have your first [of many!] glasses of champagne and congratulate yourselves on taking the first few steps on your way to perfect wedding planning!

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