do and don’t of wedding planning
Do: Think twice before you DIY it
If you are a creative bride, you
may think DIY is a great solution, not just to cut down on your wedding
costs, also to allow your creative flair to bloom. But, be warned!
Professional photographers and cake designers are there for a reason – and they’re
experts at what they do. If you’ve got a friend or family member who
fancies themselves as a bit of a photographer and has offered to take on your
wedding photos, think again (unless, of course, they’re a professional wedding
photographer themselves)!
The value of a professional wedding photographer
cannot be underestimated and will become apparent once you see the
results. Professionals
also tend to have back-up processes in place should anything happen to your precious photos.
Besides, the wedding planning process can be
so complex – and stressful at times, it’s unlikely you’re going to have time
(or want to) be spending time in the kitchen.
Don’t: Neglect to rehearse… everything!
A great way to settle nerves and to ensure
there are no unwanted surprises on your big day is to go through your wedding
day routine in advance.
Visit your venue in advance and familiarise
yourself with it.
Try on your dress and walk around in
it, perhaps not down the street but in the privacy of your home.
Do a hair and make-up trial and prepare
yourself mentally for what will be one of the biggest days of your life.
Do: Keep track of your budget
No, don’t forget the budget! Keeping track of
your expenses is one of the most challenging aspects of the wedding planning
process, but it’s also essential.
Have you factored in all the costs? Have you
thought about bomboniere or even invitation cost?
If you manage your finances well, you’ll be
able to accurately assign your budget to areas that you value the most.
A handy way to keep track of your wedding
finances on the go is with a wedding budget calculator and wedding
budgeting planning tools.
Do: Avoid blisters
Take every measure possible to ensure you are
comfortable on your big day. One way is to wear in your shoes. Sore and blistered feet are not pleasant,
especially on your wedding day.
So, walk around the house and, if need be,
invest in a shoe-stretcher. Your feet will thank you!
Similarly, try on everything you’re
wearing before your wedding, including your jewelry and underwear, just to get a feel for, well, how it will
feel together on the big day. You don’t want to find out that your bra digs
into your back thanks to the design of your wedding dress or that your earrings
are so heavy, they hurt. If you do it early, you’ll have time to find
replacements.
Do: Choose the bridal party you want
It can be tricky in choosing your bridal
party. Should you choose relatives, friends or both? Some brides feel
obliged or pressured to add people to the bridal party that they may not
actually want.
There may be family pressure to add a
cousin or sister and sometimes there is a pressure to return the favour if
you’ve been a member of the bridal party in another wedding.
At the end of the day, the best choice is
having who you actually want in your bridal party because they’ll be the ones
standing beside you at one of the most important times in your life.
Admittedly, it can be difficult to avoid it,
but try not to be (too) influenced by the wants of others. It’s your day, and
it’ll make a difference having your nearest and dearest present in the bridal
party with you.
Don’t: Forget to enjoy yourself!
If you only do one thing on your wedding day,
make sure to enjoy yourself.
Stop. Breath. Have fun. Enjoy the experience!
Feel free to laugh and smile naturally – and
often. There is such a build up to your wedding day and, often, it goes by like
a flash.
It’s important to be in the moment and take
the time to enjoy yourself – and spend time with your new spouse drinking in
the day and all those special moments.
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