When you become engaged, there is at least a little excitement. But, inevitably, as soon as you announce your engagement, the questions come: Have you set a date? Where will you be getting married? Have you thought about what kind of dress you’ll be wearing? All too easily the euphoria of being engaged is diminished by being overwhelmed with details. Here are a few things to remember that can help reclaim your excitement.
- Enjoy yourself! The most important thing about your wedding day is that it should be savored because it’s a day you’ve envisioned for a long time. True, there are times when that this is easier said than done. But when that happens, remember that a wedding really is a celebration.
- Budget your time and your finances. You can quickly run out of both; which only adds to stress (which steals your joy of the day). Take some time now to plot out your plans. By doing this, you will also have your planning in small steps so it will not be as overwhelming.
- Look for ways to make the day truly yours. That is, make it personal and show off who you are as a couple. Don’t duplicate what your sister did… the two of you are probably not the same. Besides, your family has already been to that wedding! There have been a lot of changes recently in etiquette, so you are much freer to make the day more personal.
- Seek advice and help from event professionals, such as florists, caterers, musicians, and, of course, planners. Don’t overlook the importance of working with professionals to make creating your event enjoyable instead of stressful.
Event planners can help from the inception, during the preparation, and through to the execution of your wedding. Those who hire a planner are individuals who value their time and money; want to be able to be the host of their day without the work and worry (and in so doing, are able to take part in the festivities instead of having to run the show); and want advice on creating a distinctive and memorable event.
By delegating planning duties to your event planner, it frees you up to concentrate on what matters most to you. It’s up to you what is important for you to handle and what you will entrust to your event professional. Just as you probably will not sew your gown, arrange your flowers, or bake and decorate your cake, your planning professional is another integral member of the wedding day ensemble. A planner can also make suggestions on how to stretch your budget.
Be prepared for something (at least one thing) to go a little amiss on your wedding day. But if you have been working with an event planner who is coordinating your day, they may be able to resolve the dilemma without you having to be troubled with it.
With so many options in creating a wedding, an event planner can show you what will epitomize your vision and help to pull it all together. Wouldn’t you want to have your guests remember your wedding as one that could be nobody else’s but yours?
Shop around and find an event planner professional who you can relate to and get along with. You will be spending a lot of time over the next months and, of course, on your very special day with that individual.
