1.
First you need to realize that true perfection is
unattainable. There is bound to be something that
will not turn out quite as planned. But that
is ok, you won't be the first bride it has happened
to and you won't be the last. No matter what you think, it won't be the
end of the world, you can still have a beautiful and
memorable wedding ... no one is likely to even
notice what went wrong in the first place.
2.
Remember that you cannot control everything and
everyone, and you cannot be expected to. Yes,
you want to do your homework where you can and try
and be prepared for things, but don't stress over
it!
3.
Lessen stress by planning your wedding, YOUR way!
Do what you and your groom want and can afford, not
what others think you should do. Don't do
something only to please or impress someone else, do
what makes YOU (and your groom) happy!
4.
Talk together with your groom about your ideas and
concerns, it is just as much his wedding day as it
is yours so don't leave him out. Even though
he may not show it, (or care to be involved) he will appreciate you coming to
him and asking for his input.
5.
Sit down with the parents (if they have offered
to help) and come up with a budget to work from.
Be prepared that they may have their own ideas of
what they think you should do. You do not have
to feel pressured into doing what they want.
However, if you don't like their input, you may end
up
on your own with the finances, but don't fret.
6.
Ok, so start planning but again, don't obsess! There
is no need to spend over a year planning for
something that is going to only be one day in the
rest of your life. Yes, the sooner you start,
the less you will have to worry about the closer it
gets to the big day, but be practical and realistic. Shop
around early but don't
book any vendor services until you have
locked down the location and there is not need to
book the venue more than about 9 months out.
7.
Know that you CAN have a beautiful and memorable
wedding without the stress and without going in
debt. Believe it and make it happen! Don't
go out and be demanding to the vendors you meet with! They are more
likely to work with you if you are polite and
respectful to them. A budget and stress free
wedding is possible, you just have to be creative and
flexible when looking for ways to save.
The best money saving tip I can give you is just to
give yourself plenty of time, do your homework and
comparison shop.
