Weddings are great, the scenery (for outdoor that is), the decor, the bride's well put together makeup, hair and dress, the food and desert, the list is endless especially when its well planned. But for a memorable event, the plans to be made should be air tight and very practical.
There's no designated time required for ladies to plan, take me for instance I have been planning for my dream wedding since I was 8yrs old (through the inspiration of a dress my mom bought for me). To overcome looking weary on the D-day there are some things the bride should take cognizance of......
1. Not having enough cash for the particular wedding you desire. Money is one of the top stressors for couples planning a wedding, especially in today’s economy. It’s no wonder. There’s enormous pressure on brides to have the perfect wedding and they will stop at nothing to ‘wow’ their guests. The key to dampening those fears is to realize that creativity and resourcefulness can go a long way to helping you create the wedding you want without blowing your budget. Being resourceful can also mean getting friends and family involved in the process, (hey, am not saying you should start begging for handouts). By resourceful I mean gathering useful people, people that make things happen for little or no cost involved.
2. Too much people on the guest list. Of course, cutting your guest list to only those who are close to you will make a significant difference in your wedding costs. Make use of invitation cards and not word of the mouth, state clearly the number of the persons invited. You just might find that by having fewer guests, you can still splurge on the things that really matter to you.
3. Leaving the beauty treatments to last minute. My face will break out just before the wedding. Although you can’t prevent stress-induced acne, there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of breaking out on your Big Day. First, don’t use any products that you don’t normally use. Stick with tried and true cleaners, cleansers, moisturizers and make up. Pamper your skin at least a month before the wedding, and always wash your face before bed. If you do find yourself breaking out just before your wedding day, you might want to consult with a cosmetician to find out the best method of covering up your break out, talk to your photographer on getting Adobe Photo shop.
4. Deciding on how long your bridal train should be. "Having more people on the train means you have lots of friends and lot of people like you" now that's a misconception. You don't need all that crowd, half of the time you are stressing on whether their dresses fit or if they've got the right tie! Leave all that and focus on a light crowd i.e having a chief bridesmaid and a lil bride (of course it should correspond with the groom's side). This will also give you time to dwell on more pressing issues.
5. Bad Weather on the Big day. The weather can be downright unpredictable and a major cause of wedding panic. No matter how hard we pray, there’s no way to guarantee good weather. If you’re a serious weather worry wart, opt for an indoor wedding and remind the guest to come along with their umbrella so they stay dry before you share your souvenirs (Umbrellas, of course lol). For entertainment purposes, you can track your wedding day weather at Weather.com. Just don’t bet your wedding on its accuracy.
6.I’ll trip on my way to the altar. Considering that shyness affects half of the population and that 13 percent of the population has an extreme form of social anxiety called social phobia, it’s safe to say that there are many brides (and grooms) who agonize over the fact that they have to be the centre of attention for their wedding day. For many of these brides, the thought of walking down the aisle or dancing at the traditional wedding is the number one source of their wedding panic. “What if I trip, what if I don't get it right or stutter when taking the vows? If you’ve got that anxiety, take a deep breath and relax its all been done before, and from my experience (as a Consultant) once the bride hits that spotlight she switches on to auto and allows it take charge.
7. Getting a Consultant or not. If your wedding is on a "serious" budget getting a Consultant can be a great plus. A consultant will save you stress during the planning process and especially on the actual day of your wedding. They’ll also serve as your creative partner -- not just overseeing logistics -- but also providing a wealth of ideas, insights, opinions, and more. Don't have time to research vendors? Consultants do all the planning and legwork. That way, you just show up to appointments, approve designs, sample menus, and so on.
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