If you made a list of the reasons why any couple got married, and another list of the reasons for their divorce, you'd have a hell of a lot of overlapping. Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960
Have a complete wedding planning list
A wedding is truly a unique and memorable even. And if you want everything to be as you have always dreamed, you must plan everything in detail. Planning a wedding can be very stressful, and a wedding planning list can really make your job easier. There are so many things you have to worry: guest list, ceremony place, menu, flower arrangements, bridal flowers, bride's wedding dress, groom's tuxedo, best man's tuxedo, wedding cards and so on. All that planning can become an easy job with a proper wedding planning list.
Avoid all that stress
One way to make your wedding planning easier, is hiring a specialist, a wedding planner, who will take care of everything. Unfortunately, these services are not cheap and many couples cannot afford hiring someone. So, start your wedding preparations with a wedding planning list instead.
First of all, start by establishing a budget. Than you can build up your wedding planning list according to the budget, you have set. The guest list is also quite important when planning a wedding. You need to be careful who you invite, and make sure your budget allows you to feed them all.
The menu is also one of the most important aspects of a wedding ceremony. Discuss it with all involved and establish a menu that you all agree on. A good idea is to visit several restaurants to see what they offer, and also the prices of their catering services. It is also recommended to attend two or three wedding shows. You can see new things, such as new wedding dresses, bridal flowers and flower arrangements, special menus, invitation cards and so on. This way it will be easier to make a good wedding planning list.
Start with the difficult parts
To make your wedding planning easier, it is a good idea to begin planning with about six months before the wedding. Also, take care of the stressful aspects first. This way you would have finished the most stressful planning stuff long before the wedding day and you will be in much better mood by the time of the ceremony.
For example, it is best that the bride choose the wedding dress in time. In most of the cases, this is the most difficult task for a bride, so make sure you start searching for a bridal gown in time. Bridal shows, internet or specialized magazines are the best ways to start your search. The way you accessorize can be quite an issue, so time is important.
So, as you can see it's not such an easy task completing a wedding planning list. Take enough time to make the list, and then start with the most important aspects. If you have finished with those, you can calmly continue with the rest of the tasks.
How to Take a Cake Knife to Wedding Costs (New York Times)
With wedding costs spiraling up everywhere and the tremors of a shaky economy threatening to rattle even the best-laid plans, more couples may have to become more resourceful.
