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A wedding day is one precious moment everybody would want to remember because it signifies two people being united in marriage. As much as possible, couples would want to recall nothing but pleasant memories. This article provides some tips to get you started with your dream wedding and reception's preparation:

1. Choose a responsible person to act as your back up. Exchanging "I do's' also meant being detailed about the wedding reception's location, caterer, music, bakery, florist, limo driver, wedding party, and guests. With the long list of ceremony and reception needs, you can get drained easily that's why it's better to have with you a back up who can accomplish these tasks on your behalf.

2. Plan ahead and utilize a checklist. As much as possible, make no room for glitches on your big day. Remind your back-up person that every single detail matters and therefore you must put everything down on a checklist if only to see that nothing is left behind.

3. Delegate responsibilities. A good support system that is your family can attend to all the little details of a dream wedding. With them around, you do not need to check with caterers or wonder if all the flowers have been delivered in time, etcetera. Delegating tasks will put everything perfectly into place.

4. Hire proven professionals and secure your date with a deposit. From your flowers to wedding cake to caterer to music, look for recommendations or testimonials from previous clients. You don't want to discover the horrors of hiring a "wanna be" for your special day!

5. Remember yourself. Even the most organized bride in the world will experience some stress along the way. Take time to pamper yourself: get a massage, facial, manicure & pedicure - whatever you'd enjoy, even if it's just a hot bubble bath. Ideally this will be in close proximity to the event. You can even incorporate it with other events - take the bridesmaids, grooms mother and/or sisters along with & use it as bonding time.

6. Double-check everything and do not be too complacent. About one or two weeks before the wedding day, remember to make last minute phone calls to ensure that nothing gets neglected or forgotten. Most often, even if you think that everything is perfectly ready, you just discover that something else needs to be adjusted or modified. Do not fall into this trap.

7. Secure the rings. I know it's so clich, but because it's happened at so many weddings is the reason for this to be the butt of so many jokes! Especially if there is a younger ring bearer or other people involved. Just add that to your checklist for a last-minute confirmation.

8. File all your receipts and records. The best way to recall and track all your expenses is through efficient record keeping. Organize all your receipts and you will never go wrong. This way, you will also remember who still needs to be paid and vice versa.

9. Security. This is the 1 thing that gets overlooked for a wedding. It's easy to focus on everything else, but make sure (especially if you're event is in more than one location) that any items left unattended are secure. Even beautiful flowers and decorations can be pillaged if left vulnerable - don't find that out the hard way!

10 Remember thank-yous. There are so many people involved in a wedding production, don't forget the gifts or cards to let them know they're appreciated. Just like wedding gift thank-you cards, you can begin writing these well in advance of your wedding - have your bridesmaids help too.

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For most people, the wedding and reception are once-in-a-lifetime event. But, because it's once-in-a-lifetime, most people have little to no experience in planning them. Here are a few helpful hints you can use to get started:

1. Assign your key person. Vitally important for this special occasion, assigning a key person to attend through all the wedding details can provide a big relief on the part of both the bride and the groom. A reliable key person ensures that everything is well taken cared of from the schedule, reception, location, caterer, music, bakery, florist, limo driver, and wedding party down to the guests.

2. Pre-plan & have a checklist. Use that back-up person and make sure details are not overlooked on that special day. There are so many to remember, you'll want to make sure nothing gets left behind so write up a list. It can be as simple as a small notebook that you carry in your purse, adding details as they come up in your planning.

3. Avoid micro-managing, delegate! Beyond your main person, it is normal for different members of both families to manage different aspects of the wedding and reception. If you have 30 items to manage and 30 individuals to each manage one thing, all you have to do is check in with your people! You are now the project manager instead of the micro-manager!

4. Hire proven professionals and secure your date with a deposit. From your flowers to wedding cake to caterer to music, look for recommendations or testimonials from previous clients. You don't want to discover the horrors of hiring a "wanna be" for your special day!

5. Pamper yourself. The wedding, like any other important occasions, will demand most of your time. It can inevitably drain your energy and stress you out. Ease yourself of stress by relaxing, taking long walks, or enjoying a good body massage, whichever you think will put you into a more relaxed frame of mind. You can also invite your bridesmaids and family members to make it more fun.

6. Double check. Even though you have all your ducks in a row well in advance, allow yourself approximately one hour (more or less depending on wedding size and details) to make some last minute phone calls. This should be approximately 1-2 weeks in advance. This gives a bit of time in case anything needs to be adjusted or corrected.

7. Ensure that the rings are safe. Funny as it may sound, wedding rings are among the ones that need to be secured. Because of their size, they are vulnerable to being lost or getting misplaced especially if little ring bearers had to handle them.

8 Keep receipts & records. This is a great task for one responsible person. Then on the big day, you can quickly and easily determine who's been paid & how much is still owed, and can also serve to keep track of your memories going forward.

9. Security. Some couples prefer their wedding held in one place but there are also some who prefer having it in several locations. In any case, make sure that security is assured if ever some items are left in a particular venue. With the numerous concerns to be attended in a wedding, it seems easy to lose focus and concentration even if you are the most organized person on earth!

10. Give thank you notes or tokens. Get your thank you notes printed weeks before the wedding. Anyway, you have bridesmaids around to help on this particular task. Guests and those involved in your wedding will be pleased to receive a small token from you. Lastly, thank you notes can serve as a memento on your big day.

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