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.