~DO TRY TO INVOLVE YOUR FIANCE IN THE PLANNING.
Even though they may not want to be bothered it is a good time to learn more about one
another’s likes and dislikes.
~DO TRY TO BRING BOTH FAMILIES TOGETHER-invite each others parents over
to talk about wedding plans - if they live in separate cities set-up a conference call so
everyone can be together to share the excited! …this will help everyone feel as though
there’re all involved in making this wedding very special.
~DON’T WASTE TIME WORRYING ABOUT PLEASING EVERYONE …try your
best, but remember this is your and your fiancées big day.
~DO ELIMINATE SOME OF THE LEG WORK BEFORE YOU REGISTER.
It is a good idea to narrow some of the gift choices before you ask your partner to join you for
the final decisions.
~DO YOUR GIFT REGISTERY WITH YOUR PARTNER. It’s more fun when your
fiancé can share in the excitement of actually receiving gifts you both chose together.
~DO REMEMBER TO SELECT FLOWERS THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE AT
THE TIME OF YOUR WEDDING. You may have a favorite flower you hoped would
be in your bouquet but the seasons play an important role when designing your florals.
~DON’T ORDER YOUR INVITATIONS TOO EARLY. Four months before your
wedding date is ample time. Wedding invitation companies are constantly coming up
with new designs. Ask your stationer for the most current catalogues. Always request a
proof in case of last minute changes and to correct any errors.
~DO ORDER EXTRA THANK YOU NOTES. It is not expensive to increase the thank
you note amount at the time of the initial order. These notes will surely come in handy
even after all the notes for the wedding have been written.
~DO CHOOSE A SONG FOR YOUR FIRST DANCE THAT IS MEANINGFUL TO
BOTH OF YOU. This will make your first dance together as Mr. and Mrs. very special.
~DO MAKE ONE OF YOUR FIRST DECISIONS HOW FORMAL YOU WANT
YOUR WEDDING TO BE. This will help with later decisions such as décor, menu
planning and attire.
~DON’T LEAVE ANYTHING TO THE WEEK OF THE WEDDING. This week
should be devoted to pampering yourself. Nothing is better than an organized bride who
can relax days before her big moment. Last minute changes will not seem so drastic if
that is all you have to deal with.
~DON’T WORRY ABOUT BIZZARRE DREAMS BEFORE THE WEDDING.
Everyone has them and they never come true!