Three things ensure a memorable wedding day that will be perfect for you. Every couple planning their wedding day right now knows how overwhelming it can be and how many tasks need to be attended to. But by focusing on three things you can be confident that your day will be what you want it to be.
Here are the three things to stay focused on:
1. Decide together on four or five things that are the most important to you. Invest your time and money on those things first. You can invest less in the many other tasks that will need to be handled, and may even choose to delegate some of those tasks to family members and friends who offer to help. A great example of this is the couple who identified a meaningful ceremony, good food, time together, and a fun reception as the most important things to them. They engaged a florist friend to handle decor and the mothers to provide welcome bags for out of town guests staying at hotels.
2. Keep traditions you like, and jettison the rest. If you find the garter and bouquet toss creepy, feel free to exclude them from your celebration. If you like the idea of having your dad escort you down the aisle, that is what you should do. Wedding traditions are great, but your preferences and what is authentic for you are always more important.
3. Make time for each other. The wedding day is all about you as a couple, but it takes some focus and effort to make time for you to savor the day together. Many activities will take you away from each other, or keep you surrounded by others, so make sure you plan for some snippets of time throughout the day for the two of you to share some personal, private moments. A first look, a few quiet minutes together after your ceremony, and a break in a quiet space during the reception give you time to treasure the experience… together.
Using these three things as a guide you’ll have a wedding day that puts your priorities first and keep the two of you at the center of the day. And that ensures a memorable day that will be perfect for you.