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 February 2008 Magazine SUBSCRIBE  |
Planning Your Wedding Getting Started  You’re getting married and your world has turned into a flurry of flowers and gowns, caterers and cakes. Before you get carried away with all the fabulous details, take a moment to review these simple steps. They’re your foolproof plan for perfect timing! Spread the Joy When sharing the news, start with your parents. The time-honored tradition of your fiancé asking your dad for “your hand in marriage” is still alive and well. It’s a great way to begin. If you have children, tell them immediately so they can feel that they still have some control over their world. Your co-workers will also want all the details but make sure you still pull your weight at work in the midst of heavy planning. Set the Date You and your fiancé should schedule a tentative date, with a couple of backup options. Check against the schedule of family and good friends to avoid any conflicts. You want to make sure that all the people you love will be there to celebrate your happy day.  Plan Ahead However you imagine your wedding, coordinating the big event takes time. If possible, allow a year or longer. Remember, vendors and reception sites book well ahead so you need plenty of advance notice get the date you want. Follow the Wedding Checklist timeline in San Diego Bride & Groom. Hire Some Help An experienced wedding planner is worth his or her weight in gold! They’ll take over all the details to plan and execute your wedding exactly as you’ve dreamed. You may even save some money: a good wedding planner knows many of the best resources for all the elements that make a wedding great. Are You Simpatico? You’ll be working closely with your vendors for a long time. Make sure that they listen to you and share your vision. Just because a vendor has a huge reputation doesn’t mean that he or she is right for you.  Put it in Writing A firm handshake is a good beginning when you reach an agreement with a vendor. However, the only thing that counts is what’s in writing. People hear things differently and “I assumed…” doesn’t go very far when the rare orchids you ordered turn into an informal bouquet of field flowers, or the band shows up in Mariachi garb when you were thinking retro-disco. Work Together Most men today like to be part of the process. Many of your decisions should be reached together so that your wedding reflects both your personalities. You’ll have to learn the art of give and take to have a successful marriage. Why not get started now?  The Bottom Line Whatever you do, celebrate! Too many brides get so wrapped up in the details, they lose sight of the fact that they’re supposed to be having fun. Take time to relax, revel in your engagement and enjoy the journey. |
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