Planning your wedding
by Elegant Wishes

Planning a wedding or special event is often an exciting and yet extremely stressful time. Not only do you have to prepare on that special day, it is preceded by hours and hours of restless planning. The following is a miniature list of the key elements that are necessary in planning a successful wedding or special event.

1. Coordinate all Sites - Make sure that the ceremony and reception sites are booked a year in advance, and that they are relatively close to one another.
   
   
2. Select a Dress - This should be done at least 9 months in advance. There are a number of problems involved in ordering or having a dress made, from the supplier not having it in stock, to making alterations. Leave plenty of time to allow yourself and your attendants to fit the dresses as often as necessary.
   
   
3. Set a Guest List and Budget - Take careful consideration when choosing your guests. Start with family and close friends, and then more distant acquaintances. When you have prepared your budget you can eliminate people in the reverse order if necessary. Remember, when you make your budget, STICK TO IT.
   
   
4. Set the Tone and Style - Choose colours, style of dresses and accessories that compliment you and your attendants. Do not feel pressure to pick colours that match a particular season. Make sure that the accessories you choose flow throughout the reception room, but do not overpower it or add nothing to it.
   
   
5. Pick key players - Make sure that you take the time out to visit the vendors that will ultimately bring your day together. Talk to others who have used their services, or ask to see or taste samples of their work.