Number one on the list will easily be a magnificent wedding planner. If you and your husband-to-be are planning this event on a scale of 1-6 months then a planner with a knowledge of the right people, places and schemes will be your number one helper in all of this. Now I know that every woman wants her hands all over the activities involved, but with the stress of this short timed plan you are a lot safer having a friend there to control the big stuff and implement your ideas the way they should be. You are paying them to do a wonderful job, and you will get no less than a great return.
Now don’t run to the phone just yet. You will need to set a few personal guidelines before finding the right planner.
Your best bet, once you are over the shock of the proposal, is to sit down in a quiet place and visualize. Yes, Visualize. You want to get a nice clear vision of what your dream wedding is. So after finding a comfortable spot on the sofa or your bed, just relax for a minute, and begin to see your wedding day in your mind. See the colors, the venue, the outfits, the bows on the chairs, the photographer running around, see as much as you can possibly see, and now follow these guidelines.
Starting from what you have just imagined work backward from the moment you say “I do”. Visualize starting from the big day working backward, imagine seeing:
The arrangements for your hair and make-up, finalizing your seating charts, gathering your beloved jewelry, accessories, and prepare to dazzle. Have your vows written and typed, send out the invitations, prep for your final fittings, have all legal documents ready to go. Have a decision about the photographer, set-up the limo or transportation, get your menu together and wine list prepared, finalize your guest list and place the order for invitations, purchase wedding rings, put order in for your wedding cake and personal favors. Prepare gift registry, have entertainment on calendar (DJ, musicians, ect), decide attendant outfits, and start honeymoon arrangements. Work out the budget, begin the guest list, select your attendants, and find an officiant.
Now, you have ran through the entire ensemble in your mind and given yourself the general idea. Now find the phonebook, dial that number, and select the perfect wedding planner. In less than six months, your big day will be the most amazing day you’ll ever experience. And with the help of your wedding planner you can keep bridezilla at bay!
