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[P433]Planning A Wedding Checklist

by Apurva Shree, Apu

A well-made wedding planning checklist can do wonders for any wedding day. It is just that some people do not realize its importance and later regret. Is your wedding on the cards? Have you really found the love of your life and have decided to settle down? Well, that obviously great news and calls for a wonderful celebration, is not it? The excitement mounts as the days pass by, once you get engaged. But, honestly ask yourself, Are you all set for the day? If you have doubts, that means you need to create a wedding checklist.

Priorities Really Matter, So Act Accordingly

The wedding planning checklist should be such that it covers all the major to minor aspects of the marriage on a priority basis. You can set your priorities first, with the help of your spouse and both the families. This would help you to think over the issues you might slip out on, if you plan alone. An ideal list should first mention the exact date and time of the ceremony, followed by the exact budget, venue and number of guests. The attire comes next to be worked on, along with drinks and delicacies for the invitees. The music, being part and parcel of any occasion should not be missed out. Also, you can add other sources of entertainment for your guests.

Follow Your Budget

For some, preparing for marriage is a matter of sheer excitement as they have many people to look after the arrangements. But everybody is not that fortunate. There are people who have to make all arrangements on their own. Some have limited budget whereas some have shortage of time. So, it is always advisable for everyone to come up with marriage planning checklist. The most common cause of concern for anyone can be the budget under which he has to make all the things done. If you too are losing your sleep over this issue, you can get back your peace of mind by preparing a wedding cost checklist. It will help you to stick to your budget.

It is most important to keep in mind that the best is possible only if you have enough time and patience. While preparing the checklist, do not overload your list with tasks that are not easy. Moreover do not waste time just thinking, strategize the great event by means of a wedding planning checklist and have a blast.

# Irrespective of whomever you chose to provide necessary services, make sure that you state your needs exactly including the stuff you don't want or want to avoid, leaving no scope for any vagueness. Make sure that you put them down on paper and the providers sign the agreement.

# Verify all arrangements with the vendors and providers by meeting them at least 72 hours before the d-day. Confirm times, dates, menus, locations and their services by rereading them. prepare a master list of their phone numbers; mail them a reminder note with all specifications and instractions. Make sure they know their way to the venue.

# Never ask family or friends to provide any services, always hire professionals. It is a big problem if you don't like the results especially in the topic of photography, food and flowers. service for hire would always includ professionals and can be expected to do their job perfectly. Make sure that the bartender is not a friend of yours. He may end up getting the party drunk without any evil intentions.

You should watch your wedding dress, never try to alter or iron it. In case you need any alterations or ironing, call the bridal shop. Do not smoke, drink or eat with the wedding dress on. Keep the wedding dress away form pets and outdoors. Make sure you rehearse your movements with the dress on before the wedding, to get the hang of its movements and trail. Make sure the bridesmaid's dresses are altered in your presence to make sure they are not too short, loose or tight.

# Always try to have a spare for all electronic equipment used ? camera, tape recorder etc. along with batteries, just in case they dont work.

# Make sure you are licensed to marry, get you marriage license prior to the marriage and carry it on the wedding day.

# Make sure there is someone responsible to take care of the last minute details, like attending phones, feeding the guests, minding children etc.

# In order to make sure you are punctual, try a trial run to the wedding site a day or two before at the appointed time. You will get a hang of the route and traffic conditions.

# Carry the emergency bag that must contain ? a needle and thread, nail polish, hair pins or clips, safety pins and an extra pair of undergarments. Make sure you have the emergency medications in it, if you suffer from any condition. You could include some light snacks, in case someone gets hungry. # Avoid late night on the wedding eve. Also avoid drinking alcohol and coffee in excess, so that you will be in good spirits on the d-day.

# The last but the most important ? Never panic?! Don't let the small things disturb you and stand in your way. Keep your smile in place and use the ultimate weapon ? your sense of humor. Nothing or no one is ever perfect, but all of us strive to be. All the very best.

Copyright (c) 2007 Yehiel Carter

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