We’ve all heard the stories, haven’t we? And, some of you have experienced it…the uninvolved/disinterested groom-to-be. You ask yourself things like: What is his problem? Doesn’t he care? Can’t he see I’m stressed out with all these decisions?
Truth be told, he does care. Yes, even yours who says to you, “Just tell me when to be there and what to wear.”
Either you just got engaged and don’t know where to start or your mind is running you ragged constantly going over what needs to be done.
Make a checklist! Start with the obvious “big tasks,” then drill them down into the smaller, reasonably achievable tasks.
It’s sounds obvious, but once you get it on paper (or computer) you can relax a little knowing you don’t have to constantly remind yourself of things.
That list of to-do’s daunting? Each day or designated “planning day,” grab a stack of Post-its. Write down 3-5 of the smaller tasks and keep them in front of you. Make them things you can get done in a day: contact this vendor, get quotes on venues, etc. Keep them small enough that you can achieve them and crack away at your list, so that you actually feel like you’ve made progress. Those 3-5 tasks each day don’t seem too bad, now do they? As you get them done, get rid of them (and update your master list). By the end of the day, maybe you’ve just knocked out a major task on your list. Success!
Add to your list if you need to. If something comes up that needs dealing quick attention, start a Post-it (for the next day). (Thanks to Sarah Petty with the Joy of Marketing for the great Post-it idea!)
Knowing is half the battle, and lists help you know you don’t have to have wedding brain as you go through your entire day.
Try out Project Wedding’s checklist tool that you can edit online and print out! It’s really easy to use, and it’s free!
Project Wedding has a lot of ideas, tips, and resources for your wedding-planning needs, but this checklist tool is by far VERY useful!
Check back often this month for more new tips for navigating the wedding-planning process!
Fashion Bridal Photo ©Doug Fitzjarrell Photography in Waco, Texas.
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Thank goodness it’s Friday! Now that you have 2 days to try to squeeze in all those planning tasks you couldn’t fit in with work, school, family, and your fiance, what do you do when you have an out-of-town bridesmaid whose schedule just doesn’t seem to sync up with yours?
If you’re using a chain for your bridesmaids’ gowns, do some research and allow your girl to do her fitting/measurement appointment from a shop local to her. They can write down the measurements or send them on to the store you are ordering the dresses from. This allows your bridesmaid to get the measuring done without the hassle of arranging multiple schedules for traveling and making appointments while still allowing for the dresses to be made from the same cut of fabric. If you’re not using a chain, and your schedules don’t match up arrange for her to make an appointment with the store within a certain timeframe so that she can travel when she is available.
Edit: Check out this thread on Bridal Tweet’s forum for more ideas on handling out-of-town bridal party!
Check back often this month for more new tips for navigating the wedding-planning process!
Fashion Bridal Photo ©Doug Fitzjarrell Photography in Waco, Texas.
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Last week we began Wedding Wednesday’s series Emotion VS Budget. How did you answer the first question posed in Part 1 (Intro)?
Are you settling on each of your wedding choices to save your budget, have your emotions forced you to overspend, or have you found a peaceful balance?
Did you find yourself saying, “yes,” to either (or maybe both) of the first 2 parts of that question?
What are the two biggest mistakes brides and grooms make when planning their weddings? According to many in the wedding industry, the two biggest mistakes are relying on emotions too heavily and not understanding how to create a budget and stick to it.
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