New Years Resolutions For the Bride
Its time for the 2009 bride to make new years resolutions for her wedding.
Yeah, I know how hard it is to make resolutions stick. If you follow the resolutions,
you'll have an easier time with your wedding planning and actually have a fun and
enjoyable time planning and executing your wedding. And isn't that what we all want?
Resolve to get organized.
An organized bride is a happy bride. Invest in a wedding planner book or purchase a
software program on the net that keeps track of your progress and leads you to the next step.
Resolve to keep the focus on the marriage and less on the party.
Too many brides forget that the purpose of the wedding is the union of two people in
marriage. If that means going to couples counseling, pre Cana counseling or whatever
your church deems necessary, then just do it! If everyone spent as much time on planning
the marriage as they do planning the wedding,there would be less divorces.
Resolve to treat your bridal/wedding party with respect.
Keep their budget and figure concerns in mind whey you pick out bridesmaid dresses.
Don't demand that they host a shower for you.
Don't demand they host a bachelorette party for you. Accept whatever they plan and enjoy
it. It might be a lot more fun than what you had in mind.
Don't expect your bridesmaids to plan your wedding. Its NOT their job.
Don't expect them to be as excited about your wedding as you are.
Don't expect them to be available every moment for wedding shopping or assembling
invitations. Accept whatever help they are able to give and show your appreciation.
Resolve to treat your parents with respect during the wedding planning process.
Your parents may or may not be paying for the wedding and they will want to give you input
and suggestions. Accept it in the spirit to which it was offered and then make up your
own mind as to what you really want to do. They may be having a hard time with their
"little girl" getting married regardless of how much they love your groom.
Resolve to make a budget and work within your budget.
Budgets aren't fun. I personally hate 'em, but its a fact of life and you have to deal with
the money you have available.
Resolve to have the wedding you can afford.
Don't go into debt for a wedding. If you can only afford a small wedding, have the best
small wedding evah!
Resolve to be happy for what you have instead of stressing over what
you don't have. Count your blessings!
You are marrying the man of your dreams. You have your health. Life is good.
Stress the positives and be happy. Jealousy, envy and wanting what you can't have for
your wedding will eat you alive and make you miserable. Don't go down that path.
Resolve to spend time NOT planning your wedding and to spend
quality time with your fiance.
No one wants to deal with a 24/7 bride, including your fiance. Wedding planning shouldn't
be the focus of your life. Take time to smell the flowers,laugh and have fun with your fiance and friends.
Resolve to hire professionals to service your wedding.
There are great ways to save on wedding services, but you have to hire experienced
wedding professional if you want the job done right. Uncle Joe and his camera won't
capture the moments as well as a professional photographer.You don't get a do over,
just ask anyone who has had their wedding pictures ruined. There are great
professionals in all price ranges. Trust your most important day to a pro and you'll not regret it.
Resolve to read every contract before you sign it.
Make sure you know what you are signing before you sign on the dotted line. And make
sure you get everythingi n writing.
Resolve to follow up with all your vendors in a timely manner.
Follow up and you'll all be on the same page.
Don't follow up and you are heading for disaster.
Resolve to make deposits and payments in a timely manner.
If you don't make a deposit, you'll lose your services. As Elvis would say, Take care of business!
Resolve to follow through.
If you decide to make your own favors, just do it. If you come up with an idea, make it
happen and finish the task. Don't wait until the last minute to get 'er done.
Resolve to take advice in the spirit of which it was intended.
Everyone is going to give you a lot of advice. Don't get ticked off. Take the advice,
tell them that you will take it under advisement and then forget about it.
Every person who has ever been married is going to give you advice. Expect it, accept it and toss it with a smile.
Resolve to enjoy your wedding!
And from Weddingzilla, have a happy wedding and congratulations!
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