| There are four areas that will factor into the success | | | | planner can help a great deal. Tracking when you need |
| of not only doing the planning but the big event as well. | | | | to call someone to follow up, or be somewhere or |
| Pay close attention to all these aspects when you are | | | | when you are expecting proofs of the invitation, any |
| pulling it all together: | | | | little detail write it down. Every day you refer to you |
| 1/ Time: Yes there is no doubt that with all the | | | | Bible to see what you need to pick away at today. |
| elements involved in a formal wedding, or even the | | | | 4/ Money is said to be the root of all evil. True that |
| less formal weddings, everything tends to be time | | | | your budget will dictate what you are able to do, and |
| consuming. You are faced with a lot and need to keep | | | | what needs to be put on the back burner. Lavish gifts |
| taking little bites off your 'to do' list working toward | | | | in the way of wedding favors may have to be put |
| your goals. It's the same for anything, not an instant | | | | aside for some more affordable wedding favors. |
| overnight process. After you are past the initial | | | | Table decorations can be enhanced with the use of |
| excitement of the engagement it will hit you. I need to | | | | wedding favors. Shopping online for deals or calling |
| plan a wedding now! This will take many, many days | | | | retailers to ask about volume discounts is an option. |
| of preparation to achieve all the goals and details you | | | | People want your business so don't be afraid to ask. |
| have. | | | | The worst thing that can happen is they say no. Since |
| 2/ Energy: Much like the time factor, you need to be in | | | | you have months to shop, you can also wait until times |
| several places, looking at several things and your mind | | | | when business is slow and people are more willing to |
| will be spinning some days. However, in this day and | | | | negotiate. Try buying your dress in December. |
| age the process is made a little easier with online | | | | Everyone is thinking about the holidays and spending |
| shopping. For many items like Unity Candles, wedding | | | | there, perhaps you will have some leverage? Again, |
| favors and decorations, table linens, ring bearer pillow, | | | | you don't ask the question, you don't get the discount. |
| flower girl basket, balloons, and several other aspects | | | | By having a flair for organization, keeping your budget |
| the online shopping will give you all the information you | | | | in mind and allowing yourself time to shop and |
| require. For items like your dress, bridesmaid's dresses | | | | research then no detail should be missed. Everything |
| and tuxedos you can even shop online to streamline | | | | should keep on schedule and even allow for a margin |
| ideas of what you would prefer. | | | | of error. When things run smoothly you will stay |
| 3/ Juggling this three ring circus of your wants, family | | | | motivated and knowing you can sit at the computer |
| traditions and fiancé's preferences can be quite | | | | any time, not having to drag the groom store to store |
| the challenge. You will need to have very proficient | | | | will make it much easier for many of you brides. Good |
| organizational skills to pull it all together to make | | | | luck and stay focused! |
| everyone happy. Using online planners or carrying a | | | | |