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Notice that people keep telling you that you absolutely NEED to make a preliminary budget before you begin planning? Well, they're right. Draw up a reasonable and realistic budget. You might even want to divide that amount into different areas of the wedding (caterer, limo, etc.). This way, you know what you're up against when you get estimates from vendors, and what you can and can't afford. Check out the budgeter below!
While there are dozens of great books out there that can help you plan your wedding, you may find in the end that they are not personalized enough for you. For example, what if your reception hall takes care of the catering, cake, and decorations? Do you really need those details divided into separate sections that don't apply to you? Find a good, customizable checklist, like the one below.
No matter how far away your wedding date is, the time flies, and it's better to plan early than procrastinate later. You can only do so much when your wedding is far away, but you'll feel a lot better knowing that your vendors are booked and you can feel at ease with all the details.
While you can't pay your caterer/reception hall/etc. until you have the final head count, finances and wedding planning in general is by far less stressful when you have less figures to worry about and fewer people to owe money.
If someone is too busy with their own life to get as involved as you want them to, or if you get less than nice comments from strangers about getting married, don't worry. Those people don't know you, and those that you want to get involved will do so with due time.
If an usher still hasn't gotten measured for his tux 2 weeks before the wedding, or that one straggler hasn't sent in their reply card, remember that it is perfectly alright to make a courtesy call to them to give a gentle reminder.
So what if the bridesmaids won't wear their hair the way you want them to?! In the end, it's the overall picture that matters, and whether YOU are satisfied with it.
If you're 24 years old, you probably don't need to start an anti-wrinkle process or worry about varicose veins... Your regimen is your own idea, however simple or intricate it is. Whether you plan on just growing your hair out and going to a tanning salon or enduring weekly spa visits, do what will make you feel most beautiful on your big day! This is a big day for you and your future husband, but that doesn't mean that others don't have a right to an opinion and to contribute to your plans. Make sure that you keep family members knowledgeable when it comes to the details.
