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Wedding Tips from Vermont Bride Magazine
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10 Steps
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6. THE DRESS The number of possibilities can be overwhelming, but you can get a head start just by looking in your own closet. By reviewing what you have chosen in the past which makes you look your best, you can keep yourself focused while shopping. Will you be using a family heirloom? Be sure to find a good tailor to make the appropriate alterations, and be sure to schedule it well in advance.
WEB SITES AND MAGAZINES: The amount of visual information is awesome, and you can enjoy hours upon hours of looking. You can also get a good start at your local boutiques and vendors, and what they can do for you.
7. THE GUEST LIST Unless your budget is essentially unlimited, it is unlikely you will be able to invite the horde of guests you and your fiancé might compile. Instead, with a budget established, it is time to match your reception space to the guest list. You will likely have to pare your list, with the help of your family. If necessary, assign each family a third of the possible guests, and reserve one-third for the bride and groom’s guests.
8. MONEY, PART II, AND PARTNERING Financial reality begins to rear up as the plans come together, and this is the opportunity to work together to achieve the mutual goal. It can be dull, or it can be frightening, but with real communication and partnership in decision making, it can be an effective learning tool toward the successful life you both envision together, for not just the wedding day, but beyond. Assign tasks: if you’re working out details which for him are boring, get him to pursue responsibilities that are more familiar for him, for example hiring musicians, or a DJ. Can he pursue getting the cards printed and into the mail? Can he do the initial research on the honeymoon location?
9. SAYING NO Don’t let your event be taken over by well-meaning family members, vendors or friends. The number of suggestions you can hear will require not just your tact, but your strength to stay “on task” and keep you and your fiancé’s vision on track. If your family has ideas which only add to your joy and anticipation of the event, make sure to listen to their ideas. But if they are bringing you diversions away from what you know you want, be kind, but firm. You hold the keys to the success of your day.
10. ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE You can use an elaborate computer-based planner, or you can simply tear pages out of magazines that have ideas and pictures you want to keep in mind, jot down quick notes, and toss it altogether in an easy to access file. If you have a good idea, make sure to write it down before you can forget it. Bookmark web sites that you find that have images or info that you need. Collect the information so that it will be there when you need it. Use the method that suits you and how you do things, don’t pick a system you have to fight to accomplish your goal.
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