A Perfect Day was created with the vision of being able to offer every couple peace of mind through planning and organization. We believe in planning ahead and being prepared, so that we can help all couples have not only a stress free planning process but most importantly a stress free wedding day! So that instead of worrying about the time vendors will arrive, who’s going where, and who’s doing what, our couples can just focus on what they're there to do, get married!!
Below are 5 tips to help you have a wonderful, memorable wedding day without the stress!
Photography: Bianca Photography
Tip #1: Give yourself plenty of time
Rushing to get ready to go from one place to another is not something that’s fun to do, especially on your wedding day! Stress often happens when we feel like we don’t have enough time to do something or that we’re running behind schedule. That’s why we recommend to anyone creating their own timeline to set the times that you think “at most” something will take so that if the activity does utilize the maximum amount of time your schedule won’t be affected and you don’t have to stress about being in a rush.
Bonus tip: One area we especially recommend giving yourself extra time in, is when you’re getting dressed! We always give our Brides and Grooms 30 minutes to get dressed to accommodate them using the restroom, or in case there are any wardrobe malfunctions.
Tip #2: Keep your planner in the loop
Whether you have a planner, day-of-coordinator, or a friend helping you with all of the details of your wedding, it’s important to always keep them in the loop ESPECIALLY if you make any changes! As their responsibility is to ensure that all of your vendors are aware of the timeline so that your wedding runs smoothly they need to know of any surprises, changes, or requests that you have.
For example, say it’s the day of the wedding and you see that you're ahead of schedule so you tell your DJ that you want your grand entrance to begin 10 minutes earlier than what’s on the timeline. Though it’s great that you let your DJ know, as they’ll be playing your grand entrance song, it’s vital to tell your planner as well so that they can let the photographer/videographer know that they have to get in position to capture your grand entrance earlier, as well as let the banquet staff know so they are prepared to begin serving your guests earlier (while making sure the food will be ready), and letting the MC know to be on stand-by. When one thing changes in the program there are often many moving parts that are also affected, so instead of having to tell all of your vendors about a change, keep your planner in the loop so that they can coordinate all of this for you!
Photography: Joseph Esser Photography
Tip #3: Review your timeline… A LOT
Next to your wedding certificate, your timeline will be one of the most important documents at your wedding! This is the guide that all of your vendors will be following, that’s why we create this with you at least 4 months prior to your wedding and are frequently updating it so that it’s always accurate and up to date. We highly recommend reviewing your timeline often, especially when it’s a few days before your wedding so that you know that everything that is on the timeline is what you want. This will ensure that you won’t be unpleasantly surprised or confused by anything on the day of the event.
Tip #4: Assign a “worry warrior”
If there’s something that you know you are going to worry about on your wedding day, assign someone you trust, your coordinator or possibly a member of your wedding party to be your “worry warrior”. They will be the person that will focus on taking care of this stressor so that you don’t have to worry about it! For example, if you’re worried about having something in your teeth in all of the photos, ask your bridesmaid/groomsmen to carry floss or a toothpick with them and to look at your teeth every so often so that if there is something, they can help you take care of it. This will help you stress less about it because you’ll know that someone’s got your back! Or in this case got your teeth!
Tip #5: Enjoy every moment!
Our final tip is to just enjoy every moment of your wedding day! This is a day that so many of our couples have dreamed of for so long, and some of them even had to have it postponed many times. That’s why we prepare so much, so that on the wedding day our couples don’t have to stress and can just smile, be present, and enjoy the day they've waited so long for! So on your wedding day take a deep breath, let go of the stress, and just have fun!! You did all of the planning, budgeting, and hard work. Now it’s time to relax and celebrate!!! :)
Photography: Love Story Weddings Photography
XOXOXO
Happy Planning!
(A Perfect Day)