Start Preparing For a Successful Wedding Ceremony?

Wedding ceremonies can be quite involving to organize. The headache begins right after she says 'yes' to the proposal. This planning process can be made a lot easier and happier if some factors are handled with care right from the start.

Do not postpone preparations - Start Now!

Unfortunately, with wedding preparations, there is no too much time ahead. Even up to the day you are getting married there will still be a list of things to do. Therefore, it is best to start preparing right now.  Make a checklist for the two of you right away and constantly update it.

What type of wedding do you need?

The starting point should be an agreement of the kind of wedding you want as a couple and the expectations that your families have, even before you specify a date. Then, you can strike a balance. But never start these preparations with the view of impressing someone. You will have a taste of daydreaming that leads to real nightmares!  

What do you want to happen on that day?

Ensure that, right from the start, you agree as a couple on what you want to happen on your wedding. Write down the key events that should take place. Would you need a live band, a particular comedian, or just family representatives giving their speeches, and other activities? What about beverages and refreshments? If you leave it open ended, someone will bring a dancing scarecrow as a joke.

Do you need to form a wedding committee?

If your wedding is coming in six months or more time to come, you can consider making a wedding committee. But if you can afford, you might also look into hiring someone to  handle the whole process for you. All you need to do is sit down and discuss with your partner whether you are comfortable with this route or not and who should be part of it. Never rush into this route before critically looking at the pros and cons.

Consult People who have done it before 

Don't be an island as if you are too restricted in some sacrosanct cocoon. Open up and ask those who have done it before. Find out well in advance what could go wrong at the eleventh hour. Let them also tell you what could make your wedding memorable without incurring heavy costs. Remember to start with your parents or other mature members of society. The mature couples will not hide but guide you into organizing a wedding that fits your needs. Don't pretend to be comfortable with an empty head! Pride humiliates its customers.

Who are you going to involve in the primary planning?

If you involve wrong people in the primary planning, then you can be sure trouble is on the way. Make sure you only involve trustworthy and mature people who are reliable. Not the self-declared wise talkative honorableness! Never rush for anyone just because they have volunteered. Some people will talk to show off, but abandon you when you need them most. 

Unfortunately Some things cannot be delegated

Even if you hire a professional wedding planner, there are things you will still need to do on your own. Things like obtaining a marriage certificate, selecting and comparing the prices of some of the items you need on that day, and many other small but critical errands still need your attention or serious scrutiny. In simple terms, take every small step seriously and do not postpone any item within your reach.