| Weddings are an exciting time in a young or more | | | | route, ask your officiant what vows they plan to |
| mature couple's life. It is filled with wonder, | | | | use. It seems like they should all be the same, but |
| excitement, and plans for the future. A bride also | | | | they can actually differ quite a bit. Ask to see the |
| has a lot of work to do when planning such a | | | | vows ahead of time and make any changes that |
| momentous occasion. Here are a few things to | | | | you would like. This will help ensure that you are |
| keep in mind when planning your wedding to help | | | | pledging exactly what you want . If you choose |
| cut down on the inherent stress. | | | | to write your own vows, don't wait until the last |
| It is a major time and stress saver to book your | | | | moment. This is a process that does not come |
| locations way in advance. The earlier you book a | | | | easily to everyone, and usually requires some |
| place, the more chance you have of getting your | | | | revision. Nothing is more stressful than not having |
| first choice of dates. Some popular locations can | | | | your vows finished the night before your |
| be booked years ahead of time. This is especially | | | | wedding, so start early and keep them in a safe |
| true of popular wedding months like June and July. | | | | place. |
| As soon as you know the date, begin the | | | | Here is one last tip. Work on a budget. This is one |
| process of choosing not only the church, but also | | | | of the most important days of your life and you |
| the reception hall. You will be glad you did. | | | | want it to be perfect. Just remember, there is a |
| One of the most important choices you will make | | | | way to get just what you want for less. Make a |
| for your wedding is who will be your | | | | reasonable budget for your wedding and stick to |
| photographer. A wedding photographer should be | | | | it. This is a very freeing way to plan your |
| there to capture the special moments of your | | | | wedding. It allows you to know exactly what you |
| day. The posed shots of the family and wedding | | | | can spend on each aspect of your wedding. In the |
| party are important, but it is the candid shots that | | | | end, you will have no regrets that you impulsively |
| you will treasure long after the flowers fade. A | | | | splurged on one item and cut yourself short in |
| good photographer should be able to be | | | | another area. If you have trouble knowing what |
| unobtrusive yet observant. They should recognize | | | | items to include in your budget, there are many |
| those special moments and take the shot without | | | | websites and books that offer wedding budget |
| being prompted. When you meet with your | | | | worksheets. Working on a budget will keep the |
| photographer, be very upfront with them about | | | | stress low for everyone involved. |
| what you want. It is very important that you are | | | | These are just a few words of advice to help |
| clear about your expectations so that you will end | | | | you get through the process of planning your |
| up with the perfect photos of your event. | | | | wedding with a minimum of stress. Have fun |
| Some couples like the traditional vows, and some | | | | planning your special day! |
| prefer to write their own. If you go the traditional | | | | |