| Planning your wedding should be a time of joy and | | | | romantic weekend away or at least an evening |
| celebration, not stress and strain. And with a few | | | | out together. This will help put things into |
| simple tips this time can be a fun, memorable | | | | perspective for both of you. |
| experience you will no doubt look back on fondly | | | | 4. |
| for many years to come. Here's how to plan your | | | | Don't expect everything to be perfect. Yes, you |
| wedding the stress-free way. | | | | want your day to be beautiful, but you need to |
| 1. | | | | accept that not everything will go exactly as you |
| Delegate tasks to your willing friends and family. | | | | have planned or imagined. Leave room for some |
| Most people feel honoured if asked to help the | | | | of the magic that comes with the unexpected. |
| bride plan her wedding so you're sure to have no | | | | 5. |
| shortage of willing helpers. Remember, all you | | | | Get organised. Buy a quality book on wedding |
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| 2. | | | | available from which alerts you to each task |
| Organise as much as possible well in advance of | | | | when it needs to be done so you won't forget a |
| your big day. That way you can enjoy the | | | | single detail. |
| lead-up calmly, knowing that you've done | | | | 6. |
| everything you can do and only have minor details | | | | Enjoy the experience. Planning your wedding is an |
| to sort out. | | | | exceptionally special and meaningful time in a |
| 3. | | | | woman's life, and you will never get it back once |
| Spend time with your fiancé talking about | | | | it's over. So take a deep breath, relax and relish |
| things other than your wedding. Make time for a | | | | every moment! |