| Your wedding is the biggest day of your life. | | | | your wedding. That donation towards your |
| Planning it badly can make it the most stressful | | | | wedding ceremony from a helpful aunt might |
| one. Fortunately, there are a few things that you | | | | seem like a life saver, but when she decides she |
| can do to help reduce stress when planning your | | | | gets a say in how your wedding goes, you'll |
| wedding ceremony and reception. The following | | | | probably feel different. Beware of money that |
| are some tips for a low hassle, low anxiety | | | | comes with attached strings or relatives who |
| wedding. | | | | think they know best. This is your wedding, and |
| First, make sure that you have the time to plan | | | | you'll only get to do it once. You should do it in |
| the wedding you want. A long engagement will let | | | | the way that makes you happy. |
| you have as elaborate a wedding as you desire, | | | | Don't get married in the spring. This advice might |
| and invite all your guests. Don't make the mistake | | | | seem a little strange until you stop and think |
| of planning your wedding too close to announcing | | | | about it. Most people marry in springtime and this |
| your engagement. As far as weddings go, less | | | | means that wedding halls, caters, and |
| than a year is considered a short engagement. | | | | photographers are well booked, and more |
| Write a list of the people who are most important | | | | expensive. If you marry a little earlier or later |
| as wedding guests. This will help you figure out | | | | than is traditional, you'll have fewer problems with |
| how many people will be attending your nuptials. | | | | long waits and high rates. You'll find that you won't |
| Also consult your groom to find out what guests | | | | miss those spring breezes compared to the |
| and how many you both want to have. It's | | | | stress you avoid by marrying in the off-season. |
| important to be on the same page as far as the | | | | Be ready to compromise. Weddings are a big deal, |
| size of your wedding goes. Once you know who's | | | | so everyone has ideas about what's best. If you |
| going to be coming, you can start talking to | | | | want one thing and your groom wants another, |
| providers and looking at venues. Knowing in | | | | being ready to meet in the middle can spare you |
| advance how many guests you're inviting will | | | | both a lot of headaches. The same strategy |
| prevent nasty surprises down the road. | | | | works well when dealing with opinionated relatives. |
| Make sure that your relatives don't meddle in | | | | |