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Do Tell: What's the Worst Wedding Planning Disaster You've Ever Heard?
Once the save the date cards are out, it's time to plan, plan, plan! As we all know, it takes a small army to plan a big wedding, as well as patience and staying power. But with so many cooks in the kitchen, it's just a matter of time before something goes awry.
Geek Tip: Get Organized With Wedding Planning Software
If you're anything like me, you like to keep a firm hold on the reigns when it comes to planning and organizing events. Like the saying goes, if you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself! Although I have nothing against professional wedding planners, I personally would want to know what is going on behind the scenes at all times — especially when it's an event as big as my wedding.
Wedding Planning Week in Review
If you missed any of wedding planning week here on Dear, check out my recap below!
- Learn proper wedding reception etiquette, like how to arrange your seating chart and the best way to incorporate speeches and toasts.
- Looking back, is there anything you would have done differently at your wedding?
- Know of any wedding disaster stories? Share them with other Dear readers!
Dos and Don'ts of Healthy Wedding Planning
Let's face it: planning a wedding is stressful. Depending on how big your wedding is, it could be one of the most stressful projects you've ever taken on. So amid all the excitement, it's important to keep yourself fit, healthy, centered, and sane.
Working Girl's Guide to Wedding Planning, Part I
Everyone always says the time between your engagement and wedding will fly by — between work, wedding planning, and everything in between there's barely time to come up for air. It's important to keep your priorities in order and recognize that while your wedding represents one of the biggest days in your life, you need your job for your everyday livelihood and can't let those responsibilities take a backseat. While wedding planning can be stressful at times, think of it as an extracurricular activity that you should try your best to leave out of the office.
Tips and Tricks For Planning Your Wedding Online
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Wedding season is in full swing on the Sugar Network, and being the geek that I am, I can't stress enough how easy and convenient it is to plan your wedding online. Sites like Our Wedding Day can act as your personal wedding planner by providing an online address book, a virtual seating planner, a rsvp manager, an online budget manager, and help you create "save the date" e-cards, and best of all, your very own personalized wedding website. Here are some more tips to help you plan your wedding online:
- Creating Your Own Wedding Website: Follow these simple steps to create the ultimate personalized wedding website.
- Wonderful Wedding Websites: These helpful wedding websites will be your saving grace before the big day.
Working Girl's Guide to Wedding Planning, Part II
The number one thing to keep in mind as a working girl in the midst of planning her wedding: delegate. Believe me, I know it's hard to release your death grip from the reigns of planning, but assigning a few responsibilities to willing family members and your fiancé will do the opposite of what you think. Disaster won't ensue — in fact, you'll probably enjoy the lightened load and will be able to focus more on getting ahead at the office.
Get in Shape While Planning Your Wedding
Being a bride-to-be is joyful and exciting, but there's no denying that planning for the big day can be really stressful. You have so much to think about: flowers, the ceremony, invitations, your dress, the cake, and the honeymoon. Planning the wedding can be as much work as a full-time job!
Awkward! Wedding Planning With Fiancé Causing Tension
I know a very modern bride who is beginning to wonder if she really knows the guy she's marrying. It's not that she's having second thoughts — it's just that planning their wedding is highlighting differences of opinion about tradition and convention she didn't know were there.
For example, this bride is hip to the fact that weddings are not unique events.
Wedding Planning Frenzy: Plan Time For Yourself Too
The details of planning your wedding can become overwhelming. While you are planning all your meetings with the various parties involved, from caterers to future in-laws, make sure to schedule some time for yourself. And make some of that precious time workout time.
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