Let’s face it – weddings are stressful and there
is no way around it. We’re here to help you
minimize that stress, so when it comes time to
finally decompress, you can do so with ease.
Carla and her fiance agreed to 150 guests including
friends and family since they were on a budget. She
specifically instructed their guests to RSVP so they
could make a head count. On her wedding day,
she was surprise to see her cousin with a date and
four friends whom her cousin did not inform were
coming. What’s worse is that some of the uninvited
guests were not properly dress for the occasion.
So how do we avoid these kinds of catastrophes?
True planning is the key so here are Urbanette’s tips
for a non-stressful wedding:
Research the venue.
Check as many websites as you can for information
especially on wedding destinations. One website
may recommend a specific month to marry while
other websites may say otherwise. Also consult your
travel agent and always monitor the weather since it
tends to be unpredictable these days.
Check details up to the last minute.
Don’t be to the point of being Bridezilla but
double check everything such as if the flowers you
want to carry are in stock or if tables and chairs
lack. Be calm in talking with your suppliers and
make a checklist so you know what you need to
work on.
Seek help but compromise.
There is nothing wrong with your future in-laws
wanting to help out especially your mother-in-law.
Hire a wedding coordinator to lessen the stress. But
be don’t let anyone dictate what has to be done.
After all, it’s your special day. Gently tell them what
they can help with and if you don’t like the ideas, tell
them politely thank you but it’s not what you have in
mind.
Be prepared for dress emergencies.
Do last minute fittings with your dressmaker or
designer to make sure you won’t trip down the aisle
or some of the details falling from the gown. Ask
your maid of honor to carry a small sewing kit in her
bag for minor repairs.
Be firm and inform your guests to say if
they are coming or not.
One thing that married couples hate are wedding
crashers and uninvited guests. Tell them you need it
for the church seating arrangement and reception.
If a relative plans to bring a guest or date, inform
them the capacity of the venue.
Get your husband involved.
Why not ask him for his advice? It’s his wedding
too. You may never know that his ideas can help
especially since his family may chip in for the
wedding expenses.
Be guided by your budget.
With the economic crisis still happening, couples
have scratched the idea of a lavish weddings. Shop
around for affordable suppliers and sit down with
them. Inform them your budget so they can let you
know what your options are.
Accept the fact anything can happen on
your day.
You’ve seen many videos of weddings go wrong.
Take a deep breath and smile. Funny moments tend
to be the most memorable ones.
Be specific on your invitations and
wedding website.
Specify a dress code down to the colors not to wear
(no black, white or red, please!) If it’s a garden or
beach wedding, tell guests not to wear heels and to
bring a cover-up or pashmina. Make it clear in the
invites that you *must* RSVP and can only bring one
guest.
Have FUN.
Remember that your wedding day is your special day.
Have fun with family and friends because there is
nothing more special than sharing your special day
with your loved ones.
