Wedding Planning Don'ts Before You Say "I Do"

In planning your wedding, there are so many things you need to do, to make the wedding a huge success that you want it to be. Conversely, listed below are a few things you should not do before you say ‘I do’. 
Don’t:

• PLAN A WEDDING FOR OTHERS – sincerely, no sentiments attached, a wedding is about two people – the bride and the groom. It’s okay to keep the guests in mind and make sure a good relationship is maintained with the respective families after the wedding. Whether you want to hear it or not, the wedding is all about two people. Dear couple, while planning your wedding, remember you are at the centre stage. Do not plan a wedding you think is expected of you by people. Plan your type of wedding, which fits your style, personality and taste. Don’t make choices others expect you to make. Make the two of you happy. Avoid peer pressure. People will talk but you will have the memory with you. Satisfy yourself, please
• INVITE SOMEONE OUT OF COMPULSION – guests are important in celebrating a new milestone in your life. If there is an acquaintance, a colleague or a relative you do not like or can’t stand, don’t invite such. Invite people who would add to the joy of the day, not people that piss you off.
• WORRY ABOUT THINGS GOING WRONG – getting yourself worked up before the big day will eventually affect your health. Ensure that you do all you are supposed to do. Do not expect a perfect wedding either. Do not worry about things going wrong.
  
• FORGET TO EAT – Nutritionists say the breakfast is the most important meal of a day. When you take breakfast, you remain alert throughout the day. The same goes for your wedding day, because your wedding day is a usual day for everyone. Eat breakfast before heading for the ceremony. You are likely to drink during the reception and may not really settle down to a real meal .do not forget to eat breakfast.
• INCLUDE TRADITIONS YOU DO NOT LIKE – you do not like the idea of wearing a veil, don’t wear a veil. You do not like wedding cakes, don’t have one. Forgetting that the wedding day is all about you will make you include things you do not actually like, but you want to do it because that’s how it is done. You bought an expensive bouquet you cannot part with, skip tossing of the bouquet. Do what makes you happy not what others think you ought to do.
• BE LATE – when you arrive late, what do you expect of your guests? I have heard about situations where the groom arrives late leaving the bride in despair. Have a day of itinerary; it keeps you right on track and on time.
• SPEND TOO MUCH TIME WITH A PARTICULAR GUEST – yes, it is right to mingle with guests, especially at the reception where you will have more time. However, because of so much excitement going on, you may get carried away and leave other guests. Walk around tables, greet the guests and thank them for coming.
• FORGET TO SEND THANK YOU NOTES – purchase ready-made thank you cards to send to your guests, the same way you sent them IVs. Alternatively, you can give them a call or send them SMS. Visit close families and friend who were involved to show some appreciation. You don’t have a whole year to do that. Do it as soon as you come back from honeymoon. Make sure you say thank you. It’s courtesy.
• FORGET IT’S REALLY ABOUT YOU – for a few minutes, forget the food, the guests, the decorations, your attire, everything! The time you have between the ceremony and the reception can be devoted to each other alone. Take a moment or two, alone, with your spouse. Relax! Steal a glance at each other once in a while and smile mischievously. Wink at your spouse; give him/her a hug or pat on the back. The whole day will go away quickly. Enjoy the day, wedding couple!