1. Keep Things in Perspective - It’s your wedding day – not a major film production.
   
   
2. Remain Calm – Budgets may need adjusting, some flowers may not be in as expected, the exact linen color you wanted does not exist in your price range, or mother nature may not cooperate with the weather. Trust the professionals you hired to create a magical day - they will make adjustments as problems arise. They want your wedding to be as beautiful as you do – that is probably why you hired them.
   
   
3. Know What You Want – Make decisions and stick to them. Making major changes at the last moment may increase costs and could cause undo stress.
   
   
4. Remember It’s One Night – It will be a beautiful and memorable event, but don’t let it rule your life.
   
   
5. Smile – You are in love and have found the man of your dreams! It’s your wedding day - now let your team of experts do their jobs.

Hopefully, these tips will prepare you to take on the next steps in planning. It is important to hire experienced, reputable vendors who will listen to your ideas and expand on them. Delegate where possible and concentrate on the areas most important to you – such as gown, décor, seating arrangements, and honeymoon plans. Hire a great team, make timely decisions, make necessary adjustments, smile, and have a great time!