Photo by Jay Goldman PhotographyThe best way to reduce anxiety as you plan your wedding is to pick one “must have” and relish in the fact that you have one dream item. Grieve the loss of not having everything you want early on, so you can enjoy the planning process!
Personality Trait:
A person that gets overwhelmed with details, design and organization
Must Have:
A Professional Wedding Planner. You can find one through the Association of Bridal Consultants (www.bridalassn.com) or your local luxury hotel. Most coordinators on the referral list of a luxury hotel are proven professionals.
Personality Trait:
Uncomfortable with people looking at you
Must Have:
A beautiful dress, something that makes you feel beautiful! Professional hair and makeup that comes to you on your wedding day is a plus.
Personality Trait:
Love dancing
Must Have:
2 pairs of shoes. I invite you to splurge on 1 pair…remember you can wear shoes over and over again, even if you lose or gain weight. A great DJ and/or band and custom dance floor are great “must haves” for the dancing types, too!
Personality Trait:
Concern with what people think and the need to be perfect
Must Have:
A professional planner that can execute your dream. Keep in mind something will NOT be perfect, no matter how much you spend or worry. If you go into planning knowing that this is true, you will most likely walk away with the feeling of being overwhelmed with love and beauty on your wedding day. The strong need to be perfect will also increase stress, and a great therapist can help you through accepting your own flaws and imperfections.
Personality Trait:
Difficulty making decisions
Must Have:
Professional planner that has experience (over 200 weddings). A couple usually makes 1000+ decision throughout the wedding planning process. It is imperative that they hire a seasoned and professional planner that can be able to see the wedding day backwards and forward with many back up plans. This can only come from experience!
Personality Trait:
“Outside of the Box” Thinker
Must Have:
Look for a unique location, perhaps an estate location (a private estate). This is a great option for couples wanting to do something different.
Personality Trait:
Sentimental and like documenting memories
Must Have:
Invest in a professional photographer and videographer. A photobooth is a unique guest book idea that encourages your guests to share more from the heart on paper along with a fun snapshot.
Personality Trait:
Love entertaining and are inviting guests from out of town
Must Have:
Invest in a luxury hotel for ceremony & reception. A key element to a great wedding is make logistics easy for you and your guests!
Personality Trait:
Super particular about food & beverage
(Aka “Foodie”)
Must Have:
Choose a location that allows you to bring in your own caterer (and/or bartender!).
Much Gratitude,
Mary Dann-McNamee
