| Stress is the last word any couple would want to | | | | have more variety and would require fewer |
| hear. It saps all their energy and leaves them | | | | attendants. Silk flower decoration costs less than |
| miserable for their wedding day. Wedding planning | | | | a natural one. Almost anyone can arrange artificial |
| requires lots of movement and in the process | | | | flowers so you can let your family member do |
| many couples can get frustrated and worn out. | | | | that instead of hiring a florist. |
| But there is something you can do to beat the | | | | Reduce your guest invitations. More people means |
| stress. By adopting a simplified approach and | | | | more food, more printing of cards and larger |
| breaking down each activity into small tasks, you | | | | seating. |
| can have your event without hassles. | | | | After you have cut down on the costs, you |
| Begin your planning with what you think is the | | | | move on time management. Group vendors by |
| most important aspect of your wedding. Is it the | | | | location so you can do all the follow up in one go |
| gown? The ring? The reception? Or the | | | | without wasting time and money on |
| ceremony? Once you have decided on that, you | | | | transportation. Again, break all activities into small |
| can apportion the funds to reflect the importance. | | | | pieces and assign them to individuals who would |
| The next activity is to look for ways to cut down | | | | only report back if there is a problem. |
| the costs. Marrying on a week day would be | | | | You must be satisfied with every professional |
| cheaper than on a week end. Everybody wants | | | | you hire. Each vendor must have the requisite |
| to marry on a Saturday so services for that day | | | | experience, provide sample if possible and |
| would be in high demand and therefore highly | | | | demonstrate competence. You would not want to |
| priced. Again, you would have to compete | | | | hire out services that may have been better |
| uneasily with other events. A buffet is more | | | | done by yourself. |
| expensive to organize than a sit down dinner. You | | | | |