AZ CELEBRITY DJ
professional disc jockey service has put together the following list of
wedding planning do's and don'ts to assist you in planning your special
day.
The Don'ts
Don't:
procrastinate in your planning - hire all of your wedding
professionals as soon as the date is set. The best wedding vendors
are scooped up 1-2 years in advance.
Don't:
hire your wedding professionals until you have a working budget.
Know what you can afford and if you are pressed for money, budget
more for the items that are going to matter the most and less for
the non essential "frills".
Don't:
hire professionals just because they're the cheapest - Like
everything in life, you get what you pay for. Your wedding is one of
the most important days in your lives, make sure that the memories
you have will be good ones.
Don't:
hire the first professional you meet - check out a minimum of 3 for
a proper comparison.
Don't:
be afraid to ask questions. If you are unsure of something "ask". A
lot of times wedding professionals assume that because they know
what to expect at a wedding, that the bride and groom know as well.
If you are unsure or uncomfortable with any part of your wedding
plans, don' t wait until it's too late to ask questions.
Don't:
assume anything! - get everything in writing.
CONTRACT - CONTRACT - CONTRACT.
Don't:
make decisions without consulting your mate - it's his or her
wedding too.
Don't:
invite everyone you've ever known. - weddings are expensive.
Don't:
worry about everyone else's advise - its YOUR wedding.
The
Do's
Do:
give yourself plenty of time to plan.
Do:
outline a realistic budget and timetable. These are mandatory to
keep you on track.
Do:
organize all of the pieces of the wedding. A binder which includes
separate tabs for wedding professionals, appointments, contracts,
gown/dress swatches, etc. is a great investment.
Do:
prepare and follow a timetable of events, including appointments,
deposits & payments, review contract terms, fittings, etc..
Do:
coordinate every aspect of the wedding day. To ensure your wedding
day is truly "your special day" every item must be coordinated. Do
not leave important decisions to someone else. This is your day and
you are in control.
Do:
hire professionals that you are comfortable with. If you are not
comfortable speaking with someone, or if it seems like your
questions or inquiries are just brushed off, then it would probably
be a good idea to seek out someone else.
Do:
take breaks during planning. If you begin to get stressed or
irritated, take a break, step back and work on something else for a
while. Often times decisions made under extreme stress are later
regretted.
And finally, Do:
enjoy yourself. This will be one of the most memorable times in your
lives. Be sure to spend plenty of time with your friends, family and
most importantly, your fiancé.
