…and when you should hand over the reins to the professionals
You’ve spent the last while planning all the little details of your day. The linens are chosen, the chairs have been delivered, the centerpieces need to be set out. It’s your day, and you want to do everything. I get it.
However, have you ever heard of the Bridal Blues? When you sit down the morning after, and mourn the fact that the day you planned for months on end, over endless sleep and fueled by caffeine (and maybe a few tears)…it’s over. In a blink.
Did you enjoy it? Do you remember the fun little details?! It’s hard to appreciate all your hard work when your stressed out about getting it all done in time. And when it falls on the shoulders of family members to execute, sometimes life really is a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get!!!
Don’t forget – your body works in mysterious ways and stress does amazingly awkward things to you when you’re maxed out. The last thing you want is to feel incredibly anxious walking down that aisle, because you’ll only do it once!
This is why it’s OK to ask for help from the professionals. We walk you through the process, map out what your day is going to look like, and set it up the way you want. You don’t have to worry that your brother and your cousins are setting up the centerpieces backwards and slightly to the left, that Dad ‘lovingly’ set up the music speaker smack in front of the head table blocking everyone’s view of the bridal party, or that your mom is stressed trying to act as point person for your vendors as she tries to get her hair and makeup done. It won’t be the last time we’ve seen Mom with curlers in and one set of eyelashes on, while running around the venue trying to finish up. They are there to enjoy the day as much as you, so let them!
As your wedding planner, we can give you feedback about your venue, or suggest some of the best vendors to work with. We can work behind the scenes with your photographer to make sure they capture some of those special moments. For example, a the subtle memorial to your loved one set up during your ceremony. We can work with your caterer to ensure a special glass of your favourite bubbly is on the table when you sit down for dinner. We’re there to make sure you’re music requests are met by your DJ, so you can focus on that special person at the end of aisle.
When in doubt. Reach out!
Photo credits:
Row 1: (1) Kaoverii Silva (2) The Mclachlans (3) Aiota Photography
Row 2: (1) Angela Ruscheinski (2) Lumiere photos (3) Jelger and Tanja