One simple Google search will give you a plethora of articles and blog posts on tips and advice for the clueless brides, but what about the Type A personality brides?
Don't we get a few tips and tricks?
We need them too!
{First} What’s your Pleasure?
If you're anything like me, you believe lists, categorizing and keeping everything tidy in virtual and/or hard copy folders is a no-brainer.
Don't think because there's a popular wedding site telling you how YOU should organize yourself because they are simply assuming you don't have a clue, you must follow their guidelines.
There's no need to re-invent the wheel. If the ‘old school’ accordion folder is what helps you keep and store all your contracts versus the popular wedding binder, keep the folder. Use your labels and continue to make things work for you. Your wedding shouldn't be any different than how you keep organized on a regular basis.
Blogs, books and articles out there are merely suggestions, Type A brides have their own way of doing things, stick to it, you will be more comfortable.
{Second} Talk the Talk
Ok, so you're on top of your game, you have everyone you need booked ahead of schedule and those pesky 12-month checklists plastered all over the wedding blogs are just not on your level.
Don't get too cocky!
As a wedding professional and a bride myself, I will let you know, your arrogance will not sit well with the professionals you’re working with.
You may be a bit intimidating to your vendors, they’re used to working with disorganized (or overwhelmed) brides that need a lot more handholding than you do.
Politely explain you are on top of everything and you would like to set up an easy and concise schedule of communication and planning with the vendor.
Be clear on which form of communication is best for both of you and who the point of contact will be. You don't want to bump heads with a vendor and add tension, remember, they are there to make your day a success.
{Third} Take it Easy
I know, your wedding is the center of your world and you are the reigning Messiah, but not everyone holds your wedding in such high regard.
Keep in mind there is life both during your wedding planning process as well as after the big day.
Becoming the elusive ‘Bridezilla’ will only make you look foolish.
Treat the people in your life with the up-most respect. They are there to help you and make things easier for you.
Make time for your family and friends and keep the wedding talk to a minimum. Don’t make every single social media status about your day either, I’m here to tell you, only you care this much.
Your wedding will be a stunner, and everyone will see on that day. Don’t be too overwhelming to others, this will only stress you out and create tension.
{Important Tip}
Try and keep your obsessive tendencies on the back burner on the day of your wedding. Worry about being the beautiful bride and focus on your friends and family. Worrying about the arrival time of the flowers, whether the DJ will be able to hook up the equipment properly or if the photographer will be late is something that should be left to the professionals. There are wedding planners and coordinators that can take care of this for you. This day will be over before you know it; take a breather, a sip of Champaign and enjoy it!
