Planning your wedding can be one of the happiest times in your life. It can also be one the most stressful.
Here are 5 quick tips to try to take some of the stress out of the process.

1. Lists are your friend. Make lists of everything. They let you see all the things you still need to do and,
at the same time, give you a sense of accomplishment by letting you see all the things you have already checked off.

With so much to keep track of, it is important that you stay organized. Keep lists for appointment dates, things you
need to buy, any questions that you need to ask various vendors, due dates for deposits, etc. You need to categorize
everything so it is clear and easy to understand. If organization is not your thing, consider asking someone to help you,
like your mom, a responsible friend, or if you are so inclined, a wedding planner.

2. Enlist the help of your friends. If you appoint bridesmaides, this part is pretty easy. As part of their traditional duties
they are be responsible for certain tasks. If you decide not to include attendants in your wedding, as is common at many
smaller affairs, the task of delegating duties becomes slightly more difficult. Your friends are busy people too, but for the most
part, they will be happy, even excited, to help you get ready for your big day. One thing that is a big help is to have a friend
stuff and address the envelopes for you. This may seem like a small task, but believe me each little detail that you do not have
to worry about will take a huge weight off your shoulders.

3. Plan meetings with two different vendors on the same day. There are going to be A LOT of different vendors you will have to
meet with in order to iron out the details for your wedding day-photographers, caterers, DJs, etc. If you work full-time or have
chosen to have the wedding in another city, it can be hard to find enough free time to fit them all in. The way to combat this problem
is to pack the meetings into a few, manageable days. Make sure you allow enough time with each vendor though. Feeling rushed can
lead to rash decision-making and add to the already high level of stress you are experiencing. You want to avoid this. When you are
setting up your meetings, be sure to ask each individual vendor how much time they would recommend setting aside for a meeting.
The people at these companies do this kind of thing everyday so they know what to expect. Try to schedule

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