Take a Break

Can it really be Labor Day Weekend? Where did my favorite season go? I’m always a bit dismayed when the end of summer rolls around (must be a residual feeling from those back-to-school days!). It seems that there’s never enough time for languishing on the beach, relaxing poolside with a good book or just hanging out with family and friends.

So, this weekend I’ve decided to leave that to-do list at home, pack a bag and head up to visit my friends, Bibiana and Nick, in beautiful Vermont. I can’t wait to lean back in an Adirondack chair, put my feet up and gaze at those gorgeous green mountains. And, I highly recommend you do the same: Put away your wedding to-do list for a few days and RELAX! After all, too much fretting over the wedding isn’t productive at all, plus, your fiancé and friends will thank you for the respite. Start next week feeling refreshed and ready-to-go. And, when you do go back to wedding planning, here are a few tips:

• Do stay organized. Check out our Wedding Countdown Calendar for tips on what to plan when.
• Don’t overbook. Too many appointments with vendors will wear you out and simply become overwhelming. Ask friends and family for referrals. Go online to check out recommendations. If you’ve already booked your reception site, ask the manager for his or her suggestions.
• Don’t be a perfectionist. Try not to obsess over every little detail. Be confident in your decisions and don’t second-guess. Otherwise, you’ll be planning a wedding for years!
• Do stick with your budget. Don’t overspend and do factor in at least another 10% for unexpected fees. Costs add up so be sure to prioritize and spend more on the things that are most important to you and your fiancé and a little less on the other elements.
• Don’t try to please everyone. Trust me, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends…all may have an opinion on what you should and shouldn’t do for the wedding. Hear them out, but listen to yourself and listen to your fiancé and make your own decisions.

Do have a wonderful, relaxing weekend and enjoy this amazing time in your lives!