Now what?

You have said “I do!” Now what?

Everyone has their own ideas and ways to do things.
Many so-called experts will be giving the soon-to-
be bride and groom all sorts of advice---
“Hold your reception here...”
“You must hire a DJ...”
“You have to have a sit down dinner...”
“You have to, have to, have to...”
Everyone has an opinion! Pretty soon, your wedding has turned into a
media, free for all three ring circus and you and your mate are wondering
why you didn’t elope!

Want some tried trusted advice? Calm down, take a deep breath and start
from the beginning. Why are you having a wedding in the first place?
What do you really want to share with your guests?

Your wedding day should be as unique and special as you are. You want to
create an eventful memory of the beginning of your lives together as you
exchange vows of love and promise before friends and family.
To do this, incorporate those elements that define your lives together as a
couple---creating an event that creates lasting memories.

Your guests probably won’t remember the vials of bubbles that they were
suppose to blow at you as you walked down the aisle. They probably won’t
remember whether you served pork or chicken at the reception, but they
will remember the mood that you created. The ambience of romance for the
day that they shared with you. After all, your guests have gathered to celebrate
this special occasion with you; give them something to celebrate.

Start with a theme. Build your wedding day around something near and
dear to your hearts. Create a story. Involve your guests. Make memories to last
a lifetime. Whatever your individual passions may be, these are the starting
points for a memorable event.

The ceremony is the start...

(more tomorrow)