perfectly SCRIPTED
Originally published in Southern Views Magazine, www.soviewsmag.com - April/May 2010
Plan a walk down the aisle with class.
Nothing is out of bounds when it comes to planning your dream wedding. From wedding favors to the final dance, you should choose a theme and plan accordingly for your dream-day. This day will truly be an expression of you as a couple, so make it a day to remember.
Your dream wedding is whatever you feel to be important and interesting. It doesn't matter if everyone else is throwing a Cinderella ball; if glass slippers make you cringe, a fairy-tale wedding is not the way to go.
Planning your dream wedding starts with choosing a theme, so take a few moments to brainstorm what interests you as a couple. Remember, this day is about the two of you and your new life together. Strive for a theme that involves both the bride and the groom, not just a girly party.
Ask yourself, what do we like to do? What are our occupations? Are we collectors? Hobbyists? Animal lovers? Volunteers? Is there something we are passionate about, like saving the earth or endangered species? Perhaps this is a second marriage, and children and family are your number one priority. Celebrate your combined families and ancestry. Keep in mind that not every dream wedding is a formal affair. As a couple, maybe being casual rules your world and a country hoe-down, barbecue, or sports rally is right for you. Have fun with your dream wedding, the way you do in your everyday life.
Another important thing to keep in mind when choosing your dream wedding theme is that not every guest needs to love your theme choice. It is your big day so in the end you must choose a theme that fits your style as a couple. Dream weddings are highly personal expressions of the couple, and a way to communicate your interests. No two-hundred people will ever agree on a subject, but they will respect your choice and appreciate sharing your life and your point of view.
As a final reminder, keep in mind that a small budget doesn't have to mean a day that isn't special. The couple married quietly at city hall is every bit as married as the couple married before four-hundred of their closest friends and relatives. Choose the size and venue that suits your personality and budget. Prioritize and maximize expenditures and above all, feel comfortable throwing the dream wedding you can reasonably afford. Your wedding day and marriage will be more enjoyable and less stressful if you do. Take the opportunity to carefully plan a meaningful wedding day. Give your guests the gift of getting to know a little more about you by sharing this very important day.
The beginning of the rest of your lives celebrated with the perfectly planned wedding of your dreams.
