A wedding day is one precious moment everybody would want to remember because it signifies two people being united in marriage. As much as possible, couples would want to recall nothing but pleasant memories. This article provides some tips to get you started with your dream wedding and reception's preparation:



1. Assign your key person. Vitally important for this special occasion, assigning a key person to attend through all the wedding details can provide a big relief on the part of both the bride and the groom. A reliable key person ensures that everything is well taken cared of from the schedule, reception, location, caterer, music, bakery, florist, limo driver, and wedding party down to the guests.

2. Pre-plan & have a checklist. Use that back-up person and make sure details are not overlooked on that special day. There are so many to remember, you'll want to make sure nothing gets left behind so write up a list. It can be as simple as a small notebook that you carry in your purse, adding details as they come up in your planning.

3. Delegate responsibilities. A good support system that is your family can attend to all the little details of a dream wedding. With them around, you do not need to check with caterers or wonder if all the flowers have been delivered in time, etcetera. Delegating tasks will put everything perfectly into place.

4. Hire proven professionals and secure your date with a deposit. From your flowers to wedding cake to caterer to music, look for recommendations or testimonials from previous clients. You don't want to discover the horrors of hiring a "wanna be" for your special day!

5. Remember yourself. Even the most organized bride in the world will experience some stress along the way. Take time to pamper yourself: get a massage, facial, manicure & pedicure - whatever you'd enjoy, even if it's just a hot bubble bath. Ideally this will be in close proximity to the event. You can even incorporate it with other events - take the bridesmaids, grooms mother and/or sisters along with & use it as bonding time.

6. Do some last minute phone calls. The scale up to which you must double-check everything on your big day depends more or less on wedding size and details. The bigger the plan, the higher attention you must pay on every aspect of it. Do not forget to call your contacts at least one or two weeks before the event. This can make it easier for you to do some last minute adjustments if the need arises.

7. Secure the rings. I know it's so clich, but because it's happened at so many weddings is the reason for this to be the butt of so many jokes! Especially if there is a younger ring bearer or other people involved. Just add that to your checklist for a last-minute confirmation.

8. Organize all your receipts and records. This makes you aware on who has been paid and how much is still owed. If all the receipts are organized, it is easier to keep track of all your wedding expenses.

9. Security. It is one of the most important aspects and yet the most neglected. Make sure that agenda are given to helpers and key persons on securing the venue and all else related to the wedding. This proves useful especially if you plan to hold your wedding on several locations.

10. Give thank you notes or tokens. Get your thank you notes printed weeks before the wedding. Anyway, you have bridesmaids around to help on this particular task. Guests and those involved in your wedding will be pleased to receive a small token from you. Lastly, thank you notes can serve as a memento on your big day.