FEATURE
BRIDAL
RESOLUTIONS
FOR 2014
Written by Sophie Smith, of ‘Weddings by Sophie’
Image Credits: www.CourtneyLouisePhotography.co.uk
I’m Sophie
Smith, Dotty
Vintage
Wedding’s very own
resident Wedding
Planner columnist. In
each issue I will bring
you tips I have picked
up along my journey
as a Wedding Planner,
to strip away your wedding stress, inspire
you and help you plan your perfect day!
Being a wedding planner, I have seen many
panicked brides stressing about that perfect
wedding. The truth is, it doesn’t have to be that
way.You don’t have to be a frazzled bride fretting
about your perfect venue being booked up.You
don’t have to be arguing with those closest to you
and you certainly don’t have to live and breathe
weddings! Follow my 2014 New Year resolution
suggestions and you’ll be one step closer to that
perfect, stress free wedding.
1) Stay organised.
A new year is always a good excuse to get on
top of all your plans and ‘to do’ lists. Start 2014 by
making sure you and your hubby-to-be have a
wedding timeline in your diaries and your budget
spreadsheet up to date. Knowing you have your
finances covered and time allocated for wedding
tasks means less stress, less wasted time and more
time to enjoy your engagement!
2) Take some time out.
Make time for you this year; wedding planning
shouldn’t occupy your mind 24/7. Give yourself
time to switch off every evening. Put away the
wedding magazines, log out of Pinterest and
instead, read a good book or watch one of your
favourite programmes. Make some new habits
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such as a weekly movie, yoga sessions or country
walks. Even if you don’t feel you have time for this,
you will be surprised at how much more enjoyable
and efficient your wedding planning will be if you
take time to enjoy yourself in other ways.
3) Pamper yourself.
What better excuse to look after yourself than
in preparation for your own wedding? I’m a firm
believer that you should take an hour out every
week to treat your hair to an intensive condition,
your face to a luxurious face mask, and your body
to a good sugar scrub. Why not start this as a
Sunday evening routine, a perfect day to pamper
and relax before the busy working week ahead.
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