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Time management tips for your wedding day
As any married couple can attest , a wedding day has a tendency to fly by . Couples have much to do on the day they tie the knot , which can make the day feel like a whirlwind .
Certain skills can come in especially handy on a wedding day , and the ability to manage time is certainly one of them . As their big day draws closer , couples can employ these time management tips to slow the day down a little bit .
• Create and distribute a schedule . A schedule can ensure the happy couple and all members of the bridal party know when and where they need to be at certain times during the day . Include all pertinent information on the schedule , including when and where hair and makeup appointments begin , when transportation to and from the ceremony and reception site will arrive and , of course , the start time for the ceremony . A printed copy can help , but a digital copy sent via text or email can guarantee the schedule is accessible via smartphone at all times during the day .
• Collaborate with your photographer in advance of your wedding day . Couples can streamline wedding day photography sessions by collaborating with their photographer in advance . During these sessions , identify the bridal party shots you want to take and then create a schedule of photos so all party members know where they need to be and when . Some couples choose to schedule bridal party photoshoots before the ceremony , while others prefer theirs after the couple has made it official . Regardless of which option couples prefer , schedule these photos so no time is wasted finding bridal party members .
• Don ’ t forget to set aside time to eat . Anything can derail a wedding day schedule if it ’ s forgotten when couples devise their initial plan for how the day will unfold . Couples might be less inclined to forget hair and makeup appointments and photo sessions because such components are integral to wedding planning . But couples should not forget to leave time for themselves and their bridal party to eat . Schedule a breakfast for all bridal party members ( separate ones if couples insist on avoiding each other until the ceremony ) to ensure no one sleeps in and throws off the day ’ s timeline . Include time to eat lunch if the ceremony is in late afternoon or early evening . If you forget to schedule time to eat , the timeline will almost certainly be thrown off when everyone gets hungry and requires some sustenance .
• Go over schedules with your vendors . In the weeks prior to your wedding , reach out to your vendors to confirm the day ’ s timeline . Do this prior to handing out a schedule to your bridal party so no one is confused if any last-minute changes are made .
Couples have much to manage on their wedding days . Perhaps no component is more important to manage effectively than time . n
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38 MoultrieScene JULY 2024