Sure it may be the most magical memories in your memory bank; but no bride should ever suffer or stress.  Planning a reception is really a happy time.  It should be fun!

Here are the stress factors for any wedding-

• The number of guests, (pick a number and stick to it!) – I promise that half the people you feel guilty or want on your list will probably not be in your life in a couple years.  Don’t fret over the guest list.  Keep it simple or keep it grand.  Just as soon as you make your guest choices stick with it.  Don’t rewish or rethink.  Invite and no turning back.

• The food service doesn’t always have to be about food. – You can have a low key event that is classy and centered around a theme.  I planned a chocolate and candles wedding once and it was beautiful.  Think outside the box or think traditional.  What ever you decide or think, make your decision and no turning back.

• The entertainment needs to be fun for your guests; but ladies/gentleman get a grip. – The day is about you.  Sure you need to be hospitable and make sure your guests have a good time but getting married is more then the wedding it’s about the marriage.  Don’t feel guilty about providing the best DJ intown or the hotest 80′s cover band HAVING to be there.

• The location’s availability is important but no more then your day. – The date should be about your date not about when the space you would kind/of/like to have is available for you.  This is your day, the start of your life together so don’t let some 4 star wedding reception location see when they can pencil you in.  Traveling isn’t that bad-especially when it comes to point A-the guest list.  Only those that love you will travel great lengths to your day.  This is “your” day you know. Claim it and and don’t let the vendors claim you.

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