Never "wing" a Wedding Speech!

The one thing you don't want to do on the day of the wedding is stand up to make your speech and try to "wing" it. Trying to make a speech up off the top of your head is a recipe for disaster. Chances are you'll forget what you wanted to say, ramble on about unrelated matters, and say some things you may later wish you hadn't. "Now wait," you may be saying, "I've seen plenty of people who...

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Preparing for your wedding part 2

Nily Glaser

It is your wedding. Your own very special day. Make it a one-of a-kind event.

Congratulations! You just set the date for the most important day in your life. Your wedding day.

Many bridal couples become overwhelmed by all the 'must do's and instead of enjoying the journey get stressed out. Don't be one of them. Here are a few suggestions that will make the preparation fun.

Keep within your financial limits. Budget your wedding carefully. You do not want to start your joined life in debt. If you are organized have a plan and are creative, whatever your budget, a wedding to remember is do-able.

When you look at the tasks at hand in preparing for your wedding, the list may be overwhelming. . Don't try to do everything all at once. Break your list it into small manageable portions that you can successfully accomplish.

Always remember that it is YOUR wedding. Be sure that it reflects YOU. No one can or should dictate to you what to do and how to do it. Though you may seek advice, the final decision is yours. On the other hand, don't be shy. Accept assistance when offered and solicit involvement from those you believe will be an asset.

Your wedding is a deeply serious and intimate moment declaring your love and commitment to each other. Add your personal touches. If you have children you may consider making them an important part of your wedding. (Read the article 'Make your children a part of the wedding' http://www.a-weddingday.com/archives.html

Make your wedding truly a one-of-a-kind event. Pick a few aspects of your wedding and make them personalized. The personal touch is what makes a wedding most meaningful and memorable to the bridal couple, their attendants, family and all invited guests.

Also, fill your day with cherished moments and keepsakes. Whether you choose a favorite theme, a special setting or an intimate gathering of friends and loved ones, enjoy the road leading to it because, sad to say, the wedding itself will be over before you know it. Yet the memories and keepsakes will stay with you forever. Treasure them! Good Luck!

Copyrights Nily Glaser, Gan Publishing and a-wedding Day.com 2000-2002 Please feel free to post this Article in your newsletter, on your website, and forward it to your friends and / or business associates. If you post or otherwise publish this article, please ensure that the copyright as well as the author's entire bylines box remain intact. We would highly appreciate a courtesy copy of your publication and / or a website link. Please E-mail to: nande@a-weddingday.com

About the author: Nily Glaser is the founder of A-wedding Day, http://www.a-weddingday.com A very popular Wedding Resource and Information Center. She is also the publisher of the free A-wedding Day newsletter. E-mail: nande@a-weddingday.com


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