Your wedding day is a moment of celebration between you and the person you love.
It is the day when you both solemnized your vows to be with each other for the rest of your lives, for better or worse or whatever life may bring.
It is an entry to a new stage of life, a life where you - as couple - will live as one yet never lose you individual identities.
Since it is such a big event, it is understandable that some things are missed or overlooked and only come to mind on the last minute.
As you start to think about getting married, making a list of the things you need to prepare and take care to get things written down on a list.
A list is very important as you prepare for your wedding day.
Your list must contain all the necessary information including the invitations, lists of guests, wedding place, reception, food, caterers, flowers, schedules, the music, tokens or souvenirs, bridal accessories including the bridal gown, honeymoon, travel and wedding etiquette.
As you prepare for your wedding day, do not forget your budget.
Budgeting is a very big factor.
Your budget will inform you on how many guests you can invite, what foods will be offered and how elaborate the wedding place and reception will be.
The list you prepared will come in handy.
Because you want your wedding to be a memorable day, do your research.
Find out who can provide you the best service at a budget you can afford including the caterer, reception and bridal accessories.
List your priorities.
Prepare your wedding plans ahead of time.
Wedding halls and reception areas have their own schedules.
If you want to be served on the date you have chosen, book early for that date.
You do not want to ruin your dream date just because the place is not available anymore.
Some people envisage a perfect wedding day and they end up frustrated at the end of the day because of some unavoidable circumstance which has occurred.
Do not dwell so much on what should not have happened.
You might end up missing one of the most memorable moments of your life.
Be flexible and just enjoy your wedding day.
Although you already prepared a list, there are still matters that are occasionally missed.
A person who can help you prepare for your wedding is a wedding planner and coordinator.
Find the best wedding planner based on previous work - you might end up saving more.
With someone who has the experience to help you with the preparations, stress on your part can be lessened and some mistakes can be avoided.
Do not forget that you are not alone in planning for your wedding.
Involve your partner in all the preparations.
Ask for opinion, recommendations and suggestions.
This is the start of sharing responsibilities for both of you.
These are just some of the things that must you must prepare for your wedding day but there are more important matters.
Your wedding day - memorable as it is - is done after a few hours of celebration yet the vows you will make is a lifetime of commitment.
You must also prepare yourself emotionally, spiritually, financially and socially.