Who wouldn't be nervous? All the weeks/months/years spent planning and the day suddenly seems to be approaching with the speed and subtlety of a juggernaut. What's the best way to calm those jangling nerves?
The easy fix would be to start with a relaxing hen party, rather than a razzy one. But as they all tend to involve champagne and carousing (you can still sip bubbly in the jacuzzi, we reckon) maybe that isn't going to chill you out as much as it should. And after all, the hen is all about creating memories (even if you'd rather forget them later) so we have to encourage you to go for it, if only to make sure we've got something to write about!
Maybe the real answer lies in the planning. Nothing seems as scary when it is part of 'the list' - admittedly, the wedding list may be long, and can appear scary at first glance, but don't run away screaming, embrace the list-making (Illustries Mum#1 is a brilliant lister, colour coding, mini lists and cross referencing a speciality) and relish the ticking off of every task (we add things we've already done to ours, just to enjoy the strike-through).
Planning includes finding great suppliers, people you trust and a venue you love. If you possibly can, use a wedding planner - there is simply nothing like it for keeping you looking like the beautiful swan of you dreams while they do all the frantic paddling for you! And the best ones are not only great organisers, they have great ideas, a brilliant contact book and the patience of a saint., all while turning your dream into a reality. Fairy godmothers, we think!
And don't forget, there's always the option of a steady supply of your chosen tipple to steady the nerves. We're partial to tequila ourselves, but perhaps a drop of champers may be marginally more appropriate on the day itself. We've got great memories created by both drinks. Too much of the second on the night before Emma's wedding led to a hangover from hell on her wedding day but crystal clear recollection of every detail, which was a bonus. Too much of the first is a recurring theme of all Illustries planning days and nights out: memories, yes. Hazy round the edges? To say the least...
A couple of wedding planners we like the look of (and that we enjoy tweeting with!)
http://cerendipity-events.co.uk/ - a lovely blog, and some great tips via twitter and facebook too
http://www.ladyamyweddingdesign.co.uk/- Cotswolds based, great local contacts and again, a lovely blog!
http://www.pocketfulofdreams.co.uk/ - in our neck of the woods, loads of lovely ideas and great suppliers. Check out the DIY tips and ideas, very generous
At Illustries, we're all about memories: remembering, celebrating and enjoying all those special times that can pass too quickly. We think memories deserve to be shared, and so we're sharing. Here, in our blog, we are creating a Library of Days. Our own as we build our business, and yours as you celebrate weddings, births, big life events - you name it, we'll celebrate it!
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