Great Expectations.

expectation. noun. 

1. a. the act of expecting.

    b. eager anticipation.

2. the state of being expected.

All girls have an expectation of how their wedding day will be whether the day it's fully planned out or you simply have a few keys ideas. Either way, these expectations can either drive you to pull your hair out or enjoy every moment. With that said, I think it's really important to get your overall plan down on paper. Then start assigning people who will be a good fit for each task at hand.  This way on the actual day, you don't have everyone coming to you asking where does this go? or what do I do with this? Trust me, that can get old fast. 

Trusting your vendors is another way to bring ease to your day. You'll know when you meet with them whether or not they are organized, professional and know their craft. Once you book them give them the information they need to make your day beautiful; then relax. They have it under control. 

I've seen some brides who expected everything to be exactly as they had it planned out in their head and became upset when things weren't going as they planned. Problem is they didn't fully express these ideas to her friends & family. Therefore, their hands were tied the day of with how much they could really help out.  Being stressed carries over to everyone around you...not fun.

Then I've seen brides who laughed, smiled and took the day a moment at a time. Enjoying the quirks that arose and the love from family and friends helping out. 

When it comes down to it, your guests will never know that the wrap that comes with your gown didn't make it...that the place cards are set on a different table...that your roses are a lighter shade of pink...etc. What they will remember is how you glow with love, how the two of you look at each other and how much you both were smiling!

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