Planning your wedding is no small feat. Often I meet future brides at bridal fairs with that doe-eyed expression on their faces, seeming like they are about to burst open at the seams from an endless barrage of information that comes their way. I met one couple recently during the NM Wedding Expo at the Sandia Resort & Casino. When I asked the bride-to-be how her wedding plans were coming along, I could have sworn she was about to break down in tears. After a few choked-up moments, the groom explained that his fiance was having a rough time planning for their special day. He has been away from home for some time (armed forces) and most of her family and wedding party live outside of New Mexico. I truly empathized with how she felt as a person who has orchestrated entertainment plans for hundreds of weddings myself.
Needless to say, there are as many resources for wedding planning as there are wedding vendors. Sifting through all that data can be a daunting task in itself. My advice? Create a Wedding Event Portfolio. One can start with a three-ring binder and dividers, or you can use a scrapbook personalized and designed as a keepsake. The purpose of such a portfolio is to bring together all various components of your wedding preparations into one cohesive and organized collection. If you find some online photos of a particular style of chair cover that tickles your fancy, or a venue that has been brought to life with amazing decor for instance, you can easily print these photos and place them within the appropriate section of your event portfolio. Google Images is a magnificent tool for undertaking such searches. Two colleagues, Jesse Lopez of JL Exclusive Events (Las Cruces, NM) and Ryan Mennenga of Elite Chairs & Linens (Champaigne, IL) have several photo galleries on their respective websites from which one could draw much inspiration. In terms of ceremony and reception planning, Peter Merry's publication, "The Best Wedding Reception Ever," is brimming with creative ideas and helpful insights.
Just remember, divide your wedding "To Do's" into smaller more manageable projects and incorporate these projects into your Wedding Event Portfolio. You will be amazed how quickly and efficiently your dream wedding will begin to take shape.
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