• ·      You established a realistic budget and divided the amount into categories.
• ·      You hired a Certified Wedding Specialist to help you with every detail.
• ·      You invested in a complete wedding planner to help you keep track of appointments, times and places.
• ·      You developed a planning timetable and adhered to it as much as possible.
• ·      You included your groom in the planning.
• ·      You had your wedding specialist to confirm dates and times with all your vendors a week before the wedding.

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• ·     You signed contracts and paid a deposit with your vendors months in advance of your wedding day.
• ·     You hired professionals rather than relying on friends and relatives for flowers, food and photography.
• ·     You had your wedding specialist to check the colors, theme and music to be certain they complemented each other. 
• ·     You didn’t skimp on the photographer.  You looked at an entire sample album and not just the formal portraits.
• ·     You posed for some pictures before the ceremony, allowing you and the groom to be at the reception to mingle with your guests early.
• ·     You obtained estimates on all services in writing.
• ·     You kept your sense of humor, knowing that most weddings involve a series of compromises.
• ·     You kept detailed records on every aspect of the celebration.
• ·     Your wedding specialist was specific about time frames for florist, caterers, limousine and all vendors involved.
• ·     You planned in advance so there was no added pressure the last days.
• ·     You put enough thought in your wedding so that it reflected your personality.
• ·     You ate a light snack before you dressed to walk down the aisle.
• ·     You were not afraid to ask for help.
• ·     You stood up for your rights after listening and then gently reminded mothers and in-laws that it was your wedding.
• ·     You researched and utilized proper etiquette.
• ·     You had most of your formal photographs taken at the reception instead of the church or synagogue.
• ·     Your wedding specialist prepared a detailed outline of all events involving the wedding for the wedding party and family members.
• ·     Your wedding specialist took an emergency kit to the church.
• ·     You left the lines of communication open, knowing that every problem had a solution.
• ·     You stayed organized, keeping names, addresses, canceled checks and signed contracts in one place.
• ·     You decided up front who was to be responsible financially for each of the activities.
• ·     Your wedding coordinator provided the groom with a formalwear checklist to make sure they had cuff links, studs, ties, etc.
• ·     You told the musicians the songs you did not want played as well as the ones you did.
• ·     You provided favors for the guests.
• ·     You considered the variety of personal tastes and dietary restrictions when choosing the food.
• ·     Your wedding specialist had an outline of the ceremony for your wedding party so there were no surprises.
• ·     You provided a nursery for the small children during the ceremony.
• ·     You exercised regularly to relieve stress.
• ·     You did not try to please everybody.
• ·     You placed sentimental pictures of your parents on their wedding day around the reception room.
• ·     You kept your focus on the new life you will be sharing, not just on the pageantry of the wedding day.
• ·     You added a touch of elegance and luxury by having ushers escort each guest to their table at the reception.
• ·     You remembered the love you have for each other and let it spill over on others.