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At BestBridesmaid.com, we know that planning a wedding can be a daunting experience. But we believe you can have the wedding of your dreams, whether you have two months or two years to plan it.

Here are our Top Ten Tips for making your big day a success!

Attire.

As you might have seen, BestBridesmaid.com does not offer wedding gowns. We feel that there are a lack of sites that focus solely on bridesmaid dresses, so we have left the wedding gowns up to other experts. Don’t overlook the importance of having a dress you love – it’s what you’ll see in all the pictures and what you’ll remember most about your wedding. The internet has plenty of world-class gown sites, offering everything from couture to discount.

Tip #1: When looking for the perfect wedding gown, don’t eliminate any options from your search. Check out local stores, catalogs, your Mom’s dress, and the internet – you’ll thank yourself later!

Preparation.

Some people are list-makers. Others aren’t. Make sure your planning style fits with your life style so that planning this event can be on your own terms.

Tip #2: Try to tackle as much preparation as you can in the beginning of your planning process. In the beginning of the wedding-planning process, the excitement of the upcoming event often overshadows the potential stress caused from planning it. You see the day as so far away that there’s no way you can feel the time crunch.

Tip #3: Keep all of your planning information in one place. By using the same folder to keep ALL of your planning documents, you’ll know where to turn when you can’t find the photographer’s phone number, or the caterer’s tasting menu. There are many great wedding checklists available on the internet – print one out and use it for keeping notes.

Budget.

The most common source of tension when planning weddings is money. Period. There are bound to be unexpected expenses and someone is going to have to pay for them.

Tip #4: Before you start thinking about fun stuff like cake and flowers and music, you should decide in the beginning who is going to pay for what. Use a checklist and then assign certain people to the “unexpected expenses” category. This way it will not be a surprise later on.

Use the web.

There are several wedding-centered sites that allow couples to make their own distinctive wedding website (and very simple to use, too!).

Tip #5: Spend some time in the beginning of your planning process creating a wedding website. This will save you time later on, as many questions that your guests will have can be answered here. You can post your gift registry, directions to your ceremony and reception, recommended hotels, and of course, your story!

Memories.

Even if you absolutely hate posing for photos, you should try and enjoy it the day of your wedding. Everyone who couldn’t come will be interested to see your photos and your wedding album is something you’ll want to keep around forever.

Tip #6: There are places you should and should not skimp when planning your wedding. Chances are, you won’t remember the table displays or the intricate flower arrangements in ten years, but if you try to cut corners on the photography, you might regret it later on.

Etiquette.

There are certain points of etiquette that are very important, and certain points that can be forgotten so long as no one gets upset. We suggest deciding the budget and the “who’s paying for what” right in the beginning. After this has been decided, there is one point of etiquette that should move to the number-one spot on your list.

Tip #7: Don’t forget the thank-you cards. They are one of the last things you’ll have to do, but it’s the most basic courtesy you can offer your guests for coming to your party, and most likely, buying you a great gift.

Music.

Just like attire and décor, music really sets the mood for a party.

Tip #8: Listen to music “actively”. Hear a song at the Doctor’s office that you love? Jot it down. What about something playing in a store? Keep a running tally of these songs, this way when you sit down to make a playlist, you’ll already be halfway there!

The Stamps!

Tip #9: Don’t forget the stamps! Also, when ordering invitations, keep in mind that some envelope sizes require more postage – if you want to keep your costs low, order standard size invitations. These will require minimum postage.

Fun.

Tip #10: Finally, remember to have fun! A wedding is a party, after all.