Delegate all tasks that
don’t absolutely have to be done by
you to reliable people. You don’t need
worries and responsibilities today. Everybody
will be more than happy to help you –
so let them.
While the bride is preparing
herself, the groom needs something to do.
Hanging about waiting is a strain on the nerves,
so consider playing a round of golf, visiting
a museum or gallery or doing something else
that will not tire you out but will take your
mind off the day ahead (to some extent!).
Bring with you –
or get your bridesmaid/best man to bring -
everything you could possibly need. (Get it
all together the day before.)
The bride should not be
more than five minutes late for the ceremony.
The days when it was cool for a bride to be
late are over. With all the planning you’ve
done, you can certainly get there on time.
Try not to let the day
pass in a blur. Every so often, remind yourself
what is happening and anchor the moment.
Schedule some time in
the day to be alone with your new spouse and
to focus on the true meaning of what you are
doing. If you’re travelling by car between
the church and the reception venue, for example,
this can be a good opportunity. When you book
the car, explain that you will want to go
a circuitous route, to give you some time
together. (Take a bottle of champagne with
you, why not?)
