Wedding Tip or Trick of the Week

Okay, I confess. It's been a little longer than a week since my last "tip or trick" post. But, alas, here you go. :)

I've been reading this great book my good friend gave me called, The Good Girls Guide to Negotiating. Despite it's business application, the other morning I realized that a portion of it is super applicable for brides-to-be!

The portion that caught my attention was about how others influence our decisions - yet they live without the consequences. The book referenced making a large purchase; not unlike when planning your wedding you're making several large investments, for your venue, photographer and dress, to name a few.

Well, when others give their input there's no cost to them. And yet often we (and I'm no exception here) let their opinions sway us to the point of making bad or unwise decisions. Does this always happen? No. Are they trying to ruin us (financially)? No.

The point is, though, that we need to give a grain of salt when friends or family decide to give input to our lives (solicited or not). Why? Because we're the ones footing the bill.

So, when you're mother, maid of honor or future mother-in-law give you their sage advice about how to spend your wedding budget it's okay to say, "Thank you!" and then move forward in what you know is a direction of peace.

Let their advice roll around your mind just long enough to test and see if it "fits." If it doesn't - let it roll on out. Should anyone give you any grief for not using their words of wisdom, kindly remind them it's your money (or if you're not as subtle, ask them if that's an offer to pay for the service they're recommending?). :)

Most of all - take a deep breath and follow the path of peace in your planning!


Blessings,
Christine Lee Smith