Blue Monday

According to the news....today is ``Blue Monday``. What is Blue Monday?  Apparently it is the most depressing day of the year.  Yes - some news media outlets are saying this is a marketing stunt that is geared to get people to book vacations in warmer climates (wish I was in a warmer climate) - However, I do know this...It is mid January - it is damn cold, its grey, I've run out of candy (this is big as due to the number of candy buffets we do - I almost never...and I mean never...run out of candy), and did I mention I was cold?
For many of you - you could be blue for another reason.  Your wedding is only a few months away and I am sure that with the date seeming much closer than it did before holidays that you may be "blue" due to the feeling of being overwhelmed. 

You are looking at bills left over from the holidays, new bills about to arrive, vendors you haven't booked yet, and a wedding to-do list about a mile long.  Fittings to arrange, favours to put together, menus to taste and so much more. This can be quite overwhelming.  I hope you will allow me to help.

First off - wedding planning is not an easy job (whoever told you it was....lied) BUT it should be fun - even if a wee bit frustrating.

First off - make a list - of everything that needs to be done.  Second - put the list in order - most important to least.  Third - DELEGATE!

You have a bridal party, friends, family members and don't forget the most important person - your fiance.  Divide and conquer while an old rule - still applies and WORKS!

For those vendors you have been putting off meetings - make the appointment - right away.  You don't want to be in the position of scrambling for a particular service when you could book now. 

If your wedding is really close - toss the 3 quote rule out the window.  Get referrals from friends - check out review websites (www.weddingwire.com is a great one) and make your appointment.  The biggest part of your planning will be booking your vendors and once that is out of the way you will feel much better!

If you don't have the deposit they are looking for - negotiate - everything....and I mean everything...is negotiable - especially if they want your business. (yes...that rule applies to us here as well).

Anything that requires an appointment - from fittings to tastings - book those as well - get your calendar out - it will the be most important tool you need right now.  Once all of your appointments have been made you can then set at date with your bridal party to help you with the rest. 

Need help putting favours, place cards and fun stuff together?  You could plan a pizza and movie night with the girls - tedious stuff seems to get done faster when a good movie is on.

For those of you simply have very little time - this would be a good time to call a wedding planner.  As you by this time -  most likely planned everything yourself - you may only need the services of a planner to get everything in order for you - to look over those final details.  A good planner should be able to offer you many options that fit both - where you are in the planning process and in your budget.

I like to suggest that you do one or two wedding related projects a week.  This should help get you organized, feeling less stressed and with each project that gets crossed of the list  - you should feel much more excited about your wedding rather than overwhelmed.

So don't let Blue Monday get you down - instead let it get you excited.  YOU ARE GETTING MARRIED!!!  Enjoy this time.  It is very special

For more information on wedding or event planning related services - please don't hesitate to contact us.  info@instyleweddings.ca or 905-448-8737