8 Tasks Brides Often Forget to Delegate at Luxurious West Virginia Wedding Venues
- evermoreridgewv
- 24 minutes ago
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With the secret to preventing wedding day stress and how to easily delegate most of these tasks at the end!
Let's keep it real, planning a wedding is stressful, but how can you enjoy your actual wedding day at the luxurious West Virginia wedding venue you chose without feeling overwhelmed? Your big day should be fun and celebrated with love, not filled with worries about logistics. Below are eight tasks, that when properly delegated, can help ease wedding day stress, along with insights to help make your day smoother.
1. Who's Bringing Your Overnight Bag to Your Hotel or Cabin?
After a wedding day filled with joy and celebration, the last thing you want to think about is your overnight bag. Consider assigning this task to a trusted friend or family member. Have your bag prepared with your essentials, like toiletries and a change of clothes, ensuring that everything you need is ready for you at your hotel or cabin. After your beautiful wedding exit, you want to be able to relax and enjoy your first night married.
2. Who's Packing Up Your Cards and Gifts?
With guests pouring in their best wishes, you are likely to receive a substantial number of cards and gifts. Amidst the busy wedding day, it is easy to get to the end of your evening and realize you have no idea who is taking all your gifts (especially if you are heading directly to your honeymoon!). Assign a responsible person to collect and pack these items at the end of the night. By assigning this task in advance, you can concentrate on enjoying your wedding until the evening concludes, without worrying about who will handle the gifts and their destination.
3. Who's Handing Out Vendor Tips?
It's quite customary to tip vendors, but it can get lost in the whirlwind of emotions and activities. To avoid this, designate a trustworthy person who can handle distributing tips throughout your wedding reception. Prepare labeled envelopes with the tips included and provide them to your chosen person. This way, you can savor each moment without the stress of keeping track of who to tip or when.
4. Who's Helping Bustle Your Dress?
Should your wedding dress require a bustle, make sure someone is available to assist you with this delicate and difficult task. A bridesmaid or close friend should know how to bustle your dress before the day of your wedding reception, allowing you to dance without concern!
Do not wait until you need your dress bustled the day of your wedding to attempt it. At your final bridal fitting, bring the person responsible for assisting with bustling your dress and have them practice.
5. Who's Helping You Go to the Bathroom?
It may seem humorous, but navigating a wedding dress while in a bathroom, especially larger dresses with many layers like the one pictured, can be quite a challenge. Assigning a bridesmaid(s) to assist you during bathroom breaks can help prevent a disaster from occurring. This person can help manage your gown so there are no mishaps.
6. Who's Your Point of Contact for Your Vendors?
Managing questions from vendors can be overwhelming on your wedding day. To alleviate this, select a point of contact who can address any questions or concerns that arise.
This individual should be someone you trust and who understands your wedding plans and timeline. Ideally, this person is your hired day-of wedding coordinator. By delegating this responsibility, you’ll be able to truly immerse yourself in your celebration without the added stress of vendor communications.
7. Who's in Charge of Your Marriage License and Rings?
Your marriage license and rings are vital items on your wedding day. Designate a reliable individual, like a close family member or trusted friend, to keep these items safe throughout the day. Never, ever give your rings to children! Ring bearers are adorable but give them a faux set of rings or something else to hold to avoid catastrophe. With a responsible adult managing these essentials, you can focus on the moment of saying “I do” without anxieties about the location of your rings.
8. Who's Returning Rental Items After Leaving Your Luxurious West Virginia Wedding Venue?
Once the celebrations wind down, there may be rental items, like decor, signage and attire, that need to be returned. It’s easy to overlook these logistics while you're enjoying the day. Assign someone to manage these returns. Providing a list of items needing to be returned, along with relevant details, will help reduce any last-minute stress and ensure everything is properly handled.
The Secret is Out!
Hire. A. Day. Of. Coordinator.
I know you were looking for a free solution to ease all your wedding stress, but the truth is that a day-of coordinator is essential for a stress-free and enjoyable wedding day. If you want to feel fully present for your wedding day and not be concerned about logistics, this is the key. No one regrets hiring a day-of coordinator, but many people regret not. When hiring your day-of coordinator, ask them exactly what services they provide during your wedding day. I am willing to bet most help with many of these tasks!
It's nearly impossible to avoid stress leading up to your wedding, but by having a plan and delegating these tasks, you can enjoy your wedding day rather than it be a source of anxiety. Do not hesitate to ask for help. Surround yourself with supportive friends and family, and you will enjoy your big day to the fullest. As you plan your wedding at a beautiful West Virginia wedding venue, keep these delegation tips in mind to be able to make the most of your wedding day.
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