I keep secrets

I keep secrets
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At one wedding I planned, the cake went missing after the bride and groom cut it. The bride soon asked where the cake was. Turns out the servers had taken it upon themselves to eat it! We cut the pieces smaller and the bride never knew. Keeping things quiet is the secret behind making the bride think the wedding was flawless. And don’t stress if it isn’t perfect.

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It stresses me out…

It stresses me out…
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When the mother of the groom (it’s always the mother of the groom) steps in at the rehearsal to take over and change the plans. And it’s always the mother of the groom who hasn’t contributed a cent or offered even an hour of her time prior to the wedding who acts in this manner.

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I still cry at weddings

I still cry at weddings

Being part of the family for that short amount of time is truly rewarding. It’s when I’m sent baby photos that I know I had a real impact on a couple.

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Your parents are paying?

Your parents are paying?
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I hope you understand you may not get what you want!

We don’t wear headsets and heels

We don’t wear headsets and heels
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We know the importance of comfortable shoes. People envision The Wedding Planner and think this job is all about glitz and glamour. We’re not Jennifer Lopez.

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Just because you planned your own destination wedding…

Just because you planned your own destination wedding…
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Doesn’t mean you can do my job better than I can. Yes, you may have found lower rates on line, but you don’t have access to the contract and package perks that I’m able to offer to my brides.

I do manual labour and other dreadful tasks

I do manual labour and other dreadful tasks
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I cannot even tell you how many times I’ve been on my hands and knees, sweating. I sometimes have to count the napkins and linens before they go back to the rental company. I’m talking dirty, smelly napkins, with food, gum and whatever else is on them. Talk about gross!

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Flowers cost a great deal of money

Flowers cost a great deal of money
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Their prices are affected by inclement weather, delivery constraints, and by the fact that they’re living things that are not manufactured by machines and simply “cranked out.” Likewise, they don’t jump into their vases!

This is a full-time job

This is a full-time job
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But on the big day we are steaming the bridal gown, pinning boutonnieres, making sure that the timelines are being met, making sure there are no spots on the glasses or silverware, allowing gum to be spit out in our hands before the ceremony, dealing with any situations that arise, and the list goes on!

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I feel like a therapist when I am forced to deal with family drama

I feel like a therapist when I am forced to deal with family drama
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My insight is to be polite and respectful. Often, meddlesome people just want to be heard out. Since I’m an independent third party, I’m able to bring neutrality to emotionally charged situations.

Sisters are tough to work with

Sisters are tough to work with
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Often the Maid of Honour takes her role very seriously and doesn’t trust my capabilities. I take it in stride but have sometimes been forced to take sisters aside. By the end of the night, we’re friends!

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The secret sign I’m doing my job right?

The secret sign I’m doing my job right?
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You don’t end up with Bridezillas.

Make sure the things you spend money on can be reused

Make sure the things you spend money on can be reused
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Don’t have bride and groom etched on your flutes and toasting glasses. The same rule applies to serving pieces. If you must get something engraved, make it your initials, and then you have an heirloom.

Some things will not go perfectly

Some things will not go perfectly
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We’ll do our best to fix mistakes without you knowing and charge you later at our discretion.

I do a lot of out-of-town work

I do a lot of out-of-town work
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Sometimes I am away for days at a time. People interested in being a wedding planner often don’t take that into consideration.

This career is occasionally glamorous

This career is occasionally glamorous
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But the reality of is that you need to be a business person, a therapist, an artist, a mediator and a psychic!

I’ll make sure everything you’re offered is in the contract

I’ll make sure everything you’re offered is in the contract
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If the first manager you work with offers you a complimentary toast, get it in writing. If that manager leaves for whatever reason, you won’t be forced to argue about these details with his or her replacement.

Stay focused on the big picture

Stay focused on the big picture
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It’s easy to micromanage all of the details at the expense of the big picture. As long as people marry for the right reasons, the details of wedding planning are really secondary. Don’t make decisions to please or impress others.

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You get what you pay for

You get what you pay for
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The biggest mistake you can make is choosing the cheapest vendors in the hopes of saving money. Really research your vendors, because you truly get what you pay for.

So the resort says you can’t use an outside vendor?

So the resort says you can’t use an outside vendor?
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If you have your heart set on a particular photographer, consult the resort specialist about having a “friend” take your photos. Offer to pay for your photographer/friend’s flight and accommodations. Many will be eager to build their portfolios with destination shots and won’t charge you as much as they do traditional clients.

Reuse flowers from ceremony to reception if at all possible.

Reuse flowers from ceremony to reception if at all possible.
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If you’re planning to do this, tell your florist, otherwise your flowers may arrive one-dimensional, and won’t look as nice in an open space.

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I can tell if you’ll be difficult to work with

I can tell if you’ll be difficult to work with
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If you’ve been engaged for a week and your wedding planning organiser is thicker than mine (which usually contains paperwork for the five or six weddings I’m currently planning) then I automatically tell you that I’m booked on your date … and your backup date.

Do you really want to do this?

Do you really want to do this?
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Sometimes I get a gut feeling about a couple and really want to say head to counselling or put the wedding on hold. Listen to your gut.

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