A lot of today’s brides try to do everything themselves - turning them from a sweet girl into a Bridezilla! If you don’t want this label to be applied to you keep one thing in mind - DELEGATE. Don’t try to do everything yourself. Otherwise you will feel stressed out and not be able to enjoy all the things that go along with planning your wedding day.

• The gift table: the place to receive gifts brought the ceremony and reception. Your helpers can also have a car parked close by and put gifts into the trunk.
• Ushers: positioned at the entrance, these valuable people direct guests to the guest book, gift table, restrooms, seating - anywhere your guests may need help finding.
• Table cards: arranging the cards can make it a lot easier for your guests to know where they are, especially if it’s done alphabetically. But they still need to be put out on the tables and this is another great task to delegate.
• Hand outs: programs, petals and/or bubbles don’t hand themselves out! Have some of the important younger people in your life do these tasks - they’ll have a great time telling everyone about what they are handing out.
• Collection: at the end of the night you will still need to gather up your centerpieces and other floral arrangements, the disposable cameras you placed, the guest book and other items you don’t want left behind. By asking for help with this, you can move onto your wedding night with no worries!

Ask your family and friends to do some simple jobs - they are helping you out and feeling important! This will help your wedding and reception run a lot smoother.

Take a look around your home. You’ve decorated in colours that are attractive to you. Why not use that to help plan the colours for your wedding? Here are some of our favourite choices for that special day:

Yellow: yellow is a great colour for summer weddings. Make sure to choose a range of yellows that have enough contrast to your bridal gown. Tulips and daffodils, daises and sunflowers - these are all great yellows to pull from. If you’re looking for some extra texture and interest add some blue or green.

Green: green goes will with almost any colour. By using an array of greenery you can se the foundation for a beautiful colour scheme. Mix and match with dark and light greens to add some variance. Greens can stand alone or add some subtle shades of your favourite colours.

Blue: this has long been a favourite for décor. It is also an very appropriate colour for outdoor weddings, where the sky or the water is a major element. Cornflowers, hydrangea or irises are all fabulous shades. Using shades of pink of bright green gives you added interest.

Purple: purple can look elegant and regal (think royalty) but take care. Dark purple colours can get lost in a dark room. Choose shades on the lighter side so they look exactly how you want them to.

Black & White: this is the ultimate scheme for sophistication. Groomsmen in black tuxes, bridesmaids in elegant black gowns - the bride in any shade of gown she chooses. You can add some other colours to brighten it up, or keep it white and black for simple elegance.