7. Overloading Your Mom’s Day-of To-Do List
Once you’ve realized you can’t do it all yourself, you enlist someone you trust to double-check with the caterer and the florist, steam your veil and make sure the limo company has directions. Most brides turn to their moms (or their sister or their maid of honor) to make sure things go as planned on the actually day. These folks are usually happy to help in any way they can, but don’t forget that they came to celebrate with you too (and they’re working on a volunteer basis!).
No matter how worried you are, most wedding-day (and day-before) chores can be trusted to any competent adult, and aren’t there a slew of them coming into town just for your wedding? Before you hand your mom or maid of honor a mega-task list, consider splitting jobs among a larger group of people—friends, cousins, aunts. They’ll be glad to lend a hand (and likely flattered that you asked), and it’s a great way to include more people in your celebration. If you’re worried about losing track, simply take the to-do list you already have and note who’s who next to each task. Check in with each person at some point, then check off the chore from the list.
You also have the option, if budget permits, to hire a professional wedding coordinator for the final weeks before the wedding (or even just the wedding day). They’re experts at making sure those last-minute tidbits get done, and having the extra hands around will help you (and your mom) decide what you really want to be in charge of and what you can happily hand off. It’s more affordable than you might think, and honestly, can you put a price tag on alleviating that kind of stress?
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