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How do you plan a great event and still manage to enjoy it?

I hear this question all the time. And those couples that don't ask have already told me they're planning to work; "I know I won't get to eat a bite. I'll be too busy visiting tables."
When you spend months making such detailed decisions such as how the napkins will be folded, and which font to use for your menu cards, and don't forget about flowers in the restrooms, I really hope you do enjoy it!
Its true there are so many things happening at once that it can be hard to see it all, but there are ways around that...
Use your photographer. Aside from taking photos of key moments, they will take detail shots for you. Let them know ahead of time what you've put time and effort into. If you've ordered flowers for the entry gate - tell them. You might not get to see such details and won't even remember that you had a detailed conversation about which way the ribbon would be tied. But if there is a photo of it you will.

Think you'll go hungry? Don't.
Brides that don't eat because they want to make the rounds make 2 main mistakes; 1. they feel like they're on a mission, so no one ever feels you're really enjoying this chat = you're crossing me off the list. 2. They get bitchy. Of course you do! its been days since you've eaten enough and you're really tired. You might not know it as the adrenalin has kicked in, but you're gonna crash, and most likely it ain't gonna be pretty.
Listen, you've picked an awesome menu, now have a seat. Your guests are much more relaxed and enjoying their meal if they can see you doing the same. When you're working the room, not eating, guests like your Auntie are wondering if there is anything they can do for you, or whats wrong, or "I wonder if shes looking for the ___ that I put over by the ____." Once you relax, they will too. Bon Appetit!

Minding your time - let someone else do it for you. Hopefully you have some amazing coordinator who is keeping track of the day for you. Let them. Don't micro manage and keep on asking if its time yet - when it is, they will let you know. I mean really, we can't cut the cake with out you.

Think of it this way; running an event is like any project. Your mind is very task oriented. But being a guest is very creative as you're enjoying the experiences that surround you. Don't try to have your brain flip flop from side to side all night. Just experience what you've already worked on. You are your guests barometer. When you're having fun, they will too.

The bottom line is that you have hired a great team of professionals (I hope!). Trust that they are doing just what you've asked them to do. Enjoy you day and be our guest.