Your wedding is a very special day, one that many of us dream about from childhood. As a young girl, I know I envisioned a beautiful affair filled with flowers, sparkle, and lots of romance. But when the big day came around, my dream started to become a lot less sparkly and romantic and was replaced with stress and worry. Details that I didn?t care much about suddenly seemed very important and I began grasping for control. Even worse, things began to get tense between my fiancé and me. I know I?m not the only one who sadly watched her perfect vision begin to crumble at her feet. Luckily, this doesn?t have to be the case for you and your wedding! Over the years, I?ve had the opportunity to help couples keep their vision intact by instilling some simple, yet effective methods to retain that wedding glow. Make a List

At the beginning of each bridal consultation, I always ask couples to make a list of their top five priorities for their wedding. This list could include anything from saving a special seat for a loved one who couldn?t be at the wedding, to banning guests from taking photos during the ceremony. Maybe the photos are your top priority since they last longer than the one night, or maybe you envision dancing the night away to a lively band and a lit up dance floor. Whatever it is that you have tucked away in your vision, write it down. This exercise is extremely helpful because not only does it ensure that couples are on the same page during the planning process, b...