Monday, June 4, 2012

Wedding Planning: Do What's Right For You


Planning a wedding takes a lot of time and energy. I always knew this, but somehow it never really registered till a few months ago. There are a ton of women who run their own business, have a very hectic life and can still plan an amazing wedding on top of it all. I've realized that I'm not that woman. I need a little help.

I've done a lot, don't get me wrong. I've got most of the big things taken care of. However, there are a million details that need attending to. I just can't seem to set aside my work (it's like my baby) long enough to truly get things taken care of. It's not that my wedding isn't something I'm looking forward to. On the contrary, it's something I'm very passionate about. It's more that planning a wedding and trying to grow a new business has been challenging. 

At first, I decided I wanted to plan the entire thing. I figured I could make this a very fashionable DIY affair. While there will be plenty of DIY ideas at my wedding, I decided I needed more help. I finally had to admit to myself that I couldn't do this alone. This was hard, I was still ambitiously dreaming that I was going to throw this fabulous wedding all on my own (with the help of my family, of course).

Luckily, I realized that I have to do what's right for me and that maybe what's right is asking for more help. My family and I are still planning many of the details, but I hired Jacin of Lovely Little Details to help make my day extra special. Sometimes you just have to admit to yourself that you can't do it all, and that's okay!

35 comments:

Tara said...

love Jacin and LLD! she'll make it perfect! glad you are taking care of yourself and your business and getting some needed help - don't worry, i know it will still be so you! totally support your decision, T, although i know it must've been hard to realize you can't do it all! we all still think you're wonder woman :-)

xx,
tara

Taylor Sterling said...

Thanks, Tara!! xx Love ya!

still being [molly] said...

love this post. i got married in february and i did, in fact, do it all myself. and while i would have changed a THING about the day, i do wonder if some of the stress i felt the day before could have been lifted if i had delegated a little more... you know... or something. but SO true, you HAVE to do what is right for you - you can't do too much or what other people want.. cause you'll only get burned out. BUT, at the end of the day, you still end up married to your best friend... so it all works out :)

Heidi said...

I completely understand! I am getting married in a month and it is getting crazy getting everything together. Luckily we are having a very small intimate wedding (18 guests) and that makes it very much easier on me and the planning. I am having a lot of things handmade for me from Etsy, and that makes it easier too and it is still makes the wedding unique!

Can't wait to see your wedding pics!!

- Heidi

Anonymous said...

OMG, I can't even imagine the stress, excitement, etc.! Wishing you the best Taylor! Can't wait to see the pics!

Amberly D'Anna,
www.asliceofglam.com

Live-Style20 said...

fine ; ))

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Andrea said...

Good for you. Sometimes you just have to take a step back and ask for help!! The weeks before your wedding day should be spent happy and somewhat relaxed... not totally stressed out.
xo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous

Caitlin said...

You should do a post on here or Glitter Guide about wedding planners in different cities with similar aesthetics.

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thankfifi said...

It's TOTALLY ok, if I could have had help I would've taken it for sure! Part of enjoying your wedding is being able to enjoy the planning and not stressing over the plannning and running out of time!

♥ ThankFifi

Anonymous said...

I think it would be such a huge undertaking to try to do it all by yourself. It's good to have some help! xo

Natasha Fatah said...

We got married in my parents' backyard with 30 guests - it was perfect!

xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~
~Natasha Fatah~

Liz said...

I think it takes a lot of guts and courage to admit that - and I think you'll be SO much happier you did! It will be a perfect day because you're marrying you're soulmat and all the details will be lovely no matter what!

Elise said...

Delegating is a life saver during a wedding, especially the day of! But coming from someone who tried to please everyone with my wedding, please ladies do what you want! It's your special day!!

Dana said...

You're totally right. One thing's for sure - with the extra help there's no doubt that you're going to have a fabulous wedding!

Dana
Big City Farm Girl

Krystal Schlegel said...

Good luck with all of the planning! The photo above is beautiful inspiration!
Xx
Krystal

www.krystalschlegel.com

KristiMcMurry said...

Good for you! I have been considering hiring a day-of coordinator. I'm still doing the planning because I'm going super simple...plus I'm not near as busy as you (seriously...you're amazing), but it'll make me feel so much better to have someone calling the shots on the day. I'm sure your wedding will be an incredibly wonderful and special event! Good luck with everything!

Taylor Sterling said...

Thanks, ladies!! xx

Stephanie C. said...

Good for you Taylor! I know what you mean...I hired a wedding coordinator (especially since we are having a destination wedding) and it makes things so much easier. I know you will be a beautiful bride and I can't wait to hear all about it from Julie!

Lauren Ashley said...

Great advise - knowing when you need help (and asking for the right kind) is a big part of embracing adulthood - in my opinion at least. :-) Good for you!

Anonymous said...

Having a wedding planner was one of the best decisions we made for our big day. There is nothing more wonderful than just completely relaxing on the day of and looking forward to seeing your soon to be hubby's face when you walk down the aisle towards him. Embrace the help, you will be so glad you did.

-Lindsay

Unknown said...

it's hard to face that you (and when I say you, I mean everyone) aren't super woman! It's definitely okay to ask for help , even if it is painful to do so. Bottom line, your wedding will be the most important day of your life --- why stress out over things that don't need to be stressed about?! You did the right choice! Can't wait to see pictures!

xxx
www.ladyalamode.com

ellen. said...

Good for you! Its such a good thing to realize your limits and ask for help. It's going to be the best day no matter what because your are marrying someone you want to downs the rest if your life with. :) congrats to you both!


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The Glitter Fashionista said...

So true - sometimes outside help makes it even more special. I am so glad i had help in organising my wedding - dont think i would have survived!!

www.theglitterfashionista.blogspot.co.uk

L.A. in the bay said...

You are a crazy busy woman, and I don't know how you do half of the things you do! I so love and admire you for writing this post, expressing your honesty and current struggles. And so happy you found someone who is going to be able to make your day extra special :)

Nicole Marie said...

sometimes it's hard to admit we need help and can't do it alone, especially when we're trying to prove out independence as strong women!

so excited for you!

Jennifer said...

I can't image all the work going into the details of that special day. I'm sure yours will turn out amazing!

xo Jennifer

http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

Megan, TfDiaries.com said...

I can't wait to see the pictures, it's going to be lovely!

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Laura said...

Thank you for sharing this! I own my own business and am in the process of planning my wedding too! It's nice to know there is someone else out there going through the same thing!

http://blog.lauraleininger.com/

Lauren (BestTrendz) said...

I csn't imagine planning my wedding all by myself- what a daunting task! I'd definitely hire someone, or at least get a bunch of people to help. Glad to see I'm not alone in thinking this!

Raiana S @ lifeSTYLE said...

You totally made the right call! I went into my wedding day with the same mentality you had, and to be frank I sort of gave up in the end and let everyone else take over. Looking back I regret that, because little things that to other people seem silly, such as the way napkins are folded, bothers me. A professional planner/stylist would have understood these things. My relatives...not so much. I really wish I had hired someone to help me :)

Cant wait to see your big day!!

Raiana
lifeSTYLE
Rai Atelier - Etsy Shop

Anonymous said...

My husband and I planned our wedding ourselves because we were on a budget and don't have family nearby. Although everyone who attended said we had a lovely wedding on the day I kept getting distracted by all the details I realized I had missed or that hadn't turned out the way I wanted. I wish I had some help and someone to take care of the details on my wedding day so I wasn't setting the tables in my wedding dress, which totally happened.

Unknown said...

Yes it's a nice message for every one and gets inspired to this.

Wedding Planners

Unknown said...

Can I ask where you find lights like the ones in the photo?
Thanks.
Mom of September Bride

fashionform said...

Looks like a great party!!

Fashion Information said...

Have a good time!!!

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