You have now said “yes” to your prince charming and your promise. However, this is not the end of things. It is time to start saying no much more often. In the middle of wedding planning, a’no’ can be very helpful. Your wedding planner will want to get you to say ‘Yes’ on every recommendation. Brides, be ready to say’Yes’ from time to time.
We will now give you a list of situations when it is better to say No in your wedding planning.
1. Overbooked: It is your wedding, so you should be the busiest. Honey, if you’re expected to attend the wedding planners, stylist, and caterer meetings on the same day as visiting your in-laws, you should stop and take a deep breath. You have a job. If anyone asks you to eat more than you can, say No. Instead, create a to-do listing, sync it to your mobile calendar, and complete tasks at your own pace, giving you enough time to relax.
2. If you’re not given much choice: This could be about the wedding theme or the menu. If the wedding planner or caterer gives you only a few options, it is time to reconsider. You will be responsible for the costs of your wedding. They don’t have to offer what you want, so why hire them to help you organize your big day. If you are unsure about your choice of carnations, and they keep trying to convince, say .
3. Dia Mirza can stop a priest from praying for healthy boys for her couple on her wedding day if it conflicts with your faith and values. That’s it. You might be an atheist. You might not like to recite certain parts or vows of the hymns and you don’t believe in them. Make it clear to your priest, your inlaws, and any other close friends. Saying something you do not believe in just for the sake of “what-people-will-think-otherwise” does not sound right. In such cases, you should say “No” if certain norms or rituals don’t seem right.
4. It’s their wish: You will be asked what the wedding color should be (as grandma wishes it for years), what the preferred theme should be (as an uncle saw it somewhere), and many other should-be’s. How about you? It’s your wedding. It’s a family event and it would be great to reach a consensus, but it would be unfair for everyone to have any say except you.
5. If you’re asked to hurry up, you might be asked by the wedding planner to sign the contract right in their office. The florists will want you to pay the advance immediately. Salons and spas will need you to book the date within one hour to get a lucrative deal. Nobody wants you to take the time to compare other service providers and think about the offers. Say no.
