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Flexibility When Planning a Wedding

A wedding, which should be a joyous and exciting process, however, often turns into a very stressful one at best, and a nightmare at worst.

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By Gwen Randall-Young

September 14, 2024

This is because the planning of such an event necessitates a lot of communication, and if communication has not been a family's strong point, this is a time when it will surely show.

Everyone involved may have a slightly different idea of how things should be, and power struggles may ensue. Of course, the couple need to be involved in the planning, because, after all, it is their wedding. On the other hand, if the parents are paying for the wedding, they naturally will want to have some say as to how their money is to be spent.

Working this out before the preparations begin may save many headaches later on. Each family will do things differently and there is no one right way. However, it is important that everyone is clear about how decisions are made.

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