A wedding day is one precious moment everybody would want to remember because it signifies two people being united in marriage. As much as possible, couples would want to recall nothing but pleasant memories. This article provides some tips to get you started with your dream wedding and reception's preparation:

1. Choose a responsible person to act as your back up. Exchanging "I do's' also meant being detailed about the wedding reception's location, caterer, music, bakery, florist, limo driver, wedding party, and guests. With the long list of ceremony and reception needs, you can get drained easily that's why it's better to have with you a back up who can accomplish these tasks on your behalf.

2. Use a checklist and plan, plan, plan. Checklists are a reliable tool in planning and organizing any event. Remind your back up to constantly review your checklist for things that had already been accomplished and those that are yet to be done. Planning efficiently also helps your day to be hassle-free.

3. Delegate responsibilities. Tradition normally permits the participation of family members in managing the various facets of wedding and reception. This is good because you can free yourself doing all things in your hands. You also spare yourself from too much stress. In case where you need to check on a particular aspect, all you have to do is inquire with your people.

4. Research your service provider's background before you hire them. Never risk the success of your wedding by engaging the service of incompetent people or groups. It would not hurt to do a little background check by seeking opinion from previous clients.

5. Remember yourself. Even the most organized bride in the world will experience some stress along the way. Take time to pamper yourself: get a massage, facial, manicure & pedicure - whatever you'd enjoy, even if it's just a hot bubble bath. Ideally this will be in close proximity to the event. You can even incorporate it with other events - take the bridesmaids, grooms mother and/or sisters along with & use it as bonding time.

6. Double-check everything and do not be too complacent. About one or two weeks before the wedding day, remember to make last minute phone calls to ensure that nothing gets neglected or forgotten. Most often, even if you think that everything is perfectly ready, you just discover that something else needs to be adjusted or modified. Do not fall into this trap.

7. Secure the rings. Do not forget to check your wedding rings. You wouldn't want to panic on the day itself by finding out they're missing! This may sound absurd but because of their size and since younger ring bearers would carry them, they are more susceptible to being lost. List that out as a priority on your final checklist.

8 Keep receipts & records. This is a great task for one responsible person. Then on the big day, you can quickly and easily determine who's been paid & how much is still owed, and can also serve to keep track of your memories going forward.

9. Security. It is one of the most important aspects and yet the most neglected. Make sure that agenda are given to helpers and key persons on securing the venue and all else related to the wedding. This proves useful especially if you plan to hold your wedding on several locations.

10. Extend gratitude. Wedding guests and people involved in the entire preparation appreciate it when you extend 'thank you' however simple it may be. You can give personalized thank you cards. Weeks before the wedding, request assistance from your bridesmaids and together, you can come up with wonderful 'thank you' cards.