Can you share some insider tips to planning a great wedding?

COMPROMISE!! I can’t say this enough. Be willing to be honest with yourself. If it would be easier financially for you to get married next year, then do so. Don’t feel pressured to have a wedding that is not within your means, financially or emotionally.

Know that you need to be a savvy consumer during the wedding planning process also. "Kick the tires", so to speak. Many couples make the mistake of taking whatever is offered, without asking firm questions. This is your wedding, you are the consumer and therefore you need to know if the deal you are getting is truly in your best interest.

Sit down with a professional wedding planner to go over your options. While you may decide not to utilize their full service package, the tips and suggestions that you can receive in a meeting can be invaluable to you and the entire process of planning your nuptials.