Olympic Wedding Planning Tip

First things first... Congratulations Michael Phelps!

For those who have been so buried in wedding plans and buying autumn wedding favors to know what I am talking about, Michael Phelps is an Olympic swimmer who just this past weekend became the individual to win the most gold medals in one Olympic games. The old record holder was also a swimmer by the name of Mark Spitz.

Amazing. His hard work and dedication, combined with his talent has paid off. But...

There is no way he would have ever accomplished this feat without his support people. He is in the limelight, but all the people working quietly in the background are what enabled his work and talent to pay off.

If they weren't there, if he had been enough of a prima donna that his coaches, trainers, teammates, and family didn't want anything to do with him... He might not have even reached the Olympics, much less set the record for the most victories in a Olympiad.

What does this have to do with wedding planning?

Everything!

The wedding is, for most people, the biggest party they will ever throw. There is no way they should be trying to do it alone. But far too often brides shoot themselves in the foot by treating their support people poorly. Don't do it.

There is no need. Just like the winner of the gold medal, the bride in the wedding is the center of attention. She doesn't need to remind anyone of that fact or treat anyone poorly - all that does is drive people away and diminish the celebration of the new marriage.