Delegation or No?

I put one bridesmaid in charge of compiling a list for makeup. She lives far away and is on Mat leave, she's saved tons of time researching artists for me online. Only thing is, you must be clear with what you are looking for in vendor. Another one I constantly bounce design and colour ideas off of, that's her specialty. If you know your bridesmaids well, play up their strengths even if their only strength (or only able to) listening to you vent, cry or freak out about your wedding on because they are "your person" (notify them first) I love all my friends dearly, but wouldn't expect them all to put a slide show together or do a see/guest list for me.

View quoted message Hey thank you so much for your input hun and that's fantastic I'm so glad it all went well for you ☺☺

Yay and Nay

Yay for having particular taste of what they know of you and to do for themes if chosen by you. The list provided will help to get what is a concept of your liking of colours, décor and more.

Nay when it comes to putting the whole event for you along with the help of family members. They know what to do and surprise you with their efforts and teamwork.

I did put the wedding party together for dancing practise every Sunday 2 months prior to learn steps to the song for reception entrance. My husband was also part of this process which was nice as he learned too the Bollywood style.

I'm very particular about what I like (some may call me a control freak lol), so I haven't delegated very much. That being said, I will likely delegate a few things closer to the date because we're now having a really small wedding and we're not using our coordinator anymore. I plan to give very specific instructions and I am just going to have to be okay with not being 100% in control.

I think if you are like me and you want to delegate certain tasks, try delegating things that aren't as important to you or things that you don't already have a vision for. I would also make tasks very specific so people don't get derailed and come back with something out of left field.

If you don't mind giving up control though I say delegate, delegate, delegate and take some of the stress off yourself!

For me personally I like doing the work myself. My fiance and I have planned our entire wedding with no help. With both just did a lot of research with each vendor and went from there until we found the perfect match for each one. It definitely can take some time but once you get the hang of it, it's smooth sailing! My MOH is helping with organizing my bachelorette party and bridal shower.

I personally like to do most things myself. I’m very particular when it comes to planning. However if I need something, for example candles, I’ll delegate one my bridesmaids to go to the store and buy it and be reimbursed after. Small tasks.

Agree, it really depends on you, and your bridal party. I’m planning everything alone. We each only have one person standing with us, they are both crazy busy, and I just don’t have it in me to add anything to their plate. My bestie would for sure help with anything I needed, if I asked. I also have a hard time voicing that I need help lol

We postponed so the last 3 months and the next 3 months of the planning is on hold. It’s been nice to just not worry for a bit.

I think it also depends on what kind of tasks you want help with. I personally think some things are ok to ask, and some things should never be asked of the bridal party.

View quoted message Thank you for leaving me a reply hun and yes I think it does depend on the person and their situation as well.

I think it depends on your personal preference. I know my fw and I are control freaks so we didn’t delegate, but I’ve seen lots of people doing that to help ease the pressure.