Emergency, Fix-It, Go-Fer, Schedule-Keeping Person

Last night I had a dream. Ayla and I were walking into the reception hall after it had been decorated. Just as I was asking, "What do you think?" I looked and saw tables covered in turquoise cloths and chairs covered in deep pink. It looked like it came out of Dr. Suess's The Cat in the Hat Comes Back story where Little Cats A through Z cover everything in pink. In the dream, we quickly tried to figure out a way to fix the decorations. Then after the wedding, I noticed no one knew where to go or what to do. There was no one to tell them what was next, what was available to them during the reception and where to go. It was a nightmare of sorts in that things kept going wrong.

I suppose that is natural when you are approaching the wedding date, to have nightmares of things going all wackadoodle. It's our brain working overtime and the stresses of getting it all done rearing their ugly head. Regardless, the dream did get me thinking of something that may be important.

If you do not have a wedding coordinator to make everything go smoothly, you may want someone selected to be your emergency fix-it, go-fer, schedule-keeping person. Someone you trust to make sure all your needs as a couple are met, the ceremony and reception transitions go smoothly and can be there in a instant if you both need something. This person would also be a good soul to be the one to save you should you get into a lengthy chatting up by a guest with a "Hey, you are needed over here." They could have your photo list to make sure all the pictures you want are getting shot. Some folks call this a wedding personal assistant.

If you have someone like that, who is not part of your wedding party, it can certainly be a help. Don't make this person you maid-of-honor or best man. They will have plenty of other things to keep track of that day. This is someone close to you, who knows you both well and can keep you and the event on track. Know that this person will be doing you a great service during the wedding, so acknowledging their efforts is appropriate.

Whew, now better double check those decorations, so I can sleep better tonight.

Discussion: Is there someone you trust to help you keep everything going smoothly the day of the wedding?

Prayer: Lord God, we pray all goes well the day of the wedding. We ask for your help in keeping everything organized and smooth. And we pray we sleep well in these days leading up to the wedding. In Jesus name, Amen.