Good Manners During Wedding Preparations

On the way into work this morning, I was reminded of the importance of having good manners during a season of wedding preparations. I have recently been trying to contact a friend who is getting married, and she just is never returning my emails or calls. Now, I understand that she is insanely busy. More than insanely - unbelievably, crazy, over-the-top busy, with a lot on her mind. But I really need to get in touch with her, and short of renting a hot air balloon, I've run out of ideas for getting her attention. With so many details and concerns on our minds, pre-wedding, it's so easy to be on overload. And when we're on overload, we just don't care, or simply can't manage, to juggle all the balls in the air. I understand. Really. I've been there. But here's my word of caution: pulling off a wedding takes a lot of people who care about you and are willing to pitch in by throwing bridal showers, decorating the reception facility, addressing your invitations and listening to you ruminate on bridesmaids dresses and flower choices. In short, you need these people now, and you'll need them as friends later, once all the wedding insanity is over. Be careful to care for these friends now. You'll be so glad later that you did. Heidi Botanical PaperWorks