Chapter 2

What Decisions Do I Need To Make First

I have been helping Brides plan extraordinary wedding receptions for more than 25 years. In all that time I have developed a series of preliminary questions that help get the conversation focused. These exercises are not supposed to be where we take our calculators and start figuring out how much of this or how many of that we are going to need. By answering these questions you will be able to start defining for yourself what your vision is, and what elements it needs to include.

Don’t disown your thoughts and feelings. Folding breeds resentment, disappointment, a negative self-image, and most important. . . it doesn’t permit your dreams to come true!

I do not want you to succumb to the well-meaning influences and advice of your trusted advisors. I will encourage you to share several of the exercises, from later in the workbook, with your chosen advisors. I must counsel you that this exercise, in particular, should be done by yourself so that it reflects your vision, and your vision alone.

This exercise will help you determine how many Amuses you need to design