Anyone that has helped plan a wedding can tell you it’s not easy to do. The variety of vendors you will have to talk to and weed through can drive you batty if you let it. Luckily, these tricks and tips will give you great insight into planning an ideal wedding.

You don’t have to overwhelm yourself with an expensive and high calorie cake; contact your local specialty bakeries and boutiques and inquire about getting smaller, individual portions made instead. A variety of healthy alternatives are available for a wedding cake that won’t cause sugar shock.

Shop around for your photographer before making a commitment for the big day. You wouldn’t want bad wedding pictures. Get recommendations from people you know if you aren’t sure who to use.

Practice your walk for the aisle when you’re standing by a mirror so that you can be sure of how to walk …