By Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway
Wedding Goddess Wisdom

Newly engaged! Congratulations. What a great way to start off the new year.

Don’t wait until the wedding day to take pictures. A camera is a must-have accessory. Whether you get a good camera or a bunch of disposables doesn’t matter.

Just find a way to capture the images of your wedding planning journey and have pictures developed and placed in an album as your journey to the altar proceeds. Having a record of your joy – and all efforts and emotions – will be a fun thing to look back on when it is all said and done and will help you realize how much love and effort you have put into your wedding.

While you are planning the big day, it is a great pick me up that you can go through times of doubt or stress.

Collect memories through photos and memorabilia (such as receipts, menus, match covers). Have the photos developed as you go along and create a truly meaningful wedding journey memory book.

Alternatives and additions: Keep a wedding journal of feelings and experiences, including the ups and downs; have fun documenting the wedding planning journey on video tape.