Don't apologize too much! Yes, we all know that the economy is tough, people are busy, and being involved in your wedding is an investment of the things people don't seem to have enough of: time and money. It can make you feel bad when you have to ask your parents, bridal party and groom to fulfill tasks for the wedding...but don't become an Over-Apologizing Bride.

When you go overboard with the apologies, it can seem like you're being a martyr, that the apologies aren't real, and you're going overboard in the 'aren't I wonderful?' department. That's so annoying!

Those who have agreed to participate in your wedding know that these are the things they agreed to, and unless you're truly putting people out by changing the wedding date, location, dresses or other plans that have already been set, save the apologies for when they're truly needed.

Don't feel bad that you're in a happy time of your life. If you have friends who are unhappily single, you might feel strange talking to them about your dream wedding. That's in your mind, though, because true friends enjoy hearing you happy! Singles tell me they get mad when the bride starts off every conversation with an apology: "That's a dead giveaway that she feels sorry for me and it's an insult that she thinks I'd be mad about talking about her wedding!"

I know you have good intentions, but moderation is key.