Lately, I have been watching my artsy wife design handmade wedding ring pillows for her Etsy shop of creative wedding ideas. As I watch her lovingly cross-stitch a pink heart on a white ring pillow, I can’t help but remember how much care she put into planning our own wedding.

It is amazing how people spend months (or even a lifetime) planning the perfect ceremony - a wedding dress, wedding invitations, wedding cake, wedding songs, and the list goes on and on. Every detail must be perfect. Unfortunately, wedding planning is usually the only time I see such high-quality planning.

While not everything needs a meticulous strategy, most of us need to improve our planning in one area or another. Perhaps it’s your church service or your youth retreat. This week, just ask yourself:

What details do I need to plan like a wedding ring pillow shopper?

Remember, the more you sweat in preparation, the less you bleed in battle.

For Discussion:
- What are your best practices for great planning?