All in all I had a very lovely wedding. There are a few thing I really want to share because it definitely could have gone more smoothly.
#1 - DIY brides - Finish all projects one week out. DO NOT keep working on them until last minute!! if it's not done, it's not important enough to keep. Seriously. I am STILL having dreams about trying to get stuff done for the wedding.
#2 - relax, slow down. It'll be over before you know it and if you don't slow down you will forget to do some things-like the champagne toast, dollar dance... I'm sure there's more we missed. Part of this was the projects we were finishing the day before. I was in so high gear, I didn't get to enjoy it as much as I would have liked. DId I mention I'm still having wedding dreams? I wake up with a little regret beceuse it's done and I feel like it didn't happen
#3 - To the drinkers- Stress to your bridesmaids that someone needs to stay near you at all times to slow you down on drinking, to help you pee and make you drink water. My bridesmaids I think were so tired of helping with everything, they really cut loose and I ended up drinking more than I would have liked. Maybe that's why I feel like it flew by because my memory is a little fuzzy
#4- Give VERY specific directions for decoration. You know what you want inside and out and with all the talking about it you've done, you think everyone who's helping would too but that's not true. There were several things I wanted very differenty with the center pieces and I assumed my sister knew but she's not a mind reader. Be over prepared with set up instructions! If you're a lille nervous, be there a little after set upo gets started. i was chased out and I really wished I had insisted on being there a little more because it would have been better than seeing theings set up wrong just before putting on the dress.
#5- If you ever get stage fright, wear a blusher veil. I would have loved a little something to hide under walking up the aisle. It's much more overwhelming than you think.
#6- Day of coordinator is a good thing bbut sit down and talk with them for a least an hour the week of the wedding. I wish I had because the idea was not to have to worry about anything the day of and we were stuck getting a check to the band so they would start. She wasn't the best (just started the business) but I think if I had talked with her more it would have been better. She did still help though and I still recommend having one.
#7 - if you use the chocolate or black and white invites from Michaels, get outer envelopes, It's makes the addressing easier and some of mine were torn up in transit. It's worth the extra money believe me.
So above all, BUST YOUR BUTT now girls. Don't leave anything to last minute because things you would have never thought of will come up that will keep you busier than you should be the day of. The only thing you should plan on for the big day is meals, hair, makeup and pictures, that's it. When your FH calls you crazy, don't give in and slack, you'l regret it. At the same time don't forget him in the process. Also, save all the money you can and take another day off before the wedding if possible. I really wish I had.
** pictures** these are not the professional ones, I should have those next week.
The second is my MIL, SIL and husband. The last is a photo of me with too much alcohol. Save it for the afterparty ladies! Yes it's your night but if your photos are bad and you memory gets fuzzy, it's not worth it. Don't get me wrong it's was a blast and I loved it as well as everyone who came I could have been a little more of a lady.
I hope this helps! Remember your day is your day and once it's over, it's done, so enjoy it!
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