Does anyone have any advice for how to keep from bawling down the aisle and blubbering through the ceremony? I'm at Starbucks right now trying to work on our ceremony and I seriously cannot even get through the most mundane sample ceremony examples without sniffling into my latte. This also happens to me when I'm in my car listening to potential processional music. Canon in D? I am instantly a mess.
I'm combating this by walking down the aisle to a cover of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Our first dance might be a New Kids on the Block song (FI might be calling my bluff, but he said he's down). I am seriously going out of my way to avoid anything sentimental or schlocky because I will immediately lose it. Not just a few tears, but full on ugly cry.
Unfortunately, there is no way around the weightiness of a wedding ceremony. What do I do??? Besides avoid wearing mascara? Facial muscle exercises? Just read my ceremony over and over and over until I'm so sick of it it won't make cry? How did you already-marrieds keep your composure???
Re: How to keep emotions in check (i.e. avoiding the ugly cry)??????
I'm a wedding crier. I didn't cry at my own wedding because I was so nervous.
My daughter's wedding was a whole other story. I had a few delicate tears as I saw her make her way down the aisle with my husband. I was able to avoid the ugly crying, until the FOG began sobbing, shoulders shaking and all. Then, I lost my resolve. I bring paper towels with me to weddings because those flimsy little tissues just don't cut it.
Though I'd rather be laughing and smiling than crying....
Otherwise, hello Ativan. Or alcohol. I will ignore the Eye of Horus suggestion to drink while taking Ativan. It's the alcohol may increase response type warning.
I wore waterproof mascara and someone handed me a tissue from somewhere. At some point during the ceremony my Mom jokingly told me to knock it off before I had to blow my nose!
I'd say let whatever's gonna happen, happen. There's no need to combat your emotions, just go enjoy yourself.
I tested up often, but no sobbing!
DH on the other hand...
During our pre-ceremony cocktail hour he was getting teary eyed, and while we were talking he just burst out in tears! It was incredibly sweet and emotional. I just held him and let him have his moment. That's probably one of my absolutely favorite memories from that day.
I am DEFINITELY a crier. I've been to a few weddings where I didn't even personally know the couple and still ended up bawling. I love weddings & everything they represent.
I'm pretty sure I'm going to at least shed a few tears when I walk down the aisle. Even now, if I hear any of the songs we plan on using for the ceremony I'm a wreck. Music kills me every time. I am almost certain that I'm going to lose it when I dance with my dad. We are really close & the song we've chosen to dance to means a lot to both of us.
I'm just gonna let the tears flow. I think showing your raw emotion is beautiful (cheesy, I know). Although, I am planning on using waterproof mascara as well.