Looking for ADVICE!

twototango

Have you gotten married in the last year and have some great advice to offer me? From transportation to the ceremony to making the most of the reception.

MrandMrsS

Don't let wedding planning overcome you.  It's not worth it. There were a few weeks where I just had to take a few steps back and breathe a little.  And don't worry so much about the little things, they will work themselves out. Most of all enjoy yourself!  I know it can get overwhelming but try to take a step back at least once throughout the day to remember why you are there in the first place. If there is something that you want done a certain way, speak up, because you can't go back and redo it later.  Always check up on your vendors.  If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't.  This is a great resource for finding out about wedding vendors and getting reccommendations.  Hope that helps and wasn't just all obvious stuff :-)

telatovich

We just got married in September, this is what i would tell any bride:

Be prepared for people to disappoint you - i know it's cynical, but it's true.  You will put so much effort into details that fall into the hands of other peopl on that day, and you can't control it all and sometimes there are mistakes with those things.  Don't freak out and let them ruin your day.  Oh - and guests are a*holes.

Get a limo for after the reception - a total waste of money, but totally worth it!!

Get a hotel room or a room at a B&B for the night of your wedding!!  It just keeps that exciting feeling going and makes it just that much more fun, special and exciting!

Besides that - research, research, research before you make a decision - from flowers, dresses, etc... and then once you make those decisions - stop looking!  you'll find something else and go "oh, but i should've/could do that."  you'll drive yourself crazy!

Remember what it's about - having an amazing day with your new husband.  enjoy your ceremony and don't rush it (some girls make their ceremony as short as possible so they can get to their reception, i think this is a terrible idea.)  The ceremony is the most amazing, least stressful part of the day... take your time with it, do what's important to you during it, smile, look into his eyes and enjoy the moment. 

K-hart

SUSPECT!

jbnbridal1

My advice would be.... if anyone offers their help- TAKE IT! LOL  My daughter had an outdoor ceremony and reception and we thought there was to be "a small army" of family there to help with set-up....NOT!  I turned down some of my friends asking to help 'cause I thought we were covered. 

Another hint I would tell brides or the MOB- keep a list of the 'must have' photos in your purse, then when the photographer asks if there are any others photos you want before he leaves, you can check thru your list before you send him on his way!

The other favorite hint i learned here is the one about coding the back of the RSVP cards just in case some come back without a name!

And just remember, whatever happens, in the end you will be married to the love of your life....so don't sweat the small stuff.

MrandMrsS

And another thing....expect some people who RSVP'd yes not to show up.  Don't lower your counts because of it, but just know that it will happen.  It still blows my mind that  out of the 20 or so people who didn't show up to our wedding and told us they would, only 2 had a legitimate excuse.  We lost about 350$ because of it.