Bride's Manifesto

hlvonb · June 2013

I saw this on Pinterest and thought I would share it here as well. Here is the Bride's Manifesto:

Comparison is the thief of joy: stop comparing yourself to other brides.

Your wedding is not a beauty contest.

Planning a wedding can last a year, while your wedding lasts only a day; enjoy the process.

Stress is not a requirement for planning a wedding.

Let your heart guide you. It is the best compass.

Don't lose sight of the best thing about your wedding: you are marrying the love of your life.

Stand TALL in your truth - even if that means running off to the far ends of the earth to get married or to your local courthouse.

Pay for your own wedding and you'll have control of the guest list.

Don't invite guests simply out of obligation.

Simplicity is Chic.

Your guests will love you even if your stationary doesn't match your linens. If they don't you're inviting the wrong people.

Some of the most beautiful weddings have the smallest budget.

Think outside the Mason Jar.

Break the rules if the rules don't suit you.

Be kind to your bridesmaids. They are your allies.

Invite your dog. Dogs have a really good time at weddings.

When people say "what can I do to help?" they mean it. Take them up on it

You are not alone; the groom is in this too. Let him know he can be helpful.

Good food matters

Hire the best photographer you can afford

It's DIY (do-it-yourself) not DYI (do yourself in). Choose your DIY projects wisely

Don't base your wedding decisions off how may "likes" they receive: two "likes" are all that matters - yours and your future husband's.

Go boldly in the direction of your own wedding dreams.

There's always Paris.

AddieCake · June 2013

Finally something from Pinterest that doesn't make me want to cut someone. Tread cautiously with the "break the rules" one, though!

Teddy917 · June 2013

AddieL73 said:
Finally something from Pinterest that doesn't make me want to cut someone. Tread cautiously with the "break the rules" one, though!

I think it means the traditions, like dad walking you down the aisle, etc.

harper0813 · June 2013

I LOVE "Think outside the Mason Jar." And "Good food matters" is so true. Nothing kills the mood at a wedding for a guest like sucky food. Last wedding I went to was a total letdown - the portion size was so minute the chicken I received was not much larger than a slice of salami (and not thicker). It was a buffet and no one was permitted to have seconds. We left early and got pizza.

runpipparun · June 2013

Aw, my mom spent a ton of time collecting blue glass mason jars and green glass insulators. She's so proud of them.

allychase · June 2013

Good food def ruins a wedding. People are still talking about H cousins (fake) wedding we went to that served a piece of dry chicken on top of plain spaghetti noodles, no sauce, no seasoning, absolutely disgusting. The cake was a CRUNCHY red velvet cake with a sour, hard fondant frosting. Worst. Meal. Ever.

MissMolly · June 2013

Love it! I see no problem with mason jars though, and think they're kind of funky. And, loved the dog comment. Our dogs are not only coming, but are in the wedding party!