So before I AW myself and PIP the crap outa this board...thought I would share my bits of advice for the upcoming September brides!
Don't be the last to get your hair and makeup done. I waited around all day, and went an hour and a half behind schedule...my photographer wanted to strangle my hair dresser...but oh well!
But this factor alone through ALL the photography off. And I was so over taking pictures during my reception, that I by-passed all the "Must Do" pics I had in mind. So this is my one regret. Yes we still took a million pictures, and yes they will still be awesome, there were still a couple cute or funny ones I was really looking forward to taking.
More: If you don't have a photobooth, GET ONE! living social and groupon always have deals so you can get them cheap. Get lots of props, and put it right next to the bar. I did all these things, and it was fantastic!!
Even more: people are gonna ppull you right and left, and you will apologize and tell them you'll be right back but you have to talk to your grandmother, or that uncle, or find your mom...but just stop, and talk to them, cuz there were about 10 people that I told that to and never ended up being able to talk to them. So even if it's a wave, smile, or eye contact...do it!
And this isn't so much advice as it is a, just be prepared, sort of tid-bit:
people are going to step on your dress, all night. Dancing, hugging, pictures, just walking around...my dress is DEEEEEstrOOOOYYYYYed....but I don't care. I snapped at my groom one time, and then just thoguht...it's over...so it doesn't matter anymore!
And last, you think you don't want kids at your wedding...that they ruin the dancing...but honestly the kids at mine were like dancing props...they had fun...and everyone had fun throwing them on their shoulders and twirling them and tickling!
Relax and enjoy! And for god's sake- GET A PHOTOBOOTH!