Whether you are in the midst of wedding planning now, or were happily wedded years ago, what tips, ideas or advice can you share with other brides? What do you wish you had done differently, or what are you glad you did? What unique, personal touches did you include in your own wedding? Do you have any cool ideas on: party favors, wedding party gifts, bridesmaids attire, invitations/programs, child attendants, showers/bachelor(ette) parties, the ceremony/vows/etc, wedding cake, photography/videography, the honeymoon? (These are just 'prompts' to spark your memory - you don't have to answer them all!!) I am finishing my wedding planner/workbook and would like to include tips from real-life brides. Your input and ideas would be a huge help!!
2006-07-01 04:28:22 · 20 answers · asked by Michele @ Bridal University 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
First off, congratulations on your upcoming marriage! May you have a healthy, happy union.
After being very happily married for 18+ years, my advise is this: You don't want the wedding to overshadow the marriage. A wedding is just for 1 day, but your marriage should last your lifetime. Rule number 1: Don't sweat the small stuff. Rule number 2: It's all small stuff. Don't get so wrapped up in the knitty gritty of wedding planning that you forget the most important reason which is why you're there in the first place. Good luck and best wishes to you both!
2006-07-12 18:29:14 · answer #1 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I just got married on June 3, 2006.
I would say that
1) Developing a budget saves a lot of stress
2) Decide what YOU want before you start talking to family members and your bridal party. Otherwise, everyone has some kind of problem with your choices.
3) Take care of everything as soon as you can. Make your favors early, make your programs early, anything that can be done in advance, do it! Don't waste too much time and then spend the week before your wedding scrambling to get things done.
4) Don't choose people for your bridal party who are irresponsible! It will save you so much grief!
2006-07-13 18:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by Courtney T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just two tips, make sure to delegate some things, this will take some of the stress off of you, and will keep some people (especially moms) from feeling left out. Buy some of those disposible cameras to put on the tables at the reception, and ask your guests to take pictures of each other. There is always someone that you wish the photographer had captured, but by the time you see your wedding proofs, it is too late. Most of all, have fun! Congrats!
2006-07-11 22:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by mightymite1957 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do NOT have to spend a million dollars (figurativly speaking of course) to have a wonderful day. Remember, this is the first day of the rest of your life.
Write your own vows. They mean the most to you.
Have children involved! They are SO cute.
Make sure to get a great photographer. When the wedding is over, all you have left is the marriage and the pics! But do not break the bank....there are many individuals and companies out there that dont charge an arm and a leg.
Good Luck!
2006-07-03 16:22:49 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got married on May 6th of this year. After it is over now I have a lot of things i would have done differantly....Make sure you have a babysitter if you already have kids...and not one who is staying for the reception. Have someone cater and decorate...it was less expensive but more stressful! Dont stress out about everything! Have a honeymoon and ENJOY YOUR DAY! it will be over in an instant make the best of it.....if you stress out about everything youll miss the fun! My wedding ceremony was perfect! The only thing I would have changed is my reception. My family didnt get to enjoy it because they were cleaning up the food and all that. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SOME ONE CATER that will do everything....cleaning up and all!
2006-07-10 07:33:37 · answer #5 · answered by flonehotmamacal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PLAN
The bigger the production the more that can go wrong
Delegate ...... Wisely
PLAN
Get your friends and family involved.
Remember your Mum just wants the best for you
No. He doesn't understand, but he loves you and is still trying
PLAN
Chose a theme. Colour or style. Stick to it
Eat the reception food before the wedding so you know if it sucks
PLAN
Have a backup plan
Find your most Anal obsessive friend. Recruit them.....Very good at details.
Allocate a budget. Stick to it
Remember it is just 1 day and you have the rest of your lives together. What is more important a dress you will wear once or a house?
Did I mention you should PLAN
2006-07-01 11:39:42 · answer #6 · answered by kllr.queen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Recent wedding experiences included lousy food (many guests were vomiting a few hours after) and a photographer who didn't notice that the cap was on the lens until the wedding reception was nearly over! Both brides were devastated! Hope this helps and gives you a few ideas. (1) have more cameras and take additional photos besides your hired photographer and (2) check out the food PRIOR to your wedding. Good luck.
2006-07-13 11:17:12 · answer #7 · answered by Linda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost, determine who is paying and who is the final decision-maker. This will eliminate unnecessary arguments and provide some guidance. Second, plan ahead! Don't wait until the last minute to get things done. Plan early so you can enjoy yourself. Third, when picking out favors, remember that a lot of times they are left behind, but if you choose something that is edible, i.e. chocolates, cookies, wine, the favors will be worth the money spent.
2006-07-03 09:35:51 · answer #8 · answered by Consultant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a wedding planner. It will be your best friend though out the whole roller coaster ride. It will keep you right on track as far as which items you should have by a certain time frame. It will help you answer questions like "When should we get fitted for our rings?" or "What would be the best order for the wedding party to enter and exit the ceremony?"
2006-07-01 13:21:46 · answer #9 · answered by Kootie Guru 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations! The only thing that you have to remember is that this day is only about you and your husband to be, no one else. Just relax & try to focus on the reason you fell in love in the first place. That will help you stay calm and help you to remember why your really doing this to begin with. I wish I had more of a hand in planning my wedding though, things were nothing like I wanted them. Make sure that you dont settle for something you dont really care for. You'll end up regretting it later. It's your wedding and your choice. What you say goes. GoodLuck!
2006-07-01 11:37:13 · answer #10 · answered by Jamie-Girl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋