My brother is getting married next summer. The girl he's marrying and I have been pretty close so she's asked me to help plan the wedding and be the maid of honor. I need help on wedding traditions and I have a few things i think she needs to re-think. One of the tings is when she is walking down she wants the flower girls to throw fake petals and then at the reception she wants confetti. Normally that wouldn't be a problem but its an outside wedding and it would be really hard to clean up. The outfits she wants for the flower girls is something that would normally be cute.....if it were a casual wedding. I need some advice on all of this......if anyone feels like emailing me my adress is Jasmine4842@yahoo.com. Thanks for the help.
2007-03-24 13:50:54 · 11 answers · asked by Krystle 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
i know its her day and i totally respect that but it seems like she is throwing it together as she goes along. i just want her day to be as special as it can for her she's like a sister to me. i have some ideas that she might like but i don't know how to tell her about them without seeming like i'm trying to control her wedding. i like a lot of her ideas but some of them......like i said i think we can do better.....
2007-03-24 14:08:40 · update #1
If you feel your suggestions would be helpful, present them in a way that is not degrading her ideas. Just tell her your ideas, but let her have the final say. It's her wedding and she's going to do what she wants regardless, though she may not be thinking of the entire situation at first, like the fact that the petals and confetti will need cleaned up. Suggest she use petals from the type of flowers she's having in her wedding that she can get from her florist and there is confetti that will dissolve in water that can be thrown. Just let her enjoy her planning and don't pressure her to change what she wants. Just be there for her for help and advice and then let her make the final decision and go along with it happily!
2007-03-24 14:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by jennyss 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you putting down some sort of carpet or walkway for her to walk down? Because if so then the fake petals wouldn't be too bad, they could just be rolled up.
Also check with the reception site, if its also outside the site itself may not allow confetti because of the challenging cleanup. Though in all reality confetti really isnt that bad, it's biodegradable and will clean up with the next rain, San Antonio is covered in confetti every spring for fiesta and it rarely gets cleaned up, but everything turns out fine!!
2007-03-25 01:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by texas hearts 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the ideas to suggest, like real rose petals, or throwing rice instead of confetti, are good environmentally safe ideas.
As for the outfits, I'd keep my mouth shut about them, mainly because there are no major issues other than YOU think that they are too casual for her wedding.
Just mention the fake petals and confetti would be a pain to clean up and is considered littering if it isn't picked up, then offer the ideas of real rose petals and rice instead of fake rose petals and confetti. OR offer up bubbles.
2007-03-25 09:30:04 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if she asked you to help plan the wedding then you shoudl take her up on that offer!
if there's something you think she should re-think then say something like "oh hey that's a cute idea, i had an idea about it that you might like too ... (then explain your brilliant plan)."
or about the flower girl dresses "oh look at these dresses they are wayyy cute you have to get them! they'll look great on amy and mary"
but do remember in the end it's what she likes but if there's something you feel the need to say - let her know and give her suggestions.
God Bless!
2007-03-25 01:57:56 · answer #4 · answered by Ashley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that you have already been told that it is her day and her wedding,so I won't say it again.You can try talking her into having the flower girls toss real rose peddles.They will smell nice and will be easier to clean up.Why don't you find some cute flower girl dresses and show them to her?Maybe she will like them better.
Best of luck to you.
2007-03-24 23:00:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really her wedding and she should do whatever she wants. But give her your opinion and inputs since she has asked for your input. Also if it is an outside cerimony, you should check the policy, because most outside receptions will not allow anything to get thrown on the floor.
2007-03-25 03:50:26 · answer #6 · answered by msknowitall 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to talk her into throwing bird feed instead of confetti. I'm sorry, I don't know what to tell you with the other stuff.
2007-03-24 20:58:43 · answer #7 · answered by DOT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is her wedding but you are right she is not thinking of the whole big picture. which is stressfull for you. tell her that you like the idea but it's easier said than done. tell her your thoughts and if she really doesn't like what you have to say she'll do what she wants anyways. and after all that .... so what it's not your wedding anyways right?:)
2007-03-24 21:05:43 · answer #8 · answered by ericams85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its her wedding, let her have what she wants no matter how outrageous it is. just support her and have fun, relax.
2007-03-24 20:56:17 · answer #9 · answered by shelly63795 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bite your tongue, let her do it her way but by all means make suggestions and she might bite and listen.
2007-03-25 10:31:13 · answer #10 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋