Newlywed brides, is there any advice that you wish you had gotten prior to your wedding day (or for your wedding day) that you didn't receive? Did you receive some great advice that you'd like to impart on brides-to-be?
Here's mine:
1. Remember that at the end of the day, this is a celebration of you and your SO getting married! Don't forget what you're actually there for. If something doesn't come out the way you envisioned, most likely you won't even care the next day, let alone ever again.
2. While this day is about you and your SO, it is also a celebration of joining 2 (at least) families together. Your families will most likely want some sort of say in your wedding day and as long as it doesn't completely conflict with your dreams, it's oftentimes best to play ball. It's an exciting day for them, too! I'm not saying rearrange your whole day, but if your mom wants to wear a blue dress and the bridesmaids are also wearing blue, does it really matter that she wears blue, too?
3. I'm sure everyone will tell you this, but the day really does go by that fast. I remember getting ready was dragging, and all of a sudden the day was over. Try to take it in, at least for 5 minutes, and enjoy it!
4. Take care of yourself! If something about your wedding is giving your anxiety, ask for help, take a break or reevaluate how important it is. Planning a wedding should not cause a breakdown.
5. You may have people in your life that will cause drama. Try to handle it with grace and remember that you need to do what's best for you and your SO, even if it means irritating others. Don't break the bank over others.
6. Enjoy being engaged! This is a once in a lifetime time in your life and will go by so quickly. You'll be married for (one hopes) the rest of your life, but you're only engaged for such a short period. Revel in it!
7. This will be controversial, but do you really need a getaway for your bachelorette party? If your bridal party is down and can afford it, then awesome! But for many people it's a huge financial burden. If you do go that route, don't be surprised or upset if some or all of your bridal party declines due to finances. Quick example: I was MOH in a wedding and we did a getaway for the weekend that was simply a 2 hour drive (no flights) and when all was said and done I dropped almost $1,000.00 just on the bachelorette party. I was able to do that then, but there's no way I would now, and I'd definitely decline. You shouldn't go broke for your wedding, and neither should your bridal party.
Brides, is there anything just completely bogging you down that you want advice on?
