To the 07'ers from the 06'ers........with love

Ladies this post comes a few days early before your big year begins, just a few words of advice from us already married girls.....

First, enjoy EVERY moment not only of your day, but all the parties, RD and hm....the entire time flies by so fast, and before you know it you are back from your hm & looking at your proofs!

The week of your wedding, just let go...at that point whatever will be, will be. Don't stress the small stuff (things are bound to go wrong, but keep the big picture in mind---at the end of the day the only true thing that matters is you are marrying the love of your life, not that the cp flowers were only partially open).

Don't stress the weather, I was on every weather site for 2 weeks before my wedding and went through every emotion as torrential downpours were forecast-- but as the week went on, it kept getting downgraded to rain; to possible showers; to partially cloudy, to the mostly sunny day that we had. You cannot change the weather, so don't let it control your day. No matter what, your day will be beautiful; and if it rains, there were so many brides that took wonderful pictures in the rain, that wouldn't have been as dramatic if the sun was shining.

Also, be sure to tell your dad (or whoever is lifting your veil) to be sure to smooth it down. My dad didn't & my MOH didn't realize until after our vows so it is all weird on the video and blocking my face.

After the day PICTURES are what you have of that day; have total FAITH in your photographer and if you don't, keep looking! Be very specific with what you want, provide them with a list and have someone have a copy of that list to kind of keep a mental picture of those pics that are truly impt to you to get taken. If you are splurging on one thing, make your photographer, IT.

Also if you are contemplating a videographer, but aren't sure, go for it. You can't go back, once the day is done.

EAT! We regret not eating during our CH, b/c everyone is grabbing you and talking to you--we should have set aside 10 minutes to sit down & truly enjoy the amazing food. We did eat our dinner though---you are served first, so sit down & eat & then you can go around to the tables (if you are doing this).

At some point during the day step back and take it all in, look around, memorize every little detail from that moment---after the big day THIS is what you are going to remember and hold onto.

Remember the wedding is only ONE day in a lifetime of moments, don't get so caught up in your day that you forget the love you have for each other and the lifetime ever after.

Love you girls....may you all have a beautiful wedding day and many happy memories. ENJOY YOUR YEAR, before long it'll be you guys posting this same post to the 08 girls, believe me!!!!! It flies by!!!!!!!

That was great and sweet advice!! Thank you!


ETA- my fav. bit of advice is this:

'At some point during the day step back and take it all in, look around, memorize every little detail from that moment---after the big day THIS is what you are going to remember and hold onto.'

THAT IS SO TRUE! and i will def remeber to do that!

Thank you so much for all of the advice!! I can't believe it's almost our year!!!

Thank you for the advice, hopefully we are all able to do these things!!

great advice!! thank you! & congrats on your bun in the oven!! I wonder if the 07er's will be as fertile as the 06er's.....only time will tell!!! lol

Thank you !!I truly appreciate your advise some of those things I would have never thought of

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you so much!! Great advice!

Thank you soooooo much for this advice! What a sweetie you are!

this is my favorite:

'At some point during the day step back and take it all in, look around, memorize every little detail from that moment---after the big day THIS is what you are going to remember and hold onto.'

I am going to rememmmmber to definately do this!

Thank you soooo much for the advice!!! The 06'ers have been so much help and inspiration! I hope your first year of marriage is happy & full of excitement!!!
Thank you!!!!

Thanks so much for the advice!

Cin told us to add:

-Enjoy your day because it really does fly by. Soak in any minute you can. DH and I stopped eating and just looked around at our reception hall with all of our guests sitting down eating dinner and we both almost cried. It is a moment we will never forget.
-RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH. Check every SINGLE vendor on liweddings brides review and BBB.com because it can surely save you some headaches later on, trust me!
-don't be a crazy bride with bridal party demands, realize they are buying a dress, getting hair, etc. Don't make them ever feel like crap for not planning or not planning to your dreams your bachelorette party/shower/etc.
-keep in mind that you will be marrying the person of your dreams so DON'T put him in between you and your FMIL. Its not fair and can harm you later on.


BEST WISHES 07'ers. Its a crazy, hectic, wild ride but in the end its worth the tears, the money, the grrr!!

WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks

Thank you so much

You 06' brides are outstanding Women and I know we have said this before, but we could not have planned our weddings without you ladies.

Thank you so much girls!!! I will definatey take your advice to heart.

That was so sweet..I seriously had tears in my eyes. Thank you.

Happy New Year to you and your DH and all of the rest of the 06ers and their DHs.

My advice would be to stay focused on the big picture. You are marrying the love of your life!!!!!!!!!!

Planning the wedding should be called 'Operation: Check-off' Creat a checklist and cross things off. Don't stress about the color of cocktail napkins, or if one vendors quote is $3 more than the other. Just get the job done.

Count on your Bridal Party: There job may not be to fold programs, but if you need to vent talk to them. My BP was trendous in helping me out.

Smile and kiss your FH A LOT

Thank you so much ladies for your sweet words.

Another thing I forgot to add.....make sure you reapply your lipstick throughout the day!!!!!!!