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A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
abeltre121314
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 01:00 PM+
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 01:00 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
So I was thinking about the little things that came up on the morning of my wedding even though I was organized, things get miscommunicated. So I made a list for all the new Brides to be. Hope it helps!!! ( I am having post wedding withdrawals obviously)1. Getting Ready with your Bridal Party is fun!! but it tends to get messy. Plan on having your separate space i.e. your own room or section where you can get ready alone. I would also recommend getting large twill totes for the bridesmaids and in each tote pack the following toiletries (deodorant, toothpaste, tic tacs, tampon, advil, water, cotton swabs, hairspray, Tide to Go or Oxy Wipes) You can have the bridesmaids names sewn on so that the night before or on the night of the rehearsal dinner all of the bridesmaids can put all of the items they need for the day of in that tote. For example their shoes, undergarments, earrings, necklace, hair accessory.
Have them also bring their dresses and in the tote get manila tags and write their names on them and hang each tag to the appropriate hanger. This eliminates someone forgetting a certain item on the day of the wedding and everything will be in one bag for each girl and they have a tote to place the clothes they will have the morning of in. ALSO have them wear BUTTON DOWN SHIRTS (or Robes) this will prevent hair and makeup getting messed up.
2. Make a Vendor List with Contact numbers for the Maid of Honor. Have the list near the phone in the place where you will be getting ready. The list should include the Videographer, Photographer, Florist, Limo, Hair and Makeup. Have the MOH contact each vendor a half hour before they are set to arrive to confirm their ETA.
3. Drink at least one Mimosa with your bridal party!! Take selfies before everything goes down pictures and memories are what you are left with! Before you put on your gown OF COURSE! and if you don't want them posted tell the bridal party but take the selfies trust me you will enjoy looking at them afterwards.
4. Plan a timeline with your MUA and Hairstylist and make sure YOU are not the last person in their chair. The Timeline should depend on the size of your bridal party i.e. 4 bridesmaids: 2 bm go first, then you the bride and then the other 2 bm last. The MOB should be before the bride so she can come out in the “getting her daughter ready pics”
5. Best way to deal with a Bitchy, Annoying and Difficult Bridesmaid is to IGNORE HER!! Seriously kill her with a smile and go to YOUR happy place. i.e. She doesn’t like her hair... a great response would be “then take it down, or put it up” do what makes you happy… ( KINDNESS always makes them re-think their anger) If she is running late she will have to deal with the consequences the party must go on, Don't get annoyed don't call her 50 million times and stress yourself out.. Act like Elsa and LET IT GO. Ignoring her lateness will make her feel 100 million times WORSE.
6. Ask room service to bring straws to your room so you don’t mess up your lipstick.
7. When you get to the cocktail hour EAT a lil something!!
8. Send your MOH to look at the reception room BEFORE the guests arrive to make sure everything looks AMAZING.
9. Make the MOG feel a little special ( as Brides we forget that she may feel a little “left” out even if she a MONSTER IN LAW Give her a hug and thank her for being the MOM to the love of your life.. It may be you one day who will be giving away your son.
10. No issue is too big on this day go with the flow and DON’T LET ANYTHING dampen your mood, think of the end result which is marrying your best friend the love of your life. After all is said and done tiny issues are specks compared to the love you are celebrating!
efermaints
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 01:14 PM+
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 01:14 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
love this :) thank you
portugreek2016
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 01:25 PM+
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 01:25 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
This is great! Thank you!
ADJRWED
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 01:37 PM+
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 01:37 PM
Re: A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
love this thank you :)
kammy322
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 01:49 PM+
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 01:49 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
This was great - thank you!!
Eboni
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 03:15 PM+
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
Very helpful tips. Thanks!
JessicaP07
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 03:48 PM+
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 03:48 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
all of your points are so true! thanks!
rcotter90
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 04:18 PM+
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 04:18 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
Thank you so much for sharing this!! Especially the bit about the unruly bridesmaid.. Definitely have one of those ;P
stre2629
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 05:07 PM+
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 05:07 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
So nice of you to share.
NoLiesJustLove
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 06:23 PM+
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 06:23 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
This was a great idea! Thank you!
FutureMrsPonce
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 07:32 PM+
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 07:32 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
Thanks for the advice. I'm so happy I booked two suites for the night before to avoid everyone in my room.
Niccolina
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 09:03 PM+
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 09:03 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
Thank you for sharing!! Love your advice about the unruly BM...I'm 3 months out and dealing with one already : /
abeltre121314
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 10:20 PM+
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 10:20 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
You're Welcome Ladies!
Emmy911
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 11:14 PM+
Posted: Feb 13, 2015 11:14 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
great list!!! Thanks for sharing!
killerqueen
Posted: Feb 14, 2015 06:35 PM+
Posted: Feb 14, 2015 06:35 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
Fastastic! Thanks for these - will definitely keep them in mind!
ChristineNicole
Posted: Feb 15, 2015 10:30 AM+
Posted: Feb 15, 2015 10:30 AM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
I love this!
Brittney22
Posted: Feb 15, 2015 10:47 AM+
Posted: Feb 15, 2015 10:47 AM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
This is awesome, Ill definitely keep this all in mind! Thank you :)
abeltre121314
Posted: Feb 16, 2015 01:05 PM+
Posted: Feb 16, 2015 01:05 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
You're Welcome Hunnies!!
FutureMrsGomez
Posted: Feb 17, 2015 03:36 PM+
Posted: Feb 17, 2015 03:36 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
love this!
Djswedding
Posted: Feb 17, 2015 11:02 PM+
Posted: Feb 17, 2015 11:02 PM
A List for a Stress Free Wedding Day
This is great!
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