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blissbride Posted: Oct 20, 2004 02:18 PM+

blissbride MEMBER SINCE: 7/03 TOTAL POSTS : 317 WEDDING DATE: Sep 26, 2003

Posted: Oct 20, 2004 02:18 PM

If I knew then...

Wow! I've been married a little over a yera and I still checkin on the message boards from time to time.
I know everyone wants everything to be just perfect for their wedding day, but I when I look back, I have learned some valueable lessons to pass on to all of you brides to be.

1- Don't skimp out on paying for a good videographer or photographer and do your homewwork on these vendors. I loved both of my vendors, but I found met another photographer (after the fact)that I would have been happy to have spent the extra cash on. I think she's listed on the Knot (Karen Cunningham).

2- Make sure your dress is comfortable and your bustle is well attached. I loved my dress, but my bustle broke in the middle of cocktail hour and I had to hold my gown the entire time.

3- You can skimp on invitations, flowers, and escort cards. These little extras do help set the tone of your day, but you don't need to go crazy with it. It all winds upo in the trash anyway. Sometimes, (especially in this case) simplicity speaks volumes.

4- Get a good make-up artist. Even though I really liked my make-up artist, I wish I had used the one my hairdresser suggested.

5- When you go for your hair trial, try to schedule an appointment to try on your gown, so you can see the whole picture.

6- Send out your thank yous ASAP. It took us forever and it was really embarassing :(

7- Register at more than one place. I know it's a pain, but a very good idea. I wish I had known Gracious Home had a rigistry, I would have registered there.

Lastly, breathe, smile, and try to enjoy your day. It goes so fast. YOu want to savor every moment.

Good luck and best wishes to you all.

FrescaBride Posted: Oct 20, 2004 02:19 PM+

FrescaBride MEMBER SINCE: 3/04 TOTAL POSTS : 2513 WEDDING DATE: Apr 30, 2005

Posted: Oct 20, 2004 02:19 PM

Re: If I knew then...

Very sweet of you to share these thougths. I appreciated them. Thank You !!!!

divabride Posted: Oct 20, 2004 02:21 PM+

divabride MEMBER SINCE: 12/03 TOTAL POSTS : 7008 WEDDING DATE: Oct 09, 2005

Posted: Oct 20, 2004 02:21 PM

Re: If I knew then...

Thank you!!!!! Its always good (and useful) to hear from newlyweds that are willing to give us advice!!

DebMaher Posted: Oct 20, 2004 02:25 PM+

DebMaher MEMBER SINCE: 8/04 TOTAL POSTS : 6008 WEDDING DATE: Sep 10, 2005

Posted: Oct 20, 2004 02:25 PM

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Terrific advice! Thanks so much for taking the time to post it...so thoughtful!

anjerandunder Posted: Oct 20, 2004 02:40 PM+

anjerandunder MEMBER SINCE: 7/04 TOTAL POSTS : 2478 WEDDING DATE: Jun 04, 2005

Posted: Oct 20, 2004 02:40 PM

Re: If I knew then...

thanks for the advice

Katherine121 Posted: Oct 20, 2004 02:51 PM+

Katherine121 MEMBER SINCE: 10/04 TOTAL POSTS : 1859 WEDDING DATE: May 21, 2005

Posted: Oct 20, 2004 02:51 PM

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Many many thanks. Precious jewels of advice.

CaCRmr Posted: Oct 20, 2004 03:05 PM+

CaCRmr MEMBER SINCE: 10/03 TOTAL POSTS : 4860 WEDDING DATE: Oct 23, 2004

Posted: Oct 20, 2004 03:05 PM

Re: If I knew then...

Thank you.....I'll take your advice.

Janine24 Posted: Oct 20, 2004 03:11 PM+

Janine24 MEMBER SINCE: 7/03 TOTAL POSTS : 3943 WEDDING DATE: Nov 07, 2004

Posted: Oct 20, 2004 03:11 PM

Re: If I knew then...

thanks...

nov04LIbride Posted: Oct 20, 2004 03:12 PM+

nov04LIbride MEMBER SINCE: 3/04 TOTAL POSTS : 8140 WEDDING DATE: Nov 06, 2004

Posted: Oct 20, 2004 03:12 PM

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Good advice! Someone last week also said to me, be sure to prepare for the marriage, not the 5 hour reception. We've had our ups and downs during our almost 2 year engagement, and now with 2 weeks to go I am proud that when we did, we worked together to make sure our relationship had a firm foundation when we are starting our marriage. In 5 years I won't care about the color of my flowers, or whether or not I got a chocolate fountain, but I am certain I will be glad we spent as much time as we did making our relationship even stronger.

DCSAAB06 Posted: Oct 20, 2004 03:55 PM+

DCSAAB06 MEMBER SINCE: 8/04 TOTAL POSTS : 4347 WEDDING DATE: Apr 28, 2006

Posted: Oct 20, 2004 03:55 PM