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My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Jenn04
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 03:42 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 03:42 AM
My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Hey everyone!!! I cannot sleep and thought I would post some advice while everything is still fresh in my head!!!!! Its lonnng but important so pls read!!!See FH before your ceremony - (if u r getting married on site) this was one of the best decisions we made! It took the stress off me and we got so many pictures done!!!! We also got to cocktail hour for a little bit!!!! It was still so very special and do not let anyone tell u different! I know alot of people say its not traditional yada yada yada and it was a hard decision for the both of us but such a good one. It was still such a very special moment. We both shed alot of tears at the reveal and again when I walked down the aisle. Also we did our reveal privately with no one around (execpt the photographer but she stayed back a bit).
Write your own vows - this was so special and really personalized our ceremony!!! People went crazy over it and there wasn't a dry eye in the house!!!!! I hate public speaking but something took over me and got me through it!!!
After your ceremony go up to your Bridal Suite to eat and have alone time with DH - we did not want to do this but our Maitre D strongly advised it and we were sooo happy we did! Once we actually went to cocktail hour we were bombarded and never even made it 10 feet into the room!!!
Try to eat the few weeks before your wedding - I had serious appetite issues and lost 3-4 lbs (not a lot but made a huge difference in how my dress fit). My dress felt a bit loose but due to other dress issues they couldnt do much. Thank god I had a halter strap to keep that puppy up during dancing
Hire a band - preferably Code Bleu! They are expensive but money well spent! So many people told us they were the best band they have ever heard (including several family members who r in bands)! They covered so many songs so good and really made our party!!! When u find a band that can cover Andrea Bocelli (our band) and get a standing ovation from your guests.. You will not have any regrets!! This was hands down the BEST decision we made!!!
Put out all items u want photographed...shoes, garter, invitation, etc - the morning was crazy and I am glad I had it out to be photographed.
Do a flip flop basket - I had 70 flip flops and they went like hot cakes! FH was weary about it at first thinking no one would want them but boy was he wrong!!! So many people said it was such a good idea!
Do bring a tide pen - my roses stained the top of my dress in a few spots but the tide pen took it out like magic!
Watch out for people with brooches on their dresses - my mom had a gorgeous brooch on her dress but unfortunately it TORE my dress and made runs all over. Yikes! I let it go bc pics were done already!
Have a day in between your wedding and honeymoon - thank god for this...gave us time to rest, relax, pack and open gifts!!!
I did OOT boxes - pics in DIY album. People loved them and were so thankful!
A day wedding was the way to go for me! It was early for me and my guests but I enjoyed the price benefits!!! Plus my RH has great views and people loved the scenery. I personally loved all the natural light in the room...it looked so gorgeous and will make for great pics!!! Also we had over 80 OOT guests so we had plenty of time to hang out with everone at the after party!!!
EAT! We sat and ate every course and that allowed for us to have some alone time!!!
Write in a journal - I started this too late but am glad I have something! Everything goes so fast and u should write about your planning and all the precious days before your wedding!!!
Spend a few minutes with your dad (or who walks u down the aisle)...this was advice given to me a few days ago and I took it!!!!
Do not have too many people at your house when u r getting ready...this stressed me a bit - it was only my sisters bf and fiances plus grandparents but it was just a lot and made me stressed!!! Plus we were a few minutes behind...so that gave me anxiety! But all was ok!!!
Ummmmmm - I think that is it for now...sorry its long but hope it helps!!!
Coach416
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 04:59 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 04:59 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Congrats Jenn! You looked beautful! Can't wait to see more pics!edited because I just saw the other post!!
chrispar
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 05:18 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 05:18 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Congrats Jenn! Thanks for the advice!
sareejoh
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 05:22 AM+

sareejoh
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Posted: Jun 23, 2008 05:22 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
So much great advice. Thank you!
xXxNovember08xXx
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 06:00 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 06:00 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
congrats and thank u for the advice!
AndRecKy
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 06:38 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 06:38 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
thank you for that great advice!!!
deb08
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 06:47 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 06:47 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
congrats!!! and thanks for the advice!!!
bluegreen08
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 07:06 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 07:06 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
thanks for the advice! we are using code bleu (yay!) and seeing eachother before for pictures, but we are leaving the next morning for our honeymoon --- no choice really, we're only going for 8 days/7 nights and couldn't stay any longer because i need to be back for classes, so waiting would have meant a shorter honeymoon
we're a day wedding too though so hopefully we will have some time after to relax
your pictures are beautiful!
dazies1011
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 07:11 AM+

dazies1011
MEMBER SINCE: 6/07
TOTAL POSTS : 18736
WEDDING DATE: Aug 27, 2009
WEDDING LOCATION: Tall Grass Country Club
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 07:11 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Thansk Jenn, I'm notebooking this right now
Kimbalina
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 07:14 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 07:14 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Great words of advice!! Congrats!
SparkyandAng
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 08:10 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 08:10 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Thank you and totally agree, well except we are having an evening wedding, but early enough to get daylight pictures too.You did a phenomenal job planning in 6 months.
Ray8183
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 08:23 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 08:23 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Thanks Jenn, any advice helps a long way.
bella1028
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 08:33 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 08:33 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
thank you....i like your advice...its stuff that i had not given a whole lot of thought to,....
bluekat16
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 08:34 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 08:34 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Thank you for the great advice
kslmbuggie
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 09:52 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 09:52 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
these are gr8 tips....thx!
FinallyEngaged
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 10:02 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 10:02 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Great advice!!!! You have been notebooked!
Maria31
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 10:03 AM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 10:03 AM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Great advice! Thank you!!!
DCW 2008
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 10:39 PM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 10:39 PM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Thanks so much for the advice.
lyss0908
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 10:43 PM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 10:43 PM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
thanks for the great advice!!!
Mrs. V 2008
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 10:48 PM+

Posted: Jun 23, 2008 10:48 PM
Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
thanks for the great advice!!!
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