6 Tips for your Wedding Day
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I got married to my husband this past June 2021. It was a wonderful day and everything we could have asked for. However, there are plenty of things that I would pass on to future brides as their wedding day approaches. We all know the typical advice--don't forget to eat, spend time with your significant other throughout the day, yada yada. But here is some advice you may not think of.
1. Delegate, delegate, delegate
Some of the things I talk about are things I did. Others are things that I wish I would have done more of. Delegating is one of those things. I wish I would have delegated jobs more leading up to the day. I have a tendency to want to do things myself. The more you can give to those around you, the less stressed you will be. For the most part, your family and friends will be very willing to help you. Delegating could look like having your family and friends who are not involved in the wedding set up your reception venue the night before, or having them fill snack bags for cocktail hour. Anyway that you delegate will help alleviate the pressure off of you and your significant other's shoulders so you can enjoy your day that much more.
2. Do a sunset session!
The sunset photo session we did with our photographer was one of my favorite parts of the day. It gave my husband and I time to really soak into the moment and slow down. We were probably doing our sunset pictures for a good half an hour. Some of my favorite, most intimate pictures from that day were from the sunset session.
3. Keep the drinking to a minimum
I know, I know, what's the fun in that?? Take it from experience, you will remember SO much more if you don't drink as much. I did not drink before my ceremony, but I did go a bit too hard at the reception. If I am being honest, there are parts of the night that are a little blurry, and I definitely wish I would have cut myself off towards the middle of the evening. Highly suggest setting a drink limit for yourself so you can remember every part of your day that you paid so much for!!
4. Make sure to get enough sleep the night before
My bridal party and I went to the local bar after the rehearsal dinner. Before I left, I set a time limit for how long I could stay. I believe I told myself I would leave by 10 to be in bed by 10:30pm. I didn't have a problem if they stayed, but I wanted to make sure I got as much sleep as I could. In terms of falling asleep--I know this can be tricky for some brides the night before their wedding, but I tried to trick myself into thinking it was just another night. When I thought that way--instead of putting a ton of pressure on myself--I fell right asleep. I woke up feeling refreshed and ready for the day.
Another thing that helped me sleep was sticking to my normal bedtime routine. I usually scroll my phone and read a book before bed, and that's what I did the night before to help me fall asleep.
5. Don't put pressure on talking to everyone
One of the best boundaries I set for myself was not pressuring myself to talk to everyone. I decided that if someone felt they needed to talk to me, they could come find me. I know this might sound snotty, but I didn't want my whole night to go away by getting stuck talking to some random relative I never see. I made sure to spend it with those who meant the most to me and anyone else could come chat with me if they wanted.
My husband and I also did a receiving line after the ceremony so there was no way anyone could say they didn't talk to me at least once.
6. Hug with your arms on the person's shoulders
Now this is a little random, but I had a friend who recently got married before me and she told me, "make sure when people hug you to put your arms on their shoulders when you go in for the hug. This way they don't hug you around your hair and mess it up." I followed that advice and have since passed it onto several friends who have gotten married.
Hope these tips help those future brides out there! Happy wedding planning!
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