My reflections for other brides-to-be…
It’s just over one month since we said I do and we are still firmly inside our post wedding bubble… many newlyweds might say nothing changes, but for us life has got so much nicer. Being married to each other feels different, feels magical… I’ve been saying to so many people that it feels like we’ve just started dating again.
Like most new wives, I cannot stop reflecting on the day, reminiscing and reliving all of those special moments.
So, for those of you who’ve still got the best day of your lives to come, here are some of my tips and reflections to help ease those bridal butterflies…
Don’t panic – if something doesn’t quite go to plan on the day, don’t panic. The majority of your guests will have no idea what is meant to happen or how things should look, so don’t let it ruin your day. Most things are fixable, and if they’re not, they might not even matter in the end, so don’t give it too much of your attention.
Do the little things – those little touches you’re thinking about doing? Do it!!! They are the things that will make your wedding yours and are the things that people will remember for years to come.
Don’t fear bridezilla – she will rear her head at some point but it’s only because you care! This day is one of the most important days in your life and you’re bound to feel upset or frustrated at some point, so don’t be too hard on yourself… just don’t let her take over.
Do Polaroids – my absolute favourite thing about our wedding was having a Polaroid camera for our guests to use. We used it as part of our guestbook, but even if you have that sorted, think about getting one for the day. We have SO many candid photos which make for the best memories.
Don’t break the bank – it’s so easy to get carried away and for the budget to go out of the window, but you don’t need to break the bank to make your day special. Check out my blog on being a budget bride, and always remember the day is about the two of you getting married, not how much you spent on napkins or a la carte meals.
Do enjoy every second – be in the moment as much as you can. It’s so easy to get caught up in making sure everything is going smoothly and everyone is having a great time, but make sure you soak it all in. Every single guest is there for the two of you and that is pretty damn special, enjoy it and enjoy it together, hand in hand.
Don’t forget the cake – we did!! We were so wrapped up in our day and everyone was having so much fun that we didn’t end up cutting our cake on the night. And really it didn’t matter, we ended up delivering slices to all our neighbours the next day instead.
And finally… Do it your way – no matter what, make sure you do your wedding day exactly the way you want to. You’re making memories that will last a lifetime, don’t regret them.
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