Wedding Day Mindsets
Don’t Try to Have Anyone Else’s Wedding But Your Own.
This is not your parent’s wedding, your bridesmaid’s wedding, not even that wedding you pinned on your “dream wedding” Pinterest board. Yes, while it may be nice to take suggestions from the people you love most, do not let them run the show. Don’t feel obligated to invite 20 of your dad’s college buddies just because dad’s pitching in on drinks. If you know it will weigh on you having them there, it might not be worth the stress. The best thing about your wedding? It is exactly that, yours, so do what YOU both want!
Spend the Day with the Person you are Marrying.
You get ready with your friends in the morning and spend the reception greeting and thanking guests, but be sure to put aside time to spend with your partner. Your love is the reason for the wedding in the first place! Something that can help ensure you get that quality time is by having a first look or scheduling time after the ceremony, even if that is only 5 minutes, just for you both to share together!
Soak in the Moment.
This one ties into the last one. The day is going to fly by. Allow yourself time to pause and really take in the moment. When you are reading the vows, take a breath and look into your partner’s eyes. During dinner, glance around the room and see all the smiling faces of everyone you love. During the reception, dance with your wild aunt, make the memories, pause on them, soak them in!
Speak up During the Toasts.
This one is only if you feel comfortable with public speaking. The perfect way to thank everyone for being a part of your wedding day is by addressing your guests as a whole during the dinner speeches! It is a simple but powerful way of letting everyone know what they mean to you, and we can promise you, your family and friends will love it!
Eat, Eat, Eat.
Whether that be a big breakfast or small snacks throughout the day, don’t forget to eat and keep hydrated. On a day as important as your wedding, you don’t want to risk a hunger headache, or worse, passing out. A handful of almonds, a granola bar, or an apple can help curb that appetite and keep you from feeling “Hangry.”
Don’t Stress.
This one is easier said than done, but it needs to be said because it is what we see most often. Picture this, the wedding day is here, but things just aren’t going right. The flowers came late, or not all, the officiant’s car broke down and they can’t make it, all these things are out of your hands now. These are all things we have seen happen, but the show still goes on! The people that you choose to have around you on your wedding day are going to always be there for you to help you in those tough times. There will usually be at least one hiccup on your wedding day, the way you choose to handle it is up to you!