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You've worked your ass off for months to make this wedding the wedding of your dreams. Everything is all set and you are ready to walk that aisle… But before you do that we want you to go through our list of wedding day DOs and DONTs. These are simple reminders that could spell the difference between a wedding day success and a wedding day disaster.
1. Eat a good satisfying breakfast. Chances are you will not be able to eat a full meal for the rest of the day.
2. Have a dip in the tub. This will help calm your nerves and help you feel relaxed.
3. Prepare early. Have your make-up and hair done ahead of time. Have your attendants arrive early too.
4. Apply white or colorless polish. Unless you are wearing a colored gown, do not put on colored nail polish as it will overpower your whole attire.
5. Bring a bridal pouch with you to carry your wedding day necessities. You do not want to be calling on your mother, sister, best friend, or wedding planner everytime you need a lip gloss.
6. If you haven't written your vows and speech yet, write them neatly in a small index card. Do not ask somebody to write it for you.
7. Eat a little before leaving for the ceremony. Keep a candy or two in your pouch.
8. Keep an emergency kit in the car. Stuff it with panty hose, safety pins, bobby pins, spot remover, aspirin, needles and thread, a pair of scissors.
9. Keep a blush and lip gloss with you for touch-ups.
10. Spend some time with your guests especially your family.
11. Enjoy your wedding day.
1. Do not overdo the make-up. You do not want to look like a vampire on your wedding pictures.
2. Don't be late. Allow extra time for the unforeseen – traffic, detours, etc.
3. Do not trust your wedding rings to your ring bearer. Ask a more responsible adult to safekeep them for you.
4. Do not ask unexpected guests (most of the time, invitees who did not RSVP but decided to attend in the end) to pay for their meals (this happens).
5. You do not want to ruin the most important day in your life by getting involved in the details of the wedding. Leave that to the wedding planner.
6. Do not forget to bring your sense of humor with you. You will need tons of this especially when things are not going the way you wanted to.
A wedding is a once in a lifetime event. It takes months or perhaps years to plan the perfect one. With so many details to remember from the wedding videography to the wedding favors, it is easy to make a mistake. Brides to be are stepping out into unfamiliar territory and trying their best to organize everything until the joyous occasion comes. There are a lot to accomplish in the wedding checklist that one or two details are often overlooked. The reason for this is inexperience.
With these said, it's important to keep in mind these common mistakes when planning for your dream wedding to avoid possible problems on the big day:
1. Not setting up a realistic budget. A wedding costs a lot of money. It is very important to set up a realistic budget and stick to it. Not creating a budget ahead of time will often lead you to go way over your budget. Before you know it you have already spent twice for your wedding invitations and there's nothing more left for the caterers. This predicament will possibly keep you from doing some of the special things you are planning on that special day.
2. A large guest list. This is one common mistake that every couple fall into when planning for their wedding. A wedding guest list size will depend on your budget. Decide if your wedding will be grand or will it be small and intimate. Once you have made up your mind, discuss the number of people you are able to accommodate. Make a list of must-have guests and number them according to importance. This will narrow down your choices in case everyone cannot fit on the required number of guests.
3. Not hiring a professional wedding planner. Couples often think that hiring a professional wedding planner is expensive. This is the reason why they often delegate the planning process to a friend of family member. This is a big mistake. It is much better to hire a professional to do the job who has more experience and the right connections to make sure everything is perfect on your wedding. A wedding planner allows you to enjoy your wedding day instead of worrying about every little detail.
4. Hire professionals for your wedding. To have a worry free wedding, it is important you choose the right people for the job. You may have to pay a little more for their services but wouldn't it be better to know that these people will do a great job on the big day? One example is to hire a good videographer. A professional wedding videography can protect your most precious memories by capturing it on video. These moments will be preserved for you, your family and your future children as well.
5. The marriage license. There are many rules and regulations pertaining to a marriage license. These rules usually vary from state to state. So even if you know the rules in Atlanta, it can be a little different in Chicago. So it is much better to research ahead of time and find out information on the marriage license on the state you are planning to get married in. It is better safe than sorry.
6. Losing perspective of the big picture. After all the preparations are done, do not lose sight of what's really important to you. This is to enjoy this once in a lifetime event with your husband.