I have racked up some experience the past year and a half with being a planning bride or stressed bride or bride addicted to coffee and clove cigarettes while tearing her hair out over English professors, new computer systems, and that darned ol' election (yay, Obama!) So I thought I would pass on some advice, if you will, to all of those blushing brides-to-be out there.
1) PUT DOWN THAT CREDIT CARD AND BACK SLOWLY AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER!
Tip numero uno: do not buy your wedding dress until you are absolutely, positively sure that it is the one you want. Just because you see it on J.Crew does not mean you have to have it. Wait a while. Let it simmer. Let it digest. Look around. Maybe if you wait long enough, it will go on sale. J. Crew has really good sales on their dresses. I went through buying THREE wedding dresses. YES, THREE! That I did not try on, that I based on the picture then when I finally had them delivered into my possession, they either did not fit, were too casual, or eventually I did not like them. Better yet- skip online shopping altogether and go try some on.
2) Be sure about your budget and who is willing (or able) to help out.
Times are tight, the economy has taken a nose dive, but you want a nice wedding. The day you get engaged - start saving. Things can happen. For instance, my father lost his job. My car kept breaking down. I had a medical emergency. Save up! Be sure whether or not you want a big wedding. We had to downsize our wedding from the beautiful Olivia because we realized it just wasn't in our budget anymore between school, car, bills, etc. This leads me to number three....
3) Wedding Packages!
Yes! Especially if you live anywhere near Eureka Springs, Ark. They have B & B's with wedding packages, fancy hotels with wedding packages, treehouses with wedding packages, even wedding packages at the wildlife rescue reserve. These range from any price range from simple to elegant, anywhere from $100 to $2000. And the best thing is, all you have to do is book it and show up! The majority of these packages include two or three nights in a suite, plus cake and punch, music and photography for your wedding. Plus, have your wedding during the week and its cheaper! Not only for you, but for your guests to find lodging. Do it!
4) Can't We All Just Get Along?
BE NICE! Be understanding. Do not be mean to that nice girl at the dress shop because chances are: you'll want to shop there again. Weddings can be uber stressful. But take a minute or two or five and just relax! I eventually started making lists of things that made me unhappy, then I would deal with them one by one. It will be okay. But do not turn into a Bridezilla. You are only embarassing yourself.
5) Listen to your groom!
Well! Listen! It's his day, too, and even though you are a pretty, pretty princess, it is his special day, too. And you might be pleasantly surprised at his suggestions. For example, after we decided to downgrade our day, it was Justin's suggestion that we could get married in a treehouse. However, I was not so impressed with his idea of a Halloween wedding with him dressed as Fat Elvis.
Monday, March 2, 2009
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2 comments:
Justin's treehouse wedding idea = perhaps the most fantastic idea ever!
I concur! I was pleasantly surprised!!
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