With my own pending nuptials this year, I took to social media asking for wedding advice from our past clients.

Here are some of the wonderful words of advice they shared with us…

Wedding day:

• Let everyone else take care of everything on your big day.  Be the princess.  Know and trust that you planned well and have your closest peeps taking care of making it your day.
• From someone that planned her wedding in a week, literally, do not worry about all the little things and just live in the moment.  Enjoy the time together because the day goes by really fast.
• Be present.  This big day that you’ve been planning for months will pass in a flash, so soak up every memorable moment that you can.
• Remember to go to the bathroom before the ceremony – and eat something.  Maybe a drink to calm the nerves if you have any 😊(that is A drink, not lots of drinks)
• You are likely the only one that would notice if one of those tiny details does not come together, do not get hung up on it.  Don’t feel bad delegating.  It is your day, it is your time to be pampered and bossy if need be.  And definitely make sure to eat and go to the bathroom BEFORE the ceremony!
• The small details are nice, and fun to plan, but there may (usually) be some glitches on your big day.  Let it slide.  The “I do” part is what matters.  Take a deep breath and enjoy your special day.
• Make sure you’re doing it the way you want it done.  It is your big day!  There will be hiccups and that is ok, just go with the flow and remember to laugh it off.  In the end you won’t remember much if the day is stressful, so don’t plan too much and be willing to create a fun day for you and your guests.  Also, I wish I had spent more time enjoying my guests.  That’s my biggest regret (even after 35 years).
• Leave your phone at home/the hotel, be present, take the time to eat something.  Things will go wrong, they’re not important.  Don’t have a to do list for during or after the wedding other than just being together.
• Have someone that can help you throughout the day.  Just to check on you or what needs to be taken care of.  Know that something small will probably go wrong: and it won’t matter and you won’t remember it.
• No matter what happens, you are getting to marry the love of your life and that won’t change! 
• Give someone the job to make sure you eat dinner and that you and your husband have time together during the ceremony too.
• Be present.  Take a moment to sit back and take in everything.  The day will feel very hectic, and you will see a lot of people.  Try to enjoy all the little things in between the crazy.
• Have someone (not part of the wedding party) but knows you very well, to be in charge of the day. 
• Make sure you are comfortable. If your bra/corset is too tight or pokey, you will be miserable all day. 
• Be the last one to leave your reception. Do not regret shutting the party down!
• And my most favorite pre-wedding tip:   Get a new perfume just for the wedding day.  Then anytime you wear it in the future (anniversary or special date night) you will both remember your big day.  

After the wedding:

• Be kind – more than anything, be kind to one another and never forget why you fell in love.
• Never go to bad mad.
• Kiss each other every day!!!  Multiple times.  Good morning, hello, how was your day, just because, goodnight, and everything in between!
• Re-live the moments of your wedding day together. There will be things that each of you experience and will want to hear the point of view from each other.
• If it doesn’t work, Change it.  Not each other.  Read the book Love and Respect.
• Always keep dating and learning each other’s love language!
• COMMUNICATION!!!! This is huge, always communicate, always talk to each other. Keep God as number one!  Always have God at the center of your relationship!  Date each other, even if it is just a lunch date!  Always forgive and never go to bed mad.
• Talk about everything – Communicate, communicate, communicate.

I can’t wait for my big day or yours! I hope this advice helps you as well. If you’re still looking for a photographer, you know who to call!