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Wedding-Planning Tips from Newlyweds!
Wedding-Planning Tips … from newlyweds!
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You're a planning bride: You're constantly looking at top wedding blogs, pinning has
become your second job, and your wedding coordinator is on speed dial (or, if you don't
have one, then you feel like you're ready to become one). But you can never fully
anticipate the wedding day until (gulp) it's finally here.!
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That's why we turned to the fabulous couples we've featured for their best advice. They've
walked down the aisle, they've said "I Do" and have partied like crazy at their reception.
Then, when all of the craziness calmed down and they returned from their honeymoons,
they whispered their "best advice" to us...and we're passing it down to you!!
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1. Take your time.!
"Matt and I planned our wedding for sixteen months, and it really helped to keep stress
levels down. We got tons of stuff done early and had time to save for the things we really
wanted. You only get to plan your wedding once, so make sure it is a fun time, not a
stressful one!" —Claire and Matt!
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2. Be present in each moment.!
"On your wedding day, soak up all the love, joy and bliss! Enjoy!" —Rachelle and Pete!
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3. Do a first look.!
"It was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning. Our photographer
and videographer collaborated and found a secluded area, away from all the madness that
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was going on that morning; we got a moment to see each other for the first time. It allowed
us to take a deep breath, let the moment sink in, feel all the emotion we were about to feel
all day. No matter what you decide, the important thing is choosing what's right for you as
a couple." —Leah and Kevin!
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4. Don't get caught up in "perfection."!
"This event is an expression of yourselves, but it's not all you'll ever be. It's just the
beginning! In fact, some of the best moments were ones we didn't plan for at all—like a
fabulous photograph of my dress train all tangled up with leaves and dirt. Sure, it was
messy and not what you're used to seeing in bridal magazines, but it was also honest and
a truly joyful moment that could easily have gone south if we'd been uptight about things.
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Embrace the unexpected, and each others' opinions, and don't let an unattainable ideal
sour the big picture: You're in this together, now and for the future." —Teresa and Ben!
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5. Have faith that all of your efforts will be worth it.!
"Before my wedding, I remember my coworker telling me that her wedding day was the
BEST day of her life, and she was so excited that I would soon be able to experience
mine. When I was in the midst of planning my wedding, the long, daily to-do lists and the
stress made me feel as if that day would never come. However, it eventually did! When it
came, I tried my best to savour every moment of the wedding day—from the moment I got
out of bed to the moment I walked out of my wedding venue as a married woman— and I'd
advise brides and grooms out there to do the same." —Jamie and Daniel!
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6. Share something personal and unique with your guests.!
"Reading from The Lovely Love Story was the best decision we made for our wedding! Our
guests couldn't stop talking about how adorable and memorable it was, and we still get a
bunch of guests sharing random dinosaur posts on our Facebook walls. We also ended up
getting amazing wedding films, since it gave the cinematographers something really
emotional to connect all of the pieces together. Cinematographers are storytellers, so
having a unifying element to drive your love story will truly leave lasting impression in your
wedding films." —Lisa and Jonathan!
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7. Try not to stress (even when it seems impossible).!
"Remember why you are getting married, and try to truly make it be an event about (and
for) the both of you. Have faith in your vendors and photographer, and trust that they will
do their job well! And once it's happening, just go with it. One of my favorite memories is
calling my dad after he walked me to the dock to meet Jim because he had my vows in his
jacket pocket! Everyone laughed, and so did I.!
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Even though our event was teeny-tiny, it still flew by. Remember to take a few minutes
alone with your husband or wife. I'm so happy that our photographer Stacey suggested
that we walk ahead of her while she snapped pics, which ended up being a really sweet
time for us as brand-new newlyweds!"—Katrina and Jim!
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8. Prioritise, prioritise, prioritise.!
"We wanted the whole day to be a celebration of the rest of our lives. We wanted people to
walk away saying, 'That was so much fun.' And we were able to accomplish that. Choose
the few things that are really important to you, like the photographer and DJ were to us,
and then go from there. Be flexible on the other details and remember to have fun." —
Jeanae and Scott!
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9. Accept that you can't please everyone.!
"You cannot make everyone happy, and trying to accommodate others will just make the
whole process more daunting. This is your day; make it about you. It really is the only day
that you will get that chance."—Heather and Kyle!
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10. Be a team throughout the entire process.!
"No matter how well-intentioned, friends and family will undoubtedly lend advice, opinions,
and even objections to your decisions. It's easy for you two to become divided. But in the
end, this is a celebration of your love and future together, and so every choice should be
yours alone. Keep your focus on what matters most, forget what you think you should or
shouldn't do, and go with your heart. If you keep you two at the center of every decision, it
will be the most memorable day of your life." —Kendahl and Nick!
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11. Remind yourself what's truly important.!
"My biggest piece of advice for brides and grooms
planning their wedding is to never forget that it is
a celebration of the union between two people."
—Stephanie and Kahn!
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12. Celebrate your love (and let others share your joy, too).!
"Tyler and I both went into our wedding knowing it would be incredible because at the end
of the day, we were to be married, and that was the main purpose. Our advice is to
understand that a wedding isn't about perfection. It is about the love you share and the
vows you say. Everything else is a bonus.!
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Also, remember it isn't all about you. Yes, it is your wedding and the celebration is in your
honor, but a wedding is also an opportunity to thank all of the important people in your life
who love and support you. It is to celebrate love, and it is meant to be fun! Enjoy it!" —
Desiree and Tyler!
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13. Take one thing at a time.!
"You can be easily overwhelmed in planning a wedding without a full-time wedding
coordinator. But once you select the date and venue, the rest will fall into place. Think
about the three most important things to you, and work on those next—whether it's the
photography, dress, food, music, florals, etc. Make a list and slowly cross things off as you
go.!
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The biggest thing is that when your wedding day finally arrives, it literally flies by in the
blink of an eye. All of the planning, stress, money, and time put in over the entire year
comes and goes in a flash the day of your wedding, so try to enjoy the whole process. At
times, you'll be stressed and overwhelmed, but just enjoy the entire engagement and
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planning period, because when it's all over, you'll miss it and want to do it all over again!"
—Malia and Brandon!
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14. Take time to enjoy each other's company.!
"It's so easy during wedding planning to not take time to check in with each other and just
get straight to wedding to-dos. During our one year of wedding planning, it felt like every
time we saw each other, we had wedding decisions to make and appointments to go to. At
the end of the day, the wedding is just one day in the lifetime of a marriage. It's important
to have a good foundation going into it.!
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Lastly, make sure to take little moments throughout the wedding day to savour everything
—the emotion, the sights, the smells, the sounds. The wedding day goes by so quickly and
before you know it, all of that planning is over." —Diane and Paul!
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16. Consider the environment when planning your wedding.!
"I know that it can be hard to see past the day itself, and you're just doing whatever you
can to craft a beautiful event, but there is often so much waste that goes into a wedding.
It's just one day in your life together, but the environmental toll can continue long after the
day is done. Go simple, modern, vintage, or minimalist—any of these routes will help you
reduce your impact on the environment and will likely save you money. So many people
told us how blown away they were by our wedding, and yet, we spent less than £20k on
the entire affair and managed to keep things very green.!
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Also, I highly encourage couples to 'pay it forward' and give away anything they created or
bought for their wedding. I plan to give away almost every single thing we made and
thrifted for our wedding so that they can have a second (and hopefully, third, fourth, and
fifth!) chance to make someone else's dream day come true." —Amber and Nate!
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17. Eat!!
"Take the time to eat on the day of your wedding. Tristan and I didn't slow down or eat
anything all day, and by the time the wedding was over, we were so worn out and
hungry!"—Nicole and Tristan!
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18. Keep the big picture in mind.!
"What I mean by this is there will undoubtedly be times of stress, fighting (a lot of fighting),
angst, and anxiousness before and during the wedding. What kept us sane was knowing
that at the end of the day, it's just not that big of a deal. After the wedding, you will be
husband and wife for the rest of your life—the wedding is just a big ol' party." —Lu and
Joon!
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19. Hire a day-of coordinator.!
"The biggest piece of advice I have for brides and grooms that are planning a wedding is
to hire a day-of coordinator so that you can enjoy your wedding day. Your coordinator
allows you to take in all of the details and actually spend time with your guests and family.
"—Alyssa and Aaron!
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20. Don't sweat the little things.!
"Our biggest piece of advice would be to plan
ahead, don’t procrastinate, don’t sweat the
little things, only do things that you can afford,
try not to do anything wedding related two
weeks before the wedding, enjoy your big
day, and don’t forget to steal a couple private
moments just as husband and wife
throughout your wedding day. Things will be
stressful as you plan, and things will go
wrong on your wedding day, but don’t forget
the big picture." —Pearle and James!
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21. Make wedding appointments fun!!
"Food tasting, venue tours, cake tasting, and the like do not have to be all business." —
Wendy and Johnathan!
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22. Let your creativity flow.!
"No one knows your vision better than yourself so trust your own style and taste. This is
your special day with your husband so make sure to enjoy it and soak up every moment.
This will be one of the BEST days of your life, I promise." —Sarah and Kris!
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24. Finish your to-do list early.!
"The sooner you can get done with small things, the better, because the closer the
wedding gets, the bigger the small tedious things tend to get. It will be the fastest year of
your life. And as far as the wedding goes, make sure to stop during all of the hustle and
bustle to enjoy yourselves." —Sarah and Andy!
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25. Don't get too caught up in the details.!
"Take a step back and remember what is important—you are marrying the love of your life!
The dresses, cake, flowers, food, and drinks will have no bearing on the success of your
marriage, so don't sweat it and always focus on keeping a realistic perspective."—Kelly
and Matthew!
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