So many brides (including me) try to plan the perfect wedding from start to finish. You get all these great ideas from wedding magazines and there are so many great things to do.
Too much “stuff” can actually sometimes bog it down and make it less enjoyable and meaningful. Plus, you’re front-loading your day with anxiety if you must have every single little thing controlled and coordinated and (God I hate this word) perfect. You really don’t have to obsess about matching the bridesmaids’ earrings and hose, or coordinating the groomsmen’s ties to the frosting and the bow on the flower girl’s dress. Do not give so much as a second thought to your uneven bridal party (this isn’t a military parade, it’s a wedding!) and think about throwing a great, memorable party to mark your marriage. I remember I really wanted green dresses for our wedding, but someone told me they dont look good in pictures against a park (green) background. So I went with pink, I was so obsessed with everything being perfect that I didnt go with what we wanted and now my friends have bubble gum dresses they will never wear again.
It’s really not about whether the sash on your dress matches the favor boxes and the ink on the save-the-date cards, or about finding the absolute perfect cake serving set to match your theme. It’s about the look on the face of the woman wearing the sash dress and cutting the cake, even if she uses a rusty old knife someone found in the back. As my caterer likes to say, your bridesmaids’ dresses do not need to match the linens unless you plan to use the bridesmaids as centerpieces.
Friday, June 19, 2009
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Oh my goodness, I didn't really even know if an actual author existed, I guess I thought it was kind of a compilation of tips, or at least thats what its turned into. I will definetly credit you more because you deserve it, I get so many people requesting these from me, I am glad to finally know that they have an author I can credit. THANK YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteJamie, you can always find the Sullatips at byebyebridezilla.com.
ReplyDeleteEverything you've posted here is from my original piece.
Thanks!
JM