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Candice
Curious October 2018 Alberta

Less than 2 weeks till the day

Candice, on October 12, 2018 at 13:10 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 6

I can hardly believe our wedding day is almost here. I think I have everything covered, I'm hoping I'm not missing anything major! I do still have to write the Thank you speech.... and pick up my dress. Can anyone give me any helpful tips for my day. It would be greately appreciated!

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Latest activity by Stephanie, on October 14, 2018 at 19:02
  • Stephanie
    Master July 2018 Alberta
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    This is my "last minute advice" All things that happened to me or that I wish I had been told!

    If something goes wrong, it's okay! You'll still be married at the end of the day. Especially if its something small--no one else will remember it. No one will remember the lights in the backdrop weren't turned on (for example!) or that this vase wasn't in the right place.

    You can't control the weather: what happens, happens, all you can do is go with the flow!

    Take a look at the crowd during your ceremony. As you stand at the front, waiting to be announced as husband and wife, look out at everyone there. My friend told me to do this and it was one of the special moments, just seeing everyone together.

    Give your phone to a friend to take pictures throughout the day so you have some to look through

    Give your phone to someone in your bridal party the morning of to field any last minute calls or texts

    Make sure anyone helping out knows what to do, where to be, when to be there. (My husband was recently asked to sell drink tickets, but he wasn't told that he had to be there for 5:30 when cocktail hour started so he came at 5:50, thinking he was just selling for dinner)

    Make sure your clean-up crew knows what's yours to take home and where it should go/who should take it (I had made a list of everything and my MOH was taking everything. My friend made a list as well, but we had no idea who was supposed to take all the stuff and where it was supposed to go!)

    Drink water! All day. You will probably sweat most of it off, especially if your dress has lots of layers!

    Have snacks and water during pictures (it can feel long!)

    Clear your bedroom floor of any hazards (my husband stubbed his toe the morning of our wedding when he first woke up and was limping all day!)

    Go over your timeline with someone from your wedding party and have them buffer any questions about it (I got a few questions that I just didn't care what happened but they thought I would so they asked; such as dinner was scheduled for 5:15 but the venue said it would be ready for 5:30, late night snack ended up being done before the scheduled time so it came out half an hour early--fine with me, just don't ask me!) But, if you're not okay with any changes, let someone else know so they can field these questions.

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  • Casey
    Master October 2019 Ontario
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    Have fun! The best advice in my opinion. Take a moment to relax from all the planning, and just enjoy the day!

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  • Tori
    Top October 2019 Manitoba
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    Well, some of the best advice that people have given me although I am so far away from my date is to enjoy all of it! lol, now that the planning is all done that should be a bit easier to do!

    Make sure you don't wear your bra the day of to avoid bra lines (if you are going strapless or backless)

    Eat mints before walking down the aisle Smiley tongue

    Have all the contact info for the vendors all in one place and give it to someone who isn't you so that they handle any problems

    Put all the DIY and whatnot in one place as to not forget anything

    Have a mini sewing kit on hand

    Don't worry about ugly crying - your pictures will be even better for it!

    Make time for just you and your FH/Hubby as the day will be gone before you know it

    And just... really enjoy the big day and the fact that you made it and are marrying your best friend Smiley smile

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  • Candice
    Curious October 2018 Alberta
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    Thanks so much ! This is great advice

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  • Allison
    Master October 2019 Ontario
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    As I've seen mentioned in other posts, take a minute to breathe and relax alone with your hubby at some point during the day. Whether it's between the ceremony and reception, or you sneak out for a bit during the reception.

    Also enjoy your day, there may be some bumps in the road that no one can plan for, but at the end of the day, you'll be married to the love of your life and that's all that matters!

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  • Brittany
    British Columbia
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    Congratulations!! So exciting!!!

    You may already have these things, but just in case:

    - Very detailed Day-Of timeline (including people's individual responsibilities for everything)

    - Must-Have photo checklist for your photographer

    - Do NOT Play list for your DJ

    - MUST play list for your DJ

    - Any and all signs/directions for tables, entrances, etc.

    - Confirm start/set-up times for any vendors (hair & make-up, florist, cake, DJ, etc...)


    You're probably right on track! Good luck! I hope you have a wonderful wedding!

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