Is your wedding day coming soon, this is for you!

If you want to enjoy your special day, no matter the circumstances! These 10 tips/facts will help you be prepared for anything!

Your special day is "SPECIAL", there is nothing that can stop you from walking that aisle and dance with your future husband/wife! AHHH

#1 Preparation is key!

Before your magical day, being overprepared is very important because planning will stop any obstacle you might face or encounter!

How do I know if I am prepared?

  • You have a timeline/program ready with time, activity, people involved in each activity, vendors list, location lists, notes as a to-do list.

Pro Tip: A wedding planner/coordinator can help a lot! From communicating to vendors, creating a detailed program for all vendors, helping you the day of your special day from start to finish

  • You are confident that you have communicated with your wedding party, vendors, guests, etc.
  • Have everything packed and ready to go at least a week before your special day!


#2 Everything is going to be ok if...

  • We are behind
  • The vibe is not there yet
  • Last minute changes
  • The sun is not working that day
  • I am emotional, you can cry all you want, is your day!

Recognizing that things are not going to happen the way they were planned! Most of the weddings I have attended, time is running super fast, people are not ready on time, last minute changes/activities can happen as well and they can be little things such as finding the car keys to drive to the reception, anythingggg! But these circumstances can't stop you from being that bride, ready to walk down the aisle, ready to say "Yes I do".

About Support!


#3 Have an assistant/coordinator

Having an assistant or someone close to you that know you well, knows your feeling and understands your desires and needs can help running your day smoothly when there are a lot of things going on happening at once, for example:

  • Pack stuff
  • Solve problems
  • Contact vendors, family members, guests
  • Provide essentials, such as lipstick, phone, water, etc.
  • Adjust : time, your outfit, wedding party, etc.



#4 Ask for anything! You are our Priority!

Remember to recognize that it is okay to ask! Do not be shy on asking for help, everyone is there to help you, vendors, wedding party, family members and guests, again EVERYONE. It is ok to ask:


  • Can I have some time alone for myself?
  • Can you fix my dress?
  • Can I get some water?
  • Can I walk the aisle again?
  • Can I have a hug?
  • Can I take a picture with...?
  • Can you please call...?

Anything! Again, your day is your day!

Drama


#5 Family Drama, not invited to the wedding!

How can I start haha? Family drama shouldn't be booked for your wedding day so how can we prevent family drama when family members are not communicating, they don't have a friendly connection, etc... Well:

  • Set Boundaries, set a list of rules to prevent drama
  • Communicate these boundaries with your family
  • Stay Calm, don't worry about others people's drama
  • Take breaks, take some air, everything is going to be ok!


#6 Tradition/Religion:

  • People telling you what to do or believe in your wedding day, they are not getting married, YOU ARE!
  • Traditional wedding events are not required. Example: If you don't want to do your first dance in front of people, don't do it even when people are asking you to. Do what you love!
  • Reminder: You and your significant other are becoming one. Both of you have FULL right to decide what you want to do and believe in!

#7 Be yourself


  • If you want to cry, then cry! If you want to dance, then dance! It's your special day, not for your parents, not for your guests!
  • Be transparent about your personality, if you are not very social with people, that's ok, you don't need to talk to everyone, we want you to feel comfortable as much as possible!
  • If you need to pause for a second, go ahead! Many things happening all at once can be stressful or not good for mental health. Your mental health is our priority!


#8 Leaving the wedding Venue

Leaving the wedding venue, having an exit, saying bye to everyone, is not required! You both got married, you don't need to worry about anything! Why?

  • Most of the wedding venues and vendors do the job for you
  • You have family support
  • You can have an exit with sparklers, confetti, bubble guns, etc
  • Check what services does your wedding venue includes, like lodging, regulations, cleaning services, etc.





#9 After wedding Tasks

After your wedding day, is everything over? Yes and No! Here is a small to do list for you:

  • Thank you notes
  • Return Rentals
  • Vendor payments
  • Review Finances
  • Plan Honeymoon (If not planned)
  • Review photos and videos, Jonathan L Photography provides sneak peaks 72 hours after your wedding day! How cool right?


#10 Honeymoon after wedding

You are married, is time for both of you to enjoy and have some fun as ONE! You are not dependants of your parents anymore, you have 100% rights and authority to decide what you are pursuing in life!

  • Plan your honeymoon, some people have their honeymoon the day after, some a few weeks later, that depends on you!
  • Make sure you are done with all "After wedding Tasks" before you have your honeymoon
  • And last, Blessings to all of you! Can't wait for both of you to start growing together, cry and laugh together, fight for each other when problems are coming your way, AHHH! Sending hugs!