Their Experience, Your Benefit

So we always say that foresight is much better than hindsight right? If you believe that you’re going to love this week’s blog post.  So here’s the deal, we polled a group of past brides and asked them the million dollar question.  What’s the one thing that YOU today would say to the pre-married YOU?  What words of wisdom would you impart?   Here’s what they had to say…enjoy and take heed.

1.      “Don't sweat the small stuff. Nobody is going to remember if all the bridesmaids had the same nail polish or the same hair-dos. All eyes will be on the bride. Don't stress over wedding favors. People will not go gaga over them the way that you did.” Montgomery, AL 2002
 

2.       “Relax and enjoy the moment. The big day will come and go in a flash.”  -Dallas, TX 2008

3.      “It is not necessary to be a Bridezilla. You can have your dream wedding without being nasty to your family and friends. Have it so that they are enjoying the ride with you and not wishing that it will hurry up and be over.”  Montgomery, AL 2002

4.      “Remember that the wedding is just like the cover of a good book...it should be reflective of the contents, and everyone should want to read it...just make sure it's a good read..lol" Houston, TX 2007

5.      “Don't worry about everyone having a good time or making everyone happy. This day is for the two of you & others will find joy in yours.”  Dallas, TX 2000

6.      ‎“Accept and love your spouse-to-be for who they ARE, not who you HOPE they will be.” -New York City, NY 2001

7.      “Realize that the wedding is only a day - Marriage is a lifetime. Seek marriage counseling. It is valuable and should not be taken lightly.” -Houston, TX 2010

8.      “Always remember the commitment and honor you vowed to keep. Also, keep family and even close friends out of your marriage business!!” -Durham, NC 2004

9.      “Don’t make the wedding bigger than the union between you and the one you love.” –Houston, TX 2009

10.  “If you think the wedding planning was work, wait until the marriage.  Just always remember why you decided to become one and that alone will help you through the rough times because there will be rough times.”  –Houston, TX 2002

11.  “If I could do it over I would spend less money on the wedding and more on the honeymoon!” –Houston, TX 2008

Next week we’re talking to past grooms and getting their perspective.  Now that will be interesting.  Don’t miss out.