Been there, done that! We caught up with a few of our previous brides to ask what they would tell current brides in wedding planning mode to do. We were pleased to hear their authentic thoughts and experiences. Their words of wisdom could be just what you need to help you with a happy engagement and wonderful wedding day.
Real Advice from Former Amazing Graze Brides
“The reason for a wedding is to get married. Anything else that goes right on your wedding day is simply a bonus! A lot of my time was spent planning for the reception, but today I remember the ceremony the most, that’s what holds the greatest long term value.”
“Savor every moment. Some things will go exactly as planned, and some things will not. Focus on the moment and remember this is your and his day.”
“Communicate well with all your vendors, Wedding Planner or Coordinator, and immediate family so everyone is on the same page. ”
“I think one of the things I struggled with as a bride was asking for help or for advice. I had planned so long in my head how I wanted our day to go but when it came down to executing the ideas, I felt overwhelmed. Whether this means hiring a Wedding Planner, or simply listening to your mama 😉 don’t put it all on yourself. Lean on your future spouse as well as your bridal party! They are there to support you! ”
“Do not plan your wedding for anyone but yourself! There is a lot of pressure these days to have big, elaborate weddings to impress people, but it is you and your spouse’s day! ”
“Savor every single moment. Don’t allow stress to take away from this once-in-a-lifetime moment. It goes by so fast. Also, make sure you break in your shoes before you walk around your wedding in them! ;)”
“The best advice I can give to a current bride is to just enjoy it all.”
“Enjoy the engagement period. I wish I did more. The wedding was beautiful but so much of the stress I put on the day was not needed. ”
“Hire a Day of Coordinator, if not a Wedding Planner.”
“So much of our day didn’t go to plan but our joy never left our faces! To future brides, I would say plan the small details ahead of time and divide tasks out, but decide ahead of time that no matter what happens on the wedding day, choose joy! Focus on your future spouse and God, you can laugh about the rest later!”
