How to Make the Most of Your Wedding Day
Your wedding day is going to be the best day of your life, but it’s also going to go by in the blink of an eye! Once you say “I do”, your whole day is going to fly. Of course you’ll have the gorgeous pictures and possibly video to look back on to remember your day, but it’s also important to take a step back and embrace all of the moments that you don’t want to forget. Follow these tips so you can make the most out of your wedding day!
Don’t be afraid to get what you want
This is ultimately your day, so don’t be scared to voice your opinion on what you and your fiancé want for your wedding. Now, definitely don’t take that as a pass to be a bridezilla because you’re getting married, but don’t let anyone else alter your dream. Your parents might be helping you cover some of the finances, but that doesn’t mean they get to control your entire wedding day. To give yourself some extra financial freedom to get what you’ve always hoped for, consider taking out a low-interest personal wedding loan to give your budget some wiggle room. That way, you don’t have to compromise any of the details that are most important to you and your S.O.
Unplug
While you may want to be on your phone scrolling through social media while you’re getting ready to see what people are posting, but resist the urge. Your wedding day is going to be so heavily photographed that you don’t need your phone for any reason. Hand your phone off to your maid of honor or to your mom and disconnect until the next day. You want to fully be present for every amazing second, so turn the phone off. For other social media dos and don’t on your wedding day, check out this slideshow!
Get ready with your girls
There is nothing better than getting ready with your bridesmaids and your mom the morning of your wedding. There is so much excitement leading up to the moment you’ll see your man, it’s nice to be surrounded by all of your besties and loved ones. Get on-site bridal hair and makeup for everyone in your crew and get pampered like the queens that you are! Turn on some of your favorite tunes, set up a mimosa bar, and dance the nerves away!
Don’t worry about the little details
As much as you want your day to be perfect, something is bound to go wrong. Remember the real reason why all of this planning happened: to celebrate your love for your partner. At the end of the day, that is all that matters. Really. Don’t freak out because your bridesmaid forgot the shoes that everyone was supposed to wear, or the florist didn’t get the flowers there until after the ceremony. Don’t worry if your drunk uncle grabs the mic and gives a speech, or your cousin cried when she didn’t catch the bouquet. All of those possible awkward wedding moments are nothing compared to the fact that you get to marry the love of your life, so keep it in perspective.
Take it all in
With everything going on, you don’t want to forgot to take a second to soak it all in. Before the end of the night, step back with your new spouse and just watch everything around you. Look over at your bridal party screaming at the top of their lungs along with the wedding band. Embrace the special moment of your parents slow dancing to their own wedding song. Smile at the flower girl napping at her table because it’s way past her bedtime. There are so many memories you’ll want to remember, so don’t forget to hold on to them while you can.