This blog post was written by one of our sweet brides, Sanaz, back in 2018 - a few months after her wedding day, after being featured on the WedLuxe blog. Her insight is still relevant today. Happy Reading!
From Sanaz:
Being a bride feels amazing - and scary! You don’t know where to begin… everyone approaches you by congratulating you, then they ask you whether you have picked your date, venue, dress, etc!
Most of us are busy enough working our full-time jobs, managing time between family and friends, and making sure we don’t miss out on life’s special moments.
We all only have 24 hour days: 8 of which gets used up for our beauty sleep, another 8-12 at work, and let's say another 2/3 hrs to spend with our family/friends, an hour of alone/me time...that leaves us with 3-4 hours a day!
So, remember the questions I mentioned at the beginning? You have to come up with an answer to those questions in the 3-4 hours a day you have...Scary, right? That’s how it feels at the beginning when you are a bride! You’re excited and have a vision in mind, you keep looking at pictures, know what you want, but don’t really know where to begin....
Let me tell you! Here are my 10 Top Suggestions as a recent bride:
HIRE A PLANNER - You will need someone who knows HOW to plan a wedding. You do NOT want to be a bridezilla on your wedding day, worrying about little things. Your planner will take care of all the behind the scenes, and you will enjoy every minute of your dream wedding!
TRUST YOUR VENDORS - They have been in this industry for many years, and have been involved with all kinds of weddings. Tell them about your vision, but also give them freedom to be creative! They will think outside the box, and your wedding will standout to your guests even more!
BE FLEXIBLE - There is no right or wrong. Always remember that not everything will go the way you had pictured it, but don’t let it ruin ur big day..! Last minute changes happen, and your job is to notice how beautiful it is to have your friends and family all in one place, celebrating your love - go with the flow and enjoy the moment. Little things don’t matter.
TRUST YOUR GUT FEELING - Your planner will help you meet so many vendors. You will connect with some and it will feel “right” to have them as part of your wedding! Trust your gut feeling and make a decision. Your gut feeling never lies. Your first interactions with each vendor will tell you A LOT!
PICKING VENDORS - Your planner will tell you who her preferred vendors are, but will never limit you to pick them. She will tell you about her experiences, attend every meeting with you, and help you pick the right vendors. Remember that your planner has worked with MANY vendors. There is a reason some are her “preferred vendors”.
BE HONEST WITH YOUR VENDORS - You need to tell your vendors about anything that may have an impact on the wedding. Don’t feel shy around them. Their job is to make sure you have a stress-free wedding. Be comfortable and talk to them. They won’t know your worries/concerns until you tell them!
FOLLOW A SCHEDULE - Your planner will most likely have a monthly plan set until the very last day before your wedding. Stick to her schedule and don’t postpone anything. You don’t want to be dealing with last minute detail the night before your wedding!
BE YOURSELF - Every individual, couple and family is different. What may be your dream wedding or the most meaningful details of your wedding may not be the same for others. Try to stay away from doing what others think is “perfect”, and make your day unique for yourself! Your wedding should be your day!
DO NOT SECOND GUESS YOUR DECISIONS - You have spent several months planning your wedding. There is a reason behind every decision you made with the help of your planner and all the vendors involved. Do not second guess any of your decisions. Leave it in the hands of your trusted team, sit back, and enjoy!
ENJOY THE PROCESS - Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting events of your life! Don’t forget to celebrate your love with your hubby-to-be often, and enjoy every step of the way! You will be throwing a wedding to celebrate your LOVE for each other, so don’t get caught up with the little details, and always remember to enjoy and enjoy!!
Thank you Sanaz for writing this special blog from a very valuable perspective. And special thanks to everything you have done working as a nurse during this covid pandemic. You have been working so hard to take care of your patients and always have such a great attitude. Lots of love and hugs to you!
XO -Hasti