You didn’t think I was a one trick pony did you? No, no, no.. After my first little information downloand [The Little Things] I started to think more and more about tips and tricks that I tell my couples.
And here are some more…
Eat Something. I know, I sound like your mother but actually eating well on your wedding day is super important for both the Bride and Groom. We’ve all seen the youtube videos where someone in the bridal party topples over and there are a couple of reasons why that happens.
1) You’ve done too much in the lead up to the wedding and hasn’t rested [ie overtired, overstressed, overexercised, overextended]
2) You’ve had a drink or two. Little food and alcohol is a bad mix at the best of times, add in nerves, excitement and emotions we could be yelling… Tiiiiiiimmmmmbbbbbbeeeerrrr!
3) You haven’t eaten anything. Food is important. Try and live without it. You’ve got a lot to get through on the big day [some people are up as early as 4am on their wedding day] and thats a long time between meals
Be kind to yourself. If you can’t handle a big meal, have snaps available. Fruit is awesome providing a natural sugar hit, being easily digestible and also easy to negotiate around hair, makeup and less sloppy for when you are all dolled up
Don’t seat your guests too early. If your wedding is set to start at 3pm and the bride is running late seating your guests right on time can make the wait unbearable and also have guests wondering whats going on. Rather take time to mingle, chat and catch up with your guests. When the bride arrives, then make the move towards the seats. That way there are no awkward jokes about “she’s not turning up” [cringe!] and no need to be nervous until its magic time.
Plan smart. Get as many photos as you can done before the ceremony. By that I mean bride shots with mum and dad, groom shots with nanna etc. Anything that doesn’t require the bride and groom being in the photo could be done before the ceremony and also mean less time away from your guests inbetween the ceremony and reception. Not to mention more time that your photographer can spend taking awesome shots of the two of you!
Know your own strengths. Don’t beat yourself up trying to memorise your vows. If you are not a professional actor or public speaker then consider either reading your vows or having the celebrant repeat them to you.
Some more gems will come in future blogs but if you’ve got a nifty tip or advice to share… Leave a comment below.
