5 Things you SHOULD NOT overlook on your WEDDING DAY!
There are SO MANY things that go into planning a wedding. The venue, the food, the flowers, your toe-nail polish, it can all be a bit overwhelming. It can be very easy to overlook some things, and those things could potentially cause problems on your big day! Here is what you don't want to overlook, or brush aside, on your big day.
1. Unplugged Ceremony
This is something you need to do! You paid for a professional photographer and videographer. The last thing you want to see in those wedding photos is a bunch of lit-up cell phone screens. People need to put their phones down and enjoy the ceremony. You need to have the officiant clearly verbalize this, and make a sign letting all your guests know your ceremony is “Unplugged.” That way no one can say they “didn't know” and whip their phone out, just to get a blurry photo.
2. The Pee-Plan
Now if you are wearing a chic pant suit, or a simple sheath gown, this probably doesn't apply to you. But if you are one of those ladies wearing a 20lb princess ball gown or a dress with 100 tiny buttons running down your back all the way down to your thighs, you need to have a pee-plan in place. It is inevitable, you are going to need to use the restroom eventually. You are not going to be able to lift that 20 lb skirt up in the back, get your undies down to your ankles, and squat all by yourself. You need to have your mom or one of your bridesmaids, even your new husband “on-call" to help. And it would be more beneficial if you do a quick run-through before the wedding starts, so you're not trying to figure out the best method to undress in a 3x4 ft bathroom stall.
3. Tissues
This one will be short and sweet. You may not think you will cry during your ceremony… but you will. A lot of emotions will come to the surface, and the waterworks will begin. You don’t want to be up there in front of your friends and entire family, with a runny nose, teary-eyed, and no tissues! Have your maid of honor have some on-hand, for when that time comes. Thank me later.
4. The Officiant
Let's start with a true story. My parents went to a wedding, where the day before, the Officiant and the Bride had a disagreement about how ‘biblical’ the ceremony should be. The ceremony begins, the bride walks down the aisle, the officiant says “The couple wants to thank you all for being here today.” And then proceeds to give a long speech on how marriage…is like a cockroach… The couple was horrified, the guests were speechless, and some were on the verge of laughing. The lesson learned, don't just pick an officiant based on who is available that day. They are the spokesperson for your ceremony. Most officiants would either read a passage from the bible, read a poem, and/or describe you as a couple. You do not want to pick this person on a whim. You want to have a good repor with them and the same understanding of how the ceremony should unfold.
5. Eat and Hydrate
You and your partner are going to be busier than you anticipated because everyone is going to want a chance to talk to the newlyweds. You are going to take all the important photos, personally thank all your guests, and dance your heart out. It’s easy to just have champagne in hand and forget to drink water/eat something with substance. Remember you need to eat and drink plenty of water to keep your energy up and keep from feeling sick. Make sure you eat a good breakfast and plenty of water before the ceremony, so you start the day full of vitality, and ready to celebrate.
But there is no need to stress, just think about how the day is going to unfold, and try not to overlook those small details. As long as you have a loving partner, any hiccups on your big day should just be a unique memory, that the two of you can laugh at years down the road. Just remember that the day is for celebrating your love, and that's what truly matters in the end.
