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I wish I’d given myself more time to prepare the day of. Despite having 4 hours I still felt rushed. Another thing I would change is make a list of desired pictures, I feel like there were some pictures I wish we had now that were missing
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My photographer asked for a shot list. If your doesn't, definitely provide one.
Oh, following, my wedding is in five months so I would love to get some insights on what I should or should not do or what to avoid. I have been asking my friends and family members who have gotten married recently similar questions because I am a worrier and over planner lol
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My biggest piece of advice. Be very involved with your timeline. Do not just roll over to what your planner suggests ( if you use one).
Best tips. ( 4:30 Wedding followed by reception)
1. Start with your photographer. When do they want to start. Clearly cover what before shots you want. They will say usually the planner tells them, but this is backwards. Factor in travel time if you are getting ready in a different location. Find out how much after ceremony time is needed. Photography will be the biggest thing that can screw up day of logistics, so start with it.
2. Back up from photographer start time 10 to 15 min and set that as everyone's makeup and hair must be done by time. If you are having people come in, really push on how much time they need. I ended up paying $100 extra for a second make-up lady so we could start at 9:30 and be done by 1:50 factoring in eating. It was so much less stressful.
3. Ask your DJ or band about their schedule and ask their suggestions. They have done this hundreds of times. Schedule things like bouquet toss, group photos during their breaks.
4. Best thing we did to get the party going. We saved our remarks, thanks for coming until after dinner (FOB did after first dances toast before dinner). Then invited everyone on the dance floor for a group picture. That way they were already on the floor when the band started.
5. We did a buffet and made arrangements for a few guests who needed assistance to have a server either walk through with them, or carry a second plate for the spouse.
6. Advice we got for the guys... also feed them lunch even though you likely don't need them until afterward.. You do not want anyone running late because a place was crowded or traffic was bad.
7. Stipulate that no one drinks alcohol prior to the ceremony.
8. Push back against photography that has you "sneaking out" mid reception. Get it done after the ceremony or post reception, if needed. Nothing kills a party and starts the exit like the couple disappearing.
IMO there is no such thing as overplanning. Then let it go day of.
Happy wedding!
Rising Star
If you have a button-up the back dress, get a small guage crochet hook. Best last-minute advice I got.
Also, during one of your fittings, ask what is the best way to go to the bathroom in this dress. Believe me, you want a plan. I'm so glad my mom asked. It never occurred to me. I was just so smitten by me in the dress, practical matters never entered my mind. 🤣
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How much everything was going to cost. I knew weddings were expensive but dang has everything just gotten more expensive. We tried to go cheap as much as we could and it was still a lot.
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