So excited to share these incredibly sweet and helpful tips that so many of you shared this week…

Some advice overlapped, so I combined some. Thank you again to everyone who took the time to share your experiences. This was so helpful, I am going to read over this post a few times leading up to my wedding day. x

“Take a step back and watch your wedding for a bit. It goes by way too quickly!”

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“Make sure you have a photo timeline for sunset photos.”

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“Take in every moment of the day, from start to finish. Don’t sweat the small stuff and always have lipstick/lipgloss on hand.”

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“I had a private yoga class that my sister took with me. It helped me to relax on such a big day!”

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“Highly recommend videographer if you can! Looking back on photos is always nice, but seeing the night unfold and the speeches, etc. is incredibly special”.

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“Don’t rush back up the aisle after saying “I do”, take a moment at the altar to soak it in.”

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“Make sure you have a day-of planner (if you’re opting out of an actual wedding planner).”

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“Be sure to let your groom help with the decision-making process, it’s his day, too!”

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“Relax. Enjoy it! Remember, this is a celebration of your love. Don’t sweat the small stuff.”

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“It’s not all about the wedding, it’s about the marriage.”

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“Make the day about you and your husband.”

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“You are no longer in control; be in the moment and cherish what may or may not go according to plan.”

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“Get your hair and makeup done earlier than  you plan to have more photo time.”

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“Make a must-do, specific shot list for your photographer (attendees at cocktail hour, etc.).”

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“If something doesn’t go according to plan, no one else besides you will notice”.

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“Make sure you are by your new husband’s side all night so you can look back on everything together.”

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“After the wedding ceremony and photos, take a private moment with your spouse and have a glass of champagne just the two of you.”

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“Take moments of alone time with your spouse throughout the weekend… it is the fastest day/weekend you will ever experience.” (I’m crying)

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“Give bridesmaids and groomsmen tasks so that the two of you don’t have to worry about anything.”

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“Have someone be in charge of tipping the staff. Put cash in small envelopes that are ready to go.”

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“Break in your wedding shoes.”

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“Photos are great, but memories are better. Immerse yourself completely in the evening and be fully present.”

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“Take moments during the day and night to stop and realize how awesome the day is and how blessed you are!” (more tears)

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“Write down your favorite moments shortly after.” (love this)

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“Eat your dinner! Promise, just do it.”

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“Have a nice drink before vows. Wear waterproof makeup.”

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“Don’t take it too seriously, it’s just a party!”

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“Buy wedding shoes you can wear more than once.”

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“Unplug for a week leading up to the wedding, relish the anticipation.”

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“Just remember at the end of the day, you are marrying your best friend… the day is already perfect.” (yes)

Ph. by Porter Magazine