All right brides! Let’s be realistic for a bit… As much as you plan and prod and think you’ve got everything down ‘to the last wedding favor’ – your wedding day will have a few hiccups. But it’s important that you remain cool and collected (remember snoopy with his motorcyle jacket and shades?) Whhooosssaaaahhhhh… Here’s a few tips to “stay in control” on your wedding day:
- The early bird gets the worm – Don’t procrastinate as it is ALWAYS better to be early than late. Things that are “out of your control” – like TRAFFIC getting to your event, finding PARKING at the hotel or walking to the WRONG hotel-tower can all create hiccups in your special day. I remember one wedding in Waikiki – they closed down BOTH main roads for a parade! Even the best laid plans can’t account for everything – so get an early start! If that means one LESS martini the night before… SO BE IT!
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- Make a “photo-shot wish list” for your photographer beforehand – While you’re calm and collected a week or two prior to your special day, think of what picture(s) you want, specific family members. When brides “are ahead of the curve”, they receive all of the family and wedding photos they’ve ever dreamed of! Hence the opposite when brides “are behind the curve”… Rather than time being your ally on your wedding day – it now becomes your enemy because you’re trying to find grandpa > who’s trying to find grandma > who’s trying to find the ring bearer > who’s running around chasing birds?! Knowing who you need up-front-and-center right after the ceremony (or whenever else) will help you attain ALL of the captured-memories you want!
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- Hold tight to that schedule – Before you know it – it’s already 45 minutes past dinner time and your HUNGRY guests are becoming impatient… YIKES! Don’t let this happen to you! Plan the event beforehand with your coordinator. Allow for 10-15minute “free time” periods in between. Who wouldn’t want to end up with 20-30 minutes of “rest time” at the end of the schedule to catch a breath, drink some water (or other beverage of choice) and let the moment sink-in that OH MY GOD I’M MARRIED!!! 🙂
- Do what you can “before” your ceremony – Certain photos require a totally relaxed environment. The “first-look” bridal portraits and wedding party shots (no not that kind of shots) are best taken prior to the event starting. Get the bridesmaids and groomsmen ready about 30 minutes early and knock those portraits out! Once those are done – since you’ve started early, made the wish list and are on-schedule… All that remains is to say “I DO!” Good luck!
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written by Chad Yoshimoto