My Thoughts On Weddings

After work and running errands, I am finally sitting down for a minute to relax while my laundry and toenails dry. I started thinking...it's June 12th, tomorrow is already my shower, and the wedding's a month and a half away. From there I started thinking I have been so busy going in a million directions, I haven't really stopped to enjoy much of the blessed chaos yet. My pointer to the brides - the chaos doesn't stop until after the wedding - get use to it.

I have also learned a few other things --

• First off, you can't please everyone so just give it up.
• Flower are hella expensive. Who knew?
• You suddenly pick out items - that in all the weddings you have ever been to - would have never noticed until now.
• Having a black and white wedding doesn't make planning around an ivory dress easy.
• Don't skimp on a few things for the sake a budget, they're worth it and your budget will inevitable go out the window a few times over anyhow - i.e. champagne toast, bridal portraits, videographer, full meal, invitations..
• The first thing people will notice you skimped on is the bar - cash bar is a no no in my book. Liquor 'em up and watch them dance.
• Narrowing the guest list to 250 people can be alot more challenging than you imagined. Pick your venue wisely to accommodate your desired number of attendees.
• You may think it's exciting to register for gifts with your soon to be. However, before you leave the store, your fiance will inevitable forget half of what is now on the registry. (This also doubles as a great opportunity to go back and add items you want without concern. And if you're good, even convince your fiance he was present and agreed when those items were added.)
• The truly exceptional people in your life will step up to make this time no less than sensational. The truly self-centered will stir the pot and walk away unhappy the attention is not on them. The difference will be obvious.
• It is no one's wedding but your own.