Today our Bride is a near and dear friend to The Yes Girls, Mrs Lydia Andrews! In fact, this friend is so close that I’m pretty sure we can qualify her as an “honorary Yes Girl” :) Here is what Lydia has to say about her wedding day…
October 20th 2012 was one of my husband and my best memories ever! You plan and plan and when the day arrives it all falls beautifully together. To be honest, whatever doesn’t fall together wasn’t meant to be and frankly doesn’t matter anyway. That’s the point. Your big day is about enjoying those friends and family around you who have traveled near and far to watch you commit your lives for each other. The mason jars, twinkle lights, color of the ribbon on the boutonnieres really don’t matter.
Our favorite part? There are so many! Looking back we just LOVED our flowers, venue and photographer and although the rain made a huge threat to our outdoor reception, the photos turned out perfect! There was a very romantic tone to it all because of the haze. We were so stressed the whole day about the rain, and the tables getting wet… and my hair blah blah blah. The truth is that it all just worked out. It always does. If you don’t make it a big deal…it won’t be!
So remember, even if the skies look cloudy and the rain is looming in, there is always a bright side to it all. We try to carry that through to our marriage as well.
Recommendation:
That being said, my recommendation for all you brides-to-be (and grooms) is to have fun in the planning! Yes, its stressful at times. I agree you and your Mother will probably get into it at some point. But relish in the choices you have in designing a day just for you! When else do you get to do that? Its spectacular! Lay out options, create your own materials, splurge on an item or two. But then when the wedding day finally creeps up… let it all go. Enjoy. Relax. You did it!
Regret:
My personal biggest regret was not greeting all our guests. My husband and I get a bit carried away (I put that lightly) so when the music came on we hardly stepped off the dance floor. Some people approached us, but those who didn’t want to interrupt didn’t get a hug and a thank you. Make sure, even though it may not be what you are dying to do, that you greet your friends and family and thank them for coming to support you.
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