ADVICE FROM REAL BRIDES

Melissa

DO:

A Music Video -- We did a funny video set to a Harry Connick Jr. song (We Are In Love), and "recreated" our first meeting (we met on the Internet) and us having fun on the beach. Our guests really dug it!

Personalize your vows for the ceremony.

Give out personalized candy bars that have been designed on the computer.

Have a sign-in photo as guests entered the reception!

 

DON'T:

Never forget to double check your rehearsal dinner reservations!

We ended up being shoved into tables in the middle of the restaurant, where it was too noisy!

Don't "under-buy" favors bubbles, cameras, etc. Always buy extra just in case

Kelley

DO:

My husband John has a six-year-old daughter from a previous marriage. I really wanted to include her on our special day, so I gave our Pastor special vows for she and I to exchange. John then placed a gold heart pendant around her neck, and I said "With this heart, I promise to be a loving and caring step-mommy to you. I promise to always be there for you in times of need and I will love you with all my heart for all the days of my life". There wasn't a dry eye in the house, including mine and hers. Arianna is a wonderful addition to my life and I was glad I could show her how much she means to me.

 

DON'T:

I would not have done the Money Dance. I can't believe how awkward I felt. Originally, I said that I didn't want to do it, but all my friends kept telling me how great the extra money was on their Honeymoons. I could have done without the extra money and the embarrassment of the DJ asking people to come and dance with you. Oh yeah, and bring a $20 would ya? Yikes!!!

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