Every bride has stories from the planning process of their wedding, in this new feature series we showcase all the adventures brides go through. Reading these stories, will make you more aware of how to avoid any mishaps while planning your own wedding!
My first featured bride-to-be is Anabel, she's currently planning her July 4th weekend wedding and like any other bride, she's got stories!
Anabel's Story:
Planning a wedding? Fear not, here are a few of my useful pointers which may ease your anxiety. It all seems overwhelming but break your planning down into tasks that are achievable one by one. Use your time wisely, and once you make a final decision don't second guess, just keep it moving. With a little teamwork, patience, persistence, and timing you'll be on your way to a gorgeous wedding day!
The most difficult part of planning is probably choosing a reception site which works for you. It felt as if I had scoured the Earth in search of my reception site until finally they all looked the same after a while. Don't make your decision solely on the luxury or appearance of the place. For instance, if these places are not able to provide you with enough food, the day that you want, or they are not willing to work with you on pricing there are so many other places that will accommodate you for your big day so keep searching. With patience and persistence I was able to get it all, the food, a great place, and flexibility that worked with our wants and needs. Remember this day is about you and your future mate so don't let anyone tell you what's right for you! I learned quickly that EVERYONE has an opinion, but that's exactly what it is an opinion not YOUR OPINION.
My next most difficult choice was probably the dress. I had devoted weeks to find the perfect dress. I have gone to the upscale bridal salon Kleinfeld in Manhattan, to smaller boutique's with less of a selection but the dresses were just as stunning. Don't be fooled by the name, although the experience may have been worth it, I did not necessarily receive the best help at the higher end store. Try to look through magazines and gather pictures of the dresses you can envision wearing for your big day. I initially liked laced and opted to go with something totally different once I had tried dresses on. Surprisingly I had gathered pictures from magazines but I had put them away and forgotten all about them. When I had finally chosen my dress I went back through the pictures I had selected and I had actually picked out the same dress I chose right out of a magazine without even knowing it. What a pleasant surprise! It's always useful to envision something in your mind. Also, don't bring many people with you to try the dress on. Select only a few close friends or family whose opinion you value. Everyone steers you in a different direction and eventually you can wind up losing your mind and forgetting about what you like. Pick what flatters your figure, and what you love and you won't regret it! Once you make your choice STOP searching and keep it moving! SHOES!!!! Something I thought would be easy to find was actually pretty difficult. In case you’re unaware, bridal shoes.....not so cute! I wanted a high heel but something comfortable and stylish. After looking at hideous shoe after shoe of which I didn't try any on, I happened to be standing in line at a grocery store where I picked up a bridal magazine. By pure accident and found an ad for a store called My Glass Slipper in Manhattan. You can actually check out the shoes on http://www.myglassslipper.com/. I dragged my fiancé to the boutique which is small but you will be in 'wedding shoe heaven' when you arrive. They have every shoe a bride can dream of. They have designer shoes as well as more inexpensive brands and they are all gorgeous. It's the perfect place to find your "glass slipper". Check it out!
Everything else is a matter of timing and decision making. Be patient and work together with your groom. If possible split up and carry out separate tasks. For example in the beginning of our wedding planning we went together on missions to find places, bands, etc. Later on I took on the responsibility of save the dates, and invites while my fiancé looked for hotels, and limos. This is the most efficient method of planning, just make sure to communicate what's going on to make sure you are both in agreement with every decision you make. Overall remember this is supposed to be a happy time in your life so through all the little frustrations and doubts keep it positive because everything will turn out beautifully once it's all put together! Congratulations and best of luck!!!
Thanks Anabel for sharing your bride-to-be story! Congratulations on your engagement and your soon-to-be new life with your future husband.
If you enjoyed reading this story and hope to hear more tell-all-tales of real brides, stay tuned for more to come! If you or anyone you know has a great story to share and would like to be featured in our blog, please email Formerly Miss at info@formerlymiss.com with your story and a photograph of the couple and we will be glad to share your story with our readers!
Happy Planning!!
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