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If this is your second wedding or…
I have had many people say well this is not my first wedding and I really do not want to look like a new bride either. Or, I am a first time bride but I am not 21 anymore. Any suggestions??? This advice is for every bride and that is, you can have a lovely affair, feel special and look beautiful just like any other bride getting married. Everything that I said about the wedding favors still apply and holds true. Let the favors be an extension of who you and your partner are. As far as the wedding dress, I suggest that you keep it low key. There are lovely bridesmaid dresses that can go either way and dare I say it…..Mother of the Bride dresses. Don’t fall over gagging yet. Some of these outfits are just as dressy as the bridal out-fit and are come in a variety of stylish dresses, suit skirt or pants. Compliment the pants , skirt or dress with am elegant jacket and presto you have an out fit that is good enough to be married in!
I was married a second time and my wedding reception was a cocktail party, served were heavy hors d’oeuvres. I did wear a wedding dress but it was not your typical meringue, full skirt. The dress had spaghetti straps and was fitted. I placed a crystal comb in my hair and I left the veil to the first time brides. My second marriage was just as important if NOT more important to me. I wanted to feel pretty and I wanted the affair to reflect mine and my future husband’s tastes.
I did not register for gifts as I did not need or want all the things a new bride requires. I wanted our wedding to be a celebration of our love and commitment to each other and I wanted our guests to enjoy themselves, the food, the entertainment and our company.
To tell you the truth I think the second wedding was much easier than the first. It was easy to let go of all of those pre-conceived notions of what a wedding is suppose to be. I enjoy all weddings but the best ones are where the bride and groom have personalized the affair to them, getting away from tradition. This huge function is really about the couple and their love for each other. So why not let the party reflect that idea.
But MOST important for All Brides is to RELAX, RELAX, and RELAX. This is easier said than done. I know. Try to remember what you ate, how the cake tasted, who you danced with and who attended the ceremony. Even in my second marriage I was starting to feel overwhelmed. But, I let my friend take over and do some of the things I could not do and I refused to worry if it was going to get done to my specifications. You new brides take a step back too and let the maid of honor, a friend or family member take over. This is all about you and your day so let other people chip in and helps where they can. Also it is very important to remember that something will go wrong. Just roll with it and get away from the “Norman Rockwell" mentality where everything must be perfect and run smoothly. If you are pretty much alone in the planning and set up of the ceremony, you may consider a wedding planner. This person will make sure that your wedding runs smoothly and you won't have to worry about the millions of little details either. Good luck to you bride-to-be and remember this is your day so have lots of fun at your party with your new husband!
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