Just a couple of tips.....

[rainbowtreat]

As you all ( or most know ) this is not my first marraige. I was marreid before and had the cermeony. But this one feels so much more real. Maybe because this is the man I am supposed to be with.

But to the point I wnated to make......... learning from my frist wedding......

be sure to go to the bathroom before putting your dress on --- I had to have my sister and my best friend hold my dress for me in a very tiny bathroom, and not a normal house size bathroom, one with just a toilet in it. Not fun. ( just ask Kelli lol ) My freind ( the one who cant be there ) told me to be sure to go pee first. We had a good laugh and I will be thinking of her as I get ready that day. I may even have to call her.

and another tip I got from the minister who marreid me and my ex ...... put something on the inside of your wedding bands, something like vasaline or lotion, something to make it slide on easier, seeing my wedding is outside I am sure we will be a bit hot but outside or not if ya nervouse your hands are clammy or sweaty

[WhiskeyGirl]

These are excellent points!! I think I did the bathroom one but the vaseline thing we didn't do. Our officiant told us to put it on the other person until it can't go any farther then let the other person worry about the rest! lol

[Jenn060306]

With the whole bathroom thing.... be careful how much liquid you drink in the morning. try to keep it to a minimum so you don't been to go to the washroom alot.

talk to the DJ or MC before the bridal party is introduced and remind him on pronounciation of names. We almost were introduced wrong.

Bring a towel in the car with you to lay your boquet on. This way there is no way you can get water on your dress in the car.

Do some trial photos before the wedding as well. This will help you to figure out which smile works best for you. If i smile with my mouth closed i usually looked like i wanted to kill someone.

[brewsells]

These are all good tip, ladies. Thank you. None of them I have thought about before.

[StaceyMc]

Here's a tip from my sister's wedding:

Make sure your reception location has a large enough bathroom for you, your dress and someone to help you.

My sister and I laugh everytime we talk about her coming over to me at her reception and whispering "Stacey - I have to pee...." We went through the bar and dining room and into the very large restroom in the lobby. We were in the bathroom laughing like idiots (I'm giggling as I type). Thank goodness we didn't have to use the regular restroom in the handicapped stall - I don't think there would have been enough room.

[MOB Karen]

Can't get enough good tips for our weddings! Thanks, ladies!!!

[Kacie_bride]

LOl, I have been concerned about the whole bathroom issue.

[CindySue]

Brian and I had trouble getting our rings on eachothers fingers. :bbredface:

[Jenn060306]

I was very worried about the bathroom issue. When i had to go at the reception my MOH and one of my bridesmaids came to help me. In the handicap stall there was a hook placed alot lower then they usually are! I hooked my train on there with the handi hook that was on it. I was actually able to hike the skirt up enough myself. I was so exsited that i could do it myself! :bbmrgreen: I had to do a little 'Icandoitmyself' dance!

[WhiskeyGirl]

I've just remembered another one....be sure to "Scuff" the bottom of your shoes so that you may have some traction walking! (Otherwise I found that my shoes would have caused me to fall on my bum!) I couldn't walk on hard wood, I could barely walk on concrete and on carpet I was slip sliding all over! So ladies, scuff the bottom of those shoes on some concrete, it will rough them up and it should be clear sailing for walking! Of course this depends on the bottom of your shoes. and you'll know if they're the slippery type just by looking at them! If they are made of plastic soles, scuff away!! :) (or any other type of slippery material!!)

[shawnsgirl]

I have some tips to from previous experiences....

Limo's- check your contracts for what would happen if the limo you have scheduled would happen to break down or get into an accident. prior or during your wedding day. If it doesn't have it listed have it added!! At my cousin's wedding we were waiting around after the ceremony for the limo. My aunt called the limo company to find out it was in a fender bender on the way to the church to pick them up! They had a literal fight over the phone (yelling and i heard some words I never heard my aunt say before) trying to get another limo out there! Needless to say they ended up getting another one, but they were way late to the reception!

Also, as a bride...Don't forget to ask for help. Sometimes people don't offer they expect to be asked to do something.

hope this helps!

[AngelinLove]

Just wanted to say that these tips are helful and maybe we should keep this thread going by all offereing tips as they come to us!!!

[VenusElaine]

When I graduated from high school (back in the stone age) a group of us girls split a pack of bathtub decals (flowers) and stuck them to the bottoms of our shoes so we wouldn't end up on our bums :bbredface: walking across the stage for our diplomas. They worked great!:D

VenusElaine

[LaceyinPgh]

When I graduated from high school (back in the stone age) a group of us girls split a pack of bathtub decals (flowers) and stuck them to the bottoms of our shoes so we wouldn't end up on our bums :bbredface: walking across the stage for our diplomas. They worked great!:D

VenusElaine

30 seconds and an old nail file or sandpaper works great too!

[WebLady]

Great tips everyone :D

As a former photographer I will add this ...

- Stand/Sit up straight at all times (no slouching) You never know when someone might take a picture of you, even when you aren't looking ;)

- Don't put glitter on your skin or in your hair ... if just looks bad in pictures if it catches the light the wrong way

- Try your very best to be dressed and ready to go on time! (this means you, the groom parents, wedding party, etc) You want to give your photographer plenty of time to give you the best pictures possible.

- RELAX! No matter what happens you will get through it and you will still end up married which is all that really matters anyway.

Best wishes to all of you ladies! :D

[Kacie_bride]

Great tips Brandi! Great tips everyone!

[CindySue]

My tip would be not to expect to get to spend the entire time at the reception with your new husband. We had our few moments together, but between trying to talk with EVERYBODY, I really didnt get to spend much time with Brian until AFTER everyone left. It bugged me a little because I didnt know to expect it.