The 3 Things That Matter Most on Your Wedding Day
The idea is to focus on personalizing your wedding, not through centerpieces, name cards and chiavari chairs, but through your vows, toasts, songs, music and dancing. Bring out the essence of who you are as a couple, because that’s what people will remember!
The Dancing. Wherever you end up getting hitched, it will be the energy or feeling at the venue that matters. When 162 couples that attended two or more weddings in the last year were asked, “What did you remember most about the wedding receptions you attended?”64% answered with the band.*
Spend your money on a good DJ or live band and dance the night away. If this means you have to wear flip-flops or change into a dancing dress, do it!
Why? If you’re out on the dance floor, laughing and having a great time, your guests will be too. But, if you’re too serious and stressing about the details, and your groom is too shy to take a few spins on the dance floor, attendees will feel it. The best accessory to any party is the life you breathe into it.
The Photos. There is one thing that brides everywhere wish they had more of after their wedding…photos! Make sure pictures are something you spend your extra dollars on. All you are left with are your memories, some gifts and of course, the wedding photos. Out of 100 photos taken, maybe about two of them are frame-worthy and perhaps four of them will make it into the photo album.
That said, the picture-taking process does take time—but it’s time well spent! “I was so worried that my guests were standing around and waiting that I rushed my photo session. Looking back, I really wished that I would have made that more of a priority for myself and my husband.” Bianca, 29, of Chicago shares.
So, scout out unique areas around your ceremony, reception site and any places in between. Bring your photographer with you to selected spots and talk about what you’d really like to capture. It’s important to have these conversations with your photographer before the wedding. The last thing you want is disappointing shots, or to feel frustrated on your big day.
The Little Things. What people really take from your wedding will be the stuff you can’t buy or make. It’s things like how darling the children were in their matching outfits, the amazing story of how you met, a great speech, a special song, the funny vows, your first dance together….
Take the stress off of trying to create something that will wow your guests and focus on the priceless moments! Sometimes, these are things you can’t plan for, like a tearful toast from your father or the nervous giggles you got during your first real kiss.
*Information from: kansascitybands.com
-Terra Khachooni
GIRL TALK TIME: What mattered most for you on your wedding day? If you’re not married yet, what will matter most to you on your big day?
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Post a Commentif and when i do get married again , i want the wedding of my dreams:)
I think pictures are the best take home from any wedding, having a poloraid camera on every table allows friends to take crazy and fun pics of themselves that they can keep – I want people to take pics of themselves and add little notes in a guestbook instead of the traditional signing
I told my photographer to take lots of photos. Since they were digital I knew that they wouldn’t be wasting film on shots that I might not exactly love. I ended up with a lot of photos but like every bride (this article) says, I wish I had had more taken. We actually did another day of pictures (so I could wear my dress again!) that were a little more informal. Maybe it was because we had already been married for a month or maybe it was because it was just us and the photographer (who happened to be a friend that started a photography business after our wedding) but those pictures are some of my favorites. We have two of those shots framed and only one of the actual wedding day photos framed.
AFTER ALL THE STRESS OF THE PLANNING, I THINK THE BEST PART OF A WEDDING IS THE VOWS. THE PARTY IS ACTUALLY FOR EVERYBODY ELSE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES AND CELEBRATE WITH YOU. THE THE VOWS CELEBRATE YOU AS ONE.
great article. Will be sharing it with friends for their wedding.
true
photos ! I was just at a wedding last night and the photographers were awesome
Just having the people I love the most in attendance.
i just want everyone to have fun. It’s not about how much time/money you put into it.
Getting married next July and everyone says the same things. Loved the article.
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Its all about the party – great advice!
these are all good! I’m already married, but since my husband shipped off to basic 2 days after we just had a courthouse wedding. Still hoping on doing some type of ceremony or reception for one of our anniversaries.
I can’t wait to have our first kiss.
i loooove this article! i just forwarded it to my bestie who is getting married next year… she is overwhelmed and can use some great advice…Thanks!!! =)