Hi! Those are great questions: Our venue has catering onsite and the food is amazing! We are doing a plated meal, wedge salad, crab cakes and filet mignon. We are doing an open bar and the cocktail hour will have some fun appetizers. Around the end of the night we’ll have some snacks available for our guests. ❤️ Table settings will be white with pretty candles and a floral centerpiece. We are so excited!
@ChicOnTheCheap Sara Jane, that sounds so wonderful. When I got married I would say my favorite thing was just having my couple of bridesmaids with me and the food lol. What I REALLY didn't like at all or to this day was the flash of so many cameras. It was like the paparazzi! After the reception we went to our hotel room exhausted and overwhelmed with flashes of lights (from those cameras)seared into my brain and eyes lol. We had about 300 people. If I ever am blessed to get married again (we separated and this past December he passed away) I definitely want small!
What are you doing for your favors, invitations, what type of place is your rehearsal at? Everything sounds so great but you HAVE to tell us which dress you picked. I think it is either the middle one or the one on the far left as I am facing the screen!! I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU! Every moment will be just fantastic…mine was!
Girl ! Don’t worry about what people think ! It’s your wedding you do what you want to spend as much money on your wedding as you want ! It’s your special day ! Congratulations !
I never liked the throwing of the bouquet 💐. What we did was ask all the married couples to get on the dance floor. We chose a very nice song and everyone started to slow dance. Then the deejay would make an announcement and say "Anyone that was married today, please leave the dance floor" so my husband and I did. Then he would ask that anyone married less than 5 years to leave the dance floor. He did it incrementally until he was able to say "Anyone married for more than 60 years please stay on the dance floor." By this time, the only 2 people still dancing were my grandparents who were married 65 years! Everyone stood around the dance floor and that was when I gave my bouquet to my grandmother. It was perfect!!
I did a very similar thing. It was a great thing to honor my mother's cousin who was married 50 years the month before. One of my favorite memories, seeing her smile.
I was a 16 year old pregnant bride. My husband was 17. Our parents were at odds and only my Mother and 2 of my sisters and my husband's aunt attended. I don't think I would have changed my wedding day. It was memorable. We were married for 38 years. My husband died 5 years ago. I am thankful to God I have our daughters and grandchildren who love me and I love them. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials.
The big day... the best part to me was seeing my husband's face when he saw me. No one else existed in that moment but the two of us. We were both so unbelievably happy and still are almost 20 years later! The part I kind of wish went differently is that I worried way too much whether people were having a good time or not. I should've focused on every little moment with my sweet groom. I'd done everything I could beforehand to ensure our guests were going to have fun and enjoy themselves, I didn't need to worry. Don't sweat the small stuff. Enjoy every moment because it goes by in a flash and don't forget to eat!! The wedding day is just one wonderful day, but that's when tthe real work begins. Marriage is not for the faint of heart but it is so worth it! One of the many things that has helped my husband and I is to NEVER keep score. Good or bad. Be quick to forgive and to ask for forgiveness. Bad times will come, you will argue about silly and important stuff. The difference is how you handle these challenges together. Always grow together and have fun! Lots and lots of love to you and your husband to be!,❤👰🤵♂💒
You are soo right in what you said about "marriage"!! Everyone really needs to know and accept and work on this part of it=== no matter how different each other's views\opinions are you ha v to find common ground in those ares!!! Much love,luck and happiness to you and your hubby -to-do be sarah!!!!💖💖🍸🍸
I was married in May1989. It took a year to plan and I'm glad it did. It gave us time to choose and pay for it all. It was a traditional wedding with everything I wanted. We had a sit down dinner for 100. My gown was from J. C. Penny bridal. I made my head piece that was a thick band of tiny white roses and a 14 ft veil, that I scattered tiny pearls and sequins over , I scalloped the bottom, and finished that with the tiny white roses. , and Everything was perfect. We had a traditional tiered white wedding cake but it was covered in coconut, my favorite. Our colors were pinks, white and dove gray. My bouquet was pink roses with white baby's breath. 🥰🌷💐🌷🌞🌛💗✝
Best thing is seeing your grooms face as you come down the aisle. The least favorite is the day flies and it’s so hard to be in the moment and remember it all.
If you have kids at your wedding , definitely make sure they have access to the disposable cameras . Kids take the funniest pictures from an entirely different perspective! As far as my favorite wedding memory , a 4 year old guest thought I was a real princess and she followed me all night fluffing my dress and making sure I had water . It was the sweetest thing to see her eyes light up in awe ❤
I loved the disposable cameras from our wedding, but a few pre-teens got their hands on several and we ended up with at least 12 rolls of BAD bathroom selfies. :(
One suggestion: Get the caterers to make you and your new hubby to-go plates for after the wedding. There are so many things going on and a lot of people who want to talk to you and see you that sometimes you do not get enough time to eat, even when you are having a seated meal. It is also nice when the festivities are done to have something even if you ate during the meal.
My favorite moment was the look on my husband’s face when he saw me, the world went away, it was only us for those moments. I’m going to tell you things will go wrong, no matter how much you plan for the perfect event, stuff happens. Don’t get sidetracked, your guests don’t know what you have planned and will have a great time, so enjoy your day, it will be over in the blink of an eye.❤️
Best, small, great food, winter wedding! It was cheep too. If I would have done the food I would have saved more. Worst the weather. Snow then rain ice than warm up and fog!!!! All in 48 hours. But people still talk about it. Most surprising was the young guy in my hubbys band, he still says it was the best wedding. Congratulations and Manny blessings for a beautiful life!!!
Never had a wedding, but one neat thing from a friend's son's wedding. During reception, bride and groom took a song to run around to all the tables and take a picture with the attendees. Thought that was a great touch.
The only thing I knew about that didn’t go as planned on my wedding day was one of the groomsmen was given the wrong style of tux when he picked it up. Right size and color, but not the right style. The other thing that I was not expecting was that I was extremely nervous walking down the aisle with all the eyes on me. Thankfully my Dad kept me calm. The best thing I liked was that my Family and close Friends were able to join us in our celebration. My food served was also amazing. It was actually all cooked by my Family, so it was a major hit! Congratulations to you both! Wishing you a happy life together. 🤵👰♀️💍💐🥂
Hi Sarah Jane! I just want to say I feel that having a great photographer is one of the top most important things to have for your wedding. I've been married 43 years, and we still like to get out our wedding album from time to time and look back on that say. After the cake is gone, the guests have left, and the day is over, your pictures will last a lifetime. I know your wedding will be beautiful!!!
On our wedding day I wore a red white and blue dress from Walmart with a pair of low heel black velvet boots and I styled my own hair and wore a fancy headband I made my floral decorations that I bought from Michael's craft store and dollar store table clothes we just told everyone in our church the day we planned on getting married my bridesmaids wore dresses they already owned My best friend walked me down the aisle And our pastor married us in our church My husband made my favorite dessert blueberry pie We had someone play the piano Our 6 year anniversary is July 14th Your wedding is going to be amazing ❤❤❤😊😊😊
I just attended my nieces wedding this past weekend. So many cute things but the thing that stood out to me was, on the place setting cards, when we picked them up, they were personalized. It had my name at the top, but then it said, dear aunt Patti, thank you for coming, you’ve been prayed for, etc, love bride and groom.
Beautiful!❤ #5 Dress?It's your day to shine!🌞The two of you just take in all the love and well wishes from family and friends on that day and HAVE FUN!🎆
I wore ballet slippers under my wedding dress for comfort and who wants to sprain their ankle while walking down the aisle. I got married 40 years ago, so things were different back then. I loved waking up and the last family breakfast we had. We got married in the morning and it was just perfect for us. My dislike was the food, who has BBQ Beef sandwiches at their wedding? My husband's request! All and all, it was the best day of my life.
WOW, next Sunday, May 5, my husband and I will be celebrating our 35th anniversary! We went to the court house and married by the JP. We went that route because neither of us like to be the center of attention. We didn't tell our families till after. Mom's weren't happy. No requests, we are best friends, we couldn't imagine life without each other. Our son was born in Dec. 90. We've had a wonderful marriage even though many thought it wouldn't last. We don't always agree, but we never fight. Congratulations to you and your love. Wishing you a long, happy life together ❤️
I wore ballet-style slippers as shoes under my wedding dress too!! Almost 43 years ago! It was wonderful to have comfortable feet all day and all evening! You'll be so happy with that decision! Your wedding plans sound so beautiful!
My wedding was an expensive one too but it was one to remember! My dad was an immigrant Italian that worked hard to support his family and was success in business so this was his choice to take care of all his relatives and feed them well. Beautiful cocktail hour with open bar all night long and no one got crazy so maybe open bar doesn’t work for some but our celebration was fabulous. Five- course meal followed with a Venetian dessert table that out shined my wedding cake. I’ll always remember that day and will be forever thankful to my dad who sadly is no longer with us. My only regret is if you need to bussel your wedding dress, hire someone to do it right!
I had some great tips from a event planner when I got married so here you go: A basket with safety pins, Bobby pins. Mini sewing kit, Advil, spot remover, lint roller. tissues anything you could possibly need (if came in so handy with bridesmaids, MIL, MOB even groomsmen) Even at sit down dinner you and your husband are in high demand and you don’t get to eat fully have someone (pick a specific person) to make a Togo bag for when you get to the hotel and are starving! Also great tip for me Pictures: it’s great to have the photographers but have the disposable AND ask quest to take pictures. Years later I go to all the ones given to me by friends & family over the stages photos and love seeing my grandparents all who have since passed laughing, talking, dancing it priceless! Lastly nothing is ever wrong! It may not be what you planned but this is a day of celebration of love, family & friends don’t stress about things bc it isn’t exactly what you planned, roll with it, no one else will know it’s not exact and you deserve to enjoy every moment of this once in a lifetime event! ❤ it flys by and it’s a blur just because so breathe deep, relax and enjoy
I had disposable cameras as well. Best thing I could have done. Great pictures were captured by family and friends. Pictures my photographer wouldn’t be able to capture.
Best wedding was having my hubby come home from the military to marry me!!! The worse is my precious hubby passing away in 2021 after 36 yrs being married. It sucks to be a widow! Our wedding was awesome! Over 300 people and it was Dec 28th. Tons of snow!!
The favorite part of my stepdaughters wedding in February 2024 were 3 things: Ring blessing where the rings are passed to the bridal party & immediate family to say a prayer, blessing, well wishes over the couple before the ring exchange. The church bell was rang right after the couple was announced as husband and wife to signify to the community they were now married. Lastly, during the father/daughter dance & son/mother dance, after the first verse & chorus of the song, guests were invited to join the dance meaning any father/daughter could come dance together for a special dance or mother & son could share a special dance together. It was beautiful they shared that moment. Such a lasting memory! Congratulations 🍾 on your upcoming wedding!!!! Blessings to you both 🎉❤
You're wedding plans sound beautiful. I'm sure it's going to be an amazing day for you, and a day you will always have in your memories to cherish forever. Our wedding was small, but we had it outside in a Gazebo overlooking the ocean, at sunset. It was very pretty. 30 years of marriage and still going strong. I wish you the very best of everything.
My late hubby and I got married by a lake in the mountains with only the couple who stood up with us, their two kids who were flower girl and ring bearer, and a minister we had never met! He brought his guitar and sang There Is Love. Perfect day. And very very very affordable.
We had a May wedding too! Such a perfect month to wed! The best part is coming together in a lifelong union with your best friend in front of God and all of your favorite people! The worst part is missing those who've passed on before us. God bless you, Sarah Jane!
Sara Jane , it's your special day and should be EXACTLY the way you want it!! Our wedding was 6 years ago on Memorial Day weekend. The absolute best thing about our day was seeing my husband's face as I was walking down the aisle!! I wouldn't have changed a thing about our day!! Congratulations to you and your fiancé!! I'm so happy for you bc you deserve it!!❤❤😊
Agree about the worst part. I would have loved for my mother to have been there but I know she was in heaven blessing me with love and beautiful weather , we had a June wedding in a park
So happy for you, Sara Jane! My wedding was 46 years ago but still such happy memories! Something with go wrong but don't sweat it. The sweetest thing is being enveloped in love- your new husband's, and family and friends! It's all about you and your groom. Good advice from my mom and dance teacher "keep smiling " and another one about mistakes- "no one will notice on a galloping horse!" God bless you in this fantastic, new chapter of life!
Make sure you enjoy your wedding food and cake. After all of the dancing and fun at the reception we were starving so it’s a good idea to see if they caterer makes a to go box meal for you and the groom to enjoy after as well
We did the samething with our venue that provided on-site catering. We went home with a good amount to eat the following day before we went on our honeymoon. It was delicious.
Best moment I had my second grade class walk down the aisle as flower girls and ring bearers. It was so cute. The worse part was father in law taking people to the parking lot to see a big fish he caught. I loved dress 3
Make the day/ ceremony/reception all about the two of you!! Do NOT go table to table to say hi, everyone can come to you out on the dance floor. Also pic ALL of your songs for your special moments, throwing the bouquet, taking off the garter, throwing the garter, cutting the cake etc. It’s YOUR day enjoy yourselves. Enjoy your cocktail hour with your guests as well. I didn’t have any bad things from mine only great memories. Been married 24 years and going strong. Have a blast!!
I also had a wedding in the mountains-Great Smoky Mountains. We had a small gathering at a chalet with the mountains in the background. It was beautiful! Just make sure your guests know how to get to your destination in the mountains for your special day. The preacher for our wedding was lost on the way to our wedding destination. My mom was stressed🥴 I hope everything goes wonderful for you and congratulations!
My favorite part was when my son 10 years old walked me down the aisle and said calm down mom he's a good one and i love ya'll. My least favorite thing was my parent's weren't there. We've been married 24 years in August and i would marry him over n over again.
That is so kind of you to think about your bridesmaids and let them each pick the style of dress they prefer, while keeping them consistent in colour and fabric for you. I’ve been a bridesmaid many times and I would have appreciated that thoughtfulness! Enjoy your wedding day! So happy for you! 😊
The best part of ours is we will be married 39 yrs tomorrow on the 27th and we are still happily married and have 2 wonderful grown children! We had hired 2 bartenders (we didn’t know them but were referred to us) for our wedding who ended up drunk at the end of the reception and one of them pushed the other one face down in the bottom layer of our cake. It was the remaining layer after the cake had been cut and served. Then we stayed local that evening before we left in the morning to Atlantic City for our honeymoon and our entire wedding party, their spouses, our siblings and spouses and close friends were waiting at our hotel and had booked adjoining rooms to ours and we ended up having a big party that lasted all night! We still laugh about it and our honeymoon crashers still talk about it. Looking back, we wouldn’t have changed a thing!
I got married! The best part was the venue. The regret was the day went so fast. the detail we put into it really didn't seem to be such a big deal in the end. I loved the day, but it didn't need ALL the thrills I thought we should have. If we scaled down a bit it would have been just as fun. Congratulations!!! 🎉
My biggest regret was not hiring someone to help organize everyone and everything on the day of. I didn’t really need a planner throughout the whole process, but having someone on the day would have made sure that everyone was doing what I thought they were doing, and a lot of things didn’t get done that got paid for still. My favorite memories to look back on are when my older family members got to participate in small ways by reading a quick poem, or just getting a quick bit of recognition.
My wedding was a beach 🏝🏖🌺 wedding , and we all had a fabulous time, it will be four years august that ive been married , just have a good time , breathe , and make great memories , ❤❤❤ happy Wedding day Sarah Jane🍾🥂😂💞
My husband & I planned & paid for our entire wedding. It’s been 28 yrs but I still love the venue we had. This was a second wedding for both of us & my husband gave me anything I wanted (my first was not that way). Everything was perfect, as yours will be! Everything you’ve shown us has been beautiful & classy & I can’t wait to see your actual photos. I did have one question….where are you going on your honeymoon? Somewhere just as beautiful as your wedding I’m guessing. ❤️
My daughter has the first outfit with pants, she wore it to a party, she looked Gorgeous. Can wait to see what you picked for your wedding gown, all that you posted are beautiful .
I am excited to see how your wedding day comes together! Way to go on the decision on wearing the slippers and then comfy heels, I know that will make a big difference for you to be there in the moment with one less distraction!
My best and worst wedding experience.... best... we got married on the beach of lake Michigan in Beverly shores, Indiana. Worst.... my hubs was very cranky at the reception cuz he was hungry and tired of all the pictures 😆. He passed away 4 years ago this December. We were married 12 years. I miss him every day! Thanks for sharing all your planning and the upcoming wedding videos! It's going to be beautiful! ❤❤❤ much love from Oklahoma ❤❤
My 20th wedding anniversary is Wednesday and honestly I loved everything about our wedding. This was before Pinterest and social media so maybe my expectations were low. 😂😂 Congrats! Sending good vibes for the big day! ❤❤❤
Congratulations 🎉 Make sure to do what you want and what you can afford. Do not please any one else but you and your spouse! I hope you enjoy your day! Favorite parts of my wedding was the entertainment: live music, DJ and photo booth. Regrets: not getting all the pictures I wanted bc I did not make a detailed list
I am so happy for you and your man! I love #5 dress it looks like you. Love the idea of you being thoughtful of your bridesmaids and allowing them to pick what they are comfortable in. I've heard lots of ladies hated their dresses, won't be in your case. ❤best wishes for your special day!!
I'm here to live vicariously. I love hearing about all the plans you're making. Very exciting. My huaband and I eloped to Las Vegas. We were married at the Flamingo. My dress looked like Paris Hilton's dress long sleeve high neck lace with a slit skirt...bought off Shein lol $80.00 and hubs suit was a Calvin Klein suit our colours were blue and yellow and turned out beautifully. We did this bc we wanted to be able to afford a house which we bought just 45 days later we weren't 'lucky' enough to do both. BUT I do wonder sometimes what our wedding would have been like if it included our friends and family. Happy Wedding, and cheer to you and your guy! All the best, I am sure no matter what it will be beautiful ✨️
I am so excited for your wedding. I'm here for it. My wedding was so simple and inexpensive. Me and my hubby got married in Las Vegas we booked a package at the Little White Chapel. You talk about so much fun it was so perfect for me and him and especially it was so organized. I would so do it again and again. Plus it didn't even put a dent in our pockets. But I wish you the best. And Have Fun! I like dress #
All the dresses are beautiful, my choice is 5, has the lfair of elegance. You will be a gorgeous bride whatever you wear. You have planned a fantastic celebration, you and Colton should really enjoy yourselves. Don't worry about any one having a good time you have supplied every thing needed for the best party. After all the months of planning it all goes by so fast so try and savor every moment. Looking forward to seeing your after video, the venue looks spectacular. This is your big day and nobodies business what you spend on anything. You are gracious enough to share all of this with people you don't really know, there should be no negativity. I hope the weather gods smile on you that day and you have the best time ever. I am sure you will enjoy your honeymoon. Wishing you and Colton many years of happiness, good health and prosperity. I have been married for 45 years.
My daughter was married last year and my son five years ago tomorrow! I was shocked at how much everything had increased in price! It had tripled! I’ve always heard that your guests will remember the food and fun, or lack there of, the most. Congratulations and best of luck on your big day!! 😊 I see you in dress #3, although you would be stunning in either of the dresses.
Hi neighbor! Best wishes for your big day! I love dress #5 most because it looks so elegant. You will be a gorgeous bride and we can’t wait to see the photos and recap! Would love to see what the groom/ men are wearing, as well as favors, centerpieces, flowers. And can’t wait to hear where the venue is… the view and the sunset look wonderful! We are thinking it looks like a great place to host our family reunion. 💕💕
Very nice Sara Jane.! I have been married nearly 46 years. What I liked best, though not actually part of the wedding, was leaving for the honeymoon. I liked that outfit better than my wedding gown. Biggest regret?.....not having my hair professionally done. And my mother had a cousin who was a professional stylist. How dumb was I? My marriage has been wonderful? I wish the same for you.
It was our second marriage. We did a very small, small wedding on the beach. A reception at the place where we had our first date, where he proposed, and we had a small intimate lunch with family and friends. We go back each year on our anniversary. It was the best day ever!
What about food?
What caterers are you using? Your menus?
Open bar? Cash bar? Cocktail hour?
Table settings?
Hi! Those are great questions:
Our venue has catering onsite and the food is amazing! We are doing a plated meal, wedge salad, crab cakes and filet mignon. We are doing an open bar and the cocktail hour will have some fun appetizers. Around the end of the night we’ll have some snacks available for our guests. ❤️ Table settings will be white with pretty candles and a floral centerpiece. We are so excited!
Sounds very beautiful.
You have everything planned out so nicely.
I pray God’s blessings over your marriage and a dream wedding.
@ChicOnTheCheap Sara Jane, that sounds so wonderful. When I got married I would say my favorite thing was just having my couple of bridesmaids with me and the food lol. What I REALLY didn't like at all or to this day was the flash of so many cameras. It was like the paparazzi! After the reception we went to our hotel room exhausted and overwhelmed with flashes of lights (from those cameras)seared into my brain and eyes lol. We had about 300 people. If I ever am blessed to get married again (we separated and this past December he passed away) I definitely want small!
What are you doing for your favors, invitations, what type of place is your rehearsal at? Everything sounds so great but you HAVE to tell us which dress you picked. I think it is either the middle one or the one on the far left as I am facing the screen!! I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU! Every moment will be just fantastic…mine was!
I love your selections and venue idea. For the wedding dress, I would choose number 5. 💛
Girl ! Don’t worry about what people think ! It’s your wedding you do what you want to spend as much money on your wedding as you want ! It’s your special day ! Congratulations !
I never liked the throwing of the bouquet 💐. What we did was ask all the married couples to get on the dance floor. We chose a very nice song and everyone started to slow dance. Then the deejay would make an announcement and say "Anyone that was married today, please leave the dance floor" so my husband and I did. Then he would ask that anyone married less than 5 years to leave the dance floor. He did it incrementally until he was able to say "Anyone married for more than 60 years please stay on the dance floor." By this time, the only 2 people still dancing were my grandparents who were married 65 years! Everyone stood around the dance floor and that was when I gave my bouquet to my grandmother. It was perfect!!
I absolutely LOVE this!! What a beautiful way to honor your grandparents! Thank you for sharing this, I'm sure it was a very wonderful event. ❤❤
I love it❣️👍🏻
I did a very similar thing. It was a great thing to honor my mother's cousin who was married 50 years the month before. One of my favorite memories, seeing her smile.
I was a 16 year old pregnant bride. My husband was 17. Our parents were at odds and only my Mother and 2 of my sisters and my husband's aunt attended.
I don't think I would have changed my wedding day. It was memorable. We were married for 38 years. My husband died 5 years ago. I am thankful to God I have our daughters and grandchildren who love me and I love them.
Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials.
OMG I’m so sorry for your loss! But it’s so nice that you were married so long. God bless
So sorry for your loss.
God bless you and your husband for such a lengthy marriage. So odd to see today.
The big day... the best part to me was seeing my husband's face when he saw me. No one else existed in that moment but the two of us. We were both so unbelievably happy and still are almost 20 years later!
The part I kind of wish went differently is that I worried way too much whether people were having a good time or not. I should've focused on every little moment with my sweet groom. I'd done everything I could beforehand to ensure our guests were going to have fun and enjoy themselves, I didn't need to worry. Don't sweat the small stuff.
Enjoy every moment because it goes by in a flash and don't forget to eat!! The wedding day is just one wonderful day, but that's when tthe real work begins. Marriage is not for the faint of heart but it is so worth it! One of the many things that has helped my husband and I is to NEVER keep score. Good or bad. Be quick to forgive and to ask for forgiveness. Bad times will come, you will argue about silly and important stuff. The difference is how you handle these challenges together. Always grow together and have fun!
Lots and lots of love to you and your husband to be!,❤👰🤵♂💒
You are soo right in what you said about "marriage"!! Everyone really needs to know and accept and work on this part of it=== no matter how different each other's views\opinions are you ha v to find common ground in those ares!!! Much love,luck and happiness to you and your hubby -to-do be sarah!!!!💖💖🍸🍸
I was married in May1989. It took a year to plan and I'm glad it did. It gave us time to choose and pay for it all. It was a traditional wedding with everything I wanted. We had a sit down dinner for 100. My gown was from J. C. Penny bridal. I made my head piece that was a thick band of tiny white roses and a 14 ft veil, that I scattered tiny pearls and sequins over , I scalloped the bottom, and finished that with the tiny white roses. , and Everything was perfect. We had a traditional tiered white wedding cake but it was covered in coconut, my favorite. Our colors were pinks, white and dove gray. My bouquet was pink roses with white baby's breath. 🥰🌷💐🌷🌞🌛💗✝
We save money in everyday life for dreams like this!! Congrats!! 🎉
I love seeing people have their perfect day whether they splurged or budgeted. Thanks for the videos
Best thing is seeing your grooms face as you come down the aisle. The least favorite is the day flies and it’s so hard to be in the moment and remember it all.
If you have kids at your wedding , definitely make sure they have access to the disposable cameras . Kids take the funniest pictures from an entirely different perspective! As far as my favorite wedding memory , a 4 year old guest thought I was a real princess and she followed me all night fluffing my dress and making sure I had water . It was the sweetest thing to see her eyes light up in awe ❤
I loved the disposable cameras from our wedding, but a few pre-teens got their hands on several and we ended up with at least 12 rolls of BAD bathroom selfies. :(
One suggestion: Get the caterers to make you and your new hubby to-go plates for after the wedding. There are so many things going on and a lot of people who want to talk to you and see you that sometimes you do not get enough time to eat, even when you are having a seated meal. It is also nice when the festivities are done to have something even if you ate during the meal.
My favorite moment was the look on my husband’s face when he saw me, the world went away, it was only us for those moments.
I’m going to tell you things will go wrong, no matter how much you plan for the perfect event, stuff happens. Don’t get sidetracked, your guests don’t know what you have planned and will have a great time, so enjoy your day, it will be over in the blink of an eye.❤️
#5 is beautiful and elegant but they’re all pretty and you will look amazing!!
I wore the same slippers under my wedding dress and so glad I did, I was soo comfortable. I let my niece decorate them to give them a personal touch.
Best, small, great food, winter wedding! It was cheep too. If I would have done the food I would have saved more. Worst the weather. Snow then rain ice than warm up and fog!!!! All in 48 hours. But people still talk about it. Most surprising was the young guy in my hubbys band, he still says it was the best wedding. Congratulations and Manny blessings for a beautiful life!!!
Never had a wedding, but one neat thing from a friend's son's wedding. During reception, bride and groom took a song to run around to all the tables and take a picture with the attendees. Thought that was a great touch.
The only thing I knew about that didn’t go as planned on my wedding day was one of the groomsmen was given the wrong style of tux when he picked it up. Right size and color, but not the right style. The other thing that I was not expecting was that I was extremely nervous walking down the aisle with all the eyes on me. Thankfully my Dad kept me calm. The best thing I liked was that my Family and close Friends were able to join us in our celebration. My food served was also amazing. It was actually all cooked by my Family, so it was a major hit! Congratulations to you both! Wishing you a happy life together. 🤵👰♀️💍💐🥂
Hi Sarah Jane! I just want to say I feel that having a great photographer is one of the top most important things to have for your wedding. I've been married 43 years, and we still like to get out our wedding album from time to time and look back on that say. After the cake is gone, the guests have left, and the day is over, your pictures will last a lifetime. I know your wedding will be beautiful!!!
Best thing for wedding is not expecting everything to be perfect. Expecting hiccups and embracing and loving the story behind them :)
Imagine saying: "I," [hiccup] "🤣do."
My daughter got married May 11, mountain backdrop . It was so beautiful and flawless!
On our wedding day I wore a red white and blue dress from Walmart with a pair of low heel black velvet boots and I styled my own hair and wore a fancy headband
I made my floral decorations that I bought from Michael's craft store and dollar store table clothes we just told everyone in our church the day we planned on getting married my bridesmaids wore dresses they already owned
My best friend walked me down the aisle
And our pastor married us in our church
My husband made my favorite dessert blueberry pie
We had someone play the piano
Our 6 year anniversary is July 14th
Your wedding is going to be amazing ❤❤❤😊😊😊
I just attended my nieces wedding this past weekend. So many cute things but the thing that stood out to me was, on the place setting cards, when we picked them up, they were personalized. It had my name at the top, but then it said, dear aunt Patti, thank you for coming, you’ve been prayed for, etc, love bride and groom.
That is such a special touch, I love that idea!
Beautiful!❤ #5 Dress?It's your day to shine!🌞The two of you just take in all the love and well wishes from family and friends on that day and HAVE FUN!🎆
I wore ballet slippers under my wedding dress for comfort and who wants to sprain their ankle while walking down the aisle. I got married 40 years ago, so things were different back then. I loved waking up and the last family breakfast we had. We got married in the morning and it was just perfect for us. My dislike was the food, who has BBQ Beef sandwiches at their wedding? My husband's request! All and all, it was the best day of my life.
WOW, next Sunday, May 5, my husband and I will be celebrating our 35th anniversary! We went to the court house and married by the JP. We went that route because neither of us like to be the center of attention. We didn't tell our families till after. Mom's weren't happy. No requests, we are best friends, we couldn't imagine life without each other. Our son was born in Dec. 90. We've had a wonderful marriage even though many thought it wouldn't last. We don't always agree, but we never fight. Congratulations to you and your love. Wishing you a long, happy life together ❤️
I wore ballet-style slippers as shoes under my wedding dress too!! Almost 43 years ago! It was wonderful to have comfortable feet all day and all evening! You'll be so happy with that decision! Your wedding plans sound so beautiful!
My bridesmaids wore taupe dresses 20 years ago. Each had a different style. I am so glad you are allowing your bridesmaids to pick out their dresses!
My wedding was an expensive one too but it was one to remember! My dad was an immigrant Italian that worked hard to support his family and was success in business so this was his choice to take care of all his relatives and feed them well. Beautiful cocktail hour with open bar all night long and no one got crazy so maybe open bar doesn’t work for some but our celebration was fabulous. Five- course meal followed with a Venetian dessert table that out shined my wedding cake. I’ll always remember that day and will be forever thankful to my dad who sadly is no longer with us. My only regret is if you need to bussel your wedding dress, hire someone to do it right!
I had some great tips from a event planner when I got married so here you go:
A basket with safety pins, Bobby pins. Mini sewing kit, Advil, spot remover, lint roller. tissues anything you could possibly need (if came in so handy with bridesmaids, MIL, MOB even groomsmen)
Even at sit down dinner you and your husband are in high demand and you don’t get to eat fully have someone (pick a specific person) to make a Togo bag for when you get to the hotel and are starving! Also great tip for me
Pictures: it’s great to have the photographers but have the disposable AND ask quest to take pictures. Years later I go to all the ones given to me by friends & family over the stages photos and love seeing my grandparents all who have since passed laughing, talking, dancing it priceless!
Lastly nothing is ever wrong! It may not be what you planned but this is a day of celebration of love, family & friends don’t stress about things bc it isn’t exactly what you planned, roll with it, no one else will know it’s not exact and you deserve to enjoy every moment of this once in a lifetime event! ❤ it flys by and it’s a blur just because so breathe deep, relax and enjoy
I had disposable cameras as well. Best thing I could have done. Great pictures were captured by family and friends. Pictures my photographer wouldn’t be able to capture.
Best wedding was having my hubby come home from the military to marry me!!! The worse is my precious hubby passing away in 2021 after 36 yrs being married. It sucks to be a widow! Our wedding was awesome! Over 300 people and it was Dec 28th. Tons of snow!!
The favorite part of my stepdaughters wedding in February 2024 were 3 things: Ring blessing where the rings are passed to the bridal party & immediate family to say a prayer, blessing, well wishes over the couple before the ring exchange. The church bell was rang right after the couple was announced as husband and wife to signify to the community they were now married. Lastly, during the father/daughter dance & son/mother dance, after the first verse & chorus of the song, guests were invited to join the dance meaning any father/daughter could come dance together for a special dance or mother & son could share a special dance together. It was beautiful they shared that moment. Such a lasting memory! Congratulations 🍾 on your upcoming wedding!!!! Blessings to you both 🎉❤
I love the idea of having guests father/ daughter pairs join in with you (and mother/ son pairs)… what a great moment!
You're wedding plans sound beautiful. I'm sure it's going to be an amazing day for you, and a day you will always have in your memories to cherish
forever. Our wedding was small, but we had it outside in a Gazebo overlooking the ocean, at sunset. It was very pretty. 30 years of marriage and still
going strong. I wish you the very best of everything.
Number 5 it is so elegant, and I love the flow of it
My late hubby and I got married by a lake in the mountains with only the couple who stood up with us, their two kids who were flower girl and ring bearer, and a minister we had never met! He brought his guitar and sang There Is Love. Perfect day. And very very very affordable.
I wore slippers exactly like the ones you plan to wear under your wedding dress when I got married 32 years ago! Huge congratulations to you!!
Enjoy every minute of it, and don’t let anything or anyone bring you down. I’m really happy for you!💜🙏
We had a May wedding too! Such a perfect month to wed!
The best part is coming together in a lifelong union with your best friend in front of God and all of your favorite people!
The worst part is missing those who've passed on before us.
God bless you, Sarah Jane!
Sara Jane , it's your special day and should be EXACTLY the way you want it!!
Our wedding was 6 years ago on Memorial Day weekend. The absolute best thing about our day was seeing my husband's face as I was walking down the aisle!! I wouldn't have changed a thing about our day!! Congratulations to you and your fiancé!! I'm so happy for you bc you deserve it!!❤❤😊
Agree about the worst part. I would have loved for my mother to have been there but I know she was in heaven blessing me with love and beautiful weather , we had a June wedding in a park
So happy for you, Sara Jane! My wedding was 46 years ago but still such happy memories! Something with go wrong but don't sweat it. The sweetest thing is being enveloped in love- your new husband's, and family and friends! It's all about you and your groom. Good advice from my mom and dance teacher "keep smiling " and another one about mistakes- "no one will notice on a galloping horse!" God bless you in this fantastic, new chapter of life!
Great advice thank you so much Jennifer!
Make sure you enjoy your wedding food and cake. After all of the dancing and fun at the reception we were starving so it’s a good idea to see if they caterer makes a to go box meal for you and the groom to enjoy after as well
We did the samething with our venue that provided on-site catering. We went home with a good amount to eat the following day before we went on our honeymoon. It was delicious.
Best moment I had my second grade class walk down the aisle as flower girls and ring bearers. It was so cute. The worse part was father in law taking people to the parking lot to see a big fish he caught. I loved dress 3
Make the day/ ceremony/reception all about the two of you!! Do NOT go table to table to say hi, everyone can come to you out on the dance floor. Also pic ALL of your songs for your special moments, throwing the bouquet, taking off the garter, throwing the garter, cutting the cake etc. It’s YOUR day enjoy yourselves. Enjoy your cocktail hour with your guests as well. I didn’t have any bad things from mine only great memories. Been married 24 years and going strong. Have a blast!!
I also had a wedding in the mountains-Great Smoky Mountains. We had a small gathering at a chalet with the mountains in the background. It was beautiful! Just make sure your guests know how to get to your destination in the mountains for your special day. The preacher for our wedding was lost on the way to our wedding destination. My mom was stressed🥴 I hope everything goes wonderful for you and congratulations!
Good luck.Wish you much happiness, laughter,friendship and most of all everlasting love.
My favorite part was when my son 10 years old walked me down the aisle and said calm down mom he's a good one and i love ya'll. My least favorite thing was my parent's weren't there. We've been married 24 years in August and i would marry him over n over again.
Your day will fly by. Enjoy every moment! Congratulations!
That is so kind of you to think about your bridesmaids and let them each pick the style of dress they prefer, while keeping them consistent in colour and fabric for you. I’ve been a bridesmaid many times and I would have appreciated that thoughtfulness! Enjoy your wedding day! So happy for you! 😊
The best part of ours is we will be married 39 yrs tomorrow on the 27th and we are still happily married and have 2 wonderful grown children! We had hired 2 bartenders (we didn’t know them but were referred to us) for our wedding who ended up drunk at the end of the reception and one of them pushed the other one face down in the bottom layer of our cake. It was the remaining layer after the cake had been cut and served. Then we stayed local that evening before we left in the morning to Atlantic City for our honeymoon and our entire wedding party, their spouses, our siblings and spouses and close friends were waiting at our hotel and had booked adjoining rooms to ours and we ended up having a big party that lasted all night! We still laugh about it and our honeymoon crashers still talk about it. Looking back, we wouldn’t have changed a thing!
#4 is absolutely gorgeous
One of my favorite parts of my reception was that the DJ played all of my guests wedding songs during dinner.
I got married! The best part was the venue. The regret was the day went so fast. the detail we put into it really didn't seem to be such a big deal in the end. I loved the day, but it didn't need ALL the thrills I thought we should have. If we scaled down a bit it would have been just as fun. Congratulations!!! 🎉
You will be an absolutely beautiful bride 👰♀
My biggest regret was not hiring someone to help organize everyone and everything on the day of. I didn’t really need a planner throughout the whole process, but having someone on the day would have made sure that everyone was doing what I thought they were doing, and a lot of things didn’t get done that got paid for still.
My favorite memories to look back on are when my older family members got to participate in small ways by reading a quick poem, or just getting a quick bit of recognition.
The ejection it’s beautiful
Congratulations 🎉hope you guys have a magical day.
Thank you so much!
My wedding was a beach 🏝🏖🌺 wedding , and we all had a fabulous time, it will be four years august that ive been married , just have a good time , breathe , and make great memories , ❤❤❤ happy Wedding day Sarah Jane🍾🥂😂💞
I’ve been married 21 years! Honestly, PLEASE REMEMBER TO MAKE IT ALL ABOUT YOU AND YOUR HUNNY!!! Thats all the advice I have! 🩷🩷🩷
I wore slippers on my Wedding Day under my Wedding Dress also in 2004. Comfort is everything on that special day. A smart and conservative choice.
Have a wonderful wedding and honeymoon. May your wedding day be everything you dreamed of. Congratulations to you both.
Your mountain wedding will be stunning! Dress #5 is simply elegant, and #3 is magical!
I would choose # 3 mainly because it is more traditional and I love the full skirt.
It’s your day - do it the way you want!! I’d wear dress #3 or #5. You’ll be a beautiful bride.
My husband & I planned & paid for our entire wedding. It’s been 28 yrs but I still love the venue we had. This was a second wedding for both of us & my husband gave me anything I wanted (my first was not that way). Everything was perfect, as yours will be! Everything you’ve shown us has been beautiful & classy & I can’t wait to see your actual photos. I did have one question….where are you going on your honeymoon? Somewhere just as beautiful as your wedding I’m guessing. ❤️
Your wedding is going to be fabulous we all would love to see a video of your wedding ❤
My daughter has the first outfit with pants, she wore it to a party, she looked Gorgeous. Can wait to see what you picked for your wedding gown, all that you posted are beautiful .
congrats on your up coming wedding 💐🥂🍾🎉💍
They are all beautiful but i think 5 is my favorite. I’m sure you will be beautiful in any of them.
I am excited to see how your wedding day comes together! Way to go on the decision on wearing the slippers and then comfy heels, I know that will make a big difference for you to be there in the moment with one less distraction!
My best and worst wedding experience.... best... we got married on the beach of lake Michigan in Beverly shores, Indiana. Worst.... my hubs was very cranky at the reception cuz he was hungry and tired of all the pictures 😆. He passed away 4 years ago this December. We were married 12 years. I miss him every day! Thanks for sharing all your planning and the upcoming wedding videos! It's going to be beautiful! ❤❤❤ much love from Oklahoma ❤❤
Oh if I was picking between those dresses I would pick five I love the flow of it and the lace and the silhouette, it's just very pretty
And I will say I do like all of them that one's just my personal favorite
Been married for for 47 years to a wonderful man! Don’t worry enjoy your special day!❤
My 20th wedding anniversary is Wednesday and honestly I loved everything about our wedding. This was before Pinterest and social media so maybe my expectations were low. 😂😂 Congrats! Sending good vibes for the big day! ❤❤❤
Congrats on your 20th wedding anniversary! We hope to be so lucky!
I did slippers under mine too! Best choice!
All the gowns are gorgeous but my favorites are 1 and 3 with number 2 right up there also.
#5 is absolutely beautiful
Disposible cameras at every table is fun. Nancy
All of the dresses are so beautiful, but I think you chose Number 3. Gorgeous and rich looking, so beautiful.
I love Etsy! I used them a lot when my son’s got married. Got signs for rehearsal dinner & their wedding showers plus items for favors.
The day goes by so fast! Soak it in!
Number 5 is so beautiful; I think you would absolutely look the best in.
It's not about the wedding or reception, it's about the vows you say to each other. They are the most important thing of the day!
Congratulations 🎉 Make sure to do what you want and what you can afford. Do not please any one else but you and your spouse! I hope you enjoy your day!
Favorite parts of my wedding was the entertainment: live music, DJ and photo booth.
Regrets: not getting all the pictures I wanted bc I did not make a detailed list
I love dress #3. I think you chose either #3 or #5. I can't wait to see it
You are going to be a beautiful bride.🎉
You are going to be the most Beautiful Bride. Congrats!!!!
I am so happy for you and your man! I love #5 dress it looks like you. Love the idea of you being thoughtful of your bridesmaids and allowing them to pick what they are comfortable in. I've heard lots of ladies hated their dresses, won't be in your case. ❤best wishes for your special day!!
I'm here to live vicariously. I love hearing about all the plans you're making. Very exciting. My huaband and I eloped to Las Vegas. We were married at the Flamingo. My dress looked like Paris Hilton's dress long sleeve high neck lace with a slit skirt...bought off Shein lol $80.00 and hubs suit was a Calvin Klein suit our colours were blue and yellow and turned out beautifully. We did this bc we wanted to be able to afford a house which we bought just 45 days later we weren't 'lucky' enough to do both. BUT I do wonder sometimes what our wedding would have been like if it included our friends and family. Happy Wedding, and cheer to you and your guy! All the best, I am sure no matter what it will be beautiful ✨️
Congratulations for your upcoming wedding. Wish you nothing, but the best. Enjoy Your Day!!
Dress number 5! You are going to be a beautiful bride! Congratulations 🍾🎈
I think you chose either dress #1 or #5 😊. Why am I getting teary eyed watching your video? So happy for both of you.
I am so excited for your wedding. I'm here for it.
My wedding was so simple and inexpensive. Me and my hubby got married in Las Vegas we booked a package at the Little White Chapel. You talk about so much fun it was so perfect for me and him and especially it was so organized. I would so do it again and again. Plus it didn't even put a dent in our pockets.
But I wish you the best. And Have Fun!
I like dress #
My favorite thing was sharing it with everyone and that it is over. I have been married 34 years
All the dresses are beautiful, my choice is 5, has the lfair of elegance. You will be a gorgeous bride whatever you wear. You have planned a fantastic celebration, you and Colton should really enjoy yourselves. Don't worry about any one having a good time you have supplied every thing needed for the best party. After all the months of planning it all goes by so fast so try and savor every moment. Looking forward to seeing your after video, the venue looks spectacular. This is your big day and nobodies business what you spend on anything. You are gracious enough to share all of this with people you don't really know, there should be no negativity. I hope the weather gods smile on you that day and you have the best time ever. I am sure you will enjoy your honeymoon. Wishing you and Colton many years of happiness, good health and prosperity. I have been married for 45 years.
My daughter was married last year and my son five years ago tomorrow! I was shocked at how much everything had increased in price! It had tripled! I’ve always heard that your guests will remember the food and fun, or lack there of, the most. Congratulations and best of luck on your big day!! 😊
I see you in dress #3, although you would be stunning in either of the dresses.
Hi neighbor! Best wishes for your big day! I love dress #5 most because it looks so elegant. You will be a gorgeous bride and we can’t wait to see the photos and recap! Would love to see what the groom/ men are wearing, as well as favors, centerpieces, flowers. And can’t wait to hear where the venue is… the view and the sunset look wonderful! We are thinking it looks like a great place to host our family reunion. 💕💕
I love everything you have chosen! So beautiful and elegant! I pick Dress #5 for you.
Very nice Sara Jane.! I have been married nearly 46 years. What I liked best, though not actually part of the wedding, was leaving for the honeymoon. I liked that outfit better than my wedding gown. Biggest regret?.....not having my hair professionally done. And my mother had a cousin who was a professional stylist. How dumb was I? My marriage has been wonderful? I wish the same for you.
I love dress 3! 👰🏼
I think you’ll wear #5 ! That’s my favorite!
Wow! I'm sure your wedding will be beautiful. I love the clean and elegant theme. I personally really like Dress 3. How exciting for you.
It was our second marriage.
We did a very small, small wedding on the beach. A reception at the place where we had our first date, where he proposed, and we had a small intimate lunch with family and friends. We go back each year on our anniversary.
It was the best day ever!
Same❤