10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Bride!

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  • Now that we are both married and have experienced allll the Bridal things, we thought we would share some advice with y'all! Anywhere from buying bridal clothing, to wedding dress advice, to family and balancing it all on your wedding day, we pretty much cover everything!
    It's even more helpful because Bailey and I experienced different things so you'll get to see two different perspectives on it all!
    Comment down below your own experiences, what you have heard/seen or your own wedding advice to others!
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  • @lexmb7
    @lexmb7 ปีที่แล้ว +2517

    Me rushing to see this even tho I don’t plan on getting married for another decade:

    • @lindsey5365
      @lindsey5365 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      There ain’t nothing wrong with this!!!

    • @gracem7967
      @gracem7967 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Haha. Agreed 😂

    • @Me-su2bu
      @Me-su2bu ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@NeishaGina Same (but 15 for me)

    • @emmapoteet6473
      @emmapoteet6473 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      yeah I'm 16 but I'm making note of all of these in the back of my mind-

    • @asmakhan6240
      @asmakhan6240 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You never know honestly. I got married when I was 20 I was expecting to get married late 20s atleast 30 😅

  • @nefariousnivia2316
    @nefariousnivia2316 ปีที่แล้ว +993

    Something that we did at our wedding (thanks to our wedding planners suggestion!) was while everyone was getting ready for the sparkler exit outside we stayed inside to have a special last dance to end the night away. My husband ended up picking out the song and for someone who hates being the center of attention, the dance felt more special than even our first dance in front of everyone.

    • @LeeAnneRMT
      @LeeAnneRMT ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Ohh that sounds so sweet and magical ✨️

    • @addie-eileenpaige6460
      @addie-eileenpaige6460 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's such a sweet memory.

    • @ariana8734
      @ariana8734 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My husband and I did this as well! It was wonderful. One of my favorite parts of the night.

    • @taylorgraceee
      @taylorgraceee ปีที่แล้ว +6

      OMG i love love love this idea! i'm seventeen and TOTALLY using it on my day

    • @ayokanmibolu-ariyo6109
      @ayokanmibolu-ariyo6109 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Romans 10:9-10, 13 (KJV) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
      For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
      For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
      John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life

  • @aleggett2921
    @aleggett2921 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    I love how intently you watch each other talk, you can see the level of love and respect you have for each other, not only as siblings or twins but as equals and just humans in general

    • @ayokanmibolu-ariyo6109
      @ayokanmibolu-ariyo6109 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Romans 10:9-10, 13 (KJV) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
      For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
      For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved
      John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

  • @maddyyberr
    @maddyyberr ปีที่แล้ว +542

    I got married 3 years ago. Trying on wedding dresses was a NIGHTMARE. I think I tried on over 100 dresses for a lot of different reasons. In the end I was so stressed that I bought one just to say I did. I eventually had to go back, by myself, and decide which one truly felt like me. I ended up with a dress I love but don’t be afraid to go alone if you know yourself! I was taking in too many opinions

    • @awatif59
      @awatif59 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Although I'm not married yet BUT I can definitely understand your point and I love it. People can make you go off track and with all the excitement, you can forget what you wanted in the first place. Alone time does make you understand more about you and helps you concentrate on your thoughts.

    • @liene93
      @liene93 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This spoke to me! I bought a dress on sale. I liked it. It looks good on me. But it wasn't what I wanted from the beginning. In my alone time I started getting so stressed over whether I made a wrong decicion. I will go and try on more dresses. I can always sell the dress I bought if I find a better one that truly feels like my style.

    • @angiemariee7852
      @angiemariee7852 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      100% to all these things! I totally agree

    • @ayokanmibolu-ariyo6109
      @ayokanmibolu-ariyo6109 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Romans 10:9-10, 13 (KJV) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
      For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
      For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
      John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life

    • @vibeswartz9371
      @vibeswartz9371 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@awatif59 I did this! I found my dream wedding dress by myself! My maid of honour doesn’t particular like it but I don’t care it’s MY dress and I’m so happy I went by myself :)

  • @sydneylarsen2974
    @sydneylarsen2974 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    Could you do a video breaking down the costs of both of your weddings (like flowers, food, decorations, etc)? I think it would be great to see the difference in price when you two have very different weddings! Thank you❤

    • @lizzie.v3
      @lizzie.v3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This is a great idea

    • @Short_mcnugget
      @Short_mcnugget ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I was thinking about how good that would be too! People talk about the cost but never the breakdown which is good for those wanting to or planning already

    • @ariana8734
      @ariana8734 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm not sure how much their stuff was! That would be interesting to know.
      I just wanted to jump in and say that I got married last December, and I can share my wedding costs if anyone is curious. During that time, I also toured a few venues and got their costs, so I could share some of those as well perhaps. Just let me know if you're interested! 🙂

    • @oliviab4412
      @oliviab4412 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would LOVE a video like that!!

    • @itsscaeleycx
      @itsscaeleycx ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this! and include how much the flights were and everything

  • @Agrenade10
    @Agrenade10 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Can we hear a men version of this from their POV’s ? Like how they felt about it and some tips from them?

  • @courtneysmith909
    @courtneysmith909 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    I LOVE that you brought up spending time with your spouse on your day. I am a wedding coordinator in MN and I highly recommend for my couples to find time to spend alone time and soak up all the love and excitement together. I had a lot of couples that decided to have this alone time during the social hour.

    • @NannyDiaries23
      @NannyDiaries23 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m also an Event Coordinator in MN!

    • @maedchenausmars
      @maedchenausmars ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My husband escorted me when I had to go to the bathroom at our reception because he knew people would want to talk to both of us and was afraid we would end up separated for a long stretch. We also had a “sweetheart” table with just the two of us while we ate dinner at the reception.

  • @lindseyrush2917
    @lindseyrush2917 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Thanks for making it NORMAL to be overprepared/preparing early. I bought my dress a month after getting engaged, before we even had a date or venue, and soooo many people judged me for it and said it was too soon. But now that I am in the thick of all the planning, I am so thankful that big piece is done and out of the way. Plus, it has been a blast styling my wedding around my dress.

    • @cait.francisco
      @cait.francisco ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I bought my dress a month and a half before getting engaged AND we booked our venue and honeymoon two months before getting engaged. we both were good with everything happening and having it planned out to be prepared- no one else’s opinion matters ✨🥰

    • @vanna9947
      @vanna9947 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is what I plan on doing if I ever decide to "walk that plank" lol plan around the dress.. I've seen so many go the other way and end up not wanting their perfect dress because it didn't fit in with the rest of the wedding.

  • @scoutpowell2051
    @scoutpowell2051 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I'm not married but was recently a bridesmaid and the bride had designated a few responsibilities to each bridesmaid plus put the schedule for the day as all our lock screens :)

  • @brittmcgowan
    @brittmcgowan ปีที่แล้ว +35

    One thing that my fiance and I are doing that I recommend everyone do is make a separate email JUST for wedding stuff! Gmail specifically so you can build any spreadsheets or lists, keep any/all important documents, and have all your wedding-related correspondences in one place. It's so helpful!

    • @ayokanmibolu-ariyo6109
      @ayokanmibolu-ariyo6109 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Romans 10:9-10, 13 (KJV) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved
      For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
      For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
      John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

  • @EmeliaKate
    @EmeliaKate ปีที่แล้ว +131

    I'm not engaged or married, but I just want to remind people to enjoy their engagement 😊 You don't have to get married within the year you get engaged. Give yourself time so you're not having to rush and plan out a timeline that works for you if you can 💕

    • @fc112089
      @fc112089 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      agreed! there's no issue with being engaged for a few years while you adjust to the idea and take your time planning a wedding. I was engaged for 1.5 years before my wedding and wouldn't have minded waiting longer. Of course we lived together already so there was no rush to be together in that way...

  • @marissarogers2043
    @marissarogers2043 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Also! Designate someone as your “problem solver” if you don’t have a coordinator or planner! I was my friend’s MOH and literally so many issues on wedding day she never knew about until the next day bc the planner was informing me instead of bride to problem solve 😅 people passed out from heat, cake melting bc OG cake never delivered, drunk parents, so many issues lol

  • @haleyg711
    @haleyg711 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    I don’t know what it is about Bailey but she’s glowing in this video! ❤

  • @bartholetbay412
    @bartholetbay412 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    So beautiful to watch, I was in a beautiful marriage before my now ex wife left me,i still love her and most times i can't stop thinking about her, i am doing my very best to get rid of the thought of her, but i just can't, i love her so much, i don't know what i am bring this here for, i can't stop thinking about her~

    • @haynesatteh4463
      @haynesatteh4463 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's always difficult to let go of someone you love, i was in a similar situation my wife for 12 years left me, i couldn't just let her go i did all i could to get her back, i had to seek the help of a spiritual adviser who helped me bring her back.

    • @bartholetbay412
      @bartholetbay412 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@haynesatteh4463 wow, how did you get a spiritual adviser, and how do i reach her?

    • @haynesatteh4463
      @haynesatteh4463 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bartholetbay412 her name is MIRIAM CHAMANI DIETRICH, and she is a great spiritual adviser as well as a caster and healer.

    • @mtf5230
      @mtf5230 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      y’all are like acting out a skit rn you’ve done this on so many videos lmao

  • @laurahindle1713
    @laurahindle1713 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    love the way Bailey listens and is so attentive to Brooklyn

  • @haileynorman5119
    @haileynorman5119 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Highly controversial move, but my husband and I decided to hold our party/reception the night before our ceremony. We had a lot of confused family at first, but afterwards we had so many people tell us how much they loved it. I feel like the reception is the most stressful part in terms of thinking of feeding and socializing and taking care of everyone else, so to have that done before our ceremony meant we were much more present for the most important part of a wedding. We had our ceremony the next morning, a family lunch that we actually got to eat, we weren't exhausted by an incredibly long day, and we had a lot of time together as new spouses on the day of our wedding. I know this isn't for everyone, but it worked so well for us and it's not something a lot of people even think of!

  • @RainyRoth
    @RainyRoth ปีที่แล้ว +291

    I literally had the worst wedding in the world. I mean if anything it could go wrong, it did. It ALL went wrong. But, I’ve been married for 32 years. It’s not about the wedding, it’s about the marriage.

    • @addie-eileenpaige6460
      @addie-eileenpaige6460 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Heck yeah. At the end of the day, as long as you're married & it lasts, that's all that matters.

    • @hannahg8696
      @hannahg8696 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Mine too! 12 years later and it doesn't even matter that my cake got iced tea dumped all over it or my dress didn't fit and I forgot to shave my armpits..... 🤣

    • @ariana8734
      @ariana8734 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes! My aunt and uncle say the same thing. They had so many things go wrong on their wedding day. The worst being that one of the candles actually caused a small fire. 😬 But they're still happily married over 30 years later, and while they wish the day would have been a bit better, they just laugh about it now and mention how grateful they are that they were still able to get married. That's what mattered most of all.

  • @shardyway16
    @shardyway16 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Highly recommend a private last dance! It gives you a moment at the end of the night to take in the day privately with your spouse :)
    I also had a cleaning inventory/checklist and had 4 different friends/family members designed for this task. They said it was super fast, and easy! We also scheduled lunches and dinners with these individuals after our honeymoon to catch up and collect things from them.

  • @alexishynek747
    @alexishynek747 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Great points! Best wedding advice we had from our wedding planner, was taking time just me and my husband after the ceremony and before the cocktail hour. We went to a side room just the two of us with some food and drinks and just got to take in the fact that we got married. That small time together was really special!

  • @jbivphotography
    @jbivphotography ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Scheduling time for you and your groom is a HUGE one that I wish more couples would write into their day. As a wedding photographer, I try to do that for them by doing a first look and getting photos early that way after the ceremony they actually have time to hang out rather than filling it all up with photos. Great video!

  • @alexkate1327
    @alexkate1327 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    It’s funny how when I started watching y’all, you both looked identical.
    Now I’ve been watching you for so long that you don’t look identical.
    Also, Brooklyn, your wedding was amazing. It was so perfect. 🌲
    I loved Baileys too it was so glamorous! ✨
    Love y’all. ♥️

  • @sara_gillett
    @sara_gillett ปีที่แล้ว +144

    Pro tip: you don't have to book your venue 1-2 years out if you do it on a week day. Plus, you'll save thousands this way!

    • @nikkidutt2034
      @nikkidutt2034 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      And most guests won’t show though because of work

    • @madalynlawton8146
      @madalynlawton8146 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@nikkidutt2034 those who want to come will be there though, i don’t advise relying on “well this friend won’t be able to come” who cares? it’s YOUR day

    • @addie-eileenpaige6460
      @addie-eileenpaige6460 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good tip!

    • @zailiarrlou
      @zailiarrlou ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Very true! We booked ours on a Saturday 2 yrs out because we wanted a huge party with an unlimited bar, but that would not work for anyone on a week day lol

  • @Blondemakeup15
    @Blondemakeup15 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    I HATED planning my wedding! And honestly I'm glad y'all mentioned Brooklyn not liking the planning process either. I love my husband and loved my Wedding but the stress was a lot on someone with anxiety.

    • @LoganCassidy
      @LoganCassidy ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same. It turned out great but super stressful. I wouldn’t want to ever do it again.

  • @Niftynicknacks
    @Niftynicknacks ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Something else that's advice, tell your wedding planner anything that makes you happy. I get really bad social anxiety when I'm around people for hours on end, and I told her that, so she made me a panic room to go if I got overwhelmed. I didn't end up using the room, but it was nice to know it was there just in case. Also, while deciding the table placement, I told her that I love Harry Potter. So instead of circle tables, she made them like the great hall dining room. Just mention anything that makes you happy to help make your day special and they will most likely make it happen!

  • @meganstahr
    @meganstahr ปีที่แล้ว +25

    For the next Video, y'all should do a "what I wish I knew as a girlfriend" just your advice on things and what to expect guys to think or something (maybe you could have Dakota and Asa in there as well to get their perspective) love you guys and I've been here since 2013!

  • @belmarshall9103
    @belmarshall9103 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    when bailey was talking about people being happy to get married in the rain i thought of julie and camilla :) their wedding pics were so beautiful!

  • @lisawoodruff1185
    @lisawoodruff1185 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I got married on a Tuesday and it was the best thing about our planning I ever did. Kept the ceremony small and simple and we did the reception with the masses a couple weeks later. Our wedding day was calm and relaxed and we were off and away before dinner and had the rest of the day just for my husband and me. We actually went on a dinner picnic, just the two of us! 💗

  • @Dani5670
    @Dani5670 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I really needed this video ❤ my fiancé and I are getting married 10 months from today!! Crazy! For me wedding planning so far has been so stressful 😂I’m like Brooklyn.I have had to remove a bridesmaid from my wedding and that was hard for me but I had the love and support from other friends and family who knew that this wedding is about me and my fiancé and not anyone else. My advice to anyone reading the comments is that stuff does come up along the way but to try to remember that this day is about you and your fiancé.❤

    • @amrithamanmadhan7475
      @amrithamanmadhan7475 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you ever want to get your wedding bouquet preserved , do get in touch with me.

    • @alexandra-tn2jf
      @alexandra-tn2jf ปีที่แล้ว

      congrats!

  • @supreetisidhu8757
    @supreetisidhu8757 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Loved Brooklyn as a bride, she looked stunning! LOVE U ALL!

  • @ashleyemory5066
    @ashleyemory5066 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    At my wedding my husband and I skipped walking around to every table at dinner to greet guests… instead we left the venue and got amazing pictures just the two of us (and our photographer of course). And I’m so happy we did because the photos are amazing! And the guests didn’t care that we were gone for like 45 minutes!

  • @hv5516
    @hv5516 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    we couldn't be more oppostite. dated 10 years, got engaged, engaged 7 months now, no idea what im doing. you guys were SUPER prepared lol

    • @Pinkkkkk
      @Pinkkkkk ปีที่แล้ว

      Dated 10 years and your just now getting engaged

    • @hv5516
      @hv5516 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Pinkkkkk yep!

  • @mahroutabesh
    @mahroutabesh ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Point 11: choosing bride maides is not just about getting beautiful photos is people who make u feel special & can cheer u up and help u get yourself together when things go wrong

  • @mikaylagibson9428
    @mikaylagibson9428 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My husband and I just got married in May we had a 2 year engagement period and ended up replanting out wedding 3 times. The main thing we got out of the experience is really sit down and decide what you want together before you make any large decisions. We had a total of 8 guests and it was amazing.

  • @MrsChaseMiddley
    @MrsChaseMiddley ปีที่แล้ว +12

    i got married this fall and my husband and I were together almost all day, starting from the morning where his brass band woke us up over to my hairdresser coming over, cutting his and doing my hair, then we changed in seperate rooms (at the same time) and met in the living room to go the venue to have pictures taken together... all that happened before the wedding at noon and we were together all the time, it was really nice... calmed me down a lot too :)

  • @maneshapope6885
    @maneshapope6885 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Makes me miss my wedding day , my biggest advice is don’t worry if not many people rsvp or come to the wedding , this is you and your spouses special day and the people who love you most will be there for you ❤ and be in the moment

  • @allymontes7757
    @allymontes7757 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    honestly this is such a good list, i am far from being married but I remember planning my quinceñera and it’s just like planning a wedding! the last point is so relevant and im so glad I prepared myself for the worst because it made my day so much better.

  • @ShannonLeighMusic
    @ShannonLeighMusic ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is full of great advice! I've been married for 3.5 years now, but definitely stand by this. It helped me SO much to have simple, comforting food available on my wedding day so I didn’t have to worry about trying something new or messy!

  • @SamanthaTallman
    @SamanthaTallman ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I got so many weird looks from friends and family when we started touring venues a few days after getting engaged but they don’t realize the venues book out SO far in advance!!
    We ended up booking at our 4th venue tour and booked our wedding for 13 months later!

  • @LRL_1917
    @LRL_1917 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My biggest tip as a bride? Anticipate how your body will react to stress/nerves/ all the emotions and PLAN FOR IT! I thought I was calm and cool, but my body was in panic mode the whole day. Once I was finally able to relax and enjoy my wedding, the adrenaline kicked in and I ended up throwing up from it. Had to leave my wedding early because the nerves had taken over 😂 I still had an amazing day but if you know how your body reacts to these situations, plan ahead!!!

    • @Amberrr_0080
      @Amberrr_0080 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is how my body reacts to stress and I just learned a nausea trick where u smell isopropyl alcohol and its worked good for me so far. U can keep a non-scented germx keychain on u or get some of those little rubbing alcohol packets, like what gets rubbed on u b4 getting a shot at a drs office for on the go and its amazing how fast the nausea goes away!

  • @bridgetnparker
    @bridgetnparker ปีที่แล้ว +10

    We went super small. Immediate family only ceremony and about 60 people at an outdoor reception with cake and pizza and music and yard games. $1500 later and I recommend that to EVERYONE. You hear too many horror stories about people going into debt for a wedding day that brought them nothing but stress. And bonus, our guests loved it too, because it didn’t have any of the stuffy stuff that’s boring for guests. Everybody wins.

  • @ellak1382
    @ellak1382 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I would love to see a video of both of your experiences of things that did go wrong! I don’t think we saw any of that in the wedding videos. I would find the stories interesting 😊

  • @ellakate6921
    @ellakate6921 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I really like the one y'all said "spend more time with your spouse during the wedding". I am an introvert and when I get a hubby lol and we have yk a great relationship and we're close, I would wanna be by his side more during the wedding cus I feel like that's just special and a lot of people can be overwhelming.

  • @alingardo11
    @alingardo11 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Loved the make sure you eat comment. We picked a venue where we made sure we LOVED the food and made sure our expectations were that since the day was about us, we were going to enjoy dinner and dessert at our reception and if people wanted to chat with us while eating, they could come up to us, but that was our day to be a little selfish! Plus we the food was THAT good :) My advice to future brides, don't feel guilty for wanting to sit down and eat at your reception!!

  • @parisalena
    @parisalena ปีที่แล้ว +7

    brooklyn and bailey is becoming like my big sister figures in youtube and i love that. im thankful to have known you guys!!

  • @haileygooding5203
    @haileygooding5203 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Great tips! Can confirm the accuracy of them. ☺️
    I had a super tiny wedding - less than 25 people. It was perfect! And I still absolutely HATED the planning process even though it was so simple compared to what most people do. But to your point, because we had the wedding in my grandparents backyard on a lake, everyone who was invited to the wedding got to spend the whole day hanging out there on the lake, boating and swimming in-between setting up decorations and getting ready for the wedding. That was probably my favorite part. I got to be with my guy all day long, too, which was awesome!

  • @annak3388
    @annak3388 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another tip: consider if you want to preserve your flowers and make plans for them if so. I got married last month and the thought never crossed my mind until it was over and we were cleaning up. People came to me asking what I wanted to do with the flowers and all I could think of was just throw them away because I wouldn’t be home to enjoy them since I was leaving the next day for the honeymoon.

  • @kindlykaren1313
    @kindlykaren1313 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Baileys personality is so amazing and she inspires me a lot. Love the video!

  • @emilycannone9807
    @emilycannone9807 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m getting married on May 14, 2023 and everything in this video is so relatable. The job of a bride is intense lol and I think this video captures that really well!

  • @lillee0205
    @lillee0205 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    You guys are truly the big sis’ I need! Btw you guys were both stunning brides! 🤩

  • @saragold6680
    @saragold6680 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love that the outfit choices reflect their individual personalities 😍😍

  • @uselanemurat818
    @uselanemurat818 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I was binge watching y’all like 2 days ago and y’all was so tiny even only a few years ago 😭 Even though y’all are like 3 or 4 years older than me, I feel like I fell asleep, woke again and y’all graduated college. I blink and y’all already married 🥺🫶🏾

  • @Lizzielove2016
    @Lizzielove2016 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just got engaged this weekend and I absolutely needed this!! I am 100% here for more videos like this

  • @charlottem4849
    @charlottem4849 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Thank you SO MUCH for this video!! I'm still in high school and don't aticipate getting married in the next few years, but like you guys said, it's never too early to start planning!! (or dreaming, in my case :). Congrats to both of you!!!!!! ❤💍👰

  • @Kat_Hack
    @Kat_Hack ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Currently planning my wedding and the planing process is the most un enjoyable process and it’s so validating to hear that it’s ok I was stressing out even more because it’s not exciting 😂definitely needed this!

  • @denissenava175
    @denissenava175 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The last advice was 100% YES. My makeup girl canceled on me the day before a few hours before I had to go to sleep. I had to drive to Walgreens because it was the only thing open and bought makeup and I did it myself!

  • @emrypendergrass7937
    @emrypendergrass7937 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’m 17 right now and I will be back when I get engaged to watch this again😭

  • @Short_mcnugget
    @Short_mcnugget ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Over the last 2-3 years I have a fairly clear idea of what I want for a wedding. Being in a long term relationship or not, I’ve gotten a good idea of what I want to spend the most on vs not. But I do think it’s a great idea to plan all that In advanced AND Pinterest will be your best friend! Pinterest “wedding board ” with all the little details from dresses, hair, venues, color scheme for flowers, bridal party, picture poses, invitation, rings etc

  • @annalawrence7552
    @annalawrence7552 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This was SO helpful! I’m currently engaged and planning a wedding and appreciate this advice SO much ❤

  • @abrianabradley5459
    @abrianabradley5459 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Currently planning my own wedding and commenting because as a bride I KEEP forgetting this:
    Your vendors are guests too! Okay, I get it, you don’t have to feed everyone but it can be in the contract! It’s in my photographers contract that I feed him cause he’s there allllllll day obviously. Make sure to COUNT VENDORS IN for all vendors that care about guest count such as venue space and caterers. I forgot about that and nearly got an incorrect quote from the caterer but he was smart and reminded me lol.

  • @danaewall4250
    @danaewall4250 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I am not engaged or married, but I have friends who are, and it's ok to be engaged and for you to take time to plan you don't have to be like ok I'm engaged wedding dress, venue straight away, but I do guess it does depend on when you get engaged, but go with the mentality that you can take your time to plan after getting engaged or if you know you'll be engaged soon.

  • @TheVoodooStitcher
    @TheVoodooStitcher ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had an eventful wedding. My stepfather passed out in the parking lot at my reception and was rushed to the hospital. It was stressful but he ended up fine by the end of the night. Love this video!!

  • @sarahdomenick9424
    @sarahdomenick9424 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    In terms of price, I think it’s also fair to note that Brooklyn got married this year when inflation is super high and it may have played a part in the weddings being similar in price.

  • @amyberard83
    @amyberard83 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My husband and I went out to breakfast the morning of our wedding and exchanged our vows then. It was the perfect way to start the day!

  • @kaileybalke1285
    @kaileybalke1285 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got married July 4th 2021 and we had our venue booked before he proposed as well. Highly recommend to get the date you want! We booked it Labor Day 2020 and he proposed September 25th 2020. Definitely do a private dinner!!! I promise you will actually get to eat, see your spouse and no one will miss you during dinner.

  • @pattidavis8043
    @pattidavis8043 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My friend's wedding was interrupted by a fire alarm caused by thunderstorm, not a fire.....
    She just laughed about it and upon return into venue, ask all the fireman to be in their pictures.
    It was crazy happiness!

  • @chelsealovesplants
    @chelsealovesplants ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Literally planning my wedding now as I’m watching this! Glad this came up on my TH-cam binge lol these are all SUCH good tips ❤

  • @jennakarl1836
    @jennakarl1836 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    For us financially normal people don’t just randomly book venues, losing a down payment is a lot.😂 it’s usually not like 200$ it’s normal in the thousands. Everything else is great.

    • @ellabeagley1604
      @ellabeagley1604 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The average is £1000 for a deposit where I am in the UK so definitely not reasonable to put your name down before getting engaged😂

    • @NannyDiaries23
      @NannyDiaries23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They said look at venues not necessarily lock in a date

    • @ellabeagley1604
      @ellabeagley1604 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@NannyDiaries23 they definitely mentioned putting a down payment on a date lol

  • @PhantomFanatic0927
    @PhantomFanatic0927 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I got married this March, and I just want to encourage anyone with body image insecurities. I also had a very hard time settling on a wedding dress, but not because I liked too many. It isn't that I didn't like the dresses, they were beautiful. But I couldn't see myself as beautiful in any of them. My dress is/was beautiful, but I'm still learning to see myself as beautiful in it. I didn't have the dream "say yes to the dress" moment, or live the childhood dream of feeling like a princess, but my husband thought I was beautiful on our wedding day. I'm still working on me, but when I look back at the photos, it's nice to see us together.
    At the end of the day, we are all beautiful in our own way. We may not always be able to see it ourselves, but that doesn't make it untrue

  • @ruthgreen1014
    @ruthgreen1014 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very good advice! I especially agree with the part about taking some time to be with your spouse after the ceremony. It really helped my husband and I to process the day, and I could get a bit of a breather! 😅

  • @jamiemcniven9795
    @jamiemcniven9795 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This was so tremendously helpful!!
    Can y'all do an engagement version? That would be helpful as well❤️ thank you so much for all your advice ☺️

  • @-BekahJoy-
    @-BekahJoy- ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I am not getting married or anything like that, but in response to point number two it makes sense; I was a bridesmaid in one wedding and after getting my dress altered I don't think I really tried it on until I was wearing it for real, and thankfully it was okay, but there were some elements of my dress that actually sent me into a minor panic attack, and I think it would have been avoided had I tried it in before that day and gotten used to things or figured out solutions before the big day

  • @romeliapc4175
    @romeliapc4175 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This are really some great tips! Both of your weddings were beautiful🤍😍 I went to a wedding when I was younger and it started pouring rain so hard that we were stuck at the cathedral, the venue after was completely flooded and after we left they told us that some people couldn't leave and the dress, food and everything got soaked and ruined but they still had a blast. Thank God there was a hotel right beside the place😂🤷🏻‍♀️ so YES EVERYTHING ABSOLUTELY CAN GO WRONG, just be positive and enjoy it!😅👍🏻😁

  • @marissarogers2043
    @marissarogers2043 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yes to designating someone to gather your stuff!👏🏼 I was my friend’s MOH & I tried to keep her stuff gathered, but she was very much like I can do it myself it’s okay. And thennnn she left her wedding dress AT the venue (we stayed overnight)!😅 thankfully they were able to go back to get it bc they didn’t leave until the next week for their honeymoon

  • @mariahkaybuck7038
    @mariahkaybuck7038 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I got engaged I was looking forward to planning in reality it was a nightmare but, after planning my husband and I were so relieved. 😌

  • @StandBack15
    @StandBack15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brooklyn it was so comforting to hear you didn't love planning you rwedding.... I get married in 25 days and I have HATED planning this wedding. I know the day will be great but I often feel guilty for being ungrateful for this "special time" when the truth is.... I just want to be married to my favorite person and celebrate with my close friends and family.... and I dont really want to pick out and pay for linens and candles and blah blah blah. I'm glad I'm not alone in this.

  • @sarahubbard7653
    @sarahubbard7653 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m getting married in a few months and still have so much to plan. This was so helpful, thank you!

  • @angieleon4703
    @angieleon4703 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When it comes to the photographer/videographer do your research, and choose wisely, remember your video and photos are your forever memory and you want them to be perfect!

    • @sweetgingerbread6292
      @sweetgingerbread6292 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      don’t do friends for the photographer/videographer either, it’s an all in all bad idea. get a professional who won’t be distracted. i’ve been to two weddings where that’s happend

  • @emmersonleach1087
    @emmersonleach1087 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve been watching you for years. I got engaged 2 days ago and I’m so grateful for videos like this.

  • @paigefulbright6435
    @paigefulbright6435 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think I’m getting engaged next week and we already have our venue🤭 this couldn’t have been more perfect timing!

  • @chloewood1359
    @chloewood1359 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I feel like you’re talking to us just like your little sisters 🥹
    Thank you so much for sharing! I’m 20 right now, but when I’m engaged I’ll just call y’all! 😂

  • @upliftingchristianjams
    @upliftingchristianjams ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My first cousin just got married last Saturday!! And I was one of her bridesmaids so I’ll have to share this video with her!!

  • @alexandrahobbs4534
    @alexandrahobbs4534 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got married almost 3 years ago right before Christmas! This video is awesome! The best advice I agree with in it is do what makes you and your spouse to be happy!
    Also I had the moment of this is my dress the second I put it on thankfully, because I am super indecisive and there were about 5 different "second" choices.
    Whatever you do, make sure you ENJOY the big day and take it all in as it is! ❤️

  • @joslyngutierrez9109
    @joslyngutierrez9109 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bailey is literally glowing! The fit, hair, makeup, yess!!

  • @kit7475
    @kit7475 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I remember watching their college acceptance/decision video... time flies so fast T-T

  • @MewsView
    @MewsView ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes to number 10!
    I will never forget that morning of my wedding after waking up and starting to get ready, the power went out. All my at home getting ready had to be done in the dark with a camping lantern before I left for the venue. Thankfully the venue had power and our power came back on as I was headed out the door. 😂

  • @mayavogel178
    @mayavogel178 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One piece of advice I have heard (I am not engaged or married or even dating) was that to not ask the bride if they are ready for the wedding and get all excited about the planning of it but ask are you ready to be a wife? You are a bride for one day but wife for life so focus on that aspect.

  • @kasshales9730
    @kasshales9730 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tried on my whole outfit multiple times before my wedding day! For sure recommend! I found my dress several months before I got engaged due to certain logistics. Also worth it! The other thing that saved me stress was I started planning early. It was a year and 4 months that we were engaged. Start bits and pieces early to save stress. Also, let people help you!

  • @karinaestrada6802
    @karinaestrada6802 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My number 1 best advice, just ENJOY being engaged, DON’T RUSH to do anything for at least a month or two. It is one of the happiest times of a relationship, why rush it when you know you’re going to spend the rest of your lives together. Literally the opposite of your first few suggestions, but just being engaged without the stress yet is honestly the best. I think that is why it was so stressful for Brooklyn, because she rushed to plan without just enjoying being engaged to her babe.

    • @toriilaurenn
      @toriilaurenn ปีที่แล้ว

      THIS!!! I WISH I hadn’t rushed into planning the wedding we’re getting married December 3rd and I’m STRESSING and we toured our first venue TWO days after we got engaged, I wish we had just let ourselves be excited

  • @anirrelevantperson4562
    @anirrelevantperson4562 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You were literally the most beautiful Brides I've ever seen

  • @bern3658
    @bern3658 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I got married in between when you 2 got married. I got married in July of this year. I agree with most of these points. I actually didn't have much time with my spouse until after we finished and were in our hotel. I thought we would for a few minutes but I forgot. I actually didn't mind though. I also got annoyed with people telling me all the time that something would go wrong the day of. Even though, it's true I liked that you guys pointed out to focus on why you're there rather than just leaving it at something will go wrong, which was my experience.

  • @lifewithgianna2.0
    @lifewithgianna2.0 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I want Brooklyn and Dakota's "First time" story just like how Bailey and Asa did pls

  • @ilakk.k
    @ilakk.k ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for all the advices and experience. Super helpful. I am not getting married for a decade. Last wish you should have added about getting period on your wedding because Brooklyn was on her period on the wedding day. Love you ❤

  • @zoeanabel2054
    @zoeanabel2054 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Your wedding was sooooo Beautiful! Love y’all!!

  • @shaylynsmith5539
    @shaylynsmith5539 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am getting married next year and we definitely had a venue location picked and basically all wedding details planned before we were engaged 😂

  • @Purple_Box
    @Purple_Box ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm with Brooklyn. Hated the thought of having to plan a wedding. So we just gathered our families for a quck visit to a registry office and then lunch at a local restaurant. Been together for over 30 years and married for 14. Yes, I was much older than you guys and we already had kids when we got married, so not the same situation.

  • @nicholeurigashvili5827
    @nicholeurigashvili5827 ปีที่แล้ว

    #10 is the most important. Whatever happens, happens and enjoy your day. This was my mentality and had the best wedding day. The other advice I got. Take moments to take everything in. The day goes so fast and it is so good to pause, look around, and notice the little things. I intentionally did this a few times on my wedding day and so happy that i did.

  • @lilahpreece9288
    @lilahpreece9288 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was a bridesmaid in a wedding and what worked really well for the bride… we had the ceremony and people talked for about 30 minutes in the hall after and there was a back room and my mum packed lunches for all of the bridal party, and the parents of both the bride and groom.
    It took her an hour to pack everything and they were super grateful!

  • @niniacinco
    @niniacinco ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Much love, Brooklyn and Bailey! You two are glowing.✨🥰

  • @emberrobinson8261
    @emberrobinson8261 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Baileys hair looks so cute! Love you!❤

  • @samanthagrace59
    @samanthagrace59 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish more people understood engagement is something that is talked about and not just a huge surprise LOL