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I'm getting married in the morning! Any advice?

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miniworry · 18/02/2023 23:56

Know I should be sleeping but I'm just wide awake before we finally tie the knot tomorrow. Feeling a mixture of excited/nervous and wondered if anyone had any specific advice for the day they wish they had known beforehand?

Ideally not 'don't do it' 😆

OP posts:
BagOfDust · 18/02/2023 23:57

Enjoy every moment. Really savour it. Congratulations and best wishes! 🎉

greenspaces4peace · 18/02/2023 23:58

enjoy the day :)

QueenOfWeeds · 18/02/2023 23:59

If you’re awake anyway, slather on some extra hand cream and drink more water so you’re nice and hydrated in the morning.

Enjoy it! Congratulations!

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Motheranddaughtertotwo · 19/02/2023 00:00

Ah how sweet. Enjoy it all, even the mad parts if there are any. Wishing you an amazing day.

TitInATrance · 19/02/2023 00:01

Congratulations. Focus on DH before any other considerations, and expect the same from him.

AliMonkey · 19/02/2023 00:02

Don't stress, enjoy it, and remember that if things don't go quite to plan, it doesn't matter - it's the marriage that's important not the wedding. And don't leave it to the last minute to go to the toilet if you have a large or difficult to lift dress!

gemloving · 19/02/2023 00:03

Take a moment to watch all the people who are there for you. Watch them enjoy themselves. Don't stress, everyone wants you to have a good time xx

GroggyLegs · 19/02/2023 00:03

When you sit down to dinner, take a moment to soak it in.
It's not often you get everyone you care about in one room.

Have a wonderful day tomorrow!

GroggyLegs · 19/02/2023 00:03

*the atmosphere I mean, not the food 🤣

Original poster
miniworry · 19/02/2023 00:05

What lovely things- I will definitely try and make sure I take a minute to saviour it all, never thought about it as having everyone we love in one room, I just see 100
People and panic 😂

OP posts:
Artemi · 19/02/2023 00:06

Good luck!!
Put hand cream on just before the service/ceremony so your rings can slide on easier

soupmaker · 19/02/2023 00:08

Relax and enjoy yourself. It's just a day. But you'll be surrounded by all the people you love most so take time with your DH to stand and just look at everyone enjoying your day. It's the best feeling ever.

Sugarfree23 · 19/02/2023 00:09

Relax, and take time to enjoy it, because it goes so fast and in a blurr.

Lavender14 · 19/02/2023 00:12

Ah have the best day! Make some time to savour it with your new spouse. It's crazy how fast the day goes and how busy you'll be so try to grab a few minutes together where you can. Remember your perfume (I forgot to wear any and I'd got a nice one especially) and your lipstick for touch ups. And if you notice any little things aren't quite how you'd planned- it won't matter and noone will know it was meant to be any different!

Advice for married life- good open communication and learning how to 'fight' constructively are the most important skills you'll need.

Have a wonderful day and congrats! Get some sleep it'll be a long crazy day!

Tigertigertigertiger · 19/02/2023 00:15

How lovely ! Congratulations and get to bed Smile

TyneTeas · 19/02/2023 00:15

Remember that it is about the two of you. At our evening reception it felt like dh and I spent more time welcoming and hosting everyone that we barely saw each other except for the first dance. It was still a lovely evening but I'd probably change that a bit in hindsight.

Wishing you a great day and a fantastic marriage

RockingMyFiftiesNot · 19/02/2023 00:17

Agree with PPs - savour every second, it will fly by.
Keep focussed on the key point of the day - your commitment to each other. If things go wrong (like your dress getting ripped as mine did - it's something to look back and laugh at) - don't let little things spoil your day.
Ask people to take photos of other guests throughout the day as well as of themselves and you. You can't be everywhere and seeing photos of other guests chatting to each other and partying was lovely to look at after the event.

Many congratulations, have a wonderful day x

RockingMyFiftiesNot · 19/02/2023 00:19

And agree GO TO BED!!! Expect you're too excited to sleep but turn off your phone at least and turn the light off - you'll drift off eventually but not if you keep looking at your phone!!

Needapadlockonmyfridge · 19/02/2023 00:21

Enjoy your day xx

Spongeboob · 19/02/2023 00:23

Remember, and keep remembering hard all day: it's just you two. Everything and everyone else is background. I hope you have a wonderful day.

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 19/02/2023 00:23

As with pp's enjoy the day. Have fun and try and take a few minutes just your and your DH. Good luck and have a lovely day xx

Purplepeoniesdroppingpetals · 19/02/2023 00:26

Have a lovely day - if your folks or other v significant people are there tomorrow, find a moment to tell them you love them - they won’t forget and neither will you. Have a lovely day making memories x

SouperNoodle · 19/02/2023 00:28

Remember to actually spend time with your husband 😂 people will be dragging you away constantly and everyone will be wanting to talk to you so sneaking off here and there to see him will be really important.

Also, enjoy every moment 🥰

Congratulations!!

Seiheiki · 19/02/2023 00:30

At several points throughout the day, just stand back for a moment. It goes so quickly. Stand back, breathe, absorb. Everyone is in that room because they love you and your partner enough to make the effort to be there. All of your planning and organisation will have paid off. Above all else, enjoy it. Wishing you so much love and happiness.

Whiskers4 · 19/02/2023 07:01

I couldn't sleep either. When I got up, I decided I was going to enjoy the day and focus on my husband to be, no matter what.