What's your advice, if you could do it again?

[bubblesforlife]

I'm a bride soon and as I close in on my day, finalise the details, I'm looking for some words of wisdom. Planning a wedding is not all cakes and rainbows!

What would you do differently?
What would you recommend because it worked well?

Be selfish. I got so stressed trying to put everyone else's needs before ours. Also, have some time out with your new hubby if you can? Me and DH spent the majority of the day talking with all the guests and didn't actually get any time together until we went back to the room by which point we were exhausted!

I can not echo the "don't sweat the small stuff" enough! No one will know /care if the napkins are cream but you ordered ivory. Or if the main course was meant to come with carrots but they have served leeks. I've seen so many brides tie themselves in knot over the pointless stuff that they haven't enjoyed the day. It is a celebration. Celebrate your love and commitment to one another. Enjoy the day. Do grab a minute or two alone together (we were ceremony and reception in the same place) so arranged some just us photos while the first drink and nibbles were being served then stayed a few minutes alone when the photographer was done. Don't feel pressured into any "tradition" that doesn't suit you - it is your day (that doesn't mean go full bridezilla). We binned the receiving line in favour of an earlier meal. Good luck. Enjoy your special day and much more importantly enjoy your marriage!