Worse Wedding Advice #9

9.) "MY MOTHER SAID I SHOULD HAVE THE COCKTAIL HOUR BEFORE THE CEREMONY SINCE GUESTS WILL BE WAITING AND THIRSTY."

Really?? What is mom thinking?? Do that and your guests will be sauced before you exchange your vows. Instead, open the bar during the reception as normal, and serve nonalcoholic beverages like lemonade iced tea, and water with lemon slices beforehand to take care of those thirsty guests. Besides... Alcohol doesn't quench thirst... it just makes you thirstier and wanting to drink more.

Worse Wedding Advice #8

8.) "YOU DON'T NEED A WEDDING PLANNER... LET YOUR MOM DO IT!"

Sometimes mom has really good ideas… but sometimes… not. Unless you want your wedding “mom-themed”… ask mom to handle some of the important details… but as for the rest… hire a pro, or at least consult with one. Many wedding planners will charge a very small fee for a short consultation. A wedding Planner can help outline many details for you… some of which you may not have thought about. At least a consultation will help you get organized and headed in the right direction.

Worse Wedding Advice #7

7.) "DON'T PAY FOR A PHOTOGRAPHER... THEY COST TOO MUCH! USE UNCLE JOE... HE HAS A NICE KODAK INSTAMATIC!"

Mmmm… No…. not a good idea. Do you really want to entrust your most valuable memories to Uncle Joe’s Instamatic? And what about all those beautiful poses you’ve seen in all the Bridal Mags and have dreamed of doing on your own wedding day? Is Uncle Joe going to be able to capture those? Will he remember to get the one of you tossing the bouquet?... or will he be going for a re-fill at that time?

Professional Wedding Photographers have years of experience in getting just the right shots at just the right time! They aren’t distracted by Aunt Sue needing a napkin, nor do they take breaks every 5 minutes to mingle with long lost relatives. Not to mention the professional prints, albums and other print products available that will last a lifetime! Read the article “Why Do Professional Wedding Photographers Charge So Much?” (http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=114876416937&topic=16982 ) to see all that goes into producing THE best photography and portraits for your wedding day!

Worse Wedding Advice #6

6.) "DON'T WORRY ABOUT BOOKING A PHOTOGRAPHER EARLY... YOU HAVE PLENTY OF TIME!"

The truth is… many professional wedding photographers are already booking the following year’s weddings! Why scramble around at the last minute hoping there is an opening or that someone else canceled… Most brides book their photographer a year out… 6 months at the very least. And if you are getting married in the summer… you absolutely want to book a year ahead! Play it safe… book early and know that you have one of the very most important items on your wedding “to do” list checked off… not to mention a great photographer booked!

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Worse Wedding Advice #5

5.) "HAVE A CASH BAR... YOU'LL SAVE LOT'S OF MONEY!!"

Really? Come-on… your family and friends just traveled from all four corners of the state… or the USA… just to see you get married and bought you that funky $200 bowl from Pottery Barn that you’ve been dying to get… and you’re going to charge them for a beer? Tacky, tacky, tacky. Nothing cheapens the look and feel of your wedding more than a good old cash bar. If you can’t afford it… then don’t have it. You are better off to serve Ice Tea, Lemonade and Water… all with wonderful floating lemon slices. They will look beautiful and classy… and they won’t break the bank!

Worse Wedding Advice #4

4.) "LET YOUR BRIDESMAIDS CHOOSE THEIR DRESSES... IT'LL BE FUN!!"

Not. That is a disaster waiting to happen. Unless you are looking for the unmatched, Ross “dress for less” look on your wedding day, you need to set the precedence and the guidelines. It’s one thing to let them each choose a different style… but in the same color range as each other. And naturally you want the dresses to compliment your wedding style and the style of your dress as well as be able to match the groomsmen. The only time this rule wouldn't truly apply is if your are having an eclectic vintage themed wedding, but you would still want a few guidelines for your bridesmaids to follow.

Worse Wedding Advice #3

3.) "It's YOUR wedding... This day is all about YOU!"

Yes... it is YOUR wedding day, but don't forget the little people. Least of all the Groom! So many times they are left to the side with no opinion or input. Treat your wedding party (and guests) with respect, as well as your service professionals. Remember, you hired service PROFESSIONALS, and they should be treated like such. I've seen way to many brides dismiss the photographer or caterer as if they were their maids or something, with complete disrespect. You do want them to do a good job, right? Be sure to pay attention to your Grooms family, wheether you like them or not... they are now going to be YOUR family as well. And seek out the wall flowers and make them feel as if they were the most important person you invited!

Worse Wedding Advice #2

2.) "MY GRANDMA TOLD ME THAT I MUST WEAR WHITE OR EVERYONE WILL THINK I'M NOT A VIRGIN."

Although a white dress is sooo classic, this "rule" is completely antiquated. In fact, there are probably quite a few engaged virgins out there who will choose to wear ivory (gasp!) on their wedding day. Wear whichever color you love that looks best with your skin tone. In fact, white works best on darker skin tones, and ivory shades flatter lighter skin. And look at Reese Witherspoon… She wore PINK!!

Worse Wedding Advice #1

Ok... so here is the list of worse wedding advice, beginning with #1:

1.) ORDER YOUR WEDDING DRESS THE SIZE YOU'D LIKE TO BE ON YOUR WEDDING DAY.

NOT a good idea!

We all want to weigh less and look the best for our special day… but lets get real… some goals cannot be accomplished overnight, and as hard as we may try… what if you only reach a size 9 and not a size 7??

It’s harder to let the dress out than it is to take it in!! Order your dress the size that you are… and then, if you lose the weight… SWEET! Have it altered and taken in, in, in!!!