Literally the minute you announce your engagement you will be offered some friendly wedding planning advice from someone – that’s a fact! Whilst it is lovely and helpful to receive well-meaning advice when you are planning the biggest day of your life, the sheer amount of ‘advice’ can leave you even more confused than when you started.
Today we’ve been looking through the Mrs2be.ie real wedding archives to share the advice our lovely brides from the past couple of years have to give you – we hope it helps your planning journey be as simple as possible!
Sarah – Under the Sydney Sun: Fairytale Destination Wedding
“It’s hard, but try not to let others influence your ‘big day’. Input from friends and family can be great, but if possible, talk to your partner first and get yourselves on the same page… then bring in the cavalry!”
Photos: Captured by Pavel
Laura – Destination Wedding: Laura & Liam’s Breathtakingly Picturesque Celebration
“Remember to not stress. There’s nothing to stress about. It’s amazing how everything falls into place and on the day, it all flows!”
Photos: Adaw Photography
Kanae – Romantic & Stylish Cliff Townhouse Wedding with A First Look
“City weddings are good for convenience and good fun too. Exchanges with members of the public can add some unexpected flavour to the day as well as cars beeping horns and motorbikes revving engines.”
Photos: The Photography Hub
Natalie – Destination Wedding at Waterford Castle with Fabulous Bridal Style
“Do less! It’s a big day, and it’s a lot of money, but I’ve seen so many brides and grooms get caught up in what didn’t go right. Your wedding day will be amazing no matter what, so just enjoy the whole thing from planning to day of.”
Photos: Carol Sweeney Photography
Yvonne – Elegant Sligo Wedding by Eavan McLoughlin Photography
“Plan, Plan and Plan! Get as much done as early as possible and do not be afraid to offload jobs to family and friends who you know will get things done. Don’t stress and enjoy the build up to your day, everything falls into place and you should take it all in and dance the night away.”
Photos: Eavan McLoughlin Photography
Lisa – Alternative Dublin City Wedding at Fallon and Byrne
“When looking for vendors, have a chat with any friends or relatives who have tied the knot and there is plenty of advice on forums and blogs online. Also, a good friend of mine got married in December, and the best advice I had for her was to take some time out during the day itself with her new husband. You spend so much time planning the event itself, and so much of the day talking to your guests that it goes by in a flash. So take a moment to enjoy it together.”
Photos: Edel O’Malley Photography
Natalie – A Fun, Chic Knightsbrook Hotel Wedding by Livia Figueiredo
“Relax, drink a few Jameson’s and glasses of Prosecco and enjoy your day! Savour every moment.”
Photos: Livia Figueiredo
Moya – Music & Magic at Bellinter House by Carol Sweeney Photography
“Plan it together. Do it as a team. Be prepared to compromise. But most importantly, enjoy the build up. Don’t let the stress get to you because you’ll end up missing the fun of the build up.”
Photos: Carol Sweeney Photography
Denise – Boho Beautiful! A Menlo Castle Wedding by Johnny Corcoran
“Do exactly what you want to do and don’t let anybody else tell you otherwise. It is YOUR day!”
Photos: Johnny Corcoran
Ann – Jewish Wedding Celebration with Monochrome Touches at Lyrath Estate Hotel by Circus Photography
“Relax – It will all work out on the day.
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen are more than willing to help out, dish some tasks over their way.
Some stuff will surely go wrong, don’t stress just go with it.
Your wedding day will be the longest and shortest day of your life. Take a minute for yourselves to be in the moment.”
Photos: Circus Photography
