5 Top Discoveries for the Bride-to-Be
Laura Dibbell writes her 5 key discoveries any bride-to-be learns as she goes through the roller coaster ride of wedding planning.
As Laura writes
A year ago when my then-boyfriend asked me if I would marry him, I readily accepted, naive of the floodgates we’d just let open. Ever since this little diamond solitaire has taken up residence on my left-hand ring finger, I’ve been thrown into a foreign world that I’m now struggling to assimilate into.
Evidently, I don’t really look the part of a bride-to-be. It can take a while for someone to notice the sparkly little gem, but the inevitable “Are you engaged?” soon follows. I resist the urge to spit out a sarcastic response, and simply smile and nod.
Laura’s 5 top discoveries for the Brides-to-be in the throes of wedding planning:
1) I discovered my engagement ring doubled as a special little key, unlocking the secrets of the wedding planning world. Suddenly friends, family and even complete strangers are firing advice at me and saying that if I need their help, “Just let me know.
“When is it? Where are you having it? How many bridesmaids? Are you going to write your own vows? Did you buy your dress yet? Where are you going on your honeymoon? I know a guy who knows a guy…”
Sometimes I feel like a victim of the Inquisition, but being able to accept advice from others is just one thing that I’ve learned to deal with since being engaged. Family members who can’t even remember your boyfriend’s name are more than willing to recommend a florist.”
2) I’ve learned is if you want to have attendants other than siblings, you need to make sure to stay in touch with your old friends, and if you’ve already promised them the position, make sure you follow through. And because of my own pitiful long-distance friendship skills, I am still accepting applications for my third bridesmaid slot.
3) Beware of married women who are more than willing to share the intimate details of married life. Ignorance is bliss, especially when it’s family.
4) the bridal registry. It’s tempting to load up the list when someone else is buying, but I guarantee you when the honeymoon is over the monogrammed towels will feel itchy, and you’ll be having second thoughts about the $200 Kitchen Aid stand mixer.
5) The fifth thing I’ve learned is how to delegate, and who better to be your co-captain than your mother? I don’t know if it’s because I am the first daughter to take the matrimonial plunge, or because my mother didn’t have a fancy dress, but she has graciously offered to do whatever she can to make my day special.
The most crucial bit of advice - make sure you feel comfortable with your future in-laws. Conflict can provide comedic material for “Meet the Parents,” but holidays will be enjoyable if you get along well with your new family.
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