May 26th turned out to be a wonderful day. I spent three hours getting my hair and makeup done, got to the venue at 2pm, got married right on time at 4:10. TRAGEDY STRUCK when my dad was giving me away. As I hugged him at the end of the aisle, one of my elegant lace cap sleeves popped off!! Those cheap plastic snaps couldn't hold, and a wardrobe malfunction was underway. I stepped up to the alter, desperately trying to unsnap the rest of the snaps. And my bridesmaids froze! Eventually they sprung into action, and we got the sleeves off. And the rest of the ceremony was magnificent, despite my panic. Looking back on it now, I laugh about it.
Sadly, the reception ended 2 hours early. That's what I get for expecting a bunch of middle-aged rednecks to break it down on the dancefloor. All my guests left shortly after cutting the cake, taking me by surprise. We went to take some pictures with the sunset, and when we got back to the reception site, everyone told us goodbye, without having tossed the bouquet or garter or lavender cones. There was about a dozen people left, mostly the bridal party and those who were staying with my parents that night.
Even though it ended early, we still had a wonderful time. It was still a lot of fun, and we look back on it with fond memories. In fact, it was a little embarrassing dancing with most of my guests sitting down. Once everyone left, we could enjoy ourselves on the dancefloor without feeling like a million eyes were upon us.
If you're reading this and still planning your wedding, I can offer a few pieces of advice.
Even though it ended early, we still had a wonderful time. It was still a lot of fun, and we look back on it with fond memories. In fact, it was a little embarrassing dancing with most of my guests sitting down. Once everyone left, we could enjoy ourselves on the dancefloor without feeling like a million eyes were upon us.
If you're reading this and still planning your wedding, I can offer a few pieces of advice.
- HIRE A DAY OF COORDINATOR. You will thank yourself later. I can't believe I was thinking about going without.
- Relax. What will happen will happen, even if it's not according to plan.
- Before the photographer shows up, try to resist smiling. I know, it sounds weird. But you're going to smile for at least 8 hours straight, so give your cheeks a chance to rest before everything starts.
- If something goes wrong - which it will - blow it off and keep going. You won't remember the things that go right. The things that don't go according to plan? That's what you'll remember forever. So you can choose to laugh about it, or fume over it. Which do you think is more fun?
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