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7 Major Wedding Don'ts

Wonderful Bridesmaid Gifts? Check. Adorable Wedding Favors? Check. You have the Dos Down Pat. But What About the Don'ts?


mad bride.pngShe must not swing her arms as though they were dangling ropes; she must not switch herself this way and that; she must not shout; and she must not, while wearing her bridal veil, smoke a cigarette. ~ Emily Post

Everyone knows what brides are supposed to do on their weddings: have an open bar, give your best girls cool bridesmaid gifts, stop at every table, send thank you cards. But what about the wedding dont's? Here are seven wedding don'ts that every bride wishes she knew before the wedding day. Like don't get sloppy drunk. Seems like common sense, but you'd be surprised.

  1. DON'T Be Late - Watch a wedding show recently? You probably noticed the tardy bride trend. Those gowns take a long time to get into, but that's no excuse. Don't leave your groom waiting nervously at the alter wondering if you're going to show. Leave yourself an hour of extra time in the schedule. That way, if your limo doesn't show up or a bridesmaid backs out you still won't be more than 10 minutes late.

  2. DON'T Drink too Much - It's your party and you'll drink if you want to. It is your party and you should celebrate with your favorite libation, if you so desire. However, you don't want wedding photos of you swigging a beer in your beautiful gown. And you want to remember the day, right? Stay sober at your wedding; save the drunken celebration for your bachelorette party.

  3. DON'T Forget to Eat  - You're standing at the alter, about to say your vows, and all of a sudden you hear a growl. The horror! Only to realize it's coming from your own stomach. This happens all the time - anxious brides forget to eat. Pack a power bar in your purse and about an hour before the ceremony eat it. With all the wedding photos and the rush, it will be hours before you eat again. WeddingStand tip: Try not to eat fast food, it will only make you gassy.

  4. DON'T Make it About Everyone Else - Repeat to yourself: it's my (and my groom's) day. Stand up for what you believe in. Don't let pushy wedding vendors, inlaws, or bridesmaids steal your vision. Pick whatever wedding favors and wedding songs you want. Who cares if grandma wants hot cocoa and grandpa prefers personalized hershey's chocolate bars? Pick your favorite treat and go from there.

  5. DON'T Forget About the Groom  - As a bride, you get the spotlight, but share it with your groom. When guests ooh and ahh over your gorgeous gown, point to your handsome new husband. Make sure he gets to dance with his mom and gets photo ops with his family. Although he'll never say this, it's the biggest day of his life too. So when he expresses the need for say, a football groom's cake, let him have it.

  6. DON'T Lose Sleep Over the Wedding Plans - It's an easy thing to do. But don't toss and turn over those bridesmaid gifts (who cares if they like them...it's 2:00 a.m.). Weddings are meant to be fun, not drive you insane. Make a checklist of all the things you need to do and delegate some duties to your bridesmaids. Your wedding won't be perfect, but as long as it's YOU it doesn't matter.

  7. DON'T Ignore Safety - You don't have to hire the fire chief to inspect every inch of your reception hall, but don't ignore safety. Check the emergency exit doors. And definitely don't let your guests drink and drive. Commission a few of your bridesmaids to make sure your guests safely arrive at their location. WeddingStand hint: when you ask them to be the DD, make sure you offer extra-special bridesmaid gifts.

    The last Don't on our list: don't worry. We have bridesmaid gifts and all the "dos" you need for a wedding day success. Check out this wedding day survival kit and be prepared for some pitfalls. For personalized bridesmaid gifts, wedding tips, and more, let WeddingStand be your guide.