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Wedding Tips for the Groom

Not a lot of focus is placed on the groom on the wedding day, but obviously he is a pretty important part of the celebration. While everyone is fussing over the bride’s dress and making sure that the flowers are just right, there are some things that the groom should be doing to make sure that he survives the big day too.

Express your Opinion

Your bride will probably ask your opinion at one point or another and it is best to have one to offer. Even if you do not involve yourself with much of the planning, make sure that you choose a few items that are your own idea. Even though it may be all about her, you should be represented at the wedding as well.

Have Fun

Walking around registering for gifts for your new home may not be your cup of tea, but try to make it a fun trip. Besides, you can add some things to the registry that will help you out in your new home. You may even find that some of your friends are willing to pick up the item just for you. You should also remember that the items that your bride is choosing are something you will have to live with too. You want to make her happy, but you should like the items as well.

Give your Bride a Break

Wedding planning is stressful, especially if your groom isn’t involved at all (hint…hint). Make sure that you give her a break from time to time so that she won’t lose her cool before the big day. Cook her dinner, watch a movie or better yet chip in with the planning details. Having you by her side will make it all worth it. It may even be helpful if you suggest hiring a wedding planner to help with some of the more difficult details as well.

Control your Side

Whether it’s keeping tabs on an unruly groomsman that is late for everything or keeping your mother from calling your fiancé every day about wedding details, it is important that you help your bride maintain some order when you can. Make sure that you and all your guys are fitted and ready for the wedding when it arrives and help your bride to avoid blowing a gasket because of stress that has been created from your side of the aisle.

Be Sentimental

To make the day even more special for your bride, plan a sweet surprise for her on your wedding day. It doesn’t have to be anything huge; sometimes sending a fresh bouquet of flowers or a nice note can make all the difference in the world. Plus, if you follow the tips listed above, your bride will be more than ready to meet you at the end of the aisle in front of your closest family and friends.

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Tips to look great in your wedding pictures

Once your wedding day is over, it is the wedding photographs that will help you remember your lifetime event. These photos will be viewed again and again, not just by you, but by friends, relatives and even the next generations. You have to look great in the pictures, and making sure you do is not just the responsibility of the photographer, but yours too.

These tips will help you make sure that you photograph well on your wedding day. Check them out.

Relax and remember that you needn’t smile in all the pictures

With hundreds of clicks during the course of a single day, it is unlikely that you will be able to smile naturally through all of them. If there is one thing that spoils a picture, it is an unnatural smile. With jaws and cheeks hurting from smiling, you are bound to end up with a limp smile shortly. It is good if you realize this and do not attempt to keep at it. So, what do you do? Be happy, and let your joy radiate to your eyes. Your happiness is bound to be captured, even without the smile.

Make-up appropriately

The effect of your make-up may look very different when captured on camera. This is especially true if you use bronzer or spray tan. Make sure that you select your makeup appropriately, so you do not end up looking orange or yellow in the pictures. Check out old pictures of when you were in the same makeup and dress for your wedding accordingly.

Be yourself to look your best

Although you may be tempted to put on a Hollywood pose, or fake a smile in the hope of getting a great photograph, remember that you will only love the ones in which you look yourself. Breathe easy, relax your face and look natural; it will turn out great.

Mind your posture

The hectic pace of everything happening around you will cause tension to build up in your shoulders and back over the course of the day. You may find yourself stooping, shrinking or slouching as exhaustion gets to you. Remember that this will be visible in the pictures too. So, focus on your posture always. Pull your stomach in, keep your shoulders taut and chest forward. Relax when you feel tired, but take a deep breath and pull yourself up when it is time to shoot.

Experiment with different locations and times of the day

Make sure you have your pictures taken at various locations, and that you have your bridal photos shot in the day and the evening. You will then have a number of pictures to choose from, and you may even be pleasantly surprised to find some of them better than you anticipated.

While you are busy capturing the biggest event in your life, don’t forget to enjoy the experience. Looking fantastic on your wedding day will help you look fabulous in your wedding photos too. We, at BestforBride can help you choose the wedding gown that will do this for you. Visit us online to see our extensive collection of wedding gowns, and also for valuable wedding advice.

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Wedding Guest Etiquette: Do’s and Dont’s

Wedding etiquette isn’t reserved just for the bridal party. You don’t want to be the guest that shows up at a wedding under or overdressed, bring uninvited guests and doesn’t RSVP. Here’s a guide to some do’s and dont’s as a guest at a wedding.

RSVP

Once you receive your invitation, make sure you RSVP as soon as possible. It’s easy to put it off and forget about it, but it makes the bride and grooms lives easier when they know how many people to expect at their wedding. It’s costly when paying per plate and you don’t want to put them out by not RSVPing.

Dress as the Style Suggests

Regardless of what kind of wedding it is, make sure you dress the part. There’s nothing worse than showing up for a casual wedding on the beach in a three piece tuxedo. If you are unsure of the attire for the wedding, just check with the bride, groom or any of the bridal party and they’ll be happy to inform you.

DON’T

No Uninvited Guests

If your wedding invitation didn’t have a “plus one” on it, then don’t bring a plus one. Parents, this includes children. The couple may not have the budget for your uninvited plus one (not to mention room or food) and may want to have an “adults only” wedding, which they are completely entitled to do.

Drink Too Much

It’s easy to have one too many libations when its an open bar, but please be considerate of other guests and of course, the bride and groom. There’s nothing wrong with a couple drinks, but it can get awkward when someone decides to have one or more too many and that can make other wedding guests uncomfortable. Don’t be “that guy”. Drink in moderation, but a wedding isn’t a place to get drunk and rowdy.

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4 mistakes to avoid when Planning a Wedding

Wedding is a lifetime event, thus you must ensure that it is perfect and a memorable one. Many weddings do not meet the end goals because of some mistakes that occur from the time of planning to the wedding and after the wedding party. Thus, if you are planning a wedding, it is important to know the mistakes, so that you can avoid them. This article provides you with some of the mistakes you need to avoid during your wedding mistakes to avoid.

Planning in a rush

There is nothing bad like planning your wedding in a hurry. If you do this, you will end up missing some very important things that are necessary for your wedding to be great. Planning your wedding in a hurry will end up being more expensive because you may not have enough time to carry out thorough shopping to get the best deal when doing the wedding purchases. In addition, you end up getting stressed for doing things in a hurry.

Breaking your budget

You need to have a well planned budget for your wedding. The biggest mistake you can make is to spend beyond your budget because this may affect your financial status and put you into debts. Breaking your budget can be a major cause of stress during the wedding and can dampen your big day. When you mind is occupied on how you will be paying your debts after the wedding, you will not enjoy your wedding the way you are supposed to.

Lack of proper guidance

Just like any other social event, you need to have proper guidance during the wedding. This will make things look organized. If you do not have a director, there are many details that will be left to too many people leaving to a lot of disorganization. You need to have a person coordinating music, setting quests and to resolve any problems or issues that may arise during your wedding. This will help reduce stress that may people may go through during your wedding. You can hire a coordinator from a professional firm or choose your own from your friends or relatives.

Lack of priority

There are certain things that are more important than others. For instance, you need to decide thing to forego in case you are operating on a budget and those that you cannot. It is a great mistake to forego food and focus your budget to photography or music. Spend your money on what you care about and what is basic for your wedding. Failure to do this will lead to total failure of your wedding and leave your guests dissatisfied.

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