It's been one of those weeks where I feel like eating carmel covered apples and curling up with a good book. One of those weeks, or really seasons where I have been reflecting on all that has transpired in my life recently. For one I got married. YAY, it was and is one of the most awesome things I have ever done. So I thought I would share with you all about my wedding.
It all started on a chilly day back in January when my I received an email from a potential wedding client asking for information on my wedding packages. We scheduled a time to meet at a local cafe at a suspiciously early time in the morning. I showed up to the meeting to find flowers and my dear Hugo grinning from ear to ear with a ring in his hand. To say the least it was the best meeting I have ever had.
One of mine and Hugo's favorite things is gathering with friends and family, over barbecued chicken, picnic style. Hence we thought it would be appropriate to host our wedding under a tent in my parent's back yard, barbecued chicken included. I bought a dress, Hugo bought a tie, and we shipped our mejores amigos (aka awesome friends) in from across the globe. My dear friend from Australia and Hugo's from Guatemala. I bought over a dozen succulent plants, made a bunch of triangle pennant flags, along with some chalk board signage, and bought coca-cola for everyone.
And finally the day came. Oh what a precious day is was. And you know what, it wasn't the succulents, coca-cola, navy blue ties, or triangle flags that made it so wonderful, (in fact the flags never got used due the rain that decided to join the party.) It was all that barbecued chicken eaten together with some of our closest friends and family that made it just perfect. They witnessed Hugo and I vow to stick together in better, worse, rich or poor, and in sickness or in health. Oh what beauty it is to have people stand by you, as you commit to one another for a life time. We were showered with love, support, hugs and kisses from our friends and family here and in Guatemala. It was the BEST day ever (for sure!)
I learned so much over the course of planning and throwing a wedding, and I thought to myself the other day, "If I could jump in a time machine and talk to myself on the day I got engaged what advice would I give about the process of being "wed"?" So here is the advice I would give myself, and hopefully if you are planning a wedding or plan one in the future this will be helpful.
NO. 1 Dear slightly younger self,
Relax, Enjoy, Embrace.
Your wedding will be here before you know it. Relish all the moments of picking out dishes for your soon to be spouse and you. Because being together and using that registry gun is a whole lot of fun. Enjoy spending time with your bridesmaids making adorable crafty thing that will not get used or remember. It's all about the relationship, not how cool you can make your wedding look with your artsiness And embrace every moment not with stress and fear, but with love and joy. This is an awesome season of life, and although society might say that planning a wedding needs to be stressful and you're going to turn into a horrible bride monster, it's not true. So just relax, enjoy, and embrace every moment.
NO. 2 Relationship Trumps Details
I promise your wedding is going to be awesome, whether it looks like something straight off your pinterest board or not. So don't argue about silly details like whether or not you'll have a feet washing ceremony, what color pants the groomsmen will wear, and petty stuff like that. Learn to give a little bit, because working together to pull off this party is fun. Plus you are marrying an awesome guy not the flowers, dresses, hair, or center pieces. So always be nice, humble, and quick to listen. Ask for help, be patient and gentle, smile often, give your parents more hugs (they totally deserve them), work diligently but know when to stop. Also remember weddings are not about "stuff" they are about marriage and people, love and respect, and about what God is joining together. Plus on your wedding day you're not going to care about "stuff" you are going to kiss your husband, hug your mom, dance with your daddy, cry with your sister, and give tons of hugs to a bunch of GREAT people! So just remember Relationship Trump Details.
NO.3 STRESS LESS, DANCE MORE!
Well there you have it folks, just a little bit of advice from me to myself and anyone else who it might benefit. I do believe this advice is applicable to various life situations not just wedding planning, especially NO.3. ;) Happy Tuesday everyone, may your day be full of hugs and carmel covered apples.
P.S If you are planning a wedding and need help with anything send me a message. I'm here to help especially if it will free up more time for you to relax, enjoy, embrace, and dance. ;)
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