How to deal with all the opinions and requests at YOUR wedding

Oh, the planning the perfect Wedding, but for whom?

First take a deep breath…Okay in theory it is the bride and groom’s day. However, honestly, an event is never about just one or 2 people. That’s not a good or bad thing, it just is the truth. People are getting together to celebrate the beautiful union between 2 people, but even at a wedding no one lives in a vacuum.

A wedding joins at least 2 families and often times more, so it is truly a balancing act.

WORDS of WISDOM:

  • To the Bride: Pick your battles. Decide what’s incredibly important to you and let it be known, but be sensitive to all the other issues even if this day is about you. And always send thank you notes (even to your mother).

  • To the Mother of the Bride: Agree with the bride when you can and only be honest if it’s needed! Just kidding, but it’s hard not want to live vicariously through your daughter and expect perfection, but remember it is her big day and it’s going to be amazing no matter what color the flowers are.

  • To the Mother-in-law: Let’s take another deep breathe. Okay, so you’re not as close to the bride as her mother and you don’t want to step on any toes, but it there is something you know is precious to your son or your family, be open and let the bride know as well as her mom. It's your son's moment to shine too.
  • To the Groom: It really is your wedding too. So be as involved as you want to be and as distant as your bride let you be! Take on a few tasks to show your interested and enjoy it too. Bridzilla isn't a myth, but she doesn't have to be a reality.

Life is a compromise, a wedding is no different. It’s a huge part of many lives. And a marriage is a mixing of all ideas, cultures, traditions and family.

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