Lessons and musings from a recently graduate type A bride
Lessons and musings from a recently graduate type A bride
Tied the knot 4 days ago, after a year of planning. While basking in the sun here in my honeymoon trip, a few things came to mind.
For context my total invited guests were 180, attendees 173, 95% stayed until the end of the after party - even my 81 year old now father in law.
It’s really the people you invite who matter. Not the pakulo, not the freebies, not the booths. If they truly love and support you, they will stay.
Things we did not regret NOT getting: ceiling treatment, oversupply of cocktail food - only got 1 food cart (Norichiwa poketacos) and 1 ice cream/coffee cart (Dear Dairy). Maximize your caterer, mas ok may tira kesa kulang. Souvenirs with our logo/monogram - tbh sinong gagamit nito.. our wedding had its branding but no need sa mga mugs, bags etc w our mono. Wedding content creator - almost all our suppliers posted us and our family & friends highly documented the event, no need na for additional coverage.
Do NOT skimp on photo/video team. It’s one day where all the people you love are in one room all glammed up. Not redo-able.
Get a good quality HMUA. Your look should last you from morning til midnight and beyond. You will be on the spotlight, with face zoomed in at the live feed camera etc. Kung aarte, artehan mo na.
Your host matters. He/she will set the mood of the party, get someone who’s good in working with the crowd - young, old and elderly. Opted for a male host for a more modulated voice and also hindi masyado maarte with their entrance.
As someone who obsessed over every little detail: table cloth to be used, font sa invitation, vase or color of the sintra board, packaging ng giveaways, kiddie loot bags… all the tiny details matter only to you, forgive minor mistakes because people showed up for you. Not all of these.
Be mindful of your posture. Dami ko photos na slouching which is my bad hahah but yes always sit/stand up straight!
LASTLY, don’t ever veer away from your groom. Your experience should be his experience and vice versa. Stick together for the entire night, enjoy the moment together.
Happy planning everyone!