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Things About My Wedding That I Don't Regret 💍 💐
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items I got married in June of 2024, and my wedding day was perfect! My spouse and I made a lot of choices that were… different, to say the least. But I don't regret a single thing! Maybe our decisions can make their way into your wedding day too.
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Planning 💭
Ceremony 💍
Reception 💃
The Day Of...
Planning 💭
Planning was easily the most stressful part of my wedding for me. I struggled at times, so having a big support system is what helped me the most.
Everyone in our wedding party chose their outfits! We wanted everyone to be as comfortable as possible and to have the freedom to wear something that felt like themselves. We had two maids of honor, so they each got to choose what color they wore fir...
The Wedding Party Chose Their Outfits
We bought flowers from our local Saturday market, from farms that handpick their flowers. Two days before the big day, we all got together and made our bouquets from scratch! It was an amazing experience, and an amazing way to get everyone together a...
Everyone Picked and Made Their Own Bouquets and Boutonnieres
Not only was it a money-saver, but it was also fun to be creative for this huge day for me! We either thrifted, DIYed, or were given/donated decorations and materials for the big day.
We Thrifted/DIYed Majority of Our Decorations
Ceremony 💍
The ceremony had me (and my spouse) a mess. It was lovely, and I couldn't imagine it going any better.
An old professor of mine suggested this to me about a few months before the wedding, and I could not get out of my head. She suggested that my wedding party stand behind my spouse, and his stand behind me. That way, all of my people can watch me and ...
Groomsmen and Bridesmaids Switched Places!
We had our 'flower girl" use two bubble guns instead of dropping flower petals, and it was amazing! She loved it so much more and really made her feel special, so I love that we made that happen for her!
The "Flower Girl" Used Bubbles Instead 🫧
My spouse walked down the aisle with his song, too. In my eyes, it was his wedding day too, so why shouldn't he get a song and his grand entrance? He walked down to “Avatar's Love” from the series Avatar: The Last Airbender.
My Spouse Walked Out With A Song Too
Reception 💃
It was finally time to let loose! Let the fun begin…
We sat down and made our wedding playlist together, and both added (and vetoed) songs that were important to US as a couple, and songs that were fun and uplifting to us as well. We told our DJ that we wanted zero dance songs (no chicken dance or cha ...
We Didn't Do Group Dances and Made Our Own Wedding Playlist
Instead of a traditional guestbook, we used a spare Polaroid camera, some props, and a DIY backdrop to have an amazing guestbook! Looking back at it, we can see who exactly was there, and have a face to the name. It ended up being a huge hit of the n...
Our Guestbook Was A Polaroid Booth
We thrifted all of our cups for wedding favors, as one of my distant relatives did for their wedding, and I loved the idea! My spouse made a speech about how we gifted the cups to remind them to drink for love and prosperity. It was beautiful!
Our Wedding Favors Were Thrifted Cups to Drink From
The Day Of...
My jitters and anxiety were at an all-time high that day. I still don't think I've ever been more anxious in my life!
I was truly blessed, I had so many relatives come in to the venue the morning of and help set up until it was completely done! No one wanted me to help, only to relax… but that was not okay with me! I had to help for my own sanity, haha! Truly, I had...
Everyone Helped Set Up The Day of The Wedding
My father-in-law brought pizza for everyone still at the venue, and we all ended up having a big lunch together and talking the jitters away. I felt so seen and taken care of!
Everyone Had Lunch Together Before The Ceremony