16 years married. The advice I have given over the years about your wedding day - take some time to look at yourself in your dress! I loved my dress soooo much, but didn't get a chance to appreciate it in the moment.
Ugh at my wedding in 1994 my husband’s usher played a dumb prank. He brought into the reception a ball and chain. He expected ME to put in on MY husband. When I told my husband I would not do that we had our first hubby and wife minor bickering during the cake cutting ceremony. To this day this gets brought up. Luckily we are still married all these years later.
One of the things that my sister wishes she had known is that just because she waited for marriage doesn’t mean she had to do it on her wedding day. My sister couldn’t get comfortable until about a few days into her honeymoon in order to have “it” and she said it was so much better than rushing it just because she finally was able to.
LOVE the idea about eating between pictures and reception! Will keep that tip in my back pocket for any of my engaged friends. But please, PLEASE, be sure that your guests have some kind of food during this time or there is a time listed when the reception will begin so they aren't starving too. I have been to a few weddings that reception is listed "immediately following ceremony" and the wedding party doesn't get there for an hour and there is NO food.
I’m getting married in 2 weeks. I was supposed to get married January 2nd with the big wedding and reception but a lot of my fiancé’s family not being able to be there (his parents and brothers) then my sister (maid of honor) said that her commander told her she had to be back in Florida by the 1st AT THE LATEST. My fiancé is also military and has been out of town while all of this news was coming. So I had to quickly drop my expectations and make quick decisions. My tip: Remember that the goal isn’t the wedding. The goal is the marriage so even if you have to scrap your whole wedding and do a small marriage ceremony like me, it’s okay!!! You still get to marry him!!
Those tips feel like they'd work in the marriage, too! My tip-elope! Just us & our parents. 41 yrs & we're doing quarantine together. Plus, I don't have a lifetime of weddings & showers I can't get out of! Glad you got the day you dreamed of. You deserve it!
I love this video!! Girl....the unplugged thing....I was so worried about that. I had seen pictures where the bride or groom's face was blocked by an iPad in the aisle of a guest trying to get a picture of the bride walking down. I did not want that because you can't just like go back and get that picture. The moment is gone. I put unplugged wording everywhere. It was on our website, programs and we had a sign. Our guests did very well thank goodness. I'm so glad you had the time of your lives!! Congrats!! And as a recently married woman, these tips are awesome! Everyone who is engaged, listen to them!
OH my gosh I second ALL OF THESE! I’d also add, only have brides maids that you pick and want- I had two girls that were my hubby’s friends and that was a MISTAKE- they don’t care like your own girls do.
Omg I planned my whole wedding. I recommend if u enjoy planning to make a google doc. Then make emergency contacts, schedule, essential items list, seating chart, and your court list of names. Then just add on to the list. If ur broke like me get two trusted family members and ask them to help keep everything on schedule.
Bridesmaid dress colors were one of the only things my husband was really adament about 😂 My childhood dreams of soft pink dresses we're quickly squashed..but we still had a lovely wedding and we're very happily married 3.5 years later!
My husband's favorite colors were our wedding colors -- black and purple with silver accents. We did black bridesmaid dresses in styles my bridesmaids chose themselves. They still wear them. I wish I'd been bold enough to use orange, my favorite, in our theme. Don't regret using his favorites though. 14 years later, I still adore him and those colors have grown on me since the moment I knew he was the one.
I’m planning my wedding that’s happening in May and I’m ready to pull my hair out lol. I just found out that most wedding dress boutiques want a grace period of 6 months so that they can order your dress and get it back to you in time 🤦🏻♀️ also, I found your video super helpful. 🤍 thank you!
it's so interesting some men definitely have opinions! mine has been very involved in choosing vendors and deciding on things last minute. depends on the person, and it's nice to rely on your partner for input over others that might not have your best interests at heart.
Currently engaged! We were lucky enough to find and book an all-inclusive venue for a reasonable price. We only need to provide our own photographer, officiant, personal flowers, and alcohol; everything else is included, even a day of coordinator. Such a weight off my shoulders. I just don’t want my engagement to be so stressful and I don’t have time to DIY.
I LOVED organising my wedding, I'm freakishly organised so I enjoyed the whole process. But you are right as much as I was organised things go wrong, it's just how things are and a learning curve. X
I also loved organizing my wedding, but it helped a ton that my brother worked as our MC with a list from me. It kept me from having to watch the clock and announce the next thing.
Currently engaged and honestly enjoying the process! ❤️ The only thing that was a little stressful was finding the right venue for the right price haha. But God always provides ❤️
You are adorable. This year will be our 40th anniversary and my best tips are: 1. Don't stress (neccesary are YOU, FIANCE, OFFICIANT, LICENSE - so whatever you wear, eat etc. will be just fine in the long run) 2. Eat before (I waited until the end of the reception because I was so busy talking to everyone who came, the only thing left was a strawberry, so we wound up ordering pizza after the reception) 3. Keep your sense of humor (we spent our wedding night sleeping in a random motel room with the wedding party sleeping on the floor with us - its a very long story - but now even I laugh about it)
I’m honestly thinking I may just go to a salon alone in the morning to get my hair and makeup done and then meeting with my bridesmaids where they just do their hair in simple curls and do their own makeup. That way my hair and makeup is done, a hair or makeup lady wouldnt be around them tempting them to get their hair or makeup done and everything would run smoother. We could also bond with helping each other with hair and makeup too. Saves time and stress for me and everyone can feel comfortable with hair and makeup they actually like because half the time people end up hating their hair or makeup they paid for anyways. I have stood up in so many wedding and have seen it happen each time, then you just wasted a ton of time and you hear a ton of complaints about how people hate their hair that they paid for.
Totally wish a day-of-coordinator would have been in our budget 😅 our wedding day was also, the greatest day of my life BUT it was kind of a mess. Definitely would have done some things different. It’s okay though! We’re happily married now 🥰
OGMMGMGMGMG BASICALLY I WAS SCROLLING I SAW THIS VIDEO AND IT SHOWED THE FIRST TWO SECONDS AND I WAS LIKE "It looks like she's saying the sister sister theme song" AND THEN I CLICKED THE VIDEO AND YOU WEREEE.
Honestly, don't worry about the little things on your wedding day. If something doesn't go as you planned, you and your fiance are probably the only ones who will notice and the worry isn't worth it.
We also are not doing garter toss because I learned the origin was that the groom TORE off a piece of the brides wedding dress and threw it outside to prove consummation- EWW! He is throwing a white football instead
@@indiabatson26 Then he remarried me 2 more times.... hahahahah the last on our 20th wedding anniversary.... ! ( no divorce, the man just loves to marry me) hahahahah
My husband and I planned everything together and we had the best time doing it. We agreed on everything and didn't have any conflicts. Married 17 years so far and loving every minute of it.
We did a private dinner for our wedding but at the same time the guests ate dinner. Never heard of eating before the reception like that, so smart. I wish we did that instead!!! What a great idea!!! Although it was nice for us to get to eat by ourselves uninterrupted, I felt like we missed extra time with guests and stuff. Agree wedding planner/day of planner is a must!!! Also, we didn’t even do the bouquet toss 😂 But absolutely, the main thing for planning a wedding y’all... definitely just do you and you’ll have the best day ever. Congratulations India!!
I just told my boyfriend on the phone that I had to go because I'm doing a girl's night with India haha! You're too fun!! Thanks for the tips, they were so helpful and you're hysterical as always!! Your wedding pics are BEAUTIFUL!!!
Yup. Wedding planner for 6 years. These are always part of my bride conversations. Big one though: Don’t just depend on signage or invitations! Ppl don’t read! Have your officiant, event staff, or planner (even better), communicate with guests in person!!
My tip: you may need help going to the bathroom, especially if you have a floofy/big/complicated dress. I had a specific movie-themed wedding in 2004, and my dress was huge. I needed a bathroom helper! There was no way I could do it on my own! 😀😀
@@indiabatson26 Gone With The Wind! (I know it can be a problematic movie for some, but I'm a classic film buff, and enjoy the vintage aesthetics, not the vintage values!) I've been a Windie since I was 10. My husband is my high school sweetheart & he graciously puts up with my obsession :) :) We got married in Historic Norcross. (we live in the ATL area :) ) I wore Scarlett's green & white BBQ dress, so had 7 layers on & a big hoop skirt! :) :)
I will put this out there - I had two photographers at my ceremony and even with that I LOVE some of the photos people got with their own phones and cameras. And I was so locked in on my groom from the second I started down the isle that every single person there faded away and I didn’t even notice when people were taking photos. And I’m really glad I have some of those photos because now I have some from all angles! Just an alternate perspective and experience 😊
The first advice I always give someone before their wedding day is to eat whenever they see food. Maybe tell their maid of honour/best man to remind them they have to eat. I haven't eaten a thing on my wedding day for about 12 hours. There was just too much going on and I totally forgot to eat. It was not fun once I started feeling light headed :D
You’re WAYYY more patient than me - I would be SO mad if my bridesmaids made me late because they decided they wanted their hair and makeup done last minute! 🤦🏻♀️ Girl, no, this is my one day!!!
literally today my sister & I we’re talking about how the garter tradition is so weird 😂 we looked it up & the origin of it, “The origin of the garter toss at weddings derives from a 14th-century tradition in France. Back then, the bride and groom had to show proof of consummating the marriage after the wedding night. The friends and family of the couple would stay in the room and obtain the wedding garter as ‘proof’ of the consummation.” FOR REAL 😳 no thanks
wow thanks for sharing. definitely some traditions don't need to stick around. some thing I don't want to do is like a crazy sexual bachelorette party, garter toss, and I wouldn't want a wedding cake, totally not a cake person.
My husband SAID he didn't care what I chose, so I would choose what I thought was best, and then AFTER I chose he would say, "Oh, that's what the invitations look like?" HA I would have rather had him TRULY not care, instead of TELL me he trusted me and THEN have opinions after the checks had been cashed!! Haha, I still tease him about this 6 years later :)
YES - eat by yourselves before you go in! Also, get the staff to box you up some leftovers for later (and tell your MOH to make sure they make it in the getaway car)
I’m planning my wedding and getting married in 2021! Some of these tips were so useful especially about asking for help! I’m totally a type A need to plan everything on my own but you’re so right planning a wedding is no joke! Thank you for this! 🥰❤️
At my wedding I don’t think I ate, was so busy with everything and no time to sit and relax! You know mingeling, dancing 🕺💃🏼. Yes... so many minor details to consider. Being present is so important to take everything in👩❤️👨
My tip is get the wedding dress that you want and not the wedding dress that makes your mother-in-law or your mother cry. I didn’t do that. I fell in love with the dress I loved it and nobody cried. I tried on this other dress that I didn’t like so much and my mother-in-law cried that’s the dress I went with and I regret it to this day nine years later
I had my maid of honor took care of the place of the wedding planner and we did a time line going backwards from the end of the wedding to getting ready. And that helped so much for figuring out how long we needed for taking pictures to making sure we had enough time for everything.
Got married 10 years ago and still going strong! We had a pretty tight budget so my family and I made a lot of our stuff. Invitations, favors, centerpieces, programs, guest book, decorations..... I'm so thankful for all the help because I'm pretty sure we had around 120 ppl ish. My aunts even helped out by making the food! I wish I had thought about Polaroids for the guest book back then. I love the trend. I do remember my dad rushing me out the door and I didn't even have my corset on yet so I had 2 bridesmaids trying to quickly put it on me. 🤦♀️ Like dad! Calm down, it's not like it can start without me!
Absolutely LOVED ❤️this video ( been looking forward to it for a LONGGGGGGGGG time)! Thank you for recommending a day of coordinator, something I’m planning to incorporate into my wedding. Your videos are GOLD India! Thank you again. You are for sure one of my favorite UA-camrs! All of this advice was super helpful. I hope you make more wedding related content! 😉👰🏻🤵🏻
My officiant asked everyone to keep devices put away for our ceremony, but some people STILL had their phones out taking pictures!! Excuse you, you aren't special! Luckily I didn't know until I saw pictures pop up later so it didn't get to me. Love hearing all about your special day :)
I would love to hear about your honeymoon/wedding night. I know it’s something really personal to talk about, but I would really appreciate to hear the whole experience and just the first few days being married. 🥳
Thank you so much for this video! I'm currently planning my wedding and it has been overwhelming for sure. Love your tip about not expecting too much from hubby-to-be. I've tasked mine with very little but tour venues with me has been a must! I hope you make more of these and congratulations on your marriage!
🌟 Thank you for this inspiring content! 🙏💖 It's fueling my passion for video editing, motivating me to create unique and magical moments for couples on their special day. ✨🎥 Let's craft unforgettable memories together! 💑💕
I learned to ask for help after having my second baby! You go girl for recognizing it sooner! :) It really does bond your relationships when you let others help and it gives you a chance to catch your breath. I've so been there. Congratulations on many wonderful and happy years ahead!!
My best wedding advice is to just ELOPE! I’m kidding. But I’m serious. My wedding turned out fine, but eloping would have saved me so much anxiety and stress. I ended up having the smallest wedding possible, but it was still stress inducing.
Thanks for the advice! The biggest one I needed to hear is not having expectations in the a fiance will be excited to pick out everything. This happened in the beginning of my wedding planning with my fiance not being enthusiastic about flowers. It does make sense now that not everything is going to be an interest. My wedding was supposed to be next month but rescheduled to next Summer. So all the advice is helpful! So thank you! Also you are a wonderful youtuber and seem so genuine.
I think I’d want something very simple. There’s a church up the street that my parents and grandparents got married in, and I always thought that was charming. I think I’d only invite my closest friends and family, and then have a big party afterwards 😀
Am I engaged? No
Am I in a relationship? No
But was this video helpful? Yes, 100%
Always good to plan. You never know what’s around the corner for you 😊
Good morning I am going home 🏡 ☺ 😌
Same 😂
16 years married. The advice I have given over the years about your wedding day - take some time to look at yourself in your dress! I loved my dress soooo much, but didn't get a chance to appreciate it in the moment.
Me watching this at the ripe old age of 15:
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your day will come (; thank you for watching sweet paige XOXO
Same but 13
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I was the same way with my planning, and wanted to do it all haha! I totally wish we had eaten alone before the main reception. Such a good idea!
Ugh at my wedding in 1994 my husband’s usher played a dumb prank. He brought into the reception a ball and chain. He expected ME to put in on MY husband. When I told my husband I would not do that we had our first hubby and wife minor bickering during the cake cutting ceremony. To this day this gets brought up. Luckily we are still married all these years later.
India is so nice. I would’ve been like if it was the day of I would’ve been like “NOPE NOBODY IS GETTING THEIR HAIR DONE NOW”
One of the things that my sister wishes she had known is that just because she waited for marriage doesn’t mean she had to do it on her wedding day. My sister couldn’t get comfortable until about a few days into her honeymoon in order to have “it” and she said it was so much better than rushing it just because she finally was able to.
that's a great point to make !!!! thank you for sharing this. It's a VERY LONG day to then have that much pressure at the end of the day
LOVE the idea about eating between pictures and reception! Will keep that tip in my back pocket for any of my engaged friends. But please, PLEASE, be sure that your guests have some kind of food during this time or there is a time listed when the reception will begin so they aren't starving too. I have been to a few weddings that reception is listed "immediately following ceremony" and the wedding party doesn't get there for an hour and there is NO food.
I’m getting married in 2 weeks. I was supposed to get married January 2nd with the big wedding and reception but a lot of my fiancé’s family not being able to be there (his parents and brothers) then my sister (maid of honor) said that her commander told her she had to be back in Florida by the 1st AT THE LATEST.
My fiancé is also military and has been out of town while all of this news was coming. So I had to quickly drop my expectations and make quick decisions.
My tip:
Remember that the goal isn’t the wedding. The goal is the marriage so even if you have to scrap your whole wedding and do a small marriage ceremony like me, it’s okay!!! You still get to marry him!!
Those tips feel like they'd work in the marriage, too! My tip-elope! Just us & our parents.
41 yrs & we're doing quarantine together. Plus, I don't have a lifetime of weddings & showers I can't get out of! Glad you got the day you dreamed of. You deserve it!
India you're so precious! Great job on the tips and the shout out! I was honored to be a part of your day!
I love this video!! Girl....the unplugged thing....I was so worried about that. I had seen pictures where the bride or groom's face was blocked by an iPad in the aisle of a guest trying to get a picture of the bride walking down. I did not want that because you can't just like go back and get that picture. The moment is gone. I put unplugged wording everywhere. It was on our website, programs and we had a sign. Our guests did very well thank goodness. I'm so glad you had the time of your lives!! Congrats!! And as a recently married woman, these tips are awesome! Everyone who is engaged, listen to them!
OH my gosh I second ALL OF THESE! I’d also add, only have brides maids that you pick and want- I had two girls that were my hubby’s friends and that was a MISTAKE- they don’t care like your own girls do.
Watching this as research for my bestie ❤️ I’m going to be her maid of honor! 🥰
awwwwww SWEET !!!! my maid of honor literallu bought on a book on how to be a good maid of honor LOL you will be the best hahh
Omg I planned my whole wedding. I recommend if u enjoy planning to make a google doc. Then make emergency contacts, schedule, essential items list, seating chart, and your court list of names. Then just add on to the list. If ur broke like me get two trusted family members and ask them to help keep everything on schedule.
Bridesmaid dress colors were one of the only things my husband was really adament about 😂 My childhood dreams of soft pink dresses we're quickly squashed..but we still had a lovely wedding and we're very happily married 3.5 years later!
My husband's favorite colors were our wedding colors -- black and purple with silver accents. We did black bridesmaid dresses in styles my bridesmaids chose themselves. They still wear them.
I wish I'd been bold enough to use orange, my favorite, in our theme. Don't regret using his favorites though. 14 years later, I still adore him and those colors have grown on me since the moment I knew he was the one.
I’m planning my wedding that’s happening in May and I’m ready to pull my hair out lol. I just found out that most wedding dress boutiques want a grace period of 6 months so that they can order your dress and get it back to you in time 🤦🏻♀️ also, I found your video super helpful. 🤍 thank you!
it's so interesting some men definitely have opinions! mine has been very involved in choosing vendors and deciding on things last minute. depends on the person, and it's nice to rely on your partner for input over others that might not have your best interests at heart.
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Beautiful hair and makeup
awww, thank you angel XOXO
Currently engaged! We were lucky enough to find and book an all-inclusive venue for a reasonable price. We only need to provide our own photographer, officiant, personal flowers, and alcohol; everything else is included, even a day of coordinator. Such a weight off my shoulders. I just don’t want my engagement to be so stressful and I don’t have time to DIY.
This was so helpful! I am getting married next year in March and this really helps with the planning. I am so excited yet nervous 🤣🤣
I LOVED organising my wedding, I'm freakishly organised so I enjoyed the whole process. But you are right as much as I was organised things go wrong, it's just how things are and a learning curve. X
I also loved organizing my wedding, but it helped a ton that my brother worked as our MC with a list from me. It kept me from having to watch the clock and announce the next thing.
Currently engaged and honestly enjoying the process! ❤️ The only thing that was a little stressful was finding the right venue for the right price haha. But God always provides ❤️
Yas queen! Also this is so helpful and your pictures are amaz🤗
awwwww, thank you so much sweet babe!!!!
I just found your channel and OMG GIRL!! I freaking loveee your personality! Subscribed!
This is a great video! I’m glad you had such a wonderful wedding-the pictures look amazing! 😍😍
13:31 Beautiful Photo ❤
thank you 🙏 😊
I loved this video! Bring on all sorts of wedding videos and tips. I’m getting married in just a few weeks so this was super helpful💛
You are adorable.
This year will be our 40th anniversary and my best tips are:
1. Don't stress (neccesary are YOU, FIANCE, OFFICIANT, LICENSE - so whatever you wear, eat etc. will be just fine in the long run)
2. Eat before (I waited until the end of the reception because I was so busy talking to everyone who came, the only thing left was a strawberry, so we wound up ordering pizza after the reception)
3. Keep your sense of humor (we spent our wedding night sleeping in a random motel room with the wedding party sleeping on the floor with us - its a very long story - but now even I laugh about it)
I’m honestly thinking I may just go to a salon alone in the morning to get my hair and makeup done and then meeting with my bridesmaids where they just do their hair in simple curls and do their own makeup. That way my hair and makeup is done, a hair or makeup lady wouldnt be around them tempting them to get their hair or makeup done and everything would run smoother. We could also bond with helping each other with hair and makeup too. Saves time and stress for me and everyone can feel comfortable with hair and makeup they actually like because half the time people end up hating their hair or makeup they paid for anyways. I have stood up in so many wedding and have seen it happen each time, then you just wasted a ton of time and you hear a ton of complaints about how people hate their hair that they paid for.
this was awesome!!! I not getting married anytime soon...but when i do these tips will be implemented!
Totally wish a day-of-coordinator would have been in our budget 😅 our wedding day was also, the greatest day of my life BUT it was kind of a mess. Definitely would have done some things different. It’s okay though! We’re happily married now 🥰
you are amazing ! I like that there are people on earth who are like you💓 plz .. show us pics of your wedding .. you are truely an inspiration
OMGawd I love your spirit & you had me cracking up! Wonderful vibe! And thanks for the advice!!!!
Really enjoyed this, thanks so much for sharing!!!
This was so helpful!! I’m getting married in 3 weeks and founds this amazing 👰🏼🤍
Awwww yay!!!! CONGRATS IT WILL BE THE BEWT DAY OF YOUR LIFE BABE
I’m getting married next month hope it goes the why I planned it and thank you girl will keep your tips on mind:)
Don’t stress. Whatever is going to happen the day of is going to happen no matter how stressed you are so you might as well enjoy it!
OGMMGMGMGMG BASICALLY I WAS SCROLLING I SAW THIS VIDEO AND IT SHOWED THE FIRST TWO SECONDS AND I WAS LIKE "It looks like she's saying the sister sister theme song" AND THEN I CLICKED THE VIDEO AND YOU WEREEE.
Early. Hi India. ♥️
HI ANGEL 🥰🥰🥰🥰
India, what is the lipstick you're wearing in this video, please?
I was about to comment the same thing!
Honestly, don't worry about the little things on your wedding day. If something doesn't go as you planned, you and your fiance are probably the only ones who will notice and the worry isn't worth it.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but 30 years ago when I got married, lots of this stuff didn't exist!!
Crazy how times have changed and the creativity is over the moon!!!!!
Hey India I teared up watching your wedding
That Day will mark your life forever
awww it was the best day of my life!!!!
You looked stunning.. love your video's!
What are you wearing on your lips 😍😍???
We also are not doing garter toss because I learned the origin was that the groom TORE off a piece of the brides wedding dress and threw it outside to prove consummation- EWW! He is throwing a white football instead
Where did you have your wedding? It was beautiful!!!
I'm from Brazil, Channel awsome!!!
I sure will be eating on my wedding day I get hangry too
My dream is to eat a lot of chicken fingers on my wedding dayyyy
You remind me of me
Pinterest Wedding 😅😅 Mee🙋🙋🙋🙋
Did mzbiancarenee and chelliscurl went to your wedding?
bianca was invited but unable to come bc of traveling during COVID XOXO
You started with “Sista Sista” 😂 yesss childhood 👏👏👏
IT"S STUCK iN MY HEAD NOW THAT ITS ON NETFLIX
@@indiabatson26 girl I feel you! One-on-one is on there along with Moesha & The Parkers 😭❤️
@The Random Jack Show so good 🙌
Best Wedding tip... ELOPED! HAHAAH! WORKED FOR US, MARRIED 50 YEARS!
hahahah I LOVE THIS YES HAHAHAHAHHAHA CONGRTAS !!!!
I came here to say the same 🤣 I had a micro wedding, so it was basically eloping but with close family and friends
I eloped this year as well and was such a great decision!!!
@@indiabatson26 Then he remarried me 2 more times.... hahahahah the last on our 20th wedding anniversary.... ! ( no divorce, the man just loves to marry me) hahahahah
Yep! Our wallets are saying “thank you” for our tiny wedding with just immediate family
When you said you didn’t do the garter thing I was like yessss I think it would make me so uncomfortable 😂😂
My husband and I planned everything together and we had the best time doing it. We agreed on everything and didn't have any conflicts. Married 17 years so far and loving every minute of it.
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Thats so inspiring! I’m getting married in a few weeks and I love hearing about people happily married for a long time :)
I’m 18 but ur making me want to start planning my wedding 😂
START PLANNING literally start now !! you can never have enough time
We did a private dinner for our wedding but at the same time the guests ate dinner. Never heard of eating before the reception like that, so smart. I wish we did that instead!!! What a great idea!!! Although it was nice for us to get to eat by ourselves uninterrupted, I felt like we missed extra time with guests and stuff. Agree wedding planner/day of planner is a must!!! Also, we didn’t even do the bouquet toss 😂 But absolutely, the main thing for planning a wedding y’all... definitely just do you and you’ll have the best day ever. Congratulations India!!
I just told my boyfriend on the phone that I had to go because I'm doing a girl's night with India haha! You're too fun!! Thanks for the tips, they were so helpful and you're hysterical as always!! Your wedding pics are BEAUTIFUL!!!
Yup. Wedding planner for 6 years. These are always part of my bride conversations.
Big one though: Don’t just depend on signage or invitations! Ppl don’t read! Have your officiant, event staff, or planner (even better), communicate with guests in person!!
I get married this Thursday, trying not to freak out 😅
AAAAYYYY!!! Congrats!!!!!!!
Congratulations!!
her eyes are so blue!
also if you sit on the toilet backwards, like riding a horse, you wont need anyone's help to go to the bathroom in your dress.
That’s so funny 😂
I've already got married but I watched the video just because of India!! Hahaha It's nice to hear you sister! S2
aww you are so sweet Raisa ! I hope you still enjoyed it XOXO
#same! Our two-year wedding anniversary is next week ❤
My tip: you may need help going to the bathroom, especially if you have a floofy/big/complicated dress. I had a specific movie-themed wedding in 2004, and my dress was huge. I needed a bathroom helper! There was no way I could do it on my own! 😀😀
WHAT MOVIE?!?!? THAT IS SO CUTE AND COOL
@@indiabatson26 Gone With The Wind! (I know it can be a problematic movie for some, but I'm a classic film buff, and enjoy the vintage aesthetics, not the vintage values!) I've been a Windie since I was 10. My husband is my high school sweetheart & he graciously puts up with my obsession :) :) We got married in Historic Norcross. (we live in the ATL area :) ) I wore Scarlett's green & white BBQ dress, so had 7 layers on & a big hoop skirt! :) :)
I will put this out there - I had two photographers at my ceremony and even with that I LOVE some of the photos people got with their own phones and cameras. And I was so locked in on my groom from the second I started down the isle that every single person there faded away and I didn’t even notice when people were taking photos. And I’m really glad I have some of those photos because now I have some from all angles! Just an alternate perspective and experience 😊
The first advice I always give someone before their wedding day is to eat whenever they see food. Maybe tell their maid of honour/best man to remind them they have to eat. I haven't eaten a thing on my wedding day for about 12 hours. There was just too much going on and I totally forgot to eat. It was not fun once I started feeling light headed :D
You’re WAYYY more patient than me - I would be SO mad if my bridesmaids made me late because they decided they wanted their hair and makeup done last minute! 🤦🏻♀️ Girl, no, this is my one day!!!
literally today my sister & I we’re talking about how the garter tradition is so weird 😂
we looked it up & the origin of it,
“The origin of the garter toss at weddings derives from a 14th-century tradition in France. Back then, the bride and groom had to show proof of consummating the marriage after the wedding night. The friends and family of the couple would stay in the room and obtain the wedding garter as ‘proof’ of the consummation.” FOR REAL 😳 no thanks
wow thanks for sharing. definitely some traditions don't need to stick around. some thing I don't want to do is like a crazy sexual bachelorette party, garter toss, and I wouldn't want a wedding cake, totally not a cake person.
Yes that’s true… this was custom in the 17 and 1800s…
So weird and creepy..
Wow. Who's business is it?? 😂
Hoping to get marry next year. My boyfriend wants to get engaged in 2021. He's such an answered prayer. God really does have our hearts in mind.
awwww, i'm so incredibly happy for you !!!!
My husband SAID he didn't care what I chose, so I would choose what I thought was best, and then AFTER I chose he would say, "Oh, that's what the invitations look like?" HA I would have rather had him TRULY not care, instead of TELL me he trusted me and THEN have opinions after the checks had been cashed!! Haha, I still tease him about this 6 years later :)
Wow I didn't know this was so complicated... makes me not want to have a wedding 😳
NEEDED this video.😍
awww so glad it's helpful!!! let me know if you have any quetions
YES - eat by yourselves before you go in! Also, get the staff to box you up some leftovers for later (and tell your MOH to make sure they make it in the getaway car)
Hangry! So true, most brides starved to fit into the gown then don't eat from nerves.
I’m planning my wedding and getting married in 2021! Some of these tips were so useful especially about asking for help! I’m totally a type A need to plan everything on my own but you’re so right planning a wedding is no joke! Thank you for this! 🥰❤️
At my wedding I don’t think I ate, was so busy with everything and no time to sit and relax! You know mingeling, dancing 🕺💃🏼. Yes... so many minor details to consider. Being present is so important to take everything in👩❤️👨
My tip is get the wedding dress that you want and not the wedding dress that makes your mother-in-law or your mother cry. I didn’t do that. I fell in love with the dress I loved it and nobody cried. I tried on this other dress that I didn’t like so much and my mother-in-law cried that’s the dress I went with and I regret it to this day nine years later
Queen of everything 🙌❤ I always look forward to your videos! Congratulations on getting married, you looked absolutely stunning as always!
you are literally the sweetest !! XOXOXO
I'm single as a pringle, but this was definitely helpful lol!
I had my maid of honor took care of the place of the wedding planner and we did a time line going backwards from the end of the wedding to getting ready. And that helped so much for figuring out how long we needed for taking pictures to making sure we had enough time for everything.
Got married 10 years ago and still going strong! We had a pretty tight budget so my family and I made a lot of our stuff. Invitations, favors, centerpieces, programs, guest book, decorations..... I'm so thankful for all the help because I'm pretty sure we had around 120 ppl ish. My aunts even helped out by making the food! I wish I had thought about Polaroids for the guest book back then. I love the trend.
I do remember my dad rushing me out the door and I didn't even have my corset on yet so I had 2 bridesmaids trying to quickly put it on me. 🤦♀️ Like dad! Calm down, it's not like it can start without me!
Absolutely LOVED ❤️this video ( been looking forward to it for a LONGGGGGGGGG time)! Thank you for recommending a day of coordinator, something I’m planning to incorporate into my wedding. Your videos are GOLD India! Thank you again. You are for sure one of my favorite UA-camrs! All of this advice was super helpful. I hope you make more wedding related content! 😉👰🏻🤵🏻
My officiant asked everyone to keep devices put away for our ceremony, but some people STILL had their phones out taking pictures!! Excuse you, you aren't special! Luckily I didn't know until I saw pictures pop up later so it didn't get to me. Love hearing all about your special day :)
I would love to hear about your honeymoon/wedding night. I know it’s something really personal to talk about, but I would really appreciate to hear the whole experience and just the first few days being married. 🥳
Getting married to my fiance on our 10 year anniversary in January! Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video! I'm currently planning my wedding and it has been overwhelming for sure. Love your tip about not expecting too much from hubby-to-be. I've tasked mine with very little but tour venues with me has been a must! I hope you make more of these and congratulations on your marriage!
🌟 Thank you for this inspiring content! 🙏💖 It's fueling my passion for video editing, motivating me to create unique and magical moments for couples on their special day. ✨🎥 Let's craft unforgettable memories together! 💑💕
I learned to ask for help after having my second baby! You go girl for recognizing it sooner! :) It really does bond your relationships when you let others help and it gives you a chance to catch your breath. I've so been there. Congratulations on many wonderful and happy years ahead!!
I just found out that you were on SEASON 2 EPISODE 2 of INSATIABLE😫 wow I didn’t know you act
Your making me exited about marriage already 😂😂
My best wedding advice is to just ELOPE! I’m kidding. But I’m serious. My wedding turned out fine, but eloping would have saved me so much anxiety and stress. I ended up having the smallest wedding possible, but it was still stress inducing.
Thanks for the advice! The biggest one I needed to hear is not having expectations in the a fiance will be excited to pick out everything. This happened in the beginning of my wedding planning with my fiance not being enthusiastic about flowers. It does make sense now that not everything is going to be an interest. My wedding was supposed to be next month but rescheduled to next Summer. So all the advice is helpful! So thank you! Also you are a wonderful youtuber and seem so genuine.
Thank you for sharing, India!!! I’m probably not getting married anytime soon, but good tips!!!!
I've been married so long I don't even remember my wedding day.
Remember your overnight bag!! I forgot mine!
#11 Order multiple copies of the marriage certificate!
I think I’d want something very simple. There’s a church up the street that my parents and grandparents got married in, and I always thought that was charming. I think I’d only invite my closest friends and family, and then have a big party afterwards 😀