lifeandmarriage

Some would say I’m not an expert at this because I’ve only done it once.  But, under the most ideal circumstances this would be the case, one time in a lifetime.  So I will not claim to be an expert, but someone with a good deal of experience in being part of a wedding and participating in a wedding.

I’ve actually participated in two weddings, my sister’s, and mine.  I had a good time at both, but nothing can beat your own wedding.  But, I did learn a few things along the way I would like to share.

First, and foremost guys.  This is not your wedding, sometimes it won’t even be your wife to be’s wedding.  If you are so luck to have your mother-in-law to-be planning and even paying for the wedding you might, in some circumstances be handing over the entire process to your mother-in-law.  Now…if you can handle this, by all means, but I just mention it so you won’t be surprised.

Now this might seem counter to what I just said, but this is also true.  Things don’t seem to make sense during the planning phase and this is one of those things.  It won’t matter.  It won’t matter if there is no alcohol at the reception.  It won’t matter what color the tablecloths are.  You will be so tired and spent from all the stress that none of it will matter.  You probably won’t eat much the night of the reception so don’t worry about the food.  You might not even have a bite of that cake, so don’t worry about it.  The only few things, that you, as a guy, should fight for would be your tux, your groomsmen tuxes, and the pictures/videographer.  Get the best of all theses.  You will probably have more control over these few things than anything else, so take advantage!

For crying out loud be on time.  Guys are bad at being places on time.  Except for me  Right honey?  My wife was late…but was I worried…heck no! well maybe   All kidding aside.  Be on time!

Enjoy it.  Enjoy it all.  It only happens once, or should only happen once.  So enjoy it.  Take it all in, don’t take it for granted.  Have fun and live it up!  I did and I have the video of me doing the worm!

Thanks for stopping by.  I’d love to hear your stories!

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