I would have chosen a different photographer. I didn't feel comfortable with her from the beginning and I should have trusted my gut. She couldn't look us in the eye and her photos are awful!I have much better photos from our wedding that were taken by guests.
Other than that, looking back I wouldn't have invited a certain couple but that's about it.
If I could change one thing about my wedding day, it would be to not have hired a photography student. I wish we had just spent the extra money & used a professional.
She took nice photos but lacked experience. Because of this I don't look relaxed in the pictures, eg stiff shoulders. I feel a pro would have made sure I was looking my best before taking any pictures. She also didn't make sure we were looking at her when she took photos right after the ceremony. So we're all looking in different directions!!
Other than that I loved my wedding day!!
It's a special day, enjoy it as it goes very fast.
I would have hired someone to tape my wedding, instead of just getting my sister to do it - her taping was crap, and I still haven't seen the whole thing! We have this photo from our ceremony that we love where we are all laughing, but no one remembers exactly WHY...
Actually, I half-wish I had Bridezilla'd. I'd have picked dresses for my bridesmaids that made me look prettier and not have been halternecks. I'd have put everyone on a diet and exercise plan - including the in-laws. I'd have told MiL to buy a new chuffing outfit because she's NOT wearing the same to my wedding as she did to her older son's wedding. I'd have insisted the ducks at the castle for the reception were put in top hats/girly hats.
And I'd have had about 10 hair rehersals, each with a different hairdresser. Although I do like the hair I had, maybe I could have loved it...
I would have stuck MIL much further in the back corner if I had know how much she was going to complain about where she was sitting
I would have checked my dress over & tried it on before the day if I had know the zip was going to break & need replacing on my wedding day.....making me late for church & made some photo's rushed of me!!! but we still got some great ones.
i really loved my wedding, it was a great day! looking back there is only a few things i would change..
1. i wish i wore a vail
2. i wish someone told me i was slouching in some of the photos - so remember good posture for the day!
3. i wish i choose a differant friend to be bridesmaid
4. i wish we hadnt given my MIL our camera, cos she left it in the taxi on her way home.
5. i wish i didn't drink so much! we were all so relaxed and having a great time, and the waiter kept filling my glass
sounds like quiet alot now i'm looking at what i've typed! lol!
all i can say is relax and enjoy it, make sure you steal 5 mins during the day, alone with your hubby too take a breath and pause, look in at everyone, and enjoy the moment together. the day will pass too quickly. the best thing we did was have a glass of champagne alone together before our guests arrived at the reception. bliss.
I would have liked to have had a voice. I had larangitis on the day which made saying my vows and talking to all our guests a bit challenging . But it still was an amazing day. The moral is to try and be as well as you can leading up to the big day. The stress sure did bring on my condition.
Also I should have drunk more water all day. I was so dehydrated by the time we got back to our room.
I would have hired a professional photographer!! I assumed my brother and dad had the same flair as me......wrong!! I love them for doing it, but didn't get any good photos worth putting up on the wall. Also, I am no longer friends with the person I chose to witness my wedding, on the wedding certificate. I wish I had chosen my mum or dad.
Different photographer here. He was a family friend on DH's side. I did check out his photos before hand and they were passable. On they day though, they were awful. I warned him I was a blinker, but he did not take that into account and he made no effort to get the groups to pose nicely.
My next regret is saying no to a plate of food in the room. We had our room at the same place we had the reception, there was a tonne of food and they offered to have platter waiting for us in the room. Silly me said no, even though I had barely eaten a thing all night. Got back to the room and I was starving! So have food waiting in the room if you can.
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i was too drunk
. But it still was an amazing day. The moral is to try and be as well as you can leading up to the big day. The stress sure did bring on my condition.
Also, I am no longer friends with the person I chose to witness my wedding, on the wedding certificate. I wish I had chosen my mum or dad.
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