Happy Saturday! Today I am taking it back to what a wedding is all about...
It's not about the bows, the ribbons, or the flowers.
It's not about the lace, the chandeliers, or the view.
It's not about the music, the diamonds, or the dress.
It's all about the love.
Today, I am taking it back to one of my favorite posts, 365 Days of Love.
(click the pic to read it!)
It's Friday and I know you all have weekends to plan...or just weekends full of wedding planning! Am I right or am I right? Well either way, you're all busy so today will be short and sweet :)
A couple years back, I learned the best trick I could have ever learned. I use to use this trick a lot, like all of the time but recently, it has gotten lost somewhere in all of those brains. But earlier this week, it suddenly came back to me. I wasn't thinking about anything in particular, just day dreaming and it appeared out of thin air!
And then I realized, "Why haven't I been using this more!"
You see, I never used to associate this little trick of mine with weddings. But why not?? Honestly, I have no idea! But as it came back to me this week, I realized that this is the best tip I could ever give a bride. I have a lot of tips and tricks up my sleeve but this one...this one is the best of the best.
Sorry, I don't have a name for it but I will let you know when I think of a good one :) For now, we can call it:
"The Best Trick The Overwhelmed Bride Has Ever Taught Me."
I know, it's quite the name but I'm throwing it all on the table today!
While planning your wedding, there will be times that you will feel sad, upset, miserable, hurt, disappointed, over it, overwhelmed, and many more...all at the same time. And I can promise you one thing, keeping those negative thoughts is only going to make matters worse. Much much worse.
So without further ado, here is my trick:
Any time you are feel anything negative and you can't snap out of it, smile.
Alexandra Marie Photography
That is all there is to it! My trick is one word...smile. You don't even have to think about something happy, just turn that frown the other way, and it'll just come naturally!
You see, it is impossible to be mad and happy at the same time. And it is impossible to smile and be mad at the same time. It may sound hard to believe, but you need to try it for yourself! You can't try it out now, because you are probably very happy that is is Friday, but you can try it any time you are sad, mad, or unhappy about anything and I promise, it will work.
Alexandra Marie Photography
Sounded too good to be true, right? Well here it is...
The second you stop smiling, the happiness will fade but as long as you keep a smile on your face, the negative energy will be completely forgotten!
It's worked for me and I think it can work for you! But we want to hear the results!
Next time you are in a bad mood, try our trick and take a pic and #thebesttricktheoverwhelmedbridehasevertaughtme :)
And with that, you will have the most amazing wedding planning experience, just as it should be!
Christopher Todd Studios
We are all overly obsessed with weddings. And I say "we" because clearly, there is something about weddings that drives me. There is something about a wedding that keeps us happy, keeps us hopeful, and allows us to dream big.
Now I am not saying that there is anything wrong with a wedding. Personally, I believe that your wedding day is an important day and should be treated as so. So the hours and hours on Pinterest and day after day reading my blog (hehe :)) are not a bad thing...at all! Your wedding day is a day you should never forget so the emphasis our society puts on a wedding day is great in my eyes.
But sometimes, through all of the planning, the stress, the dreaming, we forget what a wedding is all about. This day is all about love. It is all about marriage. And sometimes we become so enthralled by weddings in social media, that we forget to remember what a wedding day is all about. If I could give you one piece of advice to stay stress-free during the planning of your wedding, I would tell you to remember the ultimate goal of your big day and with that, anything that goes wrong will turn from stress and tears, to laughs and memories made.
In honor of Valentine's Day, I have asked for advice from all of you! I am absolutely not an expert on love, and none of you are either. But we all have felt love and can learn a thing or two from one another. Each of us have our strengths, and we have our weaknesses, so with each others' strengths, let's change our weaknesses. If you need some positive inspiration, some help with your engagement or marriage, or just want to read about love, then don't stop here :)
For more of my personal advice on love and marriage, visit "365 Days of Love."
Happy Valentine's Day!
Jealousy isn't love, nor is it evidence of love. Jealousy is fear. Love doesn't drive people mad, it drives them sane. Desire, in its different forms, can drive people to do anything. Love never drives people to kill, steal, cheat or worry. - Katie
Love and marriage thrive off of three things; communication, commitment and compromise. If you can both master those and you both purpose it in your heart to use each day as an oppeotunity to make your partner happy, you will achieve a fulfilling and successful marriage. Butterflies and good looks don't make a marriage last, it's the mutual love and respect that does. - Amanda
Remember to always water the flowers and not the weeds. What you water will grow so always focus on the positive things about him. Tell him little things you appreciate and have him do the same to you - Kenadee
Listen...compromise...repair and always be grateful! - Jaisa
Love is an adventure. Don't forget to be spontaneous -- take a weekend trip, go to the park, or try a new restaurant. Love is all about blossoming into both individuals and a couple together. - Kellie
In today's modern society, it is very easy (and common!) to say "I've had enough," and to get angry and call it quits. But always remember, if you ever need to forgive, help, love, listen, and lift someone, it should be your spouse. It is easy to feel unloved and lonely, even in marriages. - Mary Helen
Be 100% honest with yourself and your partner. And adore your partner all the time.
- Kaitlynn
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." - 1 Corinthians 12:4-12 - Mari
Start and end every day with a kiss. No matter how busy, tired, irritated, or discouraged, make sure that your significant other knows that you love them despite any external circumstances. - Kelly
