Alright, so, picture this: I’m neck-deep in planning this wedding, right? And it’s not just any wedding, it’s my wedding. The big day where I’m the bride, walking down the aisle and all that jazz. But here’s the kicker – both my folks are coming along for the ride. That’s the title of this whole shebang: “Bride with Parents.”
First off, I started freaking out a bit, not gonna lie. You hear all these horror stories about wedding planning, and I was thinking, “How am I gonna pull this off without losing my mind?” Especially with my parents involved, you know? Love them to bits, but they can be a handful.
So, I dove into the internet, looking for some kind of lifeline. And let me tell you, there’s a ton of stuff out there. Wedding checklists, timelines, advice columns – you name it. I stumbled upon this “30/5 rule” thing. Sounds weird, but it makes sense. Basically, it’s saying that what takes 5 minutes normally will take 30 on your wedding day, and 30 minutes will feel like 5. Time flies when you’re having fun, or getting hitched, I guess. And I remember reading that your wedding day is supposed to just fly by.
Then I found this printable wedding checklist. It was a game-changer. Seriously, it had everything from booking a venue to picking out the flowers. I printed that baby out and stuck it on my fridge. My parents saw it, and instead of rolling their eyes like I expected, they actually got into it. We started having these little family meetings, checking things off the list together.
- Researching vendors became our weekend project.
- Mom got super emotional about traditions.
- Dad’s been working on his “father of the bride” speech; it’s pretty cheesy, but I love it.
My parents, surprisingly, took on some responsibilities
Mom’s been handling most of the guest list and helping me find a dress. Dad’s been researching vendors and keeping track of the budget. It’s been…nice, actually. Like, we’re a team.
Of course, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. There were a couple of times when I felt like I was getting a cold or something, probably from all the stress. I remembered reading somewhere to stay hydrated and eat bland foods for a stomach bug, and to take some over-the-counter meds for a cold. I also read that you can use antihistamines and nasal sprays for allergies. Nothing too serious, thankfully. Just had to remind myself to take it easy and not push myself too hard.
But, at the end of the day, we’re making it work. We’re figuring out this whole “bride with parents” thing together. And honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s messy, it’s chaotic, but it’s real. And it’s ours. It’s about family.
So, yeah, that’s my story. Or at least, the start of it. Still got a long way to go, but we’re getting there, one step at a time. And who knows, maybe this whole experience will turn into a funny story we tell at the wedding. I’m actually really excited about it.
