Any advice from past brides?

Do not let the complaining about things you want in your wedding such as color or anything else change your mind as to what you want. I got so many complaints about having a pink wedding that I had to change the color because none of my bridesmaids wanted to wear pink! Do you want you want give them options but in the end make sure that you still have what you want and what will make you happy.

When you're about to walk down the aisle, take a few moments to look at the crowd of friends and family who all came to recognize and support your love. Really feel that energy, soak it all in. Meet people's eyes if you can. Once the ceremony starts the audience of guests disappears!

Put effort into preparing for the marriage, not just the wedding.

Have fun with it! My husband and I had fun at tastings, learning about flowers and types of metals in jewelry, taking dance lessons, and having ridiculous discussions about cake. It can be fun and not stressful. I think what helped us is that we paid for most of it and financial gifts were used as extras/add ons. Also, no one saw or had input on our guest list but us, which seems to cause major budget issues and stress for others. We knew and were able to talk to ever single person at our wedding (ok, well one person was a significant other we didn't meet until that day, but now we know her!)

Following! I'm less than 2 months away! :X

Also, remember that except for you, FH, and the people who helped you out, no one knows what your ideal plan or vision was. They won't look at the white roses and know you actually ordered pink. They won't notice that the table runners weren't put on because they don't know they were supposed to be. They didn't see your vows ahead of time so they won't criticize you if you skip a line. People looking at it from the outside don't know anything that went into it...or was supposed to go into it...or didn't go into it!

Try not to stress about little details, I guarantee you that none of my guests even knew what color the napkins were. I worried about them for WAY too long.

Get a chance to soak in your day anytime you can or else you'll miss it. This was one of the best pieces of advice that I received from WW. Also - number your RSVP cards!!!

Hire the best vendors you can afford. We went a little cheaper on the DJ and it was the one thing we didn't love about our day. If I could do it over again, I'd 100% pay even double for ours.

Hire a DOC and a good one. Being able to be fully present and enjoy your day is a huge gift. I saw our DOC in the morning and then not again until the ceremony, but she had everything perfect. I thought I'd have some downtime during the day and purposefully built some in, but it didn't matter. The day still flew by and the ceremony came before I knew it. I can't imagine if I had to do (minimal) set up like I originally thought I would.

I'm a past bride and professional photographer. I was SO picky about everything, but the day of, I let go and totally took in every moment and enjoyed myself! I get sad when I work a wedding and brides are so stressed about the petty things beyond their control. Seriously, SMILE and enjoy your day!

Also, think about the pictures that are most important to you. Some weddings we spend HOURS on different combinations of groups, then the couple gets tired and wants to forget important ones. Don't waste time on pictures of just the groom and the bridesmaids or just the bride and groomsmen. You won't use those anyway, and they take up time that I promise you'd rather spend doing ANYTHING else.

Also, make sure all your payments are made beforehand even if it's not required. I totally forgot to pay my DOC and makeup artist, even though the money was waiting in an envelope for them! There's so much to think about the day of, you won't want to worry about it on your wedding day.

Enjoy every bit of it and try not to stress!! Also pee before you put on your dress!! Those things can be awkard!!

Hold your bouquet lower than you think you need to.

Accommodate your guests first and get a DOC. I was at a wedding recently where the bride and groom for so wrapped up in enjoying their day that they didn't give two shits that the first shuttle arrived an hour before the ceremony and guests had to stand outside and sweat in 85 degree heat with no shade, food or drinks for an hour. And they didn't have a DOC to take care of it and lead the guests into AC and hand them a drink. I felt mortified for them not doing anything.

DOC - Mandatory! My aunt was mine with my BF as her wing woman! :-). Most importantly, BREATHE. It is what it is. Focus on the person waiting at the end of the aisle. Celebrate with those you love. Everyone will have a wonderful time! Trust me!