My sister is getting married this August. As someone who has always loved weddings (and has been buying bridal magazines from much too young an age), I had lots of wonderful ideas for my sister. I was sure that my ideas were so great, and that being sisters, she would love them equally. I forgot something very important. She and I are VERY different. At first I was pretty bummed that she wasn’t crazy about all the awesome plans I was sharing with her, but I stepped back, thought about it and realized, this is her wedding, her day. The moral of my story? As helpful as we think we are being by contributing ideas to the bride (or groom), we have to remember that it’s not our wedding, and to just be supportive. If you have a good relationship, you may be able to get away with some well-worded suggestions, but don’t take it personally if they don’t go for it. Just be helpful and encouraging… you’ll get your chance at a dream wedding too!
Happy helping!
~Bethany
