Whitebox Photography | Carrie + Gregg’s New Year’s Eve Wedding at Proximity Hotel, Greensboro, North Carolina

There are a million and one wonderfully happy things happening on a wedding day… especially for the bride! As the bride, you have to balance speaking with all your guests, busting a few dance moves, saying “I do,” all while trying to savor every moment of the day. I’ve put together a list of do’s and don’ts to help you throughout your big day!

Do…Pack your bag for the wedding night ahead of time.

Do…Make a shot list of family and friends that you want photos with.

Do…Create an iPod playlist for the morning of the wedding so you can jam while getting dolled up.

Do…Allow extra time for appointments. Hair and makeup always takes a longer than you think.

Do…Take the time to dance your face off with your best girlfriends.

Do…Wear something comfortable on the morning of the wedding that will look fab in photos. A monogrammed button down is always a favorite!

Do…Eat the yummy food on the menu that took you weeks to select.

Do…Drink out of a glass instead of a bottle or can. It looks better in pictures and is the Southern belle thing to do.

Don’t…Drink red wine. It’s not worth the risk of someone bumping into you and spilling on your white gown.

Don’t…Forget to eat breakfast and lunch. No one likes a unconscious, dehydrated bride.

Don’t…Try to do everything yourself. Ask for help and delegate, delegate, delegate!

Don’t…Forget to take it all in. Stop throughout the day, take a breath, and look around. It’s going to go by so fast.

And the most important rule of them all, stay calm. Nothing is the end of the world as long as you marry your best friend!