Good news: I finally got married! 🎉
Now that the confetti has settled and the heels are off, I’ve been thinking a lot about what actually stuck with me from that day—and what quietly faded into the background. And it turns out, the memories that last aren’t always the ones you expect.
Some things I obsessed over? I barely remember. And other moments I never planned for? I’ll carry with me forever.
You Won’t Remember Every Detail
It’s easy to get caught up in the perfection trap—believing that if you can just get everything just right, the day will somehow be more meaningful.
But the truth?
You probably won’t remember much. Especially small things like the decor. If you are actually enjoying your day you will be too busy to care about all this superficial things.
What You Will Remember Lives in the Process
Here’s what you will remember:
- Laughing with your best friend during a chaotic but magical try-on session
- Sitting down for the most romantic dinner of your life, tasting dishes for the wedding meal
- Hosting a spontaneous barbecue with the people who came to visit while you prepped
- The quiet pride in your chest as things started to come together—not perfectly, but yours
The time you spent stressing? It was part of it too.
All the planning, the people you did it with, the tiny rituals you created along the way —that is your wedding.
One day stays one day. But the journey? That’s what you carry with you.
💌 Real Story:
I completely forgot to get my dress tailored until kind of the last minute. Everyone was busy or out of town, so I asked my brother to come with me.
We were stressed, walking into this tiny shop where the owner didn’t speak English. It took ten minutes just to slide the dress on—I nearly fell three times.
My brother, nervously, helped me zip my dress and slipped on my shoes like I was a princess.
In the end, it worked out. They fixed it up perfectly, and I walked out of there actually feeling so excited—like somehow, the chaos made it even more beautiful.
💬 Final Thoughts
Yes, plan the beautiful things. Curate your vision. Pick the napkins if you love napkins. But don’t forget to live in the in-between moments.
Don’t skip the chance to feel what’s happening as you prepare. Let it be messy, emotional, and real.
Your wedding isn’t a single day. It’s a season of love, anticipation, chaos, joy—and all of it belongs.
💍 What part of your wedding journey do you remember or do you think you will? I’d love to hear it.
Curious about weddings? Check out my other blogposts
- What Truly Matters: The Heart of Marriage
- Engaged? Start Here: Visualize your wedding
- Make It Yours: Give Your Wedding Personality
- Finding ‘The One’ (Dress) Online — A Practical & Personal Guide
- How to Find ‘The One’ Online – Part 2: My Favorite Brands & My Wedding Look
Any suggestions on what I should talk about next, or how I could make the blogpost more interesting for you? Drop them in the comments—I can’t wait to read you! 💌
