Love Notes from my 2025 Brides

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Planning a wedding comes with a million decisions, endless Pinterest boards, and more opinions than you ever asked for. So instead of sharing my advice, I asked the people who’ve actually been there. I reached out to all of my 2025 brides and asked them to share one piece of wisdom they’d pass along to future couples. What came back was honest, emotional, practical, and so full of heart. If you’re a 2026 bride in the thick of planning, consider this a little love note from those who just walked the aisle.

Love Notes

My best advice to a future bride is to stay positive! There might be a hiccup or two throughout the day, but keep smiling and enjoy every second! - Macy

My best advice would be to try to stay present in the moment, soak in every second, & don’t leave your husband’s side! It goes by so so quickly 🥹 - Skylar

Don’t sweat the small stuff, if something goes wrong (usually something does) just ignore it, nobody will notice it anyways, and prioritize having small moments away with your partner ♥️ - Bri

Be present and delegate tasks ✨ - Emma

My best advice is to soak in every moment, both big and small, because it goes by way too fast! I wish I could relive it over and over again🥹 - Gabbi

The best advice I got was if you stopped planning/obsessing three weeks out, everything would still be perfect. It can be so easy to get wrapped up in the small things, but trust your vendors and be as present as humanly possible! - Claire

My advice would be to enjoy every moment!!! It goes so fast🥹 - Savanna

My biggest piece of advice would be to pick bridesmaids that will support you and make you feel loved as a bride, especially on the day of! - Cassidy

My advice is to relax and enjoy that all the planning you’ve done is coming to an end! Que sera, sera (What will be, will be)! Focus on the love you are sharing with your partner, and enjoy how special it is to have all your favorite people there to celebrate love and happiness with you!! When I look back on my wedding day, I don’t think about the stress and money spent. I think about all the laughs and smiles we all had throughout the day, and I remember how special it was. 🤍🤍 - Kaitlyn

Designate someone for every task day of so you aren’t doing it. Over-communicate timelines, locations, responsibilities, etc. Have a trusted person check in with the guys early! Print out your photo list so family knows what is going on. Put together an info packet for the boys and the girls so everyone can have the details throughout the day. Remember that literally everyone is there for you, and it is all your closest friends and family, so there is no reason to be nervous 💕 - Gabrielle

The best advice is to take a step back and take everything in! Be in the moment! This is one of the most special days of your life, and in the end, it’s about you and your husband! Celebrate and have fun with those you love! 💕 - Lucy

Spend your money on good food and an open bar - even if it means cutting out decor. It’s so worth the price. Your guests will appreciate it so much which leads to an amazing night!! - Mira

My advice: 1) make all of your payments to vendors in advance so you aren’t writing checks the day of. 2) Don’t schedule your hair or makeup first or last, make sure it is somewhere in the middle. 3) Soak in the day. Take time in the middle of random moments to be like “this is my wedding day and this is what I’m doing in this exact moment” to lock in memories. Even assign one of  your bridesmaids to help you do this if you think you’ll forget or be too distracted! - Delaney

I would say... Don't feel pressured to follow a "traditional" wedding timeline or checklist. It’s your day as a couple, so prioritize what’s meaningful to you guys! - Elyse

My best bride advice - don’t skip breakfast, put your phone away / don’t scroll, be present in every moment!! The day will fly by and you’ll want to savor every small detail. - Paige

My biggest advice is to slow down and really soak it all in. The day flies by faster than you can imagine, so be intentional about pausing - take a deep breath, look around, notice your people, your partner, the little moments. Those quiet seconds of being present end up meaning more than the perfectly planned details.

And of course… caffeine helps too 😆☕️  - Dante