Make Lemonade... it's REFRESHING!

We hear it all the time... all the cliches about making the best out of a bad situation... but guess what? IT'S TRUE!
I've mentioned before that no matter how much you plan, and how strategic, specific & detail you are in your planning, SOMETHING IS BOUND TO GO WRONG ON YOUR WEDDING DAY! Think i'm lying? Ask all the married folks that you know... I have seen and heard so many stories about what went wrong on the wedding day and i've seen so many brides cry (and they were not tears of joy) and so many grooms cuss (curse) on their wedding day because the vendors messed up, or the limo did not bother to show up or somebody stepped on the bride's dress & ripped it, or divorced parents show up with their new partner and somebody catches an attitude (lol)... and the list goes on.

Well we were no exceptions to some of the "wedding mishaps" that inevitably shows up on every couple's day... our issue was vendor related but I refuse to call any names or blow up any spots.
Tony and I had previously decided that "COME WHAT MAY, WE ARE GONNA ENJOY OUR WEDDING"... and that we did!


I have listed a few resolutions for my Brides-to-Be when and if you should receive some lemons on your big day...

1. Have all bearer of bad news report to the wedding planner/coordinator and not to you nor your fiance.

2. If you should receive the news because point # 1 was over looked, STAY CALM... & BREATHE!

3. DO NOT CREATE A SCENE. Even though it was not your fault you will be remembered as the "ANGRY BRIDE" who just couldn't hold it together & showed out (yes, that's people for you).

4. HAVE YOUR WEDDING PLANNER/COORDINATOR WALK WITH AN EMERGENCY KIT FOR YOU.
Kit should include: Kleenex, needle & thread, smelling salt (in case you pass out from the news of the lemons, LOL... I'm serious here), a small bible (the word will definitely come in handy in times like this, preferably Romans 8:28 We know that all things work together for good for those who love God... LOL again even though i'm dead serious), a picture of your fiance (nothing like seeing the face of the one you are about to marry in a few hours), chamomile tea or vodka (you will definitely be needing a drink... or two LOL) and finally an i-pod with the soothing sounds of Michael Bublé, Jason Mraz or Norah Jones to calm your nerves in case of...

5. PRAY... prayer changes things and I'm a witness to that. If you can't find the words simply mouth the following... "LORD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE, THE COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN & THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!" What beautiful and profound words... perfect for any situation but especially on your wedding day!

6. KEEP IT MOVING... hey you, yes you! Did you forget about the money you spent, the time you invested and your family and friends that are waiting to see your beautiful face walk down that isle? Well, then, get it together... put your best smile on and step out and make your GRAND ENTRANCE! Let the chips fall where they may because guess what... IT'S YOUR WEDDING DAY!

Lesson:
Life is gonna throw you curve balls... even on your wedding day! So when the curve balls come, or the tide is high, or the milk is spilled or you are given lemons... do something with it! If it's curve balls... dodge them, if it's high tides... ride the waves, if it's spilled milk... get a cat, he or she will lick it up and if it's lemons... Gosh darn it, make that lemonade, add a little vodka & call your friends over already!
LIFE GOES ON & SO SHOULD YOUR WEDDING!

Until next time,
Smile, you're on camera!