8 Hidden Wedding Costs
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You see, deep down we are all the same. Here is a little list that shows all great brides think alike.
1/ Oh my god, this is literally the only day of my life where I love the sound of my alarm clock.
2/ What do I eat for breakfast - do I eat breakfast?
3/ OMG, where on earth are the bridesmaids? They were supposed to arrive like 1 minute ago.
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Image by Perspectives Photo + Cinema
4/ I hope this hair and makeup looks like it did in the trial.
5/ Holy crap - I’m beautiful.
6/ Keep the tears in girl, we can’t let this mascara run.
Image by Ralph Bella Photography
7/ *looks at bridesmaids ugly-crying* I love you all so much - can I marry all of you too?
8/ Where do I put my phone? Damn women’s fashion - give me pockets!
9/ How will I pee in this thing?
Image by Ralph Bella Photography
10/ I can’t wait to see him (or her).
11/ Do Instagram stories break the whole cant-see-the-bride-before-the-wedding rule?
12/ This dress is surprisingly more comfortable than I remembered. That whole not eating breakfast thing must’ve paid off.
Image by Perspectives Photo + Cinema
13/ If he/she doesn’t cry when he/she sees me, I’m turning around.
14/ Dayum, I’m about to marry a total babe.
15/ I'm so full of love and excitement right now - it’s making these vows super hard to read.
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16/ This ring looks so good on me!
17/ Kissing in front of all my family and friends (and a few randoms I don’t actually know) didn’t feel weird at all.
18/ Yes, thank you, applaud me everyone.
Image by Hollow & Co.
19/ Holy crap, I’m married now.
20/ I’m not that hungry but I should probably eat.
21/ Dayum this food looks so good!
Image by Perspectives Photo + Cinema
22/ *The speeches end and you realise you haven’t touched your food and now you have to do the social rounds* ugh.
23/ I’m so blessed. How do I have some many amazing friends and family
24/ Yass time to dance.
Image by Perspectives Photo + Cinema
25/ These shoes are definitely coming off now.
26/ I think that was the best day of my life!
27/ Can finally take this bra off.
28/ Holy crap I still haven't eaten.
29/ HUSBAND *ringing an imaginary service bell* PLEASE MAKE ME SOME TOAST!
30/ That happened way too fast; I don’t even remember half of it. Can we do it all over again?
Image by Hollow & Co.
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