Who says there's an age limit on the flower girl role? 28-year-old Patrick Casey stole the show as the "flower man" at his cousin Andria's wedding.
"They've been together a while, and I started lobbying to be the flower man before they were even engaged," Casey told ABC News. "They loved the idea, and I was beyond excited they said yes once they were officially engaged."
The flower basket he used carried sentimental value — it's the same one Andria carried down the aisle two decades ago when the duo were flower girl and ring bearer in a family member's wedding.
Tip of the Day: To keep everything organized on the big day, create a call sheet for your transportation company that details pickup/drop off addresses and times. Give a copy to your bridal party and any family members who are getting a ride. And, don't forget to include an emergency contact number in case the driver gets lost!
Plus, check out Great Tips for Booking Wedding Transportation.
This cake covered in bright sugar flowers is perfect for a garden wedding.
Beautiful brides married beneath a picture-perfect tree.
Tip of the Day: Have your bridesmaids choose their top three styles and colors, or rank their favorites in order out of a pre-selection you've already made. "Set parameters for your bridesmaids! So many brides these days want their 'maids to be happy, which is great. However, that can sometimes translate into saying, 'Just pick whatever you want,' and having too many choices can make the process harder for them," say the pros at Joanna August. This ensures your ladies get a say, but you ultimately get the look you want.
Plus, check out Mix & Match Done Right: 25 Ideas for Your Bridesmaids.
This bright sunflower and rose bouquet is perfect for a summertime wedding.
Tip of the Day: Remember to try on all of your jewelry during your gown fitting to get a better sense of your overall look. Doing so will also allow you to test out your earrings and necklace to make sure they don't snag on your veil or take away from your dress. This is one pre-ceremony mishap that's easy to avoid!
Plus, check out 40+ Ideas for Your Wedding-Day Jewelry.
"Losing" your best friend to married life can be a tough pill to swallow — many fear their friendships will never be the same again. High school sweethearts Brittney and Kody decided to poke fun at this idea by including Kody's best friend, Mitch, in their humorous engagement photo:
Bring your dessert table to life with a fun theme like this bicycle backdrop.
Tip of the Day: Make sure to maintain a balanced life throughout the wedding planning period so you don't lose focus on why you're getting married. "The wedding cannot be your only focus and goal. Keep in mind that the wedding is an entry into the rest of your life, and the rest of your life is much more important," says Sharon Gilchrest O'Neill, a licensed marriage and family therapist and the author of A Short Guide to a Happy Marriage.
Plus, check out Decades-Old Wedding Advice That Still Rings True Today.
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