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'BLOW ME': The genius acronym you need to know before your wedding day.

From what I've been told, weddings are a hotbed for stress, anxiety and a hell of a lot of finicky details.

As You Beauty co-host Kelly McCarren wrote for Mamamia about her wedding: "I had nightmares about things not going right, I was controlling and pedantic about every tiny little detail, and I was incapable of delegating anything for help. The wedding consumed my time and money for a solid 18 months of my life. And it was a disaster."

Of course, not all weddings end up being "disaster" days. Yet for many brides and grooms alike, it can be a pretty stressful event to plan – both emotionally, logistically and financially.

It's at this point that the Pollyanna in me screams: "Weddings should be fun, exciting, special and only a little bit stressful."

But when weddings are considered one of the biggest days of a person's life, it's understandable why the mental load attached is so great.

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In comes a very handy acrostic poem of sorts – one that some wedding planners swear by. 

It's cheeky, it's a little ridiculous, but it sticks in the brain. And when it comes to wedding organisation tricks, the easier it is to remember, the better.

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So what is this special acronym you ask? 'BLOW ME'.

Wedding coordinator Georgie Davies recently explained on the NearlyWeds podcast the meaning behind the phrase – and why she thinks it's a great tip for any bride.  

"You can watch all the TikToks in the world, you can do everything. But My biggest tip is for the morning. You just need to remember 'blow me'."

B: Bouquet out of water.

Okay here's the first red-hot tip. 

On the morning of the wedding, most brides will have their beautiful bouquet of flowers delivered. And those flowers will be sent in water to keep them fresh. But remember this: at least 30 minutes before the ceremony itself, be sure to take the bouquet out of the water and dry the stems. 

Because nothing is worse than walking down an aisle with big wet patches on your wedding dress.

L: Lady garden, aka hold your bouquet lady garden low.

By lady garden, Davies means the good ol' vagina.

And the premise of this is that the bride should try to hold her bouquet of flowers lower than what perhaps feels normal. 

"Don't hold the flowers up near your chest or between your breasts, as that's what most people would instinctively do. Instead, hold it down low near the lady garden area as otherwise it can look s**t in photos. 'Hips not tits' is another way to remember it," she said on the podcast. 

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O: One hour before the ceremony, be ready.

Punctuality is the hottest trait anyone can have. And I say this as someone who can be a little late sometimes. 

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There is nothing worse as a guest – let alone the person at the end of the aisle waiting for their partner – to be left wondering if the bride is going to actually show up. So with this in mind, Davies said it's best to aim to be ready one hour before the actual ceremony, as this will account for any last-minute issues.

"You need to be ready one hour before your wedding ceremony, don't be putting your dress on 10 minutes beforehand. Categorically do not get ready at the last minute. At least an hour. Take photos, do TikToks, have a glass of champagne, that last hour will fly."

W: Wrists and ankles.

This is a quick and easy one, which we love. It simply means to check for any unwanted hair ties, anklets, scrunchies or watches – for both the bride(s) and groom(s).

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M: Move your engagement ring to the other hand. 

Next, we have to move the engagement ring to the other hand. When you first hear this tip, it can feel a little confusing.

For most brides, their wedding band will go underneath their engagement ring. And it can be a little tricky to do this when there's already a *giant* rock on that particular finger. 

"If you just move the engagement ring in the morning over to the other hand, that way it's easier to get the wedding band on the right finger without any fuss in front of all the crowd."

E: Energy.

Last, but certainly not least, we have ENERGY. 

And it's a self-explanatory one – set the tone for the day on a positive level from the get-go.

"Getting the right vibe starts from that morning. Whoever is getting ready with you in the morning needs to bring the energy, and the fun starts from that second. It will put you in the best mood for the whole day," Davies said.

And that way, the good vibes and feel-good energy will radiate!

Do you have any wedding organisation tips? Let us know in the comments below!

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