Somehow, during wedding preparations, friends and family often forget the basic manners that most of us generally like to claim. We offer unsolicited advice, opinions and help. While much of this is appreciated, it is often overwhelming for an already emotional couple.
In offering our opinions on flowers, we may not realize that ours is the fourth completely different voice to have spoken. Not only that, but no one has supported the couple's choice which has already been made. The family heirloom gown may be beautiful and sentimental — but is the offer so nice when delivered with an expectation of a "yes" from the bride?
As friends and family, we need to stand back and do a little more listening than talking around a wedding. As soon-to-be married couples, we need to understand that these people are only trying to show love — even if they are driving us crazy.
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