Second Chances

Every girl dreams of her perfect wedding day and for most it only happens once... for most.

My mum is getting married for the second time in May of this year and she sees this as being given the opportunity for a second chance. All the things she would have done differently (and trust me there were a few), she now has a chance to put them into action and create the wedding of her dreams.

Take Two.

Number One: Guest List. Although we may want to include as many people as possible in our special day it can impeach on the intimacy of the occasion. The first time my mum got married there were 500 guests this time she's invited 45. The second chance has given her the opportunity to ask: "Do I really want my mum's cousin's best friend's hairdresser to be there?"

St Christophers Cathedral, Canberra

 Number Two: Reception. They say that your wedding day goes by in a flash. This was a sentiment my mum truly understood, but not in a good way. Can you imagine having to personally greet 500 guests?! So it's safe to say my mum has decided on a more intimate atmosphere this time. Instead of a typical wedding function she decided to have the reception at Wolfies. A restaurant on Sydney Harbour with a gorgeous waterfront view, where she'll actually have a chance to eat! It's not about impressing others she said, it was about thinking about what she and her guests would really enjoy.

Wolfies The Grill Restaurant, The Rocks Sydney.

Number Three: The Dress. The wedding dress is often considered one of the most important factors of the day however, my mum said this time around she wouldn't spend nearly as much on a gown ($2,200 in 1988). This is not to diminish the importance or spectacle a dress possesses. Mum spent months online searching for a style she truly loved, and is now getting it custom-made by a dressmaker, and so she should! She has realised however that the perfect dress doesn't necessarily mean the biggest price tag.

Dress by 93 Collections

These are just some of the things my mum has done differently the second time around, all in all, the most important thing is doing what's right for her and creating memories that she'll look back on for the rest of her life.

If anyone else out there is planning (or has planned) a second chance wedding, tell us what are you doing differently and why?

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A. xx