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9 Ways To Surprise The Bride On Her Big Day: From Sweet Notes To Flower Girl Signs

December 20, 2016 by Justine Schwartz
shefinds | Weddings

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The best moments of any wedding are those of pure joy and raw emotion. When the groom sees the bride for the very first time, when a lost loved one is remembered, when the groom jumps on stage to jam with the band. That's what everyone will remember for years to come. But how do you *make* those special moments happen? Many will happen spontaneously, but others can be crafted and planned for with thought and care.

 

We already told you about , and now we have the version for her: the incredible sweet and wonderful ways the groom, bridesmaids, and parents can surprise HER on her own big day. After all that hard work planning she deserves it, right??

 

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Bride reading letter from the groom

1. A letter from the groom. The groom can write a letter to the bride on the day of the wedding describing his emotions about marrying her and how he looks forward to spending the rest of his life with her. He can then give it to the maid of honor deliver it to her in the bridal suite as a surprise. When she reads the notes make sure the photographer or someone else is ready with a camera, because it makes for a great photo!

 

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2. A flower girl sign. Surprise the bride by sending the flower girl, ring bearer or even a four-legged friend down the aisle holding a sweet sign like "Here comes forever" or "Just wait 'til you see her" (in the case of the doggie, it can be tied around the neck). It will be as much of a surprise for the groom as it is for the bride, and guests will LOVE it. Just make sure the videographer has a clear shot since the bride won't be able to see it go down first hand. She will appreciate it later though, trust us.

 

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3. Shoe decals. Order decals that say her married name, the wedding date, or simply "I Do" and put them on the bottom of her shoes. As long as the decals don't ruin the shoes in any way, she will think it's a very sweet surprise. Plus, they're great for photos!

 

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4. Engraved rings. Have her wedding band engraved with the wedding date, their initials or a special quote or saying that is meaningful to the couple. 

 

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5. Incorporate her mother's wedding dress. Incorporate an element from her mother's wedding dress in to her wedding day look. Sew a piece of the fabric inside her dress, have the veil repurpased as another accessory, have some of the original beading or embellishments turned in to a belt. It will be her "something borrowed!" 

 

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6. A choreographed first dance. The groom can take ballroom dance lessons and surprise her with his moves for the first dance. Wow! This one is hard to pull off, but if you don't want to look like a complete fool on the dancefloor, it's not a bad idea, grooms!

 

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7. Flying in a surprise guest. If her best friend can't afford a ticket to the wedding, or she has an elderly or sick loved one that might not be able to come--surprise her by making special arrangements for that person to be there. 

 

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8. Get her a customize hanger. These customized hangers with the bride's new married name are a common bridal shower gift but can also make for a great wedding day surprise. There are tons on Etsy

 

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9. Put something in her bouquet. Put a locket on her bouquet handle with a picture of a loved one, or have the groom write a special note on the ribbon. Have a piece of her mother's wedding dress sewn in. There are lots of options for what you can do--all depends on the circumstances of the wedding. But either way, she'll be carrying something special with her when she walks down the aisle. 

 

[Photo: Style Me Pretty]

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Justine Schwartz is a veteran women's lifestyle editor; she's written extensively about style & beauty tips, health advice and wedding planning for more than a decade. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Huffington Post and New York Weddings. Justine has been with SheFinds since 2010; you can reach her via email at [email protected].

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