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Okay, so you’ve decided to go for it. Where do you begin? The lists in bridal magazines or at department stores are a little too, um, thorough (“gravy boat-everyday; gravy boat-formal”). Those crystal cruets will really come in handy for your typical home cooked meal (baked potatoes and salad in front of a warm TV). You’re you. Register the person you are now, and don’t try to register for the person you think you should be. Or the person someone else hopes you become.

Erika’s boyfriend’s mother talked dreamily about crystal,silver and “vision.” “Vision meaning, to register for the china you’ll stick like 30 years from now,” says Erika. This bride and her wealthy future mother-in-law  were not on the same space-time continuum. “I would be absolutely freaking out listening to her. Whose life was she talking about?” Erika was a harried bride-to-be, working full time and going to school every night. “We had no money , no furniture, laundry all over our apartment, and what – I’m gonna have a silver platter in my closet?” Registering for gifts that will be great sometime in the far distant future , when your priorities changed, seemed ridiculous to Erika. “It got to the point where I was asking her, ‘Can I just register for tuition?’ She didn’t think that was funny.”

Clarice planned to do very limited registering. Her mother-in-law came back with this one:”… but people want to buy you silver place settings. That’s the only present my relatives ever give. You have to register for silver.” Was that a threat? Clarice feared it was: either silver or nothing. So she and Mitch did as they told. “We went and registered for a pattern we didn’t hate,the plainest thing we could find,” say Clarice. And really they were hoping hard for the stainless -steel flatware, which was expensive compared with the random utensils they had stolen from their respective college dining halls years earlier. “No one bought us either.”

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** FOR BOTH OF YOU**

10 to 12 months prior to your wedding…

- Plan the type of wedding you both want to have: religious/civil/single/double ring

- Decide on the degree of formality and size of wedding.

- Set a wedding date, and have at least one other possibility to fall back upon.

- Discuss your wedding budget fully with each other.

- Compile your guest list together, with family input.

- Arrange for your Church ceremony and wedding rehearsal (consult clergy person).

- Engage the organist/musicians and soloist immediately.

- Acquire a suitable reception location (enquire re: change room, kitchen, facilities,bartender, liquor license etc.)

- If need be, book the services of a caterer.

- Hire the reception entertainment.

- Select your bridal party – use one usher for every 50 guests as  a guide here.

NOTE: Contrary to common belief, it is not necessary to have the same number of ushers and bridesmaids.

** FOR THE LADIES**

- The bride begins to shop for her wedding gown. She should visit all the shops possible and choose to deal with the one where she received the nicest service and best selection. Although the bride accepts the opinions of her mother and/or maid of honor in making her choice, it is still her decision alone as it is HER wedding day.

*The bride’s personal attire includes () wedding dress ()veil and headpiece () shoes () bride’s garter () lingerie () going away outfit and accessories.

- The bridesmaids may now choose their dresses so as to compliment the wedding gown.

NOTE: The flower girl usually wears a replica of the bridemaid’s dresses or a fancy white party dress with a belt or bow of a color that matches the bridemaids’ dresses.

4 to 6 months prior to your wedding…

Order your stationery supplies, which may include:

- invitations                                                            *- wedding scrolls for guests’ cake

-announcements                                                  *- confetti/ rice or rice bags

- “thank you” notes                                              *- sketch maps – to church

- guest book                                                                                           – to reception hall

- gift record book                                                 *-matches

- serviettes                                                             *- place cards

* (Optional)

- Decide on your reception menu and notify the caterer of your choice.

- Visit the jeweler for groom’s ring (if double ring ceremony).

- Choose and register your patterns for : ______ fine china

______ every day china

______ crystal

______ silver

- Order your wedding cake – use color swatches so that everything matches. Cakes may even be decorated with replicas of flowers found in your bouquet.

- Arrange for the groom’s cake at the same time , if required.

3 to 4 months prior to your wedding…

- Together with the intended groom, choose gifts for your attendants. Remember that engraving may take a number of weeks to get done.

- Complete your invitation and announcement lists.

- Pick up your invitations and other stationery supplies that you ordered.

NOTE: The flower girl’s memento is usually her basket of silk flowers. The ring bearer gets to keep the ring pillow. A nice touch is to have your first names and the date of your wedding embroidered on the pillow.

INVITATIONS

Proper etiquette dictates that invitations be sent out to all our relatives, guests and members of the wedding party. Two envelopes enclose the invitation and often a small self-addressed stamped enveloped containing R.S.V.P. (reply if your please ) card is enclosed.

Remember to include on your list the clergy person ( and spouse), Church musicians and photographer.

NOTE: All guests over 18 years of age should receive their own separate invitation. Invitations sent out of the country require that country’s return postage.

Since weddings are really family affairs, approach other members of your two families as the addressing of envelopes may take two or three weeks to complete. Your maid of honor may also offer her assistance here. Postal and Zip code books are available through your local post office or library.

Invitations should be mailed out at least 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding. This will allow for possible delivery delays. Reply cards are to be returned to the bride’s mother , who then checks them off as they come in. The reply cards should be dated at least three weeks ahead of the wedding date.

NOTE: If children are to be included at the reception, add their names or the phrase  “and family” to the invitation.

- Send a wedding announcement to  the local paper’s social editor. Announcements are usually sent to relatives and friends who were not invited to the wedding or who were unable to attend the wedding.

- Choose music for organist and soloist after consulting with your clergy person.

- Notify organist and soloist of your final choices.

2 to 3 months prior to your wedding…

- Arrange to have a display area if your gifts are to be displayed.

- Book the hairdresser appointments for  bride, bridesmaids, mother and flower girl.

- See your beautician or make-up consultant . Use your color swatches to ensure that make up and nail colors used match the colors of the dresses and flowers.

- Together with your groom to be, select suitable accommodations for after the honeymoon.

- Make arrangements for any necessary furniture and appliances.

1 to 2 months prior to your wedding…

Check and reconfirm _____ reception entertainment

_____ reception menu

_____ photographer/video arrangements

_____ florist orders

_____ wedding cake status

_____ hair dresser appointments

- Complete trousseau.

- The bride, bridesmaids and mothers go for their fittings during the last month.

- Begin to record or acknowledge each gift as it arrives. The “thank you” cards are mailed out after the honeymoon.

- Make up a seating outline for the bridal party, parents, grandparents,clergy and other special guests attending the reception.

- Plan a bridesmaids’ luncheon or a rehearsal party. A barbeque, a picnic, a potluck dinner, a buffet supper at home, a restaurant meal or even a poolside party are all acceptable and any one may be used here.

NOTE:  – if not provided through the Church, the bride and the groom must obtain their own marriage license – birth certificate will be needed. If previously needed,  bring the divorce decree. If under age, parental content may be necessary.

- some locations require blood tests and physical examinations as prerequisites before a marriage license can be issued.

2 to 3 weeks prior to your wedding…

- Begin packing for honeymoon.

- Arrange to have someone record late gift arrivals.

- Verify the arrangements for picking up or delivery of flowers and cake.

- Check on commitments made with the organists or soloist.

- Confirm time of wedding rehersal and inform all participants.

- Notify the caterers of the final guest count.

- Get inoculations for the honeymoon. (if needed)

- Pick up passports. (if needed)

- Maid of honor and bridesmaids plan hall decorations.

- Draw up a possible seating plan for your reception guests.

- Make up place cards for the head table and the parent’s table.

During last week…

- The bride remembers her rehearsal party gifts for the groom and all female attendants.

- Pick up wedding cake if it is not to be delivered, as well as any rented items.

- Have your belongings moved to your new home.

- Give a bridemaids’ luncheon.

- Hair appointments are  kept.

- Complete your honeymoon packing.

- Pick up all dresses at least 2 or 3 days prior to the wedding.

- The maid of honor and bridesmaids arrange to decorate the location of the reception as close to the wedding day as possible.

NOTE: Remember to arrange to have your honeymoon suitcases and going away outfit at the location where you plan to go and change on the wedding day.

* FOR THE GROOM AND MALE ATTENDANTS*

10 to 12 months prior to your wedding…

A good idea is to first read over the Preparation Guide with your intended bride. Then as soon as possible , do the following together.

- Plan type of wedding.

- Set date.

- Discuss and set a wedding budget.

- Make out guest list.

- Acquire organist.

- Pick a reception location.

- Book reception entertainment.

- Select wedding party.

8 to 12 months prior to your wedding…

(With your bride to be)

- Discuss honeymoon possibilities.

- Set a honeymoon budget.

- Book honeymoon trip.

- Arrange for passports (if needed).

- Inquire as to any needed inoculations.

4 to 8 months prior to your wedding…

- Select wedding ring with the bride. Ring should be engraved with date and initials of both the bride and the groom.

- Offer to assist in any way.

- Possibly to help to acquire photographer or video personnel.

- Give input re: reception menu.

- Purchase gifts for the male attendants.

- Give input for music at Church.

- Buy wedding gift for your bride.

3 to 4 months prior to your wedding day…

- Offer to help address invitations.

- Together select accommodation for after honeymoon and arrange for any necessary furniture or appliances needed for your new residence.

- Choose your tuxedo and related apparel.

- The male attendants should come in as soon as possible, preferably with in the next two weeks, and order their wedding attire from the groom’s same Men’s formal shop.

- The ring bearer may be included here or many wear any other appropriate attire.

- The best man chooses the proper attire in order to complement what the groom has chosen.

NOTE: Ensure that colors chosen do not clash with bridal attendants’ attire or the dresses the mothers will be wearing.

1 to 2 months prior to your wedding day…

(With your bride to be)

- Acquire the marriage license – these papers will be needed: birth certificates, driver’s licenses, and proof of citizenship.

- Pick up tickets and confirmations of honeymoon travel arrangements.

- Notify all wedding rehearsal participants of the time, place and date of  rehearsal party.

- Assist the bride-to-be in the seating arrangements for the reception.

- The best man should take the lead in the planning of a rehearsal party.

2 to 3 weeks prior to your wedding…

- Groom plans transportation for bridal party.

- Begin your honeymoon party.

- Groom arranges suitable accommodation for out-of-town guests. Try for a hotel group rate and send out confirmation cards. Guests usually pay for their own room.

- Acquire inoculations (if needed).

- Get blood test (if needed).

- Best man and ushers plan appropriate car decorations.

During last week…

- Groom remembers the wedding rehearsal gifts for his bride and male attendants.

- Groom arranges remuneration for organist and instrumentalists, etc.

- Financial arrangements for honeymoon are dealt with.

- The men pick up all rented formal wear.

- Groom completes his honeymoon packing.

- Have your personal belongings move to your new home.

- The male attendants decorate wedding party vehicles as close to the time of the wedding as possible.

NOTE: Remember to arrange to have your honeymoon suitcases and going away outfit at the location where you plan to go and change on the wedding day.

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“Don’t let your parents pick the band!” urges Luke. He and Victoria wanted a real rock ‘n’ roll band at their wedding. Victoria’s mother insisted (in countless answering – machine messages) that this would alienate the older guests and make them miserable. It it was up to her (it wasn’t), she’d hire a painfully standard wedding band so, as she said over and over , “everybody would be happy.” Except, of course, Luke and Victoria.

“Victoria’s mother thought it was going to be a disaster and kept trying to get us delete instrument: ‘Do they need two guitars? Do they need a saxophone? She thought it would be too loud and too much.” But as long as you have another space where people can go for quiet, Luke argues, you should get a band that rocks, if that’s what you want. The band Luke and Victoria hired was such  a hit with the guests(many of whom can recall a time when a nickle  could buy a roast beef sandwich, a side of potato salad and a Coca-Cola).

Generation gap is not that big problem on a wedding. We just have to know the likes and dislikes of each other. For example the old ones are not used to a hard music, but we can make it better by reviving the music to have a better rendition. We can’t say that we don’t like it unless we have tried to listen first.There are different genre in this world, why not try it to fit the occasion. The music should jive  to  the couple and all the guests that will be coming, because  this is a special day. Just think of your guests if they will be comfortable to it and enjoy every minute of the wedding.

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As you begin to plan and organize what will undoubtedly be one of the most memorable events in your life, keep in mind that early planning will lead to much more flexibility in the choices you will have in the up-coming months prior to your wedding day.

The many steps ahead have been spread over a duration of one full year and are presented here in a very simplified, chronological arrangement which you will find very easy to follow.

Wedding plans can most definitely be carried out quite successfully in less than one year’s preparation time. However, the shorter the time frame, the more the compromises and less favorable the choices you may have.

You will see that most, if not all, your first choices can be realized, if an organized and early start is undertaken. You will also know that nothing has been forgotten or left to chance, and that your wedding  day will stand out  and be remembered by all concerned.

A good place to start, is to write down what is to be done from month to month on a calendar. In this way you will feel less rushed and can see exactly that needs to be accomplished during each of the months ahead.

If you are fortunate enough to have bridal consultants in your area, take advantage of  the service. This expertise  will allow you more time to relax and enjoy the most important time in your life. Check on their reputation and background ensuring that they have no direct  connection to any business with which  you will be dealing.  Read over their contract and discuss all related fees, services and responsibilities.

Some modern couples  embarking on such a major commitment as marriage, mutually agree to draw up a “Marriage Contract”. This type of contract brings into focus exactly who is going to be responsible for which things, which tasks, are to be shared and identifies who contributes what to the marriage. If this idea interests you, there are several books devoted to topic.

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The reason outdoor weddings are so cool is the same reason they can be a disaster. There’s an element of danger to the weather. It’s exciting, And when you wake up on your wedding day and the sun is shining brightly, you really do like the gods are smiling down upon your union. But once you’ve attended a rainy or unseasonably cold outdoor affair, you start to think it’s not  worth the risk.

Kelly says to check the Farmer’s Almanac before scheduling an outdoor wedding. It was accurate once, and that was enough for her. (Maybe you should look into your crystal ball or flip a coin. Or hang rosary beads on the door. I hear that works too.) And even though hers worked out well, she doesn’t recommend an outdoor wedding. “It’s just too much to worry about”. The very real possibility of bad weather means being prepared for wet or muddy ground (do you want to put down a floor?). And a tent, much as its name conjures an image  of something  you can roll up and carry on your back, is not cheap.

An outdoor wedding can be a   breathtaking. However, it involves a bit of work. But this is only once in a lifetime, so why not give your best shot on it. Most awaiting day of your life, it can’t be a disaster. Having an outdoor wedding  is so much fun, but be sure to always be ready for all the things will happen. Here are some tips that hopefully will help if you decide to have an outdoor wedding. Have a back up plan,  we can’t tell what will happen on your day. For example, in case any bad weather comes, have an extra place for indoor where you can still continue the occasion. Make your guest comfortable,  think of the weather to be likely on your day. Whether it is sunny or cold, be prepared always. Scout many possible locations and the date, do not be hurry in choosing, enjoy every single day when looking. Hope this works. Best wishes!!!

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When someone asks if you prefer cathedral length or chapel length, is your answer, “I’m really not religious”? Let review some terms so you don’t feel like  you have a “kick me” sign on your back when you go shopping for a headpiece. Cathedral is the longest veil length, with about five or six feet dragging on the floor behind you. Chapel length is the next longest, with about two-feet of fabric touching the ground. Next up, falling long, but not to tripping length, is ballet length, which hits at about the ankles. Shorter styles are finger-tip length (measured with your arms hanging at your sides) and elbow length. Merrowing means finishing the edges with stitching. If you order a veil made of tulle (the stuff of tutus) , the edges will be either unfinished (as in cut with scissors, just like you might do at home, for free) ,merrowed or trimmed (like with a narrow piece of satin). If you want a headband with some poufiness attached or tulle hanging  from the back, the correct term would be “headband.” Use similar logic if you’re looking for a barrette headpiece. Those little yarmulke-like caps that go on the back of the head and have tulle or illusion trailing from the bottom  are called Juliet caps. A crown of flowers is called a wreath (see-   you knew that one, didn’t you). And a large or  small piece of lace draped over the head is a mantilla (say it in Spanish) . There are countless more choices, and there are also other terms for these same styles. So if a surly salesperson wants to pretend he doesn’t know what you are talking about, he can, in spite  of your preparation. That might be a good time  to mention your tendency to throw up when you’re nervous.

There are different veiled to be used  for a wedding, there is a dress code that  need to follow. It still depends on the couple because  this is their special day. But you need to see if this fits on the place of the wedding. Ask for some advices, and take a look  when is each veiled used in different location.

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Band versus Dj. There are two factors here: your budget and what you want the “sound” of your wedding to be. Money-wise, of course, a Dj is a better bet. It means one person to pay as opposed to a minimum of, say, four players in a band( yes, you pay by the head here too). And to really keep costs down, you can ask a friend to DJ. But make sure it’s someone you can count on. This is a big job, especially if it involves transporting sound equipment. You and your designated DJ must check out the space in advance: Are there outlets in the right places? Three-prong where you need them? Bring lots of adapters and extension cords. In fact, you might want to pay a friend if he or she agrees to DJ. Sometimes people take tasks more seriously when they involve money. You can give a friend a fair price for a day’s work and it still won’t be half what “professional” DJs charge.

“I didn’t miss having a band at my wedding,” says Nick. “I’m in a band, so I don’t consider live music  thrill. For people who aren’t around bands all the time or who don’t go to see music, maybe it’s more special, but I’m used to it. And you can have the best bands in the world playing your weddings as  long as you have cd’s”.

Truer words have never been spoken. Recorded music gives you tremendous flexibility. Yes, most wedding bands can play “I’ll Be Seeing You” and a tarantella and “Stop in the Name of Love.” But, let’s face it, their renditions of all three can be eerily similar. Wouldn’t it be nice to have Frank Sinatra and the Valtare Musetta and the Supremes instead?

Many people say no, it wouldn’t. For Luke, “the excitement of live music is much better than a DJ.” The band was his favorite aspect pf his wedding. “Live music creates  a real sense that it’s a special occassion. I think it makes people want to dance more too.”

Considering what is best for your wedding. A band or DJ?  There are different advantages and disadvantages of having a live band and a DJ. But having the right music at your reception is very important to set up the mood of your guests and all can dance and sing throughout the day and make you all feel comfortable. Most essential that the bride and groom’s music are playing, either is it a band or DJ. But still it  depends on the couple, and they just have to think of the music they will be playing, because they have their own renditions to the song and make the music more meaningful

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