Hi there
I've made a list of Handy Hints for those planning a Wedding. File to download below.
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Book early:
There are some days when I'd love to be able to clone myself - so many wonderful people, and only one me. Celebrants and local wedding venues often have bookings up to two years in advance. March and November are the most popular months - and "everything wedding" will be heavily booked around those times. You may like to think about either a Friday evening or Sunday wedding.
Books:
Bridesmaids:
A plea from a local dressmaker - when selecting your bridesmaids do take into account how far they will have to travel for fittings. You may like to purchase enough fabric and patterns for all your bridesmaids and have each lady have their own made.
Please too, consider both mothers, they may like to tone in with the bridal party, and each be consulted about what the other is wearing.
Brides "men":
Budget:
Ceremony:
Children:
A wonderful addition to any wedding, but they do get tired so you might like to time your ceremony around their sleep patterns. There are many simple ways children can be included, from flower girls and ring bearers to the important job of holding the bouquet. If children are to be included in the Ceremony, it is important to have a rehearsal beforehand so they know what is expected of them.
One of the most important times for children is immediately after the Ceremony. They can tend to feel left out of things, so it's important to nominate an adult with whom they are comfortable, to take charge - of course telling them how well they did.
Some couples hire a nanny or clown for the reception.
Confetti:
Decisions:
Facials:
Flies:
Gifts:
This can be difficult for guests when couples have already set up house. Some stores offer a Wedding Register service whereby you leave a "Wish List" from which guests can select a gift that also suits their budget. Alternatively you may like Guests to donate to your favourite charity. One couple had an early morning wedding , no gifts, and guests paid for their own breakfast. There's often a family member or friend who would really like to help out. A handy job for them would be to get them to write what gift came from who on the back of the card attached. That way all the cards can be kept separate and you can thank each person for their specific gift.
Guests:
Guest Book:
Guest Activities:
"Hen Party" or Stag Night
Helpful relatives and friends: Honeymoon:
Invitations:
Lateness:
Marriage:
Music:
Photos:
Lighting:
Plan B:
Seating Plan for the reception:
Sun:
Style:
Thank You to your Guests:
Themes:
Timing:
Venue:
Wills:
Wishing tree:
THE HONEYMOON :
It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month .. which we know today as the honeymoon.
© Ginny Bydder 2006, 2007, 2008
Handy Hints to download !
