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Early planning can ease wedding worries
MS –There are a few things
where weddings are concerned that
cannot be predicted or controlled.
What Mother Nature will do on the
day is one of them. However, there
are many items that are well within
the control of the bride and groom;
proper planning can help ensure the
wedding of their dreams.
One of the best ways to ease
wedding day nerves is for the couple
to get organized and begin planning
their event the moment the
engagement period begins. The
earlier preparation starts, the better
the chance vendors will be able to
provide what’s needed, or changes
can be made when unforseen events
pop up.
By making a list of things to do,
couples can allot time in their
schedules for each task and they can
feel a sense of accomplishment and
relief each time an item is ticked off
the list.
• Decide on the wedding date:
Couples should select a date for
their wedding soon after becoming
engaged. After all, it is the
countdown to this day that will help
organize and determine planning
schedules.
• Reserve a ceremony location:
Traditional weddings take place in a
house of worship. It’s best to meet
with a pastor, rabbi or other officiant
to see if the ceremony site will be
available for the wedding. This
person will also help guide couples
through any religious requirements
needed prior to getting married
there, as well as any rules and
regulations for the ceremony site.
• Book a reception site: After
securing the ceremony location,
couples will have peace of mind
knowing they can now book the
place where their party will take
place. This may be a catering hall,
hotel, cruise ship, or even someone’s
backyard. Sometimes the ceremony
site is also the reception site, as is
the case in many second weddings.
Catering directors are typically on
hand to talk about pricing and
options. They will work closely with
the couple to plan and execute the
reception.
• Select a photographer:
Photographers tend to book very
quickly, particularly if they are well
recommended. It pays to research
and choose one early in the
wedding-planning process. Every
photographer has a different style.
The couple should select one who
will accommodate their wishes, but
also suggest ideas that may not have
been considered, such as artistic
black and white prints or photo
journalism-type images. The
photographer’s personality is very
important. He or she will be
spending the entire day with the
couple and should be liked and
personable. Couples should find out
if the photographer they speak with
at the studio will be the one shooting
the wedding. Some companies have
multiple staff on hand.
• Book a band or DJ: Another
vendor that tends to have a busy
schedule will be the wedding
entertainer. Early booking ensures
your date will be available. Couples
should talk about musical selections
and the ways to engage the various
generations attending the reception
in the fun.
• Choose a florist:Flowers add an
elegant touch to the wedding day. A
florist will provide flowers for the
ceremony and the reception in many
cases. The couple should select a
florist who offers them helpful,
creative ideas about bouquets,
corsages and centrepieces and will
deliver in a timely manner.
• Select and order dresses:
Wedding and bridesmaid gowns can
take several months to order and be
tailored. It can also take some trial
and error finding a dress shop that
meets the needs of a bride and her
attendants. So it’s best if this fun
part of wedding planning is done
early on. While there are no set rules
for gown selection, it may help if the
bride and her attendants all use the
same shop so that styles will be
complementary and service and
alterations can be organized with
minimal fuss.
• Order invitations:With a bevy
of styles of invitations there will be
many ideas to consider. Couples
should leave ample time to look
through invitation sample books or
do research on the internet. They
should decide on a style that best
suits their wedding, based on its
formality, the time of day and the
wedding colours.
• Choose transportation: Many
couples forget to factor limousine or
car rentals into their wedding-day
plans. Whether it’s a limo, a horse-
drawn carriage, or a party bus, the
bride and groom should arrange for
transportation for themselves and
their attendants to and from the
church and reception site.
• Find formal wear:Tuxedo
rentals are quite popular for
weddings. If the wedding is taking
place during a peak party season,
such as prom time, it pays for
couples to reserve tuxes several
months in advance of the wedding.
All of the groomsmen should rent
from the same shop to be uniform.
With these important decisions
made, the bride and groom-to-be
have only a few things left to do as
their wedding draws nearer. This
includes selecting wedding favours,
addressing the invitations and
purchasing thank-you gifts for their
wedding party.
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Tuxedo choice shouldn’t be delayed
MS –There are many grooms-to-
be who leave choosing their
wedding day attire to the last
minute. After all, it’s something that
doesn’t require much thought at all,
right?
Actually, choosing your attire
requires careful consideration of
several variables. As such, many
men are intimidated by the process,
another reason for procrastination.
However, acquiring a few pointers
will help make the process easier if
you have limited experience with
wedding day attire.
It’s first important to consider the
style of your wedding. What time is
it being held? What is the size of the
wedding party and the number of
attendants? Will it be held in a
church with a reception at a fancy
catering hall, or is it a more laid-
back affair at a park or on the beach?
All of these questions will help
determine the formality of the event.
Your wardrobe choices should
coincide with this level of formality.
Tuxedos are often the attire of
choice for weddings that are
moderately or ultra formal. A tuxedo
with a bow tie and tails is a very
formal look. For the majority of
weddings, a tuxedo without tails,
with a matching vest and regular tie,
will be adequate for the groom and
groomsmen. On some occasions,
especially casual weddings, grooms
choose to wear a sports jacket and
slacks rather than a tuxedo.
Tuxedoes are flattering for most
men, especially when a black tuxedo
is chosen. Black is slimming, and
simply slipping into a tuxedo can
enable anyone to look sophisticated.
Working with a tuxedo shop
representative can help you to find a
tuxedo that fits well. These
garments are available in a number
of sizes, but a reputable shop will
make minor alterations to ensure a
perfect fit. You want to be sure there
is no pulling in the jacket and that
the pants are a good length. Also,
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