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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1986-02-26, Page 30Page 10—Bridal Showcase 1986 _. Get moving on wedding plans in Organizing a wedding takes a lot of ad- vance planning and in order to insure things go as planned, a couple should . make a checklist of what all bas to be done long before the .special day. TUINGS TO DO DURING TWO TO SIX MONTHS PRIOR —Make announcement of engagement and engagement party. . —Select engagement ring and wedding band(s) from a reliable jeweller. —Decide what type of wedding you want and reserve the church and hall for the ceremony and reception. '-Compile and co-ordinate your wedding guest lists. Determine how many guests each side will invitf:. , —Visit your clergyman. • —Select your .honeymoon -destination and begin making the necessary ar- rangements. Choose a travel agent who has a good reputation in,his field and knows what he is talking about. —Decide on the number of attendant and invite them. —Start shopping for all your wedding ser- vices. - -Choose the color scheme for your wed- ding. —Select the .dresses for your attendants. Everyone will give- an 'opinion, but you must make the: final decision; —Select the men's formal wear.. " . -Begin to.. plan your new home. Location of your home,.furnishing and household items` are your main priorities. —Complete and co-ordinate the wedding . guest lists. -Select gifts for all your attendants. Usual gifts range from jewellery, wallets, ties, charms or small 'articles of :clothing. Pic- tures make nice:giftS as -Well. • —Visit your doctor for a complete medical - check -up. . edical"checkup.. ��i:eryix Kai 1I • —Complete your honeymoon pians. —Mail out your wedding invitations six to eight weeks prior to your wedding. All in- vitations should be addressed by hand, —Arrange for your rehearsal party. —Arrange for your florist. If special preparations must be made, you want to be sure that you get exactly what you \ want. 'A last minute order may result in disappointment. —Arrange for your photographer) Book early .because usually the best photographers are booked first. —Arrange for your music. Since. most wedings today have music, be sure to choose what type of music you want. Most common choices of music are disc jockey or live band. • • ONE MONTI' BEFORE THE WEDDING —Pick up your wedding bands at your jeweller. Make sure that the sizing and engraving is correct. . a —Choose a special wedding gift for the bride. Often a nice piece, of .jewellery is well appreciated. —Choose a special wedding gift for the groom. —Make certain that you have all -the necessary papers, blood tests, birth eer- tificates in order, —Order your wedding cake, —Contact the telephone and utilities eom- panies to start service to your new home. —Contact your insurance agent to,make the necessary adjustments on insurance policies. :d, No ordinary day r & certainly no ordinary dress, You can preserve those :beautiful memories, with .. ; c. loom Boxing kon d To —Change names on bank accounts or open new accounts and change names on legal documents. , —Arrange for a quiet place to stay on the night of your wedding, , —Arrange accommodations and transportation for out of town guests. —Check with all the services you have engaged, TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING - Get the marriage license. —Make sure that all your clothes for the honeymoon are in good condition and ready to go. —Wrap gifts for attendants. =Discuss with the best man the ar- rangements for transportationfrom the reception to'where you plan to leave for your honeymoon trip. • ONE WEEK BEFORE THE WEDDING —Inform your -attendants of the time and. place of the rehearsal. —Give gifts to your attendants at the rehearsal party. —Provide clergyman's free: in a sealed white envelope and.give°it to the best, man. —give last: minute count to the caterer. —Have final consultations with everyone . connected with the wedding. WEDDING DAY —Ushers arrive one hour before the service with full instructins for seating ar- rangements' B ridegroom and hest man arrive togetherr 13ridesmai`ds arrive., Bride and.her father arrive just before the service begins. —The headusher escorts the groom's.' parents;to,the front row at the right. —The headusher escorts ,the bride's mother to the front rowleft. . —The wedding begins. f tie resent eddin ars Marry them, and six weeks later recive ® loving surprise! bio 13tth Ave. 'i ionaiter, Ont. 9.1.64t -238.k • e ultimate choice for all your Drycleanln Free Pickup & Delivery needs Walkerton Gift Shop 881-2260 •