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. .
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• —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.
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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.
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—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
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Marry them, and six weeks later recive ® loving surprise!
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