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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1984-02-15, Page 24• • • 11/44e 2 • • • • ..No Matter, how long wedding plans have been Wiling over in a bride-to-be's mind, important details can be overlooked. • Bridal:consultants and bridebooks recom- mend Weddirrkplans be set in motion as soon as the ,engagementisanneunced. Wedding • countdowns begin 'at least six months before the, big day, but if there's a year to spare, start then, especially when bookinga reception site. Six months before den'tiorget* „ • Discuss expenses with all4Oncerned and set a firm .budget.- This will'AeterMine :the size and formality ofthe wedding:, • Set the date, and lime of ,the ceremony and rehearsal with the.clergy. • Select and book reception hall. If an at- home wedding, book caterer and garderrfur- niture or tent if needed. • Choose and notify bridal party and discuss finances Draw up guest list and notify fiance's family to do same. • Select musicians, florist and "A world class country inn..." 4p \A 4--AWILLER 114 WELCOMES Y911 TO 11 word of advice for the betrothed... Because the most important day of your lives will also be the most hectic • you are likely to encounter, plan first fora perfect retreat. It's the perfect beginning. Your marriage made in heaven starts with a visit to paradise. You can use our nearby country resort as your wedding night bide -a -way. Starting fresh and rested on your honeymoon the next day. Or, you can honeymoon here with' all of Benmiller's facilities at your disposal. Featuring an intimate dining room overlooking creek and garden patio., Pool. Sauna. Whirlpool. Numerous recreational facilities. Two licenserounges with fireplaces. Gift shop and much more. Just as Cathy and Rick discovered... Paradise is at your door step. Book early and rest assured that our staff will do everything possible to ensure your visit to Benmiller will make for... ' Make arrangements for the Bride & Groom to spend a me ,..•••••••••••****1 eatiti APERFECT„ir, I 4 G rable wedding night at Benmiller Berm -tiller Inn FOr further -information or reseOvations, write or call BENMILLER IN. R.R. 4, GOOF,RICICONT. ti7A 311 • '1519)524-2191 • phetographer,including soloist or organist. Have fiance. notify best man and ushers. A general rule is one for every 30 persons. • Have fiance notify beg man and ushers. A general rine is one for every 30 persons. Send for honeymoon .brochures and discuss plans. • • Shop for wedding gown and accessories. • Choose china, silver, crystal, linens and other household preferences. . Register with the bridal registry. Three months before,rememberto: 'Engage bridal consultant, if deSired. *Select and order invitations from jeweller, stationer or department store. Allow enough time for engraving and ask for outer and inner envelopes to be sent im- rnediatelyfor addressing. • Order personal stationery for thank -you notes. • 'Fiance should make honeymoon reserva- tions. • Decide on groom's attire for wedding. • Consult with priest, minister or rabbi unless a civil ceremony. Some churches re- quire marriage counselling before wedding. • Arrange transportation for wedding par- ty and parents to the church and reception. • Select attendants' dresses. • Select gifts for ushers. • Complete invitation and announcement • Order wedding cake and printed mat- ches, serviettes. • Select going-awayand honeymoon clothes. With only two months to go: •Begin an accurate list of gifts received. • Keep up with thank -you notes as gifts ar- rive. • Plan rehearsal party. • , • Arrangae acconunodation for out-of- town guests and attendants. • • Seek advice from physician or local health unit about birth -control methods • • Arrange fittings for bridesmaids and wedding gown. • .Finish invitations anclannotmcements. With only one Month to go: • Mail invitations. • Select wedding rings. • Final fittings for gown. • Make hair appointment for day before wedding. • Double-check all services you've engag- ed. • Decide on reception menu and give reliable estimate of guest count. • Order boutonnieres and flowers for wed- ding party. With one week to go: • Pick up wedding gown. • Give wedding anouncement to local newspapers. • Entertain bridesmaids at luncheon. •. Arrange wedding -gift display. • Arrange for name change m bank ac- count, social security card and driver's licence. • Insure wedding gifts. • Pack for honeymoon. . • Give last minute guest total to caterer. • Confirm singers, musicians. , • Have hair set. On the day before the wedding: • • Arrange for someone to check the home while on honeymoon. • Go to bed early. Finally;on your wedding day: Ai Relax and have breakfast in bed. • Verify florist has delivered all corsages, boutonnieres and decorations for church and reception. • Dress and be ready 'for photographer at least one hour before ceremony. • • Get to church a few minutes before the wedding. • Stay cairn.