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Honeymoon couples traditionally enjoy trips to the tropics
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Poconos still popular
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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1993. PAGE 13.
Planning helps process run smoothly
Obviously, most weddings take
months to plan. To streamline the
planning process, buy a wedding
planning book which provides
information on wedding planning
as well as space to keep written
records. Begin planning at least six
months before the wedding date.
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with will opt for resorts in Northern
Ontario.
Other popular choices are Mon-
treal, Ottawa, Quebec City and of
course the Poconos."Next to the
southern destinations, the Poconos
is the most popular honeymoon
choice," said Ms Williams. But if
finances are a concern, most
experts agree it might not be the
place for you. "The south is just as
cheap," she said.
"We haven't had as many ask for
the Poconos," agreed Ms Hunter.
"It's really quite expensive. "
It's quite obvious that finding a
place that suits your tastes, your
THE BRIDES TIMETABLE
Six months to a year before:
Discuss and set wedding budget
with parents. Include bridegroom
and his parents in discussions if
they are sharing costs.
Review, evaluate and comparison
shop for wedding sites. Select a
lifestyle and budget isn't going to
be a problem the problem will be
in making up your mind. "There's a
lot of choice, no matter what the
budget or what the needs," said Ms
Crawford. "We have had people
come in on a very limited budget.
We ask them what they have in
mind and go from there. There are
still many destinations to answer
every need."
Like anything else discussing the
options with the experts will help
lift some of the burden from your
shoulders. And, as Ms Crawford is
quick to point out, finding out
what's best for the two of you won't
cost a thing; travel agents offer free
advice.
wedding date, time and place as
soon as possible.
Start making guest list.
Plan color scheme for ceremony
and reception.
Select and order wedding dress.
Choose attendants for wedding
and invite them to participate.
Reserve caterers and musicians.
Three months before:
Complete guest lists and check
for duplication.
Order invitations and enclosure
cards as well as personal stationery
(for thank-you notes and future
use).
Choose wedding party attire for
bridesmaids' dresses and mothers
of bride and bridegroom. Bride-
groom and male attendants should
also select outfits.
Shop for trousseau.
Hire photographer or video
cameraman to record wedding day.
Arrange for bridal portrait, if
being taken ahead of time.
Arrange for tests for marriage
licence.
Discuss ceremony and music
with appropriate personnel.
Make final reception plans.
Order wedding cake.
Order wedding flowers for bridal
party, ceremony and reception.
One month before:
Mail invitations.
Check with newspaper on
wedding announcements. Prepare
the announcement and send in
when required.
Have final dress fittings.
Have wedding portrait taken.
Choose and order gifts for
attendants.
Select gift for bridegroom.
Arrange for accommodations for
out-of-town relatives and
attendants.
Plan bridesmaid's party, if giving
one.
Arrange for rehearsal dinner, if
giving one.
Three weeks before:
Get wedding licence with fiance.
Arrange for transportation for
bridal party to ceremony.
Discuss details of wedding and
reception with photographer (or
videotaper).
Remind each member of the
wedding party of the date, time and
place of rehearsal and wedding.
One week before:
Begin honeymoon packing.
Give or go to the bridesmaid's
party; presents gifts to attendants at
bridesmaids' party or rehearsal
dinner.
Provide final estimate of number
of reception guests to caterer.
Check on final details with
florist, photographer, musicians.
Arrange to move wedding gifts
and personal belongings to your
new home.
o BRIDEGROOM'S TIMETABLE
Six months before:
Order engagement and wedding
rings for bride.
Make out guest list.
Visit person who will perform
ceremony with bride.
Select best man and other
attendants (usually one usher for
each 50 guests).
Discuss honeymoon plans with
bride and begin making
arrangements.
Three months before
Complete guest list; make sure
addresses are correct.
Consult with bride about
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