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Once you become aware of all the elements that go into a
wedding you can begin planning for that special day. A
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As a bride and groom, you want
your wedding to be perfect. From the
ceremony to the reception, you'll
need to consider all the details.
Whether a garden reception, an
ultra-formal ceremony or a
wedding/honeymoon combination,
each wedding shares common
characteristics upon which a couple
must agree.
Once you've agreed to tie the knot,
the days up until your wedding will
be a whirlwind of activity. By
knowing what tasks you should
tackle now and which are better
reserved for later, you'll have plenty
of time to plan the wedding of your
dreams.
This basic checklist can get you
started on your way to a beautiful
wedding day.
• Set the date — As soon as
possible after getting engaged, you
should select a wedding date and
decide on the type of wedding you
would like to have. From a
traditional ceremony in a church to a
surprise wedding, where guests are
invited to a "party" that turns out to
be a wedding, you can personalize
the event and plan a wedding that
reflects your lifestyles and interests.
• Reserve a location — Reserve
the church or location of the
ceremony soon after setting the date
to ensure you can get married on the
day you've chosen. Then, you need
to reserve a reception location. Most
party houses and reception halls
have party planners and catering
directors who can assist you in
planning your dream wedding.
• Select a photographer — Every
photographer has a different style.
You should choose one who will
accommodate your wishes, like
taking the types and number of shots
you want, attending both the
ceremony and reception, and
offering the album design you would
like. The photographer's personality
is very important — you will be
spending an entire day with this
person, so you should choose
someone who will make you feel
comfortable. •
• Book reception entertainment —
Select a band or disc jockey who will
cater to everyone at the reception —
both the younger and older
generations. The musical selections
should .be diverse, and requests from
the guests should
be taken.
• Arrange wedding transportation
— Whether it's a Rolls-Royce,
stretch limo, horse and buggy, or
double-decker bus, you should plan
for transportation to and from the
ceremony and to the reception for
yourself .and your attendants. Make
reservations early, especially if you
want a white car.
• Order dresses — Shopping for a
wedding dress, ,headpiece and
bridesmaid dresses is one of the
most fun parts of the planning
process. Choose a wedding dress
that reflects your style and
Bridal Registry
Checklist
• Everyday dinnerware
• Everyday glassware
• Everyday cutlery
• Formal dinnerware
• Fine crystal
• Silver
• Fine cutlery
• Pots and pans
• Casserole dishes
• Steamers
• Cookie sheets and bread tins
• Serving utensils
• Serving platters
• Hand mixer
• Toaster
• Vacuum cleaner
• Iron
• Food processor
• Blender
• Coffee pot
• Suitcases
• Duffel and garment bags
• Pillows
• Sheets, pillowcases, shams
• Comforter and blankets
• Bath towels and hand towels,
everyday and fancy
personality — and makes you look
beautiful. When considering dresses
for your attendants, you should opt
for a style that complements your
dress, as well as the women in your
party.
• Choose a florist — Flowers can
add an elegant touch to the wedding
day, and every florist has a unique
style. Select one whose
arrangements you like and who can
offer helpful, creative ideas about
bouquets, corsages and centrepieces.
• Decide on a bakery — Select a
bakery based on the varieties of the
cakes offered and the look of
previous work. Ask for a taste of the
different types of cake offered, and
check if the bakery will be able to
create the design that you want.
• Select formalwear — Whether
it's a basic tuxedo or a top hat and
tailcoat, formalwear completes the
look of the wedding party. Select a
formalwear provider who offers the
style you want, has a variety of sizes
available to fit all of the male
attendants, and offers a large
selection of bow ties and
cummerbunds or vests.
6 Order invitations — Invitations
come in many different styles, so
you will have a number of books to
look through. Decide on a design
that best suits the wedding, based on
its formality, the time of day and the
wedding colors. A stationery
professional can help them with this
decision.
With these important decisions
made, you only have a few things
left to do, like selecting favours,
writing a wedding bulletin and
buying thank-you gifts for your
attendants. You are now well on your
way to the wedding of your dreams.
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