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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-02-19, Page 58Showcase '86, page 38 trtiele4/ Teli the world you're getting married, then get moving No matter how long wedding plans have been turning over in a bride-to-be's mind, important details can be overlook- ed. London bridal consultants and bride books recommend wedding plans be set in motion as soon as the engagement is an. iounced. Wedding countdowns begin at least six months before the big day, but if there's a year tri spare, start then, especially when booking a reception site. No later than six months before, don't forget to: • Discuss expenses with all concerned and set a firm budget. This will deter- mine the size'and formality of the wed- ding. • Set the date and time of.the ceremony and rehearsal with the clergy. • Select and book reception hall. If an at-home wedding, book caterer and garden furniture 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 photographer, including soloist or organist. • Have fiance notify best man and ushers. A general rule is one for every 30 persons. • Send for honeymoon brochures and discuss plans. • Shop for wedding gown and ac- cessories. • Choose china, silver, crystal, linens and other household preferences. • Register with bridal registries. Three months before, remember to: • 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 immediately for addressing. • Order personal stationery for thank you notes. • Fiance should make honeymoon reservations. • Decide on groom's attire for wedding. • Consult with priest, minister or rabbi unless a civil ceremony. Some churches require marriage counselling before wed- ding. • Arrange transportation for wedding Looking for a Great Reception.. coffer the Wedding? tl Head for Alvin's: • , <- Once you've said "I do", it's time for a groat reception. And that's the time to see us. The recep- tion we can give you will last and last. We're the specialists. For tho past 20 years we've done our best to stay on top of all developments. Staying on top enables us to keep you on top, Supplying you with the most advanced and functional systems is our way of offering you the best In reliability and performance available. Most important of all...we've maintained prices that are reasonable and competitive. 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With only one month to go: • Mail invitations. • Select wedding rings. • Final fittings for gown. • Make hair appointment for day 0 0 0 s 0 y 0 0 • 0. ti • fi;. Jp 0 before wedding. • Double-check all services you've engaged. • Decide on reception menu and give reliable estimate of guest count. • Order boutonnieres and flowers for wedding party. With one week to go: • Pick up wedding gown. • Give wedding announcement to local newspapers. • Entertain. bridesmaids at luncheon. • Arrange wedding -gift display. • Arrange for name change in 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. Turn to page 40 • WEDDING GOWNS CLEANED & BOXED r I :Are s Y.,`!,yra . 14.7 Will your daughter be married in your wedding gown? 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