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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-02-25, Page 49WEDDING RINGS BRIDESMAIDS' & USHERS' GIFTS Engraving done on premises LARGE SELECTION OF CLOCKS, SHOWER & WEDDING GIFTS You can get them all at Seaforth jewel 527-0270 Main Si.:Seeforth AVVVox oaf •F Six to Twelve Months Before the Wedding: _._„_,, ,L?is,the_wedding budget,wth our parents and fiance, then determine the pe and site of the ceremony and also the number of guests to be invited. Choose a wedding date, then arrange ‘vtth your fiance to meet with the clergy member or marriage commissioner who will perform the ceremony. It's a good. Idea to have a couple of dates in mind— the church or chapel may be booked or the clergy or commissioner unavailable fur your first choice of date and time. Arrange for the organist and soloist or other musicians at ceremony. Make reception reservations: location, caterer, band or disc jockey. Book your photographer—and video photographer if desired. Start your guest list. ' Choose your attendants. Select.your wedding gown and veil and shoes if they must be ordered and Ted to match dress): Register your patterns, colours, ete. with the bridal registry at leading local ,tures. Circler attendants' dresses. Three Months Before the Wedding: • - Complete gu.est list. Order invitations and wedding :uuu,uncements. • • (;tit any innoculations, vaccinations, ret . n.'eded for honeymoon trip. Renew t our passport, if. necessary. order flowers. . Register for pre -marriage counselling course. Two Months Before the Wedding: • Order wedding.cake. Visit cosmetician for skin care and makeup dips: • Address invitations and announcements. Mail invitations to arrive.six weeks before the wedding. Vi Arrapge for. wedding cars, limousines) or livery. -` bne �lGioiat i e%ire fhe Weddin ':' ”, Have final dress fitting. Buy groom's and attendants' gifts. Write thank -you notes as gifts are received. Visit hairdresser and decide upon an appropriate hair style for your wedding day. Arrange accommodation for out-of- town guests. Plan rehearsal dinner (if you are giv- ing it.) Two Weeks Before the Wedding: Start moving personal and household items into new home. Plan transportation to the church and reception for attendants, parents and yourself. Send announcements to newspapers: Have a 'wrap -the -cake' party'. (Gather together and turn a time-consuming job into a fun evening.) One Week Before the Wedding: Have announcements ready to mail on your wedding day (after the ceremony). Check on final details with the caterer, florists, photographer, band, limousine company, ,etc. Pick up wedding gown from store. Attend rehearsal and rehearsal party. The Wedding Day: • Have your hair 'combed our at the - hairdresser's. Visit cosmetician to have makeup applied. Be ready an hour -and -a -half before the wedding for picture taking. • Leave.for church oreremony site ar- • riving about five minutes before the ser- vice is to begin. Then take a few deep breaths, relax and enjoy yourself — after all, it is Your Day'! he groom's guide Six to Twelve Months Before the Wedding: Buy the engagement ring. Arrange for you and your fiancee to visit the clergyman to set the date and time of ceremony. Choose your best man and ushers, and advise them as to proper attire. Three Months Before the Wedding: Buy the .bride's wedding ring. Buy gifts for your bride, best man and ushers. Complete your portion of the guest list . and give it to your fiancee. Order wedding attire for yourself, best man and ushers; after consultation with bride. Make honeymoon arrangements — • reservations, passports, visas, innoculations. Purchase clothing for wedding trip. One Month Before the Wedding: Make reservations for overnight ac-, commodation for out-of-town relatives and ushers. - Arrange with fiancee for your share of the florist's bill. 'Pick up the bride's wedding ring) Two Weeks Before the Wedding: Go with your financee to get the mar- riage licence. One Week Before the Wedding: Have your hair trimmed. -Pick up wedding attire. Advise your best man and 'ushers regarding the rehearsal and any special seating arrangements. Attend rehearsal and rehearsal party. Give gifts to your. best man and ushers. (The rehearsal dinner is a good time -for this.) Give• the' clergyman's honorarium '(in a sealed envelope) to the best man. Financial Responsibilities 1 The marriage licence. 2 The bride's rings: 3 The gift for the bride. 4 Flowers: Bride's bouquet and going - away corsage. Boutonnieres for the men of the wedding party and fathers. 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