Gift Management
Prepare a log of gifts
received. Record the giver, the gift, and the store it was purchased at.
Invitation Timing
Send out
invitations about six weeks before the wedding.
Invitation Message
The message
on your invitation is very personal. Plan the invitation as a couple and allow adequate
time to compare samples of other's invitations if needed.
Rental Item Delivery Time
Rental
items should be delivered very early the day of, or the day prior to your wedding. Insist
that items be delivered at least six hours before they are needed.
Invite Officiant to Reception
Request
the presence of the officiant at your reception. Don't forget to ask if they will bring
their spouse.
Addressing Invitations
Invitations
are never addressed by typewriter or computer. Address all of the invitations by pen,
preferably a black fountain pen.
Invitation - Guest List Management
From
a master guest list, mark off a column as invitations are sent. Allow columns for checking
off RSVP confirmations and denials.
Better Check Twice
From a master
guest list, double-check invitation address accuracy before mailing them.
Cathedral Veil Length
Cathedral
veils are the most formal. They are four yards long.
Bridal Headpieces
Your headpiece
should be flattering, feel secure and be easy to wear.
Walking Backwards in a Gown
Never
walk backwards in a long wedding gown. Delicately lifting the gown and spinning around is
preferred. As you drop the skirts behind you, a breath of air should fluff the skirts.
Overwhelming Headpieces
A
headpiece is only an accessory, it should not overwhelm the bride's overall appearance.
Hat Smooch
If wearing a hat, the
bride should practice "the kiss" with the groom. This is a difficult maneuver,
especially if the groom is much taller than the bride is.
Bridal Hat
Before picking a
grand hat, consider your comfort and the season of the wedding.
Headpiece Elements
To tie the
dress and headpiece pick out similar elements. If your dress is beaded, appliqued with
lace or edged in a particular flower, use one of these elements in the headpiece.
Hat Trimming
The bridal hat
should sport some sort of trim. Silk flowers, lace or a bow are popular choices.
Bridal Hat and Gown
Hats are
most associated with street-length dresses, although they may be a great accessory to a
tailored gown.
Wedding Interests
When planning
your wedding, the bride and groom should first think of common interests and start
brainstorming as to how to present themselves to their friends and family.
Scottish Weddings
January first
is traditionally a favorite day to have a Scottish wedding.
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