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 Each
wedding is as unique as the couple whose union is being celebrated. Therefore
you should have an idea of how your wedding can show your individual
tastes and love. Incorporate your favorite music, mix and match your
backgrounds so that you don't have a "cookie cutter" wedding.
Some factors to consider include the time of year, accessibility of your guests,
and your budget. Most importantly, speak to and get the opinions of
the professionals that are handing your "big day". These would
include:
Your
Minister/Rabbi/Reverend/Pope, whoever is officiating at your wedding.
Be certain and clear on a few facts about the ceremony, like time, date, what
costs are involved , what documents are needed and any restrictions. WRITE
THESE DOWN!! You will also need to have the correct address of
the site for your invitations.
Your Caterer/Reception
Hall/Country Club/Rented Castle, whichever is handling the "big party"
of the "big day". Make sure they have written down the time
(usually immediately following your ceremony, allowing for drive and picture
time), date, what room or facility areas will be provided for you, as well
as what common areas you may have to share with another bridal party.
Some questions you should get answers for:
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What
is the fee for the use of the reception area?
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How
many hours is the room available to you for? Are there additional charges
for overtime?
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Are
all tables, chairs, linens, china, and silver included?
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Are
there restrictions as to what Caterer can be used? Entertainers? Photography/Video?
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Are
certain times of the year, or week offered at a discount?
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What
type of deposit is required to hold the day? When is full payment
due?
Your
Dressmaker/Bridal Shop/Seamstress. Tell your dressmaker that you and
your bridesmaids are having formal photographs done the week before the wedding.
Tell them the wedding is a week early. Tell them ANYTHING to get those dresses
ahead of schedule. Nothing is more nerve-racking to a nerve-racked bride than
having "final fitting" days before the wedding. But honestly,
if you start early and stay on top of the "procrastinating bridesmaid
from hell", (you know who they are!) your dresses will arrive in plenty
of time to reduce "bride fatigue syndrome".
Your Mother and Father, they are looking out for your best interests. If you
want a small wedding in a field of poppies, mom wants a big one. Just remember
that they have more years on the planet, and that can translate into wisdom.
Just listen to their ideas, digest them, and if you still want what you want,
stick to your guns. One sentence to meditate on- Will this matter in
10 or 20 years? One way to keep parents happy is to involve them in
some "special decisions" If your caterer has 20 meal options and
you have it narrowed down to 3, ask mom for "help". Same with
invitations. You do this by going on a first consult with the service
person and at that time make an appointment to go with mom once you have narrowed
the selections. Asking for her help will make mom thrilled and narrowing
the choices helps both you and the service provider. Of course many
brides have a wonderful relationship with their parents, and they are the
truly lucky ones. You will almost never find another person who cares
for your well being as a parent.
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