Are you planning on getting married in the next few months? Do you know exactly what are you supposed to do before that very big day of yours? Here are brief tips for you to make your wedding day special with the correct organization. First things first, if you have another six months before your wedding date, set your budget. Think about the type of wedding that you want. Either formal, informal or grand. Make sure not to over spend it because it will only make your life miserable. Next, reserve your ceremony and reception sites. Make sure that your guests would not exceed the capacity of the ceremony. The most important thing that you should do these months before your wedding date is to order or rent your wedding attires and accessories, including veil and shoes. Do survey the prices of the packages from shop to shop. This will help you a lot! Book the package that interest you the most and you are just a step away towards your big day.
Time pasts, and you are just 4 months away from your wedding day. The question is, have you been doing your job organizing your plans? Purchase a wedding ring if you have not done so. Book the date for your pre-wedding photography, preferably, more than 3 months before your wedding day. Don’t forget to discuss about the details of your wedding invitation cards and distribute it early to your guests.
One to two months ahead before your wedding day. This is the time where you would want to discuss the menus with your caterer. If you have Muslim friends, be sure that the menu consists of non-halal and halal foods. Make an early reservation with your caterer, but do not forget to update the caterer if you have any change of mind about the menu. Schedule your rehearsals time and rehearsal dinner and don’t forget to choose the readings for the ceremony. Make sure to obtain your marriage license and request for certified copies. If you intend to change your name, prepare the necessary documents. Purchase a guestbook and don’t feel shy to discuss about the hairstyle and make-up with your make-up artist.
In two weeks before the big day, you might want to have your final fitting of your wedding gowns and such. Notify your caterer of the confirmed number of guests that you have in mind to invite. Begin the seating plans and write place cards. Finalize it, and assign specific people with specific responsibilities during your wedding day such as handing out the corsages to the guests.
One week to go. You might want to pick up your wedding attires that you rent from the bridal shop and update the caterer about the final guest and vendor meal counts. Arrange your transport for the ceremony and reception. You don’t want to end up late coming to the event, won’t you?
Tomorrow is your wedding day. What should you do? Are you feeling nervous? Don’t be….. Instead, go for manicure and pedicure. You might want to get those lovely fingers cleaned and healthy. Make your payments and that’s it. You can relax now for the rest of the day. =)
On your wedding day, the most important thing to do is just RELAX… and SMILE….. Enjoy yourselves. Have fun with the atmosphere, love your hair, love the gowns, love the car, love the shoes, love the guests, love your partner and don’t forget to say thank you to those involved making your day a big success.
=) Hope these tips is somewhat useful to those getting married have an idea about the particulars should be done. Cheers! May God bless your journey. ... =)
Source : Wedding Magazine
~Wedding Workbook~
In this eight-page section, you will find worksheets to help you plan and organize the many important details that will make up you wedding, from the budget to the guest list to the music and flowers. Start with the time-line below, and set deadlines for yourselves. if you have fewer than six months to plan your wedding, don't panic; just get started as soon as possible. Never allow the details to overshadow the joy of the event.
Six or more months ahead. |
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Four to six months ahead. |
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Two to four months ahead. |
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One to two months ahead. |
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Two weeks ahead. |
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One week ahead. |
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One day ahead |
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Your wedding day |
Just relax and enjoy yourselves! |
Before you plan your wedding, know how much you can spend and what you want to spent it on. As a general guideline, allot approximately 50 percent of your budget to the reception. Then allot up to 10 percent each to the flowers, photography, attire, and music. The rest goes to stationery, favors, gifts, and other details.
Below are the general things that most couples encounter on what they want to spend their budget on.
Ceremony and reception | Flowers |
o Wedding planner fee, if using ceremony location fee o Officiant’s fee o Marriage license o Reception-site fee o Food o Cake o Rentals o Couple’s transportation o Guest’s transportation o Tips and coat check | o Ceremony decorations o Bride’s bouquet o Maid of honor’s and bridesmaids’ Bouquet o Flower girl’s accessories o Corsages o Reception centerpieces and decoration |
Photography and Videography | Attire |
o Photographer fee o Engagement portrait o Wedding album o Parent’s album o Additional prints o Videographer fee | o Bride’s dress o Headpiece and veil o Bride’s shoes o Jewelry and accessories o Hair and make-up o Manicure and pedicure o Groom’s tuxedo or suit o Groom’s accessories o Bride’s and groom’s rings o Alteration and dry cleaning |
Stationery | Gifts, favors and extra |
o Invitations and envelopes o Programs o Seating cards, place cards and menu cards o Thank-you note o Postage o Calligraphy o Announcements | o Maid of honor’s gift o Bridesmaid gifts o Best man’s gift o Groom’s gift o Child attendant’ gift o Couple’s gift for each other o Parent’s gift o Guest-room gift o Favors o Ring pillow o Guest book |
Music | |
o Ceremony music o Cocktail-hour music o Reception music |
Once you've finalized the list for your wedding, use this planner to keep track of pertinent information such as numbers, addresses. who has responded and how many thank you owe. Photocopy this page as many times as you need to.
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 Address:
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Email add: | ||||
 Gift: |
Name: | ||||
Address:
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Email add: | ||||
 Gift: |
Total guest this page:____________
~Photography Planning~
To ensure that your photographer captures all the most important moment of your wedding on film, provide him with a list a specific events and names of important guests to photographer. Then designate a close friend or relative to help the photographer locate the people on it. discuss which shots be in color and which in black and white.
Portrails |
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Pre wedding |
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Ceremony |
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Reception |
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~Flower Planning~
It's easier to with your florist-and stay with your budget for flowers if you begin with a complete list of the arrangements you want. We've included a list of flowers by season to get you started.
Wedding party | Description |
Bride’s bouquet | |
Bride’s headpiece and basket | |
Groom’s boutonniere | |
Best man’s and Groomsmen’s boutonnieres | |
Ring bearer’s boutonniere | |
Mother’s corsages | |
Father’s boutonnieres | |
Other special guest’s boutonnieres | |
other |
Ceremony | Description |
Aisle runner | |
Pew of chair | |
Altar or huppa arrangements | |
Candles and holders | |
other |
Reception | Description |
Entryway arrangements | |
Bar decoration | |
Dining-table centerpieces | |
Bride’s and groom’s chair decorations | |
Buffet-table decorations | |
Cake and cake-table decorations | |
Powder-room arrangements | |
Other | |
~Flowers by season~
Year-round | Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
Calla lily Carnation Freesia Gardenia Hydrangea Lily Orchid Ranunculus Rose Stephanotis | Cherry Blossom Daffodil Peony Dogwood Muscari Forsythia Quince Hellebore Hyacinth Lilac Lily-of-the-valley Tulip Sweet pea | Astilbe Cosmos Cosmos Larkpur Dahlia Marigold Daisy Scabiosa Delphinium violet Garden rose Gladiolus Hollyhock Zinnia Snapdragon | Autumn leave Chrysanthemum Dahlia Seasonal berries Sunflower | Amaryllis Anemone Evergreen Forced bulbs Poinsettia |
~Music Planning~
Fill in this page with your song choices, and give a copy to musicians and deejays to they know what to play and when. It's good idea to make a note of specific songs you don't want to hear as well. Will your bandleader also act as master of ceremonies at the reception? If so, be sure to discuss what you would like him or her to day.
Ceremony | Song | Performed by | Start time |
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Processional | |||
Ceremony | |||
Recessional | |||
Reception | Song | Performed by | Start time |
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Couple’s 1st Dance | |||
Bride & father’s dance | |||
Groom & mother dance | |||
Guests’ 1st dance | |||
Dinner | |||
Cake Cutting | |||
Other Special Requests | |||
Last Dance | |||
‘’Don’t play’’ list |
Other | Song | Performed by | Start time |
Announcements, dedications, and toasts |
~Reception Seating Planning~
Use this worksheet along with your guest list to decide who will sit with whom at the reception. Give it to your calligrapher or whoever is creating your seating cards, and to your caterer. If you will assign places at each table, sketch out the shapes and configuration of the table, and transfer the names to your drawing. Photocopy this page as many times as you need to.
Table no: | Table no: |
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