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I told someone I was getting married, and they said, 'Have you picked a date yet?'
I said, 'Wow, you can bring a date to your own wedding'!
Wedding Tips
Firstly, you should never underestimate how much planning is involved and how far ahead of the date you should start!
It is widely accepted that nothing can guarantees success, but a lack of planning will guarantee dismal failure. So plan, plan, plan for every detail and put it neatly and legibly on paper.
The more months you have to plan the more options you have for everything, including some room to re-negotiate with certain vendors.
When planning the date consider a few things: Check whether the most important people don't have scheduled commitments on that day they can not change
What the weather may be like
That the date does not clash with other events, marathons, carnivals etc.
If relatives and friends are having to travel, check with local hotels availability and a group rate for those dates and let people know right away.
Most Brides look forward to is choosing their Dress. You may have fantasized about the creation, but have you considered the practicalities of finding your Dream Dress.
Whether you have a clear idea, or spoilt for choice, get lots of inspiration from Wedding Magazine fashion pages and use these guide to ensure that what you dreamt about is what you get.
Use Wedding Magazines or the on-line collections for inspiration this will also give an indication of a range of styles, trends and prices.
Spend at least a day shopping for ideas, set a budget and then stick to it.
Allow plenty of time to find the dress of your Dreams - it may take you a while and you will probably need to order at three to four months before your big day.
Try on as many styles as you can, the more the better. Hangers don’t do justice to some dresses, because they can look great once you put them on.
Try to start out with an idea of the kind of dress you like: traditional, straight, empire line, princess line, etc.
Think about whether you want a theme to your wedding as this will make your choice of dress much easier
Whatever you do take a backwards look at your rear will be on full view to the guests during the ceremony, so it's got to look stunning.
Be practical - Big skirt, tiny Church may not be practical,
Wear make-up to suit you and your colouring, not to suit your dress or accessories
Think about the time of year of your wedding. Late Spring or Summer Ceremonies call for cool silk, chiffon, pure cotton or lace. Autumn and winter weddings you will need heavier fabrics to keep warm, such as brocade, velvet and duchess satin.
Don't dismiss man-made fabrics - a good quality dress is a cost-effective option which travels well especially if you plan a wedding abroad, or have a long trip to the ceremony. Manmade fabrics crush less easily.
In most cases a pure white dress looks better on brunettes, while ivory and cream flatters the traditional fair skinned blondes.
Make the most of your natural assets. Tall, slender brides look stunning in long, lean silhouettes, while shorter brides should avoid full skirts and trains, opting for smaller details and trims. A V-shaped waist makes you look taller, you can show off a neat waist with a sash, show off good legs with a short skirt, hide plump arms under long sleeves and bony shoulders under high necks, bustles are not for the pear shaped!
Always take at least one other person with you when shopping for your dress, so that you know what your dress looks like from all angles.
Ask to try on a veil with the dress so you can get an idea of the full look - a short veil may well turn a dress from ordinary to special, while a long veil might not work at all.
Choose your Bridesmaids' outfits to match your dress. And if you have a theme, make sure you tie in with your maids.
Think about the style of your shoes, will a heel may affect the whole look of the dress. but keep in mind you will be in them and on them all day
Consider any other accessories that you may need to set off your wedding dress jewelry, gloves, etc. these finishing touches will complete your look, though try not to over accessories, sometimes simplicity is much more attractive.
After the wedding, have your dress expertly cleaned and packed.
Nails and a manicure are a must! Everyone will be admiring your rings; you need your hands to be at their best.
If experimenting with new products e.g. fake tan, make sure you do this well before your big day, so you can return to normality in plenty of time.
When it comes to the bachelor/hen night, discuss your feelings with each other. Agree not to do things that will get you off on the wrong foot with each other. Be sensitive to each other's feelings but not too sensitive to your own. Have a sense of humor about each other's night out as more than likely both parties will be under some alcoholic influence.
When planning the ceremony try to personalize it but don't fall into excess: such as three or four voice solos, extended memorized speeches or poems, or singing songs to each other.
Be aware many couples become very emotional when the big day arrives. Your emotions WILL sneak up on you, no matter how calm you are through the wedding rehearsal the night before.
Make sure the groom has some involvement in the planning, even if you have utterly no respect for his judgment!
If you plan to have a friend or relative read a poem or selection during the ceremony, have a rehearsal reading to check for mispronounced words and clarity. And for the love of all, make it short!
Weigh the cuteness factor versus the unpredictability factor when thinking about using children in the ceremony under the age of five. They have notoriously small attention spans during the boredom of dry clerical recitations.
When making your entrance, stand tall, shoulders back, head held high, you enter with presence.
On the day of the wedding the bride should have a bag packed that assumes she's staying overnight. An emergency pair of this and that, plus white chalk for touching up smudges on white shirts, blouses, and dresses.
An hour will seem like a minute, as a couple, absorb all that is going on, step back and take a moment.
Be extra careful when eating your meal, use extra napkins, try and avoid spilling anything on your dress.
Speeches should be short and upbeat, remember all invited are there for you, keeping speeches short takes the pressure of all concerned. No one wants war and peace, long speeches are always remembered and not for good reasons.
Don't plan to leave on your honeymoon immediately. This invites disappointment and ill feelings since both of you will be extremely exhausted right after the wedding. Wait a few days, open gifts, sleep in late, slow down and rest before you pack and take off on your honeymoon.
In conclusion - use patience, plan, plan, write it down, get the details, divide work with others, compromise where needed, give yourself months and months to organize, and enjoy the planning process itself. And never assume anything, check, and double check for all contingencies and possible snags and emergencies. Plan how you will cope and overcome these if they happen - WHEN they happen!
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