Weddings

1. Plan your day for yourself, not for others
2. Choose local wedding suppliers
3. Get the Groom to be involved, it’s his wedding too
4. Remember to involve Stepparents in some way
5. Select and book your band or DJ 18 months in advance
6. Book your Bridal cars 18 months in advance
7. Pick a song for your first dance that has meaning or a good memory for both of you
8. Have someone else do your makeup, you may be too nervous
9. Send your invitations out 6-8 weeks before the wedding
10. Send your thank you notes out no later than 3 months after the wedding
11. See several of each wedding professionals before making these important decisions
12. Go over the kinds of pictures you will want with your photographer well ahead of time
13. Take dance lessons for your first dance
14. Register for gifts well in advance of your wedding date
15. Select dresses for your attendants that flatter them all
16. Select favours that reflect your personalities or interests
17. Make sure you are comfortable with and like all of your wedding professionals
18. Consider some of your photos in black and white, they are timeless
19. Remember to allow time for table visits during your reception
20. Attend Wedding Shows for ideas for your wedding
21. Have a tasting for your reception food and your wedding cake
22. If you have an outdoor ceremony be sure to have a backup in case of bad weather
23. Don’t stress out over little things
24. Choose flowers that are in season – helps reduce costs
25. Assign someone to attend to your gifts after the reception
26. Be sure the Best man has an appropriate toast that includes something about the Bride
27. Make all payments in a timely manner
28. Wear waterproof mascara
29. Get a good nights sleep the night before your wedding
30. Do not let friends or family talk you in to things you don’t want for your wedding
31. Be sure to eat on your wedding day, it’s easy to forget or be too excited
32. Don’t leave your guests too long between the ceremony and reception
33. Don’t drink too much at your wedding, you want to remember every last moment
34. Be creative and personalise your wedding
35. Have your hair done ahead of time with your head piece
36. Make appointments with wedding professionals so you are not disappointed if they are unavailable
37. Think about how the wedding colours you select will look at the reception site
38. Do not have drastically different hair and makeup from your everyday look
39. Take time to look around and enjoy everything you have been planning for so long
40. ENJOY YOURSELF AND HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME!