Wedding Tip #79
If
your family and friends ask you how they can help, urge them to dance at your
wedding.
Wedding Tip #12
Start
off your reception with your first dance. This breaks the ice right away and
allows for dancing between courses and also creates a more relaxed
atmosphere.
Wedding Tip #43
Use
Wishing Stones. Set a bowl full of stones on the table as guests sign in and
pick up their place card. Have them take a stone and make a wish for you before
placing it in a second bowl. Let them know you'll be adding the wish stones to
your home garden.
Wedding Tip #19
Changing your name? We have the forms you'll need. Ask us and save your
self a trip to the DMV and Social Security office.
Wedding Tip # 81
Scuff
the soles of your bridal shoes (sandpaper works well) to prevent you from
slipping on the driveway or aisle.
Wedding Tip # 91
Practice dancing in your dress after the ceremony and before the first
dance.
Wedding Tip #31
Buy a
second pair of bridal shoes, such as ballet flats or flip- flops, and bring
those to the wedding for dancing.
Wedding Tip #84
Have your
parents or the groom greet guests arriving at your ceremony site, as a
hospitable gesture that sets the right tone.
Wedding Tip #94
Have
a soft drink station of lemonade, ice-tea, and water at the ceremony for your
guests. It will give them time to unwind before being seated.
Wedding Tip #77
For
something fun a different, rent a photo-booth for the night (just like you
remember as a kid). This really gets your guests involved and is the ultimate
party favor!
Wedding Tip #51
For
an exit that won't soon be forgotten: follow a charming country tradition and
have guests from two parallel lines and make an arch with their arms. Run
through the arch and out the door.
Wedding Tip #34
If
you are having a lot of children at your reception, pluck a single flower from
your bouquet and have a special "bouquet toss" just for them.
Wedding Tip #56
Practice
cutting the wedding cake. Traditionally, it is his right hand over her right
hand. Slice the cake and gently feed each other. He feeds her the first
bite.
Wedding Tip #82
A
2-sided buffet lets guests serve themselves more efficiently, avoiding a long
wait in line for them.
Wedding Tip #72
The
average song is about three to four minutes long, so you can figure that
approximately twelve to fifteen songs can be played per hour.
Wedding Tip #42
Have
a friend or relative officiate your ceremony. The State of California grants
one-day permission to do this.
Wedding Tip #88
Keep the
kids at your wedding occupied when they're finished with dinner with a coloring
contest.
Wedding Tip #38
If
you are marrying into a family that speaks a language other than English
fluently, learn how to say "welcome" in that language and greet them at your
reception.
Wedding Tip #82
For a
good hair day, schedule your trial run with your hair stylist for the day of
your bridal shower.
Wedding Tip #64
Ask
the Mother of the Groom to offer tissues to guests before the ceremony.
Wedding Tip #52
Try
and enjoy your engagement as much as possible. Planning a wedding is one of
your first endeavors as partners.
Wedding Tip #80
If
you are expecting children to attend, set aside a special table for them
complete with balloons, crayons, puzzles, and activities.
Wedding Tip #44
Create a signature cocktail to kick off your reception.
Wedding Tip #37
Host a
wine-tasting party with your best (and most honest) friends to hand pick your
reception dinner wines. Once you've chosen the wines, consider personalizing
the bottles with custom-created wedding line labels.
Wedding Tip #89
Set-up an on-site photo table to take candid pictures that will work as
a visual guest book.
Wedding Tip #50
Have
someone take Polaroids during the reception so that you can take some wedding
pictures on your honeymoon.
Wedding Tip #77
Instead of using numbers for table assignments, chose words such as the
"love" table, the "honor" table, or the "cherish" table.
Wedding Tip #41
Want
an alternative way to give away your bouquet? Have an "Anniversary Dance" and
present it to the longest married couple.
Wedding Tip #18
Request a private showing of your reception room before guests are
invited in. You'll have a few moments of quiet time while you get a sneak
preview of your cake, your centerpieces, and the table settings.
Wedding Tip #5
Plan
a brunch for the day after your wedding. This will give you a chance to unwind
and relax with your close friends and family and reflect on what a great time
you have had.
Wedding Tip #45
When
trying on wedding dresses, make sure you are able to sit comfortably and that
you are able to dance in it. You might want to also make sure that when the
dress is bustled it's still flattering on you.
