WEDDING NOTES-The Rehearsal Dinner The rehearsal dinner is an integral part of the wedding celebration. It is a happy and relaxing time for family and friends. It is designed to bring people together and sets the tone for the ceremony and celebration to come. Traditionally, the groom’s family hosts the party. They invite the immediate …
WEDDING NOTES – A Break with Tradition As one wedding planner had said, “traditions are simply good ideas that got repeated”. They are not laws. And that’s a good thing. If nothing ever changed, there would be a lot of grooms who would not get to lay eyes on their brides until after the vows …
Wedding Notes – Emergency Kit You’ve planned a flawless wedding and believe with all your heart that it will go off without a hitch. Your family has thought about and planned for any eventuality. However, should “Murphy’s Law” show up, the wise bride and her wedding consultant always have an emergency kit available. What should …
WEDDING NOTES – Fit for the Groom Make sure that the groom and his wedding party are sized and fit for their formal wear by someone who knows the correct look. Most formalwear experts will tell you that tuxedos fit somewhat differently than the jackets and trousers men wear on a daily basis. *Tuxedo pants …
WEDDING NOTES – RSVPs It is always amazing to me when seemingly well-educated people don’t get why they should RSVP when the invitation clearly requests it. Knowing the total number of expected guests is critical at weddings and other large events because of the costs and deadlines involved in meal planning and preparation. …
WEDDING NOTES – Children As Guests We find that some brides do want to include children as guests at both their wedding ceremony and reception. There may be large families on the guest list from both the bride’s and the groom’s side. To exclude the children would not be considered. If that is true for …
Wedding Notes- Reception Trends Reflecting both economic issues and generational trends, we are seeing some shifts in the wedding sites being chosen, the foods served and the size of the wedding itself. We meet with brides who are asking for ideas for their “smaller but tasteful” weddings. These are some of the key ideas …
WEDDING NOTES – The Guest List Deciding who to invite and how many to invite are major decisions that will impact much of your wedding planning effort. But before that decision of who and how many is made, you must do some serious thinking. You and your finance need to consider what kind of wedding …
