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Saturday, November 17, 2007

My Dream Wedding

All are just ideas, picked online (still in the midst of editing explains the incomplete crediting )

Theme and colours
An outdoor wedding : Cream peach, soft pink and gold

The Invitation Card

The Wedding Ring



The Background
Background Wording

The Cake


The gown


The Bouquet
Bride's




Bridesmaid's

Hand corsage
For candlelighter & flowergirls

The Headpiece and Veil



Hair Style





Bridesmaid Dress
Ceremony
Reception

Candlelighter Dress


Flowergirl Dress



Groom Suit
Ceremony
Reception

Bestman
Ceremony
Reception

Groomsman

Bibleboy

Boutonnieres

Main Table Centrepiece

Unity Candle

Flower and Decoration

The Music
Ocean Size Love by Leigh Nash
Erti Cinta by Maya Karin

The Favours

Beautiful Pictures


Wedding Checklist


TWELVE
to
NINE
months
before

Propose
Announce engagement
Determine the type of wedding you want, setting, size and degree of formality.
Select a date and time. Consider time of day, as this affects formality and catering choices.
Select a location for the ceremony, taking into consideration season and weather.
Book a reception site.
Determine who will officiate the ceremony.
Set an initial budget.
Decide how expenses will be shared.
Shop together for rings.
Determine guest list size.
Select and book a caterer, photographer and videographer.
Determine wedding attendants.
Choose your colors; they will affect your flowers, invitations, attire, linens and cake.
Choose your bridal gown and headpiece.
Select and book entertainment for reception as well as music for ceremony.



NINE
to
SIX
months
before

Announce your engagement in the newspaper.
Choose dresses and accessories for bridesmaids and flower girls.
Start compiling names and addresses of guests.
Begin your bridal registry.
Maintain records of all gifts received and send thank-you notes immediately for shower gifts.
Select florist.
Begin shopping for men's attire.



SIX
to
FOUR
months
before

Select and order invitations.
Plan honeymoon.
Help mothers select and coordinate their dresses.
Ensure that all bridal attire has been ordered.
Begin shopping for trousseau.
Check requirements for blood test and marriage license.
Discuss where you will live after the wedding.
Experiment with hair styles and makeup.
Select baker and order wedding cake.



FOUR
to
TWO
months
before

Arrange transportation, limousines, horse and carriage, vans, etc.
Choose and reserve men's wedding attire.
Start addressing invitations and announcements. Invitations should be mailed six weeks prior to the ceremony.
Design a map to direct guests to the ceremony and reception site for an insertion with the invitations.
Arrange accommodations for out-of-town attendants and guests.
Confirm all details with your hired professionals.
Confirm ceremony details with your officiant.
Arrange rehearsal details.
  Purchase accessories such as ring pillow, toasting goblets, guest registry.
Plan attendants' parties.
Make appointment with your hairdresser.
Schedule final fitting.
Schedule attendants' final fitting.
Finalize honeymoon plans.
Have physical exam.



ONE
month
before

Get blood test and marriage license.
Have your final dress fitting.
Have formal bridal portrait done.
Have final fitting for wedding attendants.
Select gifts for wedding participants.
Purchase gift for fiancé(e).
Have attendants' parties.
Decide menu for reception.
Purchase a going away outfit.



TWO
weeks
before

Arrange to have names changed on driver's license, social security card, etc.
Finish addressing announcements to be mailed the day of your wedding.
Contact guests who have not responded.
Pick up rings and confirm that they fit.
Meet with your photographer and decide on special photos you want taken.
Meet with videographer and decide on special events or people your want videotaped.
Meet with entertainer and determine music to be played during special events (i.e., candlelighting, cutting of cake, etc.)
Continue writing thank-you notes
Plan rehearsal dinner. Finalize rehearsal dinner details.



on
the
DAY

Remain calm and relaxed.
Eat well.
Don't forget the rings and marriage license.
Start dressing 1 1 / 2 hours before the ceremony.
Have music start 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.
Have ushers seat guests upon arrival.
Have groom's parents seated 5 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.
Have bride's mother seated immediately before processional.


Quoted from http://www.northcoastjournal.com/weddings/checklist.html

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