
Weddings
- 1. Basics for Planning a Wedding
- Before you get into all the details, this list will give you a high-level list of what to expect and what to start working on.
- 2. Wedding Photos
- You spend months or years planning every special detail of your wedding. Now you need to make sure to capture every detail with photos. Following is a comprehensive list of possible wedding photos. Study the list, and use it to create your own wedding photo list. Then review this list with your photographer. You may also want to recruit a friend or family member to take some of these photos as well. The right list will cover details before the ceremony, at the ceremony and at the reception - including the bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents, wedding cake, ceremony, dress, dance, cake and more.
- 3. Tips for choosing wedding invitations
- Choosing your wedding stationery is an important decision. The invites should reflect the style of the wedding, and the personalities of the bride and groom. It is the first impression your guests will have of your wedding! And it may be their first introduction to your future spouse. Following are some things to consider when choosing your wedding invites.
- 4. Wedding Flower List
- Flowers are an essential part of a beautiful wedding. If flowers are done right, they may be the only decorations you need! Before you meet with a florist, put together a list of all the floral arrangements that you will need. Review your budget ahead of time as well. Use the following list as a guide for putting together your own wedding flower list.
- 5. Wedding Favor Ideas
- What better way to thank your wedding guests for being part of your special day, than with a wedding favor. Favors can range from simple to elaborate, purchased or home-made, generic or customized, inexpensive to very pricey. Find something that suits your personality, or wedding theme. See the first 3 items below for our favorites - caramel apples, candy station, digital photos of guests.
- 6. Bridal Emergency Kit
- You have planned the perfect day, and everything is in place. But you never know what might happen the day of - so just in case, consider packing the following items - so that you are prepared for an emergency!
- 7. Wedding themes
- Weddings with themes can help make your day special, and add a unique atmosphere to your big day. Choosing a theme helps create a common thread to your wedding planning. Themes can be based on your religion, culture, season, holiday, location, common interests.
- 8. Weding Party Gift Ideas
- Your wedding attendants have been there for you - now is your opportunity to express your gratitude - with a gift picked special for your wedding party.
- 9. Wedding Expenses - who pays for what
- Following is a list of who has traditionally paid for various wedding expenses. Use this as a guide, but do what is best for your family. Expenses could be paid for all by one family, or by the couple, or evenly split, or traditionally, as follows.
- 10. Your Wedding Planning Book
- Are you planning a wedding? First thing you need to do is to start a binder - your wedding planning book. Put everything in one place, save copies of documents, and enjoy planning your wedding! When you get close to wedding day, turn your binder over to your wedding planning, best friend or Mom. Following is a list of information that you will want to include in your binder.
- 11. Wedding registry tips
- The wedding is planned, your guest list is put together, soon your guests will start shopping for gifts for your special day. Following is a list of tips for registering for wedding gifts. Before you go out to register, study these tips, as well as the web site of the stores you plan to register at, and review a list of traditional registry items.
- 12. Places to register for your wedding gifts
- The wedding is planned, your guest list is put together, soon your guests will start shopping for gifts for your special day. Following is a list of ideas for where to register. Choose 2-3 stores that are in your home town, or the town where you are getting married. Be sure and register at at least 1 store that has affordable gift options.
- 13. Wedding registry - items to include
- Registering for gifts is a fun aspect of wedding planning, and receiving the gifts is even more fun! There are endless items that you could register for. Following is a list of possible gifts to include on your wedding registry list. Pick and choose carefully - only include items that you think you will actually use, at least someday!
- 14. Bridal Attire
- With all the details involved in planning the perfect wedding, don't forget the important items for the bride. Following is a list of recommended items for a bridal trousseau.
- 15. Wedding reception restroom basket
- Weddings are a special day - not only for the bride & groom, wedding party, family, but also for all wedding guests ... but they are also a long day. Guests may have a few special needs through the day. Consider putting together 2 baskets - 1 for the womens and 1 for the mens restrooms - a pretty basket filled with handy items that your guests may need that day. Following is a recommended list.