A Wedding Planning Timeline

August 27th, 2008

One of the best ways to prepare for your wedding is to follow a wedding timeline . That way, you will be certain that you are allowing enough time to get everything ready. These are a few of the things to keep in mind:

12 months before: Set a date, book vendors and venues, decide on bridal party

8-9 months before: Hire band, caterer, photographer, and florist. Purchase bridal gown.

6 months before: Order invitations, plan honeymoon, and find bridesmaid dresses. Purchase wedding rings.

4 months before: Order cake. Arrange rehearsal dinner and post-wedding brunch.

3 months before: Finalize menu. Choose favors. Order personalized gifts for groomsmen, bridesmaids, and flower girls.

2 months before: Mail invitations. Have bridal shower. Get playlist to band.

1 month before: Get marriage license, write vows, and get a haircut.

Final week: Pick up bridal gown, get mani/pedi, pack for honeymoon, and…get married! Congratulations!

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Prepare Your Flower Girl

August 11th, 2008

Flower girls are just so darn adorable. When they walk down the aisle, watch the faces of the guests light up with big smiles. However, being a flower girl is a big job for a little girl, and it is best to prepare them in advance so things will go smoothly on the wedding day.

For every flower girl who skips down the aisle, merrily tossing rose petals, there is another one who makes it only halfway before sitting down in the aisle and refusing to budge. Most little girls are very excited to be a flower girl, but once the actual moment arrives, they may suffer from shyness or stage fright.

Many little girls have never been to a wedding before, and do not know what to expect. There are story books and coloring books written especially for flower girls, to tell them all about their very important job. This would make a nice little treat from the bride.

At the rehearsal, explain to the flower girl exactly what she should do. Be sure to tell the little girl what an important role the flower girl has in the wedding. Pride and excitement will help to overcome nervousness.

To show your little one how special she is to you, give her a pretty piece of flower girl jewelry that she can wear at the wedding. Classic pieces like sterling silver lockets, seed pearl strands, and pearl pendants make perfect choices for flower girl jewelry. The anticipation of wearing her very special gift from the bride will make the wedding even more exciting to a little girl.

With a little planning and preparation, you can make your wedding a wonderful experience for your flower girl. It will be a special bond between the bride and her little relative. And if your flower girl does panic halfway down the aisle and refuse to go any farther, well, at least she is sure to look adorable!

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