Friday, November 23, 2012
{Aisle Say by Candice}: Quick A-Z Wedding Tips
A- Attitude: Keep a check on each other so that neither of you become the dreaded ‘Bridezilla’ or ‘Groomzilla’
B- Budget: It is good to have a guideline right from the start and stick to it if you want to avoid financial burdens.
C- Children: You must decide if you want these little people and if your venue is child-friendly. Arrange a play corner to keep them busy.
D- Dress: Don’t rush, try on a variety and choose the gown that compliments your curves. You want to look and feel like a princess but still be comfortable.
E- Eco-friendly: Be practical and support local shops/markets with your selection of food, flowers and décor. Select food and flowers that will be in season on your wedding date.
F- Family: Be prepared for a few upsets but remember that on the day everyone will get on just fine. Nobody has the perfect family.
G- Gifts: Modern bridal couples prefer to have money as they’ve already organised their ‘nest’. It is more accepted to mention this in the wedding invitation.
H- Honeymoon: Ensure you have valid visas/passports and find out if you need any special injections beforehand.
I- Invest: It’s worth the time and money to do a Pre-Marriage Course, it will enrich your relationship.
J- Jealousy: Be aware that this can flare up between your bridesmaids. Allocate tasks and put boundaries in place so that each lady knows what’s expected of her.
K- Kit: Be prepared for any little glitches by having a Bride and Groom emergency box with headache pills, safety pins, plasters, anti-bacterial cream etc.
L- Love: Take a step back from all the planning and stress to reflect on what this day is all about. Your wedding is a celebration of a special commitment to the love of your life.
M- Mother of the Bride: Your Mom wants to look and feel amazing for this special occasion. Give her (and Mom-in-law) guidelines with the colours and styles that will compliment your theme.
N- Numbers: Everything comes down to this and guests can be slack about RSVP’ing on time. Have a list/file so you can continuously keep track of your guests and budget.
O- Old traditions: They have got deep origins and no wedding is truly complete without them. You can create your own new traditions too.
P- Priest: Choose a minister/wedding celebrant that you know or who has been referred. It’s a special ceremony and would be impersonal to experience it with a stranger.
Q- Quest: There is a lot of pressure to make the wedding night spectacular. Talk about how you feel and what you would like to do, remembering you have a lifetime ahead together to explore.
R- Rings: The Bride’s ring is all about the sparkle and bling. The Groom’s ring must be durable and comfortable to wear while working, exercising etc.
S- Signed: Your wedding contracts should be sealed and done before you walk down the aisle. It can feel awkward.
T- Toasts: Ensure that all the right people are thanked and acknowledged. Modern Brides are also starting to say a little speech.
U- Union: You may be joining together to form a single unit but you are both unique individuals. Learn to embrace these differences and how it can strengthen your marriage.
V- Vows: more couples are choosing to write their own as it is more personalized and from the heart.
W- Wedding planner: Save yourself a lot of stress. They can get quotes, samples and meetings planned for you as well as keep a budget and timeline check.
X- X-treme weather: Always have a plan B. Our weather patterns are busy changing and with nature there is no guarantee.
Y- Your Bachelor/ette: Discuss the boundaries when it comes to the cost, where and how. You both want to have a fun time but also need to make safety a priority.
Z- Zest: Remember you put the ingredients into your marriage so you have to keep checking the recipe and sometimes you have add in a new spice or try something different.
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Wedding from A to Z! Love the idea! Thanks! :)
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