Here Comes The Bride

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Webster-Kirkwood Times

February 13 - 19, 2009

Bride...

February 13 - 19, 2009

Here comes the

Planning For The Big Day

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One of the best ways to ease weddingday nerves is for the couple to get organized and begin planning their event the moment the engagement period begins. By making a list of things to do, couples can allot time in their schedules for each task – and they can feel a sense of accomplishment and relief each time an item is ticked off the list. • Decide on the wedding date. Couples should select a date for their wedding soon after becoming engaged. After all, it is the countdown to this day that will help organize and determine planning schedules. • Reserve a ceremony location. Traditional weddings take place in a house of worship. It’s best to meet with a pastor, rabbi or other officiant to see if the ceremony site will be available for the wedding. • Book a reception site. After securing the ceremony location, couples will have peace of mind knowing they can now book the place where their party will take place. Sometimes the ceremony site is also the reception site, as is the case in many second weddings. Catering directors will work closely with the couple to plan and execute the reception. • Select a photographer. Photographers tend to book very quickly, particularly if they are well recommended. It pays to research and choose one early in

the wedding-planning process. • Book a band or DJ. Another vendor that tends to have a busy schedule is the wedding entertainer. Early booking ensures an available date. • Choose a florist. Flowers add an elegant touch to the wedding day. A florist will provide flowers for the ceremony and the reception in many cases. • Select and order dresses. Wedding and bridesmaid gowns can take several months to order and be tailored, so it’s best if this fun part of wedding planning is done early on. • Order invitations. With a bevy of styles of invitations there will be many ideas to consider. Couples should decide on a style that best suits their wedding, based on its formality, the time of day and the wedding colors. • Order the wedding cake. Wedding cakes can be a work of art, and are the focal point at every reception. Besides choosing a cake, however, don’t forget what else the bakery has to offer, like delicacies for the wedding shower, a groom’s cake and elegant chocolates.

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even more special with handmade custom jewelry. Our jewelry is all handmade to order and can be easily adapted to suit your specific requirements. We can also design for your bridesmaids, as well as the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom! Call to set up an appointment to discuss your wedding jewelry wishes. We understand that your wedding has to be perfect, we would be happy to help!

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Wedding Folklore, Good Luck Charms

Who doesn’t hope for good fortune on their wedding day? That’s why there are so many traditions and steps people take to ensure luck is smiling down on them for their wedding. Here are some traditions you may not have known about. • According to Greek culture, tuck a sugar cube into your glove on your wedding day. The sugar will sweeten your union. • Hindu tradition says rain on your wedding day is good luck. • The groom carries his newly betrothed across the threshold to protect her from evil spirits. • A law in 1775 said a wedding was not legal if the bride wore makeup during the ceremony. • Wedding and engagement rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because it was long believed a vein ran from that finger directly to the heart. • Ancient Greeks and Romans said a wedding veil protected the bride from evil spirts. It has been a tradition to wear a veil ever since. • The term “tie the knot” comes from Roman times when the bride wore a girdle tied in knots that the groom was later able to untie. Some also believe it refers to the knots of rope that were tied to form the marriage bed.

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