VVy .vFiee Pros. Woesmday. Febwazy 3. 1993. PNMl15 (SOP) Six montha to a year before the wedtling start thinIng about the type of ceremony and reception you intend ta have. You have a lot of options to choose from. In co-operation with everyone invoîved in paying for both, work out a budget. Pix the date and time, thon visit the priest, rabbi or midnister, or civic authority if a civil ceremony is envisioned, and confirai the schedule. Select and reserve the reception locale. Begin ta draw up a guest list and select and order the bridai gown. 0e. 9 Six to three months before the. wedding discuse with the religious authorities and organiet or musicians aIl the ceremonial details, decorations and procedures Complets the liet of guesta and address the invitiations. If your honemon plan s require it, make sure you h ave passports, visas and vaccinations. Sign a bridai register in one or more of the boutiques and stores offering- this service. Finalize details of the reception, including euadflowers. Select te bridesmaids' dresses and the dreas for the bride's mother. Three. menthe before the. wedding have a final fitting for your gown. Discuss photography requirements with the photo- grapher. Book the limouifine and organize transportation for the wedding party. Order the flowers. Select a bouq uet that complements both te rides and the bridesmaid' gowns. 0 0 Two menthe before the wedding mail the invitations and make accommodation arrange- JOUREYS Great rates Make your h( Ask about ti "Honi Paci 1700 Chami Whitby, (416)43 monts for out-of-town guests. If there is ta ho an announcement in the newspaper, write the text and reserve the space. The couple should choosé each other's gifle, as well as those for the bridesmaids and the beet man. Plan aIl the details of the reception. Confirai dates for al rentaI equipnient and formai- Wear. Make whatever changes are necessary ta, insurance policies and other legalitios. Make an appointment with the hairdresser for the day preceding, or the day of, the wedding. Pick up the rings. One month befoee the wedding obtain'the licence and romind each member of the wedding party of the date and location of the wedding rehearsal. Prepare a table te display the gifts. Make a note of each one as it arrives and write thank-you notes. Make sure there is an area set aside for the bride and ber bridesmaida at the site of the wedding ceremony. Two weeks before the. wedding confirmn the honeyrnoon reservations. Make one asat check of all arrangements relating te, the ceremony and reception. Try on aIl the outfits ta, be worn and verify the accessories. Move your personal effects inta your new One week before the wedding pick Up the honeymoon tickets and pack. After the rehearsal, give your gifts ta the bridesmaids and best man. Confirm with the caterer, photographer and video operator, musicians and/or aIl others engaged to provide entertain- ment. The day before the wedding, visit the hairdresser, prepare your outfit and try ta relax. wddileng their affiliation. 0'0. On the. big day receive the bridesmaids at the bride's home. Get dressed and take it easy. One hour before the ceremony, the ushers arrive and are ready ta receive the first guests.' The groom and best man arrive 30 minutes before the ceremony. Music plays softly in the background. The best man checks one last timne ta ensure that aIl is in order. Fifteen minutes before the ceremony the guests arrive and are seated by the ushers. Traditionally, the firat'pew on the left is reserved for the- bride's parents, and the one on the right for the groom's. Other family membors are seated behind them, either left or right, depending on OBIGIN 0F TRADiTIONS The. Bridai Shower At one time, marriage was a business proposition between parents of the bride and groom. Love waa not important. What was? 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