25 Do’s and Don’ts

TOP 25 WEDDING Do’s & Don’ts

DO take advantage of Internet technology. There are many sites dedicated to wedding planning that offer a wealth of information at your fingertips. Coordinate with vendors, make and confirm reservations, create a Pinterest account to save your favorite images and ideas. (Visit our website at PremierBride.com for trusted local vendors).

DO create a separate email address and use it for everything you sign up for during the planning process. You’ll enjoy getting special offers and information but can delete the address after your wedding date.

DON’T forget to pamper yourself. Treat your mom and maids the day before the wedding with an afternoon at the spa. You’ll have the time of your life enjoying facials, massages, manicures and pedicures. It will make you feel more relaxed and beautiful.

DO contact the church or synagogue where you will perform your ceremony and ask about any rules or guidelines regarding music. Some churches require that you use their organist.

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DO remember your guests with small children. Ask your reception site manager if there is a small room or play area near the festivities that you can rent. Hire a professional babysitting service to take care of the kids. Parents will appreciate your consideration and be able to relax and enjoy your reception knowing they are close to their children.

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DO remember when purchasing a gown to be realistic about your expectations for losing weight. A gown can always be taken in, but rarely can it be let out without leaving stitch marks for all to see.

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DON’T forget to involve stepparents in your ceremony in some way; perhaps a reading during your ceremony or an invocation before dinner.

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DO consider table visits during your reception. It is a grand display of appreciation and respect when the bride and groom spend a few moments visiting their guests at each table.

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DON’T seat older guests near the band or the speakers as it may be hard for them to hear anything else.

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DO consider decorating chairs in a new way such as black, silver, white or traditional gold. Transform an ordinary room or site into a ballroom. Chair covers completely change the look of your reception.

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DON’T forget to discuss black and white and sepia tone images with your photographer. This classic style is dramatic and remains popular.

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DO remember that the hour of the ceremony is an indicator of the formality of the reception.

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DO consider having your entire wedding at a full-service hotel. The convenience of having the ceremony, reception and guest lodging in one place is incomparable, especially for a complicated event.

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To get your skin in shape for your wedding day, DON’T forget to start six months prior to your wedding and practice make-up techniques.

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When renting a stretch limo, DO remember that it can usually seat up to 10 people, but fewer when the bride’s gown and train and the bridesmaid’s dresses are factored in to the equation. 16

DON’T forget that the best way to let people know where you are registered is to have family and friends spread the word. Although it’s impolite to mention the registry on wedding invitations, a hostess may do so on shower invitations.

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DO remember to return rental items on time and undamaged. 18

DO select the ceremony and reception locations nine to 12 months before your wedding. If you’re getting married in popular months like May or June, select these locations as soon as possible.

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DO make finding the right caterer and baker a priority. Great food is critical to the wedding celebration. Interviews and tastings are a must.

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DON’T waste time getting to your reception. Have photos of the wedding party taken before the ceremony.

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DO reserve your photographer nine to 12 months before your wedding. Decide which shots you definitely want and which ones you can live without.

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DON’T forget to send an invitation to your officiant and to all of your wedding party.

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DO pick up your invitation envelopes as soon as possible so that you can begin addressing them.

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DO consider having two bouquets, one to keep and one to throw.

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DO check with your church or temple about their policies, especially regarding alcohol.