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Welcome to the Wedding Day Sourcebook. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and all the celebrations that bring happiness as you being your lives together. We hope you’ll enjoy this issue, follow us on social media and let us help you be a part of your wedding planning!

Weddings are a celebration of love! This past wedding season we have certainly seen beautiful weddings of all sizes come to fruition. Couples, their family and friends getting together for an amazing celebration! It was wonderful to see, especially after a rough two years or so of restrictions and guidelines. The party is really back. And it will continue, as newly engaged couples are planning for weddings in 2023, 2024 and beyond.

We continue to see the “micro-wedding” usually with less guests but more personal details and guest experiences to enjoy.

Larger celebrations are also pulling out all the stops. Many couples will still select a reception venue where many personalized options were offered to make planning simple. Wonderful food, décor and service all wrapped up in a beautiful location. Tent weddings are still a very popular choice as tents are basically a blank canvas ready for décor, tables, chairs, entertainment and lighting. New options came about too such as breweries and winery locations. Always fun, food trucks and specialty food options really became a popular option for these locations. You can really get creative.

We love weddings and we look forward to sharing some Real New England Wedding celebrations as well as inspiration and information for your own upcoming celebration. Maybe we can feature your wedding in an upcoming issue found online and in print!

The coming year looks exciting! Let’s celebrate LOVE. It’ time to party!

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Attend the Area’s Most Amazing One Day Bridal Event at the MassMutual Center Upcoming bridal event showcases the area’s best wedding professionals

Attending a bridal show while you’re planning your wedding is a time saver and most effective tool in wedding planning and almost like a rite of passage. After all, there’s no better way to shop and compare wedding services, meet wedding professionals in person and even see the latest trends all in one day? A bridal show.

You can get a jump on planning your upcoming wedding, meeting the wedding professionals you need and have some fun while doing it!

The Western New England Bridal Show takes place on November 6th at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield, MA from 113pm. It’s an amazing day that will bring together the area’s finest wedding professionals, products and services for an exciting one-day Spring bridal event.

All kinds of benefits are in store for engaged couples attending this event!

Get your advance discount tickets! Get your wedding party, family or friends together and come for a day of fun! Advance tickets are available at www.cjcevents.com.

Bridal Goodie Bag! Grab one of these awesome bags as you head in. It’s usually filled with great discounts, samples, candy and more.

Get Inspired! View amazing displays and meet talented wedding professionals and businesses on the show floor. View beautiful flowers, enjoy food samples and find your dream venue. Enjoy Pop-up shopping, photo booth experiences, and watch chef demonstrations. Plus you’ll find wedding and bridesmaids gowns and men’s attire too.

Live Entertainment! Listen to wonderful live music as you wander the amazing displays.

Taste the cake! This bridal show will feature amazing wedding cakes and delicious treats. Vote for your favorite wedding cake in the Wedding Cake Design Show and Competition!

Giveaways! You’ll be entered to win. Plus you’ll find surprises, giveaways and more.

Follow The Western New England Bridal Show Facebook page, Instagram or on the website for show updates, details and ticket availability.

November 6, 2022 11-3pm The Western New England Bridal Show at the MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA www.cjcevents.com

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There’s a new trend in the wedding industry, and it has to do with everything being on wheels! Being mobile, accessible, and unique is the fun new trend for all things wedding. Welcome to The Tipsy Horse, owned and operated by Pam White of Events by Pamela Joy. Pam is an experienced Wedding and Event Planner with a creative touch that turned an old horse-trailer into a unique bar, bringing Tipsy Horse to life.

This beautiful horsebox has been lovingly restored and converted into a stunning event bar available for any occasion. Pam remodeled and rebuilt the trailer with her husband Tom, and together they put thought and attention into every detail. The Tipsy Horse is a dry hire, meaning that each couple is free to stock it with whatever they want, from drinks, beer and wine to snacks. Couples can personalize the service to meet their specific needs and budget.

The Tipsy Horse team customizes its services to meet the needs of every client. Wherever you are located they will ensure that their horsebox arrives on time and in pristine condition. They can also provide an extensive list of TIP certified bartenders to keep glasses full and guests happy or work with any catering or bar service company. Hiring The Tipsy Horse simplifies your decision process and ensures everything will be beautiful and your guests will enjoy a unique touch to your party!

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Bridal Show Planning Tips!

Are you planning on attending a bridal show?

Looking for some inspiration and information?

Lets get you prepared for a day of fun and inspiration!

Create a Wedding Email Address This gets you organized, keeping all your wedding planning information together in one account. It helps you keep conversations with vendors and businesses organized and out of your daily email box.

Get Advance Tickets!

Some shows offer free or advance discount tickets if you register in advance of the event. This will save you time getting into the show.

Don’t Forget the Wedding Party!

Brides, grooms, attendants, family, anyone helping to plan this wedding could attend! A recommendation to consider: as much as you may like to bring little ones, especially flower girls, to this event, it can be overwhelming for them. We always suggest leaving them home.

Bring Labels!

One of the easiest ways to leave your information with a wedding professional that you’re interested in is to have a pre-printed label with your name, wedding date and contact info. You can also enter to win show specials or giveaways by just sticking a label on their signup slip.

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Wear Comfortable Shoes!

You’ll be walking a bit, looking through displays, standing while speaking with wedding professionals. Make sure you have comfortable shoes on your feet as you’ll be covering a lot of ground.

Make Sure That You Eat! There’s sure to be concession stands, food samples and delicious cake to taste. Make sure you eat and stay hydrated as all the goodies come your way.

Take Notes and Information!

If you find a wedding professional or business you want to work, with be sure to pick up a business card or flyer and mark it so you know you liked them and why. You can always follow up with them after the show. Don’t be afraid to take some information on a wedding professional or business you may not be ready to even talk to yet. You can use it after the show to look up their website, social media and connect with them after the show.

Have Fun! Enjoy the show! Wedding professionals and businesses are there to help you with your wedding plans, to assist you with finding your style, wedding inspiration and point you in the right direction to all those things you may need to have an amazing celebration. Take time to have fun in photo booths, sample food, talk to the experts and taste the cake! It’s time to celebrate!

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A Tent For Your Wedding Expert Advice On Planning Your Tented Wedding If there is anything we’ve learned from the past few challenging years dealing with Covid and weddings, it’s new opportunities to be creative. More and more couples are opting for hosting a “tent wedding” with an opportunity for social distancing, comfort, enjoyment of the outside and creating a unique space all their own. Hosting a wedding in a tent is essentially building a space from scratch. In a backyard, open field, rented plot of land or an addition to a permanent structure, a tent defines the space and helps create a sense of excitement; it provides the bones to create an extraordinary event.

“A tent is a blank canvas that sets the stage for imagination and can be one of the most exciting, creative options for weddings,” says Lisa Powers of the Wedding Day Sourcebook. “So many of our local couples have selected tent weddings to showcase their creativity, concern for their guests’ comfort and flexibility and the option of bringing in those unique items that define their style. With a tent, you can create any world that you want within the walls; from adding chandeliers, hanging installations, walls and windows, bistro lighting and dance floors that fit the aesthetic of the event. Plus let’s not forget the variety of table and chair options, to tabletop designs and florals, soft seating lounges, bars, and more.”

To give you more information about tents for weddings, we asked Nicole Evans from Michael’s Party Rentals to share some information and answers to those questions for planning a tent wedding.

How early do you recommend your clients to reserve a tent for their wedding?

The earlier the better! We prefer a 6-12 month lead time, but based on availability we are able to accommodate weddings in a shorter time frame.

What information do you need to select/reserve a tent? We like to start with the basics. What is your event date, location and expected guest count. We then want to know what will be going under the tent, tables, chairs, dance floor, band etc.

From here we have formulas that help choose the appropriate size and style tent.

Do you do site visits to determine location? Yes! We require a site visit on all tents larger than 800 square feet or if the tent will be installed over a deck or driveway. During site visits we are looking for more than just if the tent will fit.

We check for any delivery and install obstacles such as low power lines or no vehicle access. Once on site, we look if there are any underground utilities or a septic system we need are concerned of.

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What do I need to do to prepare to have a tented event?

We advise that the lawn is mowed and that your sprinkler system is turned off prior to install. Don’t worry if you have a sprinkler system. If we hit a line, notify us after the teardown and we’ll come out to repair it. We also ask that the space in which tent will be going is free and clear of any obstacles before our arrival.

What do you recommend for your wedding clients?

Nicole from Michael’s Party Rentals says, “Our Century Tent is our most popular style for weddings. Its elegant swoops and peaks give it that dreamy appearance. The Century Tent comes in a number of sizes to comfortably accommodate events of any size. It is also one of our most budget friendly tents. Other beautiful styles include the Clear Top Tent and Sailcloth Tent.”

Are permits needed? Insurance requirements?

Most towns require a tent permit on tents that are larger than 600 square feet. We offer the service to our clients of handling pulling tent permits.

Why do you love tent weddings?

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ue tailored to your exact vision. With a tented wedding, there are no rules and no time restrictions. You have the luxury of having the tent all weekend long to host your rehearsal dinner, wedding and brunch for no extra cost. We love getting the chance to transform someone’s backyard into their dream venue.

What additional thoughts do you have?

Mother Nature is unpredictable. We always recommend that you have a backup plan for inclement weather. If you’re planning on having your ceremony in a field, make sure you either have a second tent on a rain hold or plan to have adequate space under the reception tent for the ceremony.

There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to a backyard tented wedding. From catering to portable restrooms to lighting and flowers, we know all the coordinating can be overwhelming. We want to make this a stress-free experience for our couples. Let us help with professional vendor recommendations or getting you in touch with a wedding planner.

For more information on tent and party rentals, visit www. michaelspartyrentals.com or get in touch with Nicole Evans at Michael’s Party Rentals at 413-589-7368.

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I Do - Want This Menu Food Trends to Consider for Your Wedding Day

By Erin Corriveau, Lattitude Restaurant, Longitude Catering and Events Just like leg warmers, shoulder pads and Mom jeans, food also has seen many trends come and go. From the rise of gourmet burgers in 2007 to specialty salts in 2009 to the cronut craze (croissant-donuts) of 2013, these trends have seen some of the best, and worst, of the food industry.

When planning your wedding, it’s easy to get caught in the “latest-and-greatest” game. Your Pinterest feed is filled with picture perfect wedding reception photos, glittery donut walls and champagne floats with edible flowers frozen in ice cubes.

It’s easy to want it all, and I’m here to help. I’ve outlined some popular food trends that are here to stay – and make your day!

The Welcome Beverage Today, many couples are getting married onsite at their reception venue. Guests arrive a good half hour prior to the ceremony and socialize a bit before finding their seat. If it’s a cold Fall or Winter Day, they want to warm up quickly. If it’s a hot Summer day, they want a cold drink to quench their thirst. Having a Welcome Beverage station is a great way to greet your guests.

Unfortunately, under current Covid guidelines, the actual “serve yourself” station is not allowed, but have wait staff waiting to greet and serve your guests personally, a great start to your celebration.

In warmer months, something as simple as an infused Water Station with great dispensers on display or perhaps a flavored Lemonade “stand” is much appreciated by guests. Once again, serviced by wait staff to serve your guests needs.

In colder months, consider a Hot Apple Cider or Hot Chocolate station.

Remember to have your caterer or bar manager have a place (out of the way of pictures) for guests to leave their glass.

As an added courtesy, the service team should also do a sweep of the aisles just before the start of the ceremony for any empty glasses guests are still holding.

NOTE: Having drinks butlered to guests vs. self service is a very nice touch and required currently under Covid guidelines.

Let’s Get Interactive!

Your wedding day is an experience from start to finish, and what better way to add to this experience than having guests see “live” food stations, or get in the process themselves!

Live Shucked Raw Bars and Live Rolled Sushi Bars are always a hit and get lots of attention. Perhaps you love Mexican and would prefer a Mini Taco Bar with a Live “Guacamole-“Tender.

Under current guidelines, venues are required to have staff serve guests their food. Serve yourself buffets and food stations are currently not allowed, but rules are subject to change.

A Live Popcorn Bar also makes a “pop” (horrible pun intended) where fresh popcorn (right from the machine) is mixed with a guest’s choice of flavoring and presented it in a vintage striped popcorn box. The box is a good to “take-home” at the end of the evening too.

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The Food Truck Effect Food trucks have been making a greater appearance lately and seem to be here to stay, offering a unique food experience to many of your guests. In addition, food is cooked to order so it’s not only fresh, but nice and hot.

While fun, please do keep these points in mind if planning to use a food truck on your special day: 1. If food trucks are your only source of dinner for your guests, be prepared to have extra staff to serve your guests. Again, guests are not allowed to serve themselves or even wait in lines, but those guidelines can change again soon. . The more trucks you have, the better. I highly recommend having some bites served at their table to tide them over before they select their food from the truck offerings.

2. Food trucks are weather dependent. They can’t come inside the building so if it rains on your wedding day, guests may have to either use umbrellas and go outside to get their food OR the truck will have to make a bunch of items and run them in the rain. In either case, guests or the food staff are going to get wet.

Neither of them like that much. You may luck out and have a venue that has a covered area that trucks can pull right up to, however this is rare. Keep your guests dry and work out a rain plan with your food truck vendor.

3. Under current Covid guidelines, wait staff, bar staff and even a clean up team will be required as guests can’t help themselves or even simply take care of their own plates and trash.

NOTE: Be wary of hiring “friends of friends” to help with any kind of service- food OR bar. While well intended, they are not licensed or insured and this could create a liability issue for you.

The Grand Finale Perhaps the greatest current food trend is Late Night Bites or “Farewell Bites”. This is food offered in either the last hour of your wedding or upon the end of your celebration as guests are leaving.

All too often, guests have just danced for the last two hours, working up an appetite, and remember they’re hungry as they drive away. Enter McDonald’s (or Wendy’s or Sonic, etc.)

Instead, why not offer your guests the best farewell/favor: food!

From pizza trucks to “drive thru” fare (sliders, fries, mini hot dogs) to “take out” temptations (nacho boats, taquitos, crab rangoons, eggrolls), there is something for everyone. Normally set up as small bites, these stations are a hit and definitely taken advantage of. They’re the perfect way to “soak up the fun” at the end of the best day ever.

NOTE: Make sure your caterer has to-go boxes if you’re offering food on the way out so guests can travel with it easily.

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“I knew when I met you an adventure would happen” - A. A. Milne

By Linda Ruel Flynn This could not be truer when it comes to Keegan and Emily. So it was no surprise their wedding would feel adventure-like.

They met as college students in Burlington, Vermont. Emily at the University of Vermont, Keegan at Champlain College. Over the ten years together leading to their marriage they snowboarded the U.S., hiked the mountains of Vermont, jumped into rivers, traveled to music festivals, refurbished a school bus into a camper traveling across the U.S., settled in Truckee, CA for a year, got a puppy, bought a house in Vermont, fell in love with Costa Rica-where Keegan proposed and soon after the adventure of wedding planning began.

The wedding planning culminated in a three day party, complete with enormous bonfire, on the shores of Lake Champlain at Basin Harbor in Vergennes, Vermont. A warm and breezy day in July friends and family gathered to witness and celebrate. A close friend, Chris officiated the ceremony. Chris created a ceremony that truly spoke to Keegan and Emily’s love of nature and the power of the universe.

From the beginning of planning it was important to Keegan and Emily that this event be laid back, not fussy, be blue (paying homage to the enormous blue hydrangea of Emily’s childhood on the Jersey shore)-white and green, incorporate hand-made elements whenever possible and be absolutely fun. Believe me, it hit all those marks with Friends and family members pitching in to make it happen.

Hand made elements began with hand-painted invitations by Flora-Ly Studios aka Keegan’s mom, Linda Ruel Flynn. The branches of green leaves and blue hydrangea water colored on each of the invitations were carried through the escort cards and table names.

Wedding favors were birch branch planters made by Keegan’s dad and filled by Emily with a variety of succulents and moss.

Family spent the year gathering clear bottles, old and new, to create Emily’s vision of table scapes of single white flowers and greens in a variety of bottles on white linen. Emily and her Mom spent hours getting the right flower into the right bottle. Once guests added their birch branch succulents to the table the vision was complete and it was as magical as Emily had envisioned.

Basin Harbor is a sprawling compound of waterfront, cabins, hotel, golf course and walking trails. A golf cart to get around is a must.

Needless to say when a groom and his five groomsmen climb into one hilarity ensues. Especially when the best man is 6’5”.

The bouquets, boutonnières and were made by Keegan’s mother, Linda of Flora-Ly Studios. The bouquet elements had significance to the bride and groom. The bouquets were blue hydrangea from Emily’s family home in New Jersey, white hydrangea from Keegan and Emily’s garden, white peonies from Alaska-Keegan’s favorite flower and a homage to his grandmother- with flowers from Green Mountain Floral to round out the beauty. Emily and Linda decided on the flowers after a couple of trips to Green Mountain Floral and chats with their helpful staff. The ceremony arrangements carried through the elements of blue, white and green. After some guidelines from Linda, Keegan and Emily’s parent’s did a great job putting these together.

Jacob Albee of Burlington, Vermont crafted the wedding bands. Keegan’s is meteorite and platinum. Emily’s is platinum.

All photographs by Sam Simon of Sam Simon Imaging, Burlington, Vermont. “Sam is a photographer based in Burlington, VT where he lives with his wife and three children. His work covers his wide range of interests, but his wedding photography stands out. He has a way of connecting with couples and putting them at ease, which allows him to get to the heart of your vision. He will document your day in his unique journalistic style with images that are creative, personal, and capture all the emotion of the occasion.” http://www.samsimonimaging.com

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Liz & James Inn on Boltwood Photographer: Seth Kaye Photography

Liz and James met as students at Amherst College, so not only did they take a walk down memory lane during their engagement session there earlier in the year, it was also the location for their summer wedding ceremony.

The day began with their each getting ready at the Inn on Boltwood. James was surrounded by his friends while they figured out how to tie their bowties, and Liz had her bridesmaids help her into her dress. For their first look, family portraits, and ceremony, Liz wore James’ grandmother’s vintage 1950s wedding dress. She later changed into a more contemporary dress for the reception.

They saw each other for the first time that day during a private first look, after which we walked to the Boltwood’s library for their ketubah signing. James’ dad, a judge from Colorado, officiated both their ketubah signing and their wedding ceremony over at Amherst College.

We then all hopped onto a bus which made its way to the Amherst campus where we would spend the next couple of hours.

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throw from Johnson Chapel where we headed afterward to get ready for their wedding ceremony. They were married under the traditional Jewish chuppah, and their bridesmaids and groomsmen stood on either side. Their kiddush cup was a Native American wedding vase, and at the conclusion of the ceremony James stomped on an awaiting glass.

Upon exiting the chapel, James surprised Liz with a horse drawn carriage which would carry them back to the Inn on Boltwood. She was very surprised and they laughed the whole way back.

Their reception was held under the Inn on Boltwood’s tent and an excellent band from Boston played for several hours. They really got the crowd dancing!

To finish out the day-long celebration, Liz and James held an afterparty in the Inn on Boltwood’s ballroom which was transformed by an amazing lighting design. That really added to the club-like atmosphere that kept those who stayed that long into the night entertained.

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Reception Location : Inn on Boltwood Ceremony Location : Johnson Chapel at Amherst College Wedding Planner : Eutopia Events Makeup Artist : Crystal Vazquez and Company Hair Stylist : Beauty To Be

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Wedding Guest Know-How! You’ve been invited to a wedding…or maybe even more than one, especially now that everyone just wants to get back to getting together and celebrating. These awesomely happy couples want you to join in, share their joy and celebration.

So, you begin planning, what to wear, if their celebration will be turned into a little vacation with multi-day events…oh you really do need a vacation! As a guest at a wedding you’re excited. Excited to be a part of a wonderful celebration, to connect with family and friends, give best wishes to the wonderful couple, take pictures, and just enjoy the moment. But, hold on, sometimes a guest might not realize that something they are doing is taking away from the day in some way —hampering the joy of the day or adding a distraction that is unnecessary.

As someone who has seen their fair share of weddings, we’ll continue with some things to consider when attending a wedding. The potential “Dos and Don’ts.”

Yes, Covid Can Still Be An Issue First and foremost are the health and safety of guests, vendors and staff. Please be aware of the requirements of the state and even town or city in which the wedding will be held and what the Covid safety standards may be. Don’t be afraid to ask. Are masks mandatory or requested? Currently guidelines are always changing and it’s best to always find out the requirements. Please abide by the requirements for your safety, the safety of the couple and everyone around you.

DON’T Wear White You’re going to a wedding, plan your attire, your look. Pass on wearing white or ivory. That old tale still holds true. White or ivory should be left to the bride, but of course you can wear some white, just not an all-white ensemble. The same goes for “club” dresses that tend to be too short, extremely tight and sometimes showing too much skin.

A beautiful cocktail dress, awesome shoes with complimenting jewelry is trending in. You can dress for the style of the wedding, beach, relaxed or upscale, country club or ballroom…dress to impress whatever the style. Leave the jeans home.

DO Be On Time to the Ceremony You’ve received this beautiful invitation. The time listed on the invitation is the time the ceremony should begin, so be sure to get to the ceremony location at least 10 minutes earlier. Behind the scenes of a wedding, everything runs on a timeline. Wedding professionals move flawless through a schedule to give the couple those amazing moments, awesome looks, great food and music.

And things happen, if you run late or hit traffic, it’s not the end of the world. If you are late, you should make every effort to make sure you don’t bump into the couple before going down the aisle. If they don’t see you, they’ll have no idea you were late. Can we say, just sneak in the back.

DO Be in the Moment More couples have asked for an “unplugged” ceremony, meaning that they want you to put down the camera phones, the cameras and such and just “Be in the Moment.” Just watch, listen and celebrate their moment, especially if a couple has a limited guest count. You’ll be really noticed working your camera phone while trying to watch the ceremony. Today’s couples hire wedding photographers to capture their special moments, décor, a beautiful cake, wonderful smiles, and touching moments. The couples don’t want you to walk out into the aisle to take a picture with your camera or your phone. They want you to watch them say their vows, even do their first dance, cut their cake and more, with you being in the moment, having fun.

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Couples won’t say it, but they don’t want you jumping in front of the hired photographer to get “your shot.” Leave the majority of the picture taking to the professionals the couple hired.

Of course, many couples will encourage you can take pictures throughout the reception and many couples make up hashtags for social media and encourage you to use them, especially in photo booths, but it’s usually stated somewhere. On a sign with their custom hashtag, on guests tables, in a program or near a photo booth.

If your wedding couple are hot on social media, I always side on not posting a picture of the wedding couple before they can even post of picture of themselves. If you’re unsure, just ask.

DON’T Hide in Pictures Couples hire wedding photographers to capture amazing moments.

They may even have a list of people to make sure they grab a picture of, especially out of town guests. They may ask you to be in a picture with them…go for it. You may not like your picture taken, but make sure that the photographer can see you. Don’t try to hide as they want to be able to see you and capture the moment.

DO Act As This is The Best Wedding... Ever Remember, it’s their day. Most couples have had the added challenge of planning their wedding during this pandemic. They made the decisions on location, food, entertainment, décor and more all on their own…and you are a guest. A valued friend or family member they invited to witness and celebrate their special day. Don’t complain to the couple about the heat of the day, don’t pout about the food selection, don’t say so-and-so’s band was better. For this one day, let this wedding be celebrated without question. If you don’t agree with something, just take the high road and be totally happy to be at this celebration.

DO Keep an Eye on Your Kids Weddings are about celebrations and often children have been invited to share in the day’s events. Children can be a wonderful addition to a wedding. But if you’re bringing your children, just be sure to keep an eye on them. Remember that weddings are not exactly toddler or kid friendly. Hot food, lighting and décor, unknown people, even the heat of the day can be a challenge. They can get bored at an adult event so bring along activities for them to do at the table (coloring books, small toys are a good way to go, things that don’t make noise) so they aren’t tempted to run around or distract you from the wedding activities.

Also, if your children are not invited to the wedding, please don’t assume it’s alright to bring them. Couples may even state “Adult Reception” on their invitation, meaning adults only, no children. If you have to travel for this wedding and are bringing your little ones, ask the couple or family for babysitter recommendations.

DO Have Fun & Dance A wedding is a celebration, so enjoy every moment, especially after so many couples have had to pause their plans during the pandemic.

Hit the dance floor, enjoy the food, have some drinks, but don’t overdo it. No one likes a guest who goes overboard on the drinks. And at the end of the night tell the wonderful couple that this was the best wedding you have ever been to. Give them a hug, wish them well and thank them for inviting you.

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Things To Do - A Bridal Checklist

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• Select and order your invitations and thank- you cards Check www.weddingsourcebook.com • Arrange your honeymoon travel • Announce your engagement • Order rings and engraving • Decide on the atmosphere you’d like at your wedding • Have a menu tasting and finalize food selections • Talk to family & fiancé about budget 2 to 4 Months Ahead • Decide the size of your wedding • Address and assemble wedding invitations • Talk to clergy or J.P. and arrange • Buy enough postage for invitations and RSVP envelopes ceremony location & date • Mail invitations • Find a reception location available on your date • Make hair and makeup appointments including a trial • Plan wedding theme and colors 1 to 2 Months Ahead • Choose your wedding party •Finalize all arrangements with all vendors • Compile your guest lists and set up • Have final dress fittings a system to track RSVP’s.

• Attend showers and send thank-yous • Select all your formalwear • Plan a get-together with your bridesmaids • Select bridesmaids dresses • Marriage license (fewer than 30 days • Select tuxes and accessories before the ceremony) • Set up a wedding registry •Finalize meal counts with venue or caterer • Choose a wedding planner 2 Weeks Ahead • Choose a photographer • Plan to change your name on your Social Security info, • Choose a videographer driver’s license, credit cards, & bank accounts -- you will • Choose a cake need a certified copy of your wedding certificate.

• Choose musicians for ceremony • Make a seating plan for the reception; write placecards • Choose musicians /DJ for reception 1 Week Ahead • Choose a florist • Pack for honeymoon • Choose lighting and decor • Pack an emergency kit for the wedding day containing • Reserve any rental equipment needed a sewing kit, comfortable shoes, hairspray, touch up kit, • Send deposits to all your vendors, bobby pins, kleenex, Pepto Bismol, etc. keep all your contracts with your payment schedules.

• Arrange transportation from your house to the ceremony, from the ceremony to the formal photography location, from there to the reception, and from the reception to 50 honeymoon night location.

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