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The Receiving Line:
- Bride's Mother
- Bride's Father
- Groom's Mother
- Groom's Father
- The Bride
- The Groom
- Chief Bridesmaid
- Bridesmaid
- Best Man
The Top Table:
- Bridesmaid
- Best Man
- Chief Bridesmaid
- Bridegroom's Father
- Bride's Mother
- Bridegroom
- Bride
- Bride's Father
- Bridegroom's Mother
- Usher
- Bridesmaid
- Usher
Toasts and Speeches:
- The Bride's Father proposes a toast to the Bride and Bridegroom.
- This is replied to by the Bridegroom who thanks the Bride's parents and guests, he then proposes a toast to the Bridesmaids.
- The Best Man replies on behalf of the Bridesmaids and reads the telegrams and messages of good luck.
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The Wedding Timetable:
Arrangements will vary according to each couple. Listed below we have outlined a guide to ease the planning of your
Wedding Day.
From Two Years:
Decide the date and place of the wedding, once the decision is reached -
- Book the Reception Venue
- Book the Photographer
- Book the Videographer
- Book the Transport
- Book the Toastmaster, if required
- Book Entertainment required
From Twelve Months :
- Decide on number of guests and make a list
- Order Invitations
- Book Honeymoon
- Decide on Bridesmaids, Best man and Ushers
- Order Wedding Cake
- Colour Scheme
From Three Months:
- Send out Invitations
- Choose Hymn and Choice of Music
- Minister to approve - once completed arrange for the Order of Service Sheets to be printed
- Choose wedding Rings
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From Six Weeks:
- Confirm Travel and hotel bookings
- Choose presents for Bridesmaids
From Four Weeks:
- Confirm final menu details and numbers
- Make Hairdressing/Beauty Salon appointments
- Give florist final Flower Requirements
- Confirm Car Hire & Photographer
- Write thank you letters for presents as they arrive and make a note who sent them
From Ten to Seven Days:
- Practice make up
- Take head dress to hairdresser to decide style
- Meet with Best Man, Bridesmaids & Ushers to finalise arrangements
- Give order of service sheets to the Vicar
THE DAY HAS ARRIVED... |