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Etiquette

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.

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

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...


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