I have the basics planed out and most of the stuff i need but i would like your help. If there is anything u can think of that u didn't think of during the planing please let me know. Things that u thought of at the last second that i might b missing myself.
thanks
2007-09-28 04:57:46 · 16 answers · asked by babycow 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My advice is to sit everything you are taking with you (to site, reception, anything) in one place. Everytime you get something new, put it together. That's what I did (or at least had certain things in certain spots) that way I didn't forget anything.
Make sure to at least have some sort of time line. My husband was at the site, everything was ready. And he was freaking out because all us women weren't there yet. Then they got there, and I wasn't. I didn't worry about it, because they couldn't start without me, but he was concerned.
Also, keep in mind, that if something doesn't go right, most likely, you will be the only one to notice. So then it dosen't matter. My song came on too early, no body knew though but me and my husband. Our recessional song got cut off, and everyone just laughed it off.
Try to have some sort of order to your reception. We kind of winged it and everytime time someone would look to us, I'd say, "I don't know, I've never gotten married before!" Everyone laughed at that.
Get plenty of pictures, as you may be in such a daze that everything is kind of a fog when you look back.
That's my advice. Just don't stress too much!
2007-09-28 14:50:13 · answer #1 · answered by gizmos_dreamer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am kinda a type A person and made and emailed out a schedule of events to each person in the wedding. This included the event, time, address, phone number, cell phones for bride, groom, best man, maid of honour. This list was to be followed no questions asked. I got a lot of smart remakrs for it but it was sooooo helpful. Especially when there were out of town guests and many car loads of people all running different errands.
Make sure that you remind the girls if you are getting an updo wear a button down.
Make sure that you triple check the boxes going to the cermony and reception. We almost left the guestbook. And we did leave a tie for one of the tuxes but alls well that ends well.
Congrats!
2007-09-28 13:14:29 · answer #2 · answered by texascutie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Throughout my planning, I was very organized and together. I thought I had everything done but then little details come up that you weren't thinking about. I didn't think to buy a fancy pen for the guest book. I bought the groomsman and usher gifts at the last minute. I was so concerned over the big things that I ended up letting some of the smaller things slip. But everything turned out great.
2007-09-28 12:04:51 · answer #3 · answered by bestadvicechick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure there is a vehicle there that has adequate cargo space to carry the gifts from the reception. If you're having it at a well-run hall, chances are they will have people there to carry the gifts out; but you want someone from the family to oversee it so that gifts do not "disappear."
BTW, my florist died two days before my wedding. My aunt went halvsies on the hoop for her dress with a friend who was getting married the week before. When she started down the aisle, there was no room for her escort - the hoop barely fit! Every wedding has to have a bit of a snafu, and that just makes it memorable.
2007-09-28 12:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by Terri J 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I did have to remind my best friend when we went to get our hair done, wear a top that buttons up the front so you don't mess your new hairdo.
But I am sure you have all the bases covered. The good news is, by the time you know you forgot it, it doesn't matter anymore.
My wedding was small, and I didn't even think about favors. By the time I thought of it it was too late, and I don't think anyone noticed.
2007-09-28 12:28:34 · answer #5 · answered by danashelchan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There wasnt anything missing (except the wedding bands which my hubby forgot!!) but there was one thing I was really glad I brought. It was a small hankie, I gave it to my MOH just in case- and I did need it. I didnt cry, but my eyes watered which set my nose running!! So I was really glad I had that.
Also dont forget your lipstick and a loose face powder- the rest of your makeup will hold up fine, but these may require some touch-ups.
And one more: dont forget to get enough sleep, eat lots of fruits and veggies to keep your energy and immune system up!
2007-09-28 12:35:42 · answer #6 · answered by fizzy stuff 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make sure everyone in the wedding party knows they should arrive to the reception ON TIME. Our Best Man decided that he and his wife (who was not in the wedding) needed to go together to pick up their youngest son. So after standing in the hall waiting for him for 20 minutes we went in without him. He got mad because he missed all the photos and stuff, but he was the idiot who didn't let his wife go alone and get a ride with someone else in the wedding party.
2007-09-28 12:34:30 · answer #7 · answered by Proud Momma 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have things you need to take to the staging area or ceremony or reception, find someone else to carry them for you and set them out. You're going to be busy and once you get in your dress and are married you don't want to be carting stuff around.
2007-09-28 12:49:04 · answer #8 · answered by Meredith 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have someone to cut/serve the cake. That was something I overlooked, assuming the caterer would have someone to do it. But they don't automatically include that service. And neither does the cake baker.
2007-09-28 18:05:44 · answer #9 · answered by ds37x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Delegate a few small tasks to trusted relatives and friends. This helped me out so much.
2007-09-28 12:40:22 · answer #10 · answered by bronzeartist00 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋