My sister found out her fiance's military orders Tuesday and is getting married Sunday. She is trying to keep it traditional despite the super short notice, but we feel like we might forget things. Real simple, small (30 people).
Getting Married in Chapel, to pictures, to Restaurant.
Here's what I've got:
Dress, shoes, Hair, Nails
Rings, Flowers, Chapel and Restaurant Reservations
Vows, and that is really all I can think of.
I want to help her make it special, she's never been married and I don't want her to feel that she's missed out on a real wedding Please any help of things I can do to make it wonderful for her, or things we might be missing. Keep in mind, no reception really, going straight to a restaurant, so she's doesn't need a D.J. or wedd. favors. Thanks
2007-10-09 18:27:46 · 9 answers · asked by Thomas M 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Wedding cake, and...the regulars:
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.
Table centerpieces or memoirs of the couple. (An easy one is to burn a CD of the couples favs or love songs or just songs played at the wedding so everyone can remember the day).
2007-10-09 18:32:56 · answer #1 · answered by LDBK 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. You are very thoughtful and thorough with what you have done so far! What a great sister! Here are my thoughts:
~ For the restaurant....do you have a PRIVATE ROOM? If a private room is available, make sure you get that. I would make sure the room is elegant. White tablecloths, napkins, etc. and centerpieces.
~ How about table CENTERPIECES? That always adds elegance. My two ideas I give to everyone:
(1) Go to a Dollar Store, Walmart, or Michaels and get clear glass bowls or vases. Get some colored gem stones. Put some gem stones on the bottom, fill 2/3 with water and put in some floating candles. Easy, simple, and elegant! If you want even more sparkle, put it all on a mirror. You can buy the mirrors at stores like Michael's and Walmart.
(2) Do a simple arrangement of flowers (roses?) for the tables. It doesn't need to be huge....a few roses mixed with greens. Again, put this on a mirror, with a few votives next to it. Elegant! Go to a florist in a grocery store....they are cheaper.
What about a CAKE? That is something you should have!
Again, a grocery store is cheaper than a regular bakery.
Also available at Walmart, Target, etc.....get some TOASTING FLUTES (champagne glasses). You can usually find some that say "bride" "groom".
MUSIC? If you are able to have a private room at the restaurant, how about brining an ipod, or cd player and playing some soft music. Just go buy a CD of piano music or something "bridal." That would add a touch of elegance.
You say "to pictures"...so I hope you DO have a PHOTOGRAPHER lined up. You do want to capture the day with pictures!
I am usually against any favors. Like you said, you don't need them. One cute thing though, (if you live near a Dollar Store or a Walmart)....are these little picture frames....the nice ones with the black fuzzy back on them....not the cheap plastic back. Anyway, that is ONE favor that I have used. You could buy those and put a little note in them saying..
[bride's name & groom's name]
wish to thank you for
sharing this special day.
Please take this frame as a
token of our love and friendship.
Here is a link with a picture, but you can buy these at Dollar Stores, Michael's, Walmart, Target, etc.
http://www.bridalpeople.com/favor-frames/2283.asp
You could place these at everyone's place setting and it would add a little "extra" to the table.
Good luck and I hope your sister has a beautiful wedding day!
2007-10-10 11:43:22 · answer #2 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wedding music (here comes the bride)
nylons/stockings, pedicure
She can order wedding announcements after the fact
wedding cake (grooms cake optional, usually is chocolate)
guest book/pen for chapel
rice/birdseed in little containers to be tossed at couple after ceremony
photographer/videographer (can be a family member or friend with a good camera/camcorder, or also good is to give out disposable Kodak wedding day cameras to guests to take candids...guests leave the cameras with the bride/groom or designated person after the ceremony and reception/dinner, to be developed)
something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
her makeup needs to be darker than usual, because it will show up better in the pictures
bring spares of lipstick, mascara, concealer, panty hose, etc to the chapel for last minute fix ups...also, some double sided tape and small safety pins for things that need fixing, like hems or to make sure bra straps dont show
she might want to get her makeup done at a big dept store at the Estee Lauder counter or something like that the morning of the wedding...
don't forget the right "foundation garments" for the wedding dress - the right bra and a body shaper will make any dress look 100% better!
I'd even go so far as to suggest using a body lotion before dressing that has a little "shimmer" to it...just don't overdo it!
What about the attire for the groomsmen/bridesmaid(s), ushers, etc? Does anyone need reminders to get suits, etc to the cleaners tomorrow am?
what about a unity candle for the chapel?
flower girl...will there be one and can she spread real or silk rose petals?
ring bearer - will there be one and will you need a ring bearer's pillow?
2007-10-10 03:44:11 · answer #3 · answered by Johnna L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At my wedding, as the guest arrived and signed the traditional guest book, I had someone using a polaroid camera to take a picture of each guest (whether it be a single or couple or an entire family). Now I can look at those pictures and see everyone that was there. I can see what they wore and their smiling faces. It didn't take that much film to do and if you get a helpful (good picture taking) family member it can be a great way to remember the day. Just make sure you get someone who will not be shy to ask to take their picture or who will insist "for the bride" that they have it taken. My aunt, who is very outgoing, did this for me and noone could turn her down. Hope this helps!!! CONGRATS!!!
2007-10-10 01:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by rierie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had a lovely outdoor Summer wedding..about 75-85. I went to a printing papers place (inexpensive) and got a nice bulletin page that matched her theme and colors (she approved it) and did a Wedding Agenda. The inner page was glued down the fold to the outer bulletin page. I just made sure I knew the exact agenda sequence and all the names and the musical artists, songs. On the Left Front Inside Page (Their Names/Date/Location), Left inside fold(Favorite Greeting or Quote), Right inside fold (Processional to Recessional-with Proper Names and relationship to them), Back Inside Front Page (A word of Thanks or Cheer from Bride and Groom.) The doorkeeper can put them at the room entrance or hand them out. I tied them with a silver cord along outside back...Don't need the tassles. It is a nice keepsake for all.
2007-10-10 01:47:03 · answer #5 · answered by Jeannie Welsch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
License.
2007-10-12 19:29:12 · answer #6 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly get a special cake or a really nice dessert they can share at the restaurant...is all i can think of.
2007-10-10 08:36:16 · answer #7 · answered by navywife_2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.theknot.com
It is free to sign up and they provide an awesome check list.
2007-10-10 11:34:33 · answer #8 · answered by h&t_oct282007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that that's all that is really needed, actually....
2007-10-10 01:40:29 · answer #9 · answered by amyhwoods 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋