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GETTING ENGAGED IS ONE OF THE MOST ROMANTIC, UNFORGETTABLE EVENTS OF YOUR LIFE. Feelings of excitement, tears, fear, congratulations, bridal jitters, and love abound. So do the realities of planning the big day. Everyone wants to make their wedding day perfect, no Being in love matter how big, how small, how extravagant or how simple. Each couple wants their special day to hold a reflection of their never goes personalities and to be a memorable celebration with family out of style. and friends. So how do you get everything looked after without -GRACE ORMONDE getting overwhelmed and also being able to take time to enjoy EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF GRACE ORMONDE this once in a lifetime event? WEDDINGS AND WEDDING STYLE MAGAZINE A wedding is a complex event to orchestrate. The Bridal Fantasy Wedding Survival Guide and Planner will help you stay organized, and ultimately create your bridal fantasy. 1 CONTENTS The Engagement ..........................................................3 Calendars & Checklists ....................................................4 Your Wedding Overview ....................................................8 Wedding Gown Styles .....................................................10 Bridal Style ..............................................................11 Bridal Beauty ............................................................13 Your Emergency Bridal Bag ...............................................15 Bridesmaid’s Style & Attire ................................................16 Formalwear Facts ........................................................18 The Rings ...............................................................22 Invitations & Thank You’s ................................................. 23 Create A Wedding Website .................................................26 Bridal Registry ...........................................................27 Photography & Videography ...............................................29 Wedding Flowers .........................................................30 Entertainment ...........................................................32 The Wedding Cake ....................................................... 33 Related Parties ......................................................... 34 The Ceremony ...........................................................36 The Reception ............................................................37 Cultural Colour ..........................................................41 Destination & Honeymoon .................................................42 Ecoism ..................................................................47 Changing Your Name .....................................................49 Advice On Alterations .....................................................50 Bridesmaid Proposals ....................................................50 Bling for Brides ..........................................................51 Wine 101 ................................................................51 Glossary of Bridal Gown Terms ............................................52 Planning the Party: Bridal Shower Games ................................. 53 Miscellaneous .......................................................... 54 Relationship Advice .......................................................57 Dollars & Cents ......................................................... 58 Putting Finances To The Test ..............................................61 Personal Touches That Will WOW Your Wedding Guests ......................62 ON THE COVER PHOTOGRAPHER: BREANNE MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATION: BAYSHORE INN RESORT & SPA, WATERTON PARK BRIDAL ATTIRE: DURAND BRIDAL JEWELLERY: ZADA JEWELS FLORAL DESIGN: INCREDIBLE FLORIST MAKEUP: BLUSH ARTISTRY HAIR: ROCK IT OUT SALON MODEL: BRITTANY HUNT – NUMA MODELS 2 THE ENGAGEMENT IT’S OFFICIAL! HE PROPOSED AND YOU’VE ACCEPTED. This kind of wonderful news should be delivered to your families in person. If distance does not allow this, a phone call should be made as soon as possible. Next, you should tell your friends and relatives, followed by supervisors and coworkers. The sooner everyone knows the more time they will have to arrange their schedules for the big day. ANNOUNCEMENTS You may announce your engagement as soon as you are officially engaged. An engagement ring is not necessary to publish the news. All that is necessary is your promise to each other. • Let your parents and immediate families know first. It’s best done in person • Make sure to also announce your engagement via Facebook and change your status NOTES 3 CALENDARS & CHECKLISTS See Calendars on page 64 TWELVE OR MORE MONTHS BEFORE Set your date and times Establish your budget Decide on the size and style of your wedding If desired, book your wedding consultant Choose your wedding party and confirm the participants Meet and book your wedding officiant Start working on your guest list NINE TO TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE Announce your engagement Order your wedding dress and attendant’s attire Book a photographer and/or videographer Book the caterer Book your music (live entertainment or DJ) Book your florist Book any rental items you might need i.e.: chairs, linens, etc. Book the ceremony and reception locations Research accommodations for out-of-town guests Plan your honeymoon SIX TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE Reserve the location for the rehearsal dinner Order the invitations and any other stationery (i.e.: reply & thank you cards) Order your wedding cake Book your wedding day transportation Have the mothers select their dresses Check marriage license (and any other paperwork) requirements Finalize your guest list Finalize what you want on your gift registry list 4 THREE TO SIX MONTHS BEFORE Finalize your flowers Send out the invitations Purchase the wedding rings Reserve formalwear for the men Finalize the menu Choose wedding favours and start getting them ready Reserve your room for the wedding night Purchase additional event outfits Purchase attendant gifts Start gift registry TWO MONTHS BEFORE Decide on your wedding vows Confirm wedding details with your officiant Confirm wedding details with your musician Purchase parents’ gifts Make hair and beauty appointments Compile guest lists for showers and give to hostess Schedule final dress fitting Have programs printed Purchase any additional bridal wear (veil, shoes, etc.) Confirm attendants’ attire Finalize your gift registry Record all gifts received with name, address and type ONE MONTH BEFORE Have final meeting with photographer/videographer * give a list of Must-Have Photos Plan and send out invitations to rehearsal dinner Get the marriage license Confirm all of your travel arrangements Have the bachelor and bachelorette parties If needed, get all the appropriate name change documents Attendants should have their final fittings done Confirm your transportation 5 TWO WEEKS BEFORE Have the final fitting on your wedding dress Contact any guests who have not replied Notify your caterer of the final guest count Write your toasts/speeches Have a party for your attendants Finalize the reception details Deliver your song lists to your musician Confirm your honeymoon plans Break in your new shoes ONE WEEK BEFORE Finalize rehearsal dinner plans Finalize seating arrangement Determine order for the procession Pick up attire for the men Assign responsibilities to the attendants CONFIRM DETAILS WITH (IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY) Caterer Florist Musicians Officiant Photographer/Videographer Transportation Honeymoon Wrap your attendants’ gifts Have all your beauty treatments Write any required cheques (i.e.: officiant,