Wedding Planning

The average cost of a wedding dress in 1978 was between $100 and $200. More expensive options were also available.

The best places to propose are places that mean something to the two of you. You might pick the place where you met, the place where you went on your first date, or any other favorite location.

If someone wanted to get tips on how to make handmade wedding invitations they can visit: Better Homes and Gardens, KookyKards, or FaveCrafts. Otherwise, there is instructions on how to make handmade wedding information on both WikiHow and Youtube.

This question has gotten so out of hand, its hard to say in todays society. If you want the traditional payouts, go to your local library and get a book on weddings, in there it will give you the traditional expectations and some updated ones. I got married in 1989 and back then the only thing my husband payed for was the wedding rings, his tux. The girls PARENTS pay for the church, limo's, reception, etc. The grooms parents can kick in too but usually only if asked. The people in the wedding party pay for their own outfits and hopefully, the bride is respectful of everyone's financial means, so as not to pick outrageously priced attire. The bride and the groom usually split the honeymoon expenses. The groomsmen split paying for the bachelor party and the bridesmaids with help of both mothers pay for the shower. Get the book, its an easier guide for nowadays.

Because at the end of the day your father is giving you away to a different family but if you don't live with your father it is likely to be your brother but obviously if you don't have a brother it would probably be a close male friend but who ever walks the bride down the aisle it would be a male.

Think of it like homecoming. I'm about to attend my first one myself and am super nervous I asked the other girls going and the girl who'd quince it is. She said that a dress you would wear to homecoming is perfect.

People in the church stand when the bride walks down the aisle as a sign of respect to the young bride.

The masculine of maid of honor is called the Best Man. The best man takes care of all of the grooms needs during the planning and operation of the wedding.

There are plenty of bridal shower games.

Activity types:

-toilet paper bride,

-scrap-booking,

-crochet,

-draw a bride,

-purse power,

-the price is right.

Trivia types:

-who knows the bride best,

- famous couples,

Memory types:

-The apron game,

Other types:

- recipe cards,

- advice cards

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You could also try Gift registry bingo.

* Mother and mother-in-law of the bride. Grandmothers on both sides of the family, female siblings on both sides of the family and perhaps an aunt or two that may be special or a Godmother if there is one. Maid/Matron of Honor; Bridemaids and Flower Girl if there is one and of course the brides girlfriends.

The utmost easiest way to answer this question is to acquire a planning calendar, which will typically guide you through the traditional 12 month process of coordinating a wedding ceremony and reception.

In a nutshell, here are a few key things that MUST be done in order for a typical wedding to run smoothly:


- Discuss the budget first-thing. Once you know how much disposable income is available for wedding use, the rest of the planning will be much, much simpler.


- Determine the size of the wedding. Small weddings take less time to plan, larger weddings take much more. The same relation of size is applicable to resources needed, supplies needed, and the size of the guest list.


- Arrange for pre-marital counseling. This usually elicits groaning from one or both of the spouses-to-be, but it has been shown that couples who neglect this step are more likely to divorce, and sooner, than those who go to frequent sessions. It does not have to be in a church, however if you plan on getting married in a church be sure to see if pre-marital counseling from them is required. This is becoming an increasingly popular
trend with non-denominational churches.


- Draft a guest list. This does not have to be final, just get a general idea of who you would want to attend. Going by memory alone can be very misleading, while writing down person by person gives you a good idea of the size of reception venue you will need. In example, you may want to invite Suzie and her family. That requires only one invitation, but Suzie and her husband and children add up in chairs and tables needed.


-Find a wedding planner/bridal coordinator. The typical coordinator will offer services anywhere from suggesting ideas and guiding through the process of planning your wedding, to doing all the work and assisting you every step of the way. Always check credentials, compare pricings and review previous work history. Newer coordinators may be less experienced in the professional world, but will most likely offer cheaper prices (in exchange for recommendations) and will still have experience in the field, whether from their own wedding or that of family and friends.


-Find the officiant. This can be a spiritual leader, family member or close friend, just make sure they are legally licensed to wed. Establishing the officiant far ahead of time ensures the first-come, first-serve rule applies to you in a positive way.




After all this is done, all that is left is to go through magazines for ideas, buy the supplies (invitations, party favors, decorations, etc), choose the gown/tux, bridal party clothes and most importantly, pick a date! :)


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You would Write the recipients name and address in the fount center of the envelope and your name and address of the back top or center eg:

If I were to send a letter to a standard person i would send it like this:

Front center

Tom Green

154 Pike Street

Wagga Wagga

New South Wales

2560

Australia

And on th back

Sender: Adam Smith

16 Hope Street

Ingleburn

New South Wales

2565

Australia

or to a business it would be sent like this

front center

Robert fritz

Manager Coles Campbelltown mall

Shop LA71 Campbelltown Mall,

271 Queen Street

Campbelltown

New South Wales

2560

Australia

Back

Sender: Adam Smith

16 Hope Street

Ingleburn

New South Wales

2565

Australia

The reception.

A bridal outfit is a collection of possessions, such as clothing, jewelry, and linens, that a bride assembles to prepare for her wedding day and for marriage. A bridal outfit can be so much more than just the lingerie set you plan to wear on your wedding night. It can be a collection of items you intend to wear throughout your rehearsal dinner and wedding day, along with items you plan to bring on your honeymoon. It might even include a few prized family heirlooms you intend to bring with you into married life. Linen Club is one of the linen clothing store with the widest range of ethnic wear for women under one single roof. You can choose from myriad styles in designer sarees, salwar kameez, fancy lehengas, Kurtis, ethnic gowns & much more - all at pocket friendly prices that you've never seen. So, sit back & visit LinenClub to shop the latest designs of Indian ethnic wear online.

• Yes, the bridal party should receive a wedding invitation as a memento of the wedding that they can look back on in the future.
  

The wedding reception is a time to celebrate the wedding. The do is to provide music throughout the night around the time where a live band (if there is one) plays music. He/she is also to keep the mood light.

You can buy the cards for a Bridal Shower or if you are making them up on your own on the computer here is what you put:

You are invited to the Bridal Shower of Jane Doe to be held on ________(put date of Bridal Shower) at _______________(leave your name, address, phone and email and also insert a small map as to how to get to your home or apartment) at _________(put time here.)

RSVP (leave date as to when you want people to let you know if they are coming or not)

NOTE: Example: If you are having the Bridal Shower at the end of June get the invitations out very quickly to give the guests a chance to not only respond, but perhaps rearrange their personal schedules so they can attend. For those guests that do not reply then phone them and confirm. If you cannot get in touch with certain guests that have not responded then add about 3 - 4 people extra for your menu planning. You can always send the extra food home with the Bride-to-be.

Following are the steps at a Jewish wedding according to the customs of Ashkenazic Jewry (European). Sfaradi and Teimani customs may differ slightly:

1. Badecken (Yiddish - covering) - The groom, who is in a different room than the bride, is escorted to the bride who is sitting on a nice chair surrounded by her friends and family. The groom covers the brides face with a veil. The groom is then escorted to the Chupah (wedding canopy).

2. Ash is place on the grooms forehead. It is also customary to untie his shoes.

3. The bride is escorted to the Chupah. She walks around the groom with her mother and mother-in-law seven times and then stands to the right of the groom. It is customary for the bride to wear no jewelry.

3. The wedding officiator holds a cup of wine and says the blessing for wine followed by the special blessing said before marriages. He gives cup to the groom to drink and then to the bride to drink.

In German communities it is customary for the groom to recite the shechi'anu blessing and to don a tallis.

4. Two witnesses are designated to view the marriage. Then the groom says to the bride (in Hebrew), "You are bewedded to me with this ring according to the religion of Moses and Israel." He then places the ring on the brides right forefinger.

5. The Ketubah (marriage contract) is read.

6. Seven blessings are said. Each person who says a blessing holds a cup of wine. After the blessings, the groom and bride drink from the cup.

7. The groom stamps on a glass cup symbolizing the destruction of Jerusalem. By some it is customary that the groom say the verse, "If I forget you Jerusalem, etc." before breaking the glass.

That's it! :)

* A piece of jewelry such a thin chain with a pendant on the end would be nice or a pair of nice earrings. The Bridesmaids should also receive a gift. Costume jewelry can be very fashionable and you don't have to pay a lot of money to give a nice piece of jewelry.

* Many brides to be have a 'wedding registry' at their favorite stores so check this out with one of her family members. If not, then you can give lingerie; china (in the pattern she likes); things for the kitchen; bath towels; vases; cutlery (for every day use); wine glasses; wine rack, etc.

I don't think you should if you weren't invited to the wedding.

In polite society, gifts are NOT to be expected. If you want to send a gift it is up to you whether you get an invitation or not.

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Best of luck!