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USEFUL INFORMATION
TO ASSIST ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY
INVITATIONS
When sending out your invitations tell your guests that the
ceremony is 1/2 hour earlier than it really is, that way all the
stragglers will arrive by the time it starts. If you
intend to produce your own invitations using fancy paper. Purchase one page and run it through your printer.
Frequently the ink will bleed or not dry. It is better to
loose $1.00 than $100.00 on paper that you can not use.
SUN AND MOSQUITOS
If you are planning an outdoor ceremony, make sure your
guests are not seated or standing with the sun shining into
their eyes. Also make sure that the Mosquitos are not
drinking their blood, like it was on special at the local hotel.
In a bush setting it is a good idea to burn some mosquito coils.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Have a contingency plan in case the weatherman is not in a
helpful mood. If it rains have someone go to the original venue
to direct guests that could not be contacted to the new venue.
This way everyone SHOULD arrive at the new venue.
THE VENUE
Holding the ceremony and reception at the same venue has the
advantage of getting everyone together at the same time while no
one can get lost in transit.
CEREMONY POSITION
If you choose a venue with a range of locations for you to
be married, then seek the advice of your photographer as to
where to stand. He/she will know where the light will be
for the best photos.
SHOES FOR THE GIRLS
Most Brides look stunning in high heals but remember that if
you are standing on the lawn, you will probably experience that
“sinking feeling.” I have been told that it is difficult
to stand on tiptoes during your ceremony. The best way
around this is for the ladies to have either large chunky heals
or flat shoes. However, if this is not possible arrange
some carpet to be placed where the ceremony will take place.
Then there is only the problem of walking to the place where the
photographs will be taken.
DRESS SENSE
Many brides like to have low cut dresses, these look really
good. But when the bride or bridesmaid bends over to sign
the register, the Photographer will probably get some very
revealing shots.
CHILDREN
Children in the wedding party are seldom a problem.
PROVIDING you realise that they are children. Consequently, you
must think like a child and modify your needs to suit them.
Small boys are often used as ring bearers and are asked to carry
frilly cushions. For some boys this is not a problem.
However, for others it is. Consider purchasing a signature
bear sewing ribbons onto the paws to allow the rings to be
securely tied on. I have found over the years that many
boys ranging in age from 2 to 14 years will drop kick a cushion,
but happily cuddle a bear. Once the little fellow gets up
the front have the best man take the rings and hold them. The
little fellow has done his job and it will not matter if he
wanders off to visit granny. Little girls are often used
as flower girls. Remember, that for a small child a bunch
of flowers can get very heavy, so substitute the bunch for a
basket. This works every time.
Never forget, that for most little
girls, it is their wedding and the bride is just along for the
ride.
If on the day of the wedding a child
looses the plot and suddenly becomes shy, don’t stress, continue
on as though nothing had happened. By the time the photos
are to be taken they will have settled down and everything will
be back on track.
SUN AND TIDE
A growing trend is to have wedding ceremonies on the beach
or water front. When deciding on a time, it is best to
refer to the tide tables, as it is a little embarrassing to find
the tide has gone to New Zealand with all the water, leaving you
with some rather smelly mud flats.
The same for sunset weddings. The
sun will not wait for late brides and if you want to get those
photographs with just the right light. First check with
your photographer and DON’T be late.
NAME
CHANGING
For many years it has been the custom for a woman to change
her surname to that of her new husband when they marry.
This is a widely practiced custom, both in Australia and other
societies. It is however, a matter of choice. You
are not legally required to change your name, and many woman do
continue to use their own names after marriage.
The main thing to remember on your special day is to enjoy
yourselves. If something happens to go wrong, just laugh
and remember, twenty years down the track, you can tell your
kids on their wedding day. This will scare the hell out of
them, but you will be able to smile.
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