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- Same
Address, Different Names
If you´re inviting two people who live at the same
address but have different last names, list their names
on separate lines on the invitation, in alphabetical order.
For example, the outside envelope would read:
Mr. Gary Gray
Ms. Britney Spears
and the inside would read
Mr. Gray
Ms. Spears
- Deceased
Parent
The rule for invitations is that parents who have passed
away are not included by name on invitations. It may seem
a little harsh, but there is a good explanation---the invitation
is issued by the hosts of the party. So if your father is
hosting the wedding, his name should be on the invitation;
if you and your fiance are hosting the wedding, your names
should be on the invitation. The purpose of the invitation
is not to let everyone know the names of your parents, but
to let people know who is hosting the event.
- Coin
Place Markers for Kids
If you have small children as part of your ceremony, tape
a silver dollar onto the floor where they are supposed to
stand. Tell them that they should stand on the coin and
if they are good, when the ceremony is over they may keep
the dollar.
- Be
a Nice Bride!
When you´re picking out which dresses you want your
bridesmaids to wear, remember that your friends are on budgets.
Even if they´re absolutely gorgeous, don´t pick
a gown that is going to make it difficult for them to purchase
it. They´re mostly likely only going to wear it once,
and they´re not going to love you if you pick something
that costs two hundred dollars or more, especially considering
that they also have to pay for shoes, bridal shower, shower
gift, wedding gift, lodging, transportation and more.
- Limit
the Maids
If you’re on a tight budget, try to limit the number
of attendants. It will reduce your flower bill (bridesmaid’s
bouquets can be very expensive), the number of attendant
gifts that you’ll have to purchase and the the cost
of a bridesmaid luncheon and the rehearsal dinner.
- Avoiding
the ´Guest´
When you address your invitations, try to avoid using "and
guest" when you can. If you don´t
know the name of the person coming with your invited guest,
then call the person who will be receiving the invitation
and ask what name should be used on the invitation. If you
can´t find out, go ahead and use ´guest.´
- Breakfast
for Bridesmaids
Be sure that all of your attendants eat breakfast or lunch---it
could be hours before you get to the reception and have
something to eat, and being hungry makes everyone nervous
and cranky!
- Keep
´em Shut
If you´re serving as a bridesmaid, remember to be
quiet and not fidget when you´re standing during the
ceremony. This might seem obvious, but I´ve seen many
a bridesmaid distract from the ceremony by moving around,
whispering and even talking during the ceremony.
- Wedding
Credit
If you and your beloved are paying for your own wedding,
or are given money but are handling the financial end (bills
and such), it´s a good idea to have a separate credit
card specifically to pay for wedding costs. It´s a
good way to keep all your wedding transactions in one place,
and if you have billing disputes often the credit card company
will help you out.
- Best
Man 101
The duties of a best man include being an assistant to the
groom and the head of the groomsmen; he also is in charge
of the bachelor party, getting the groom to the church,
paying the officiant, signing the marriage license, holding
the rings and giving a toast at the reception.
TheWedding
Hair Test Run
Do
a "test run" with your wedding hairt style and make-up,
just the way you plan to wear it on your wedding day. Have
someone take several pictures from different angles and with
different facial expressions. Then, look closely at the pictures.
Do you like what you see? Is there too much make-up or not
enough? How do you feel about the hair style--too much height
or not enough?
If
something doesn’t seem right, start again and do another
test run until everything comes together. It's important to
actually take photos of yourself because it can give you a
different perspective rather than just looking in the mirror.
During
the "test run," walk around with the hairstyle you
plan to wear to determine its comfort level. A good rule is:
the simpler, the better, since pins can hurt, and intricate
styles are often delicate and apt to fall. The photos, wedding
and reception could last as long as ten hours, will the hairstyle
stand the test of time?
So
Many Wedding Hair Styles
Consider
the time of day and type of wedding when choosing a style.
Loose styles are appropriate for informal or daytime weddings,
while up-do's portray a formal, evening look. Strive for balance.
The hairstyle and headpiece needs to look balanced to the
dress and body type. Like a puzzle, all the pieces fit together
to make a lovely picture.
Remember
some hairstyles can add inches to your height, and shorter
brides may want to use this to their advantage.
One
option is to let the texture of the hair determine the style.
Thicker and coarser hair stays up the best, while slicker
or finer hair is better with the front up and the back down.
Will
you be wearing a veil? If so, your hair style and your veil
must work well together. It might be a good idea to get your
veil first, or at least have some idea of the type veil you
want.
Tiara
headpieces continue to be popular. They look their most elegant
atop a romantic style updo. That way, you can choose to wear
a veil for the ceremony, but remove it for the reception if
you wish, and show off the artwork of your updo!
The
salon
Schedule
your wedding day hair appointment at least eight weeks ahead.
But, don't expect to get your regular stylist to do your wedding
hair if you desire an intricate updo. This is a specialty
service and best left for the resident expert, so request
the right person for the job.
Stylists
and makeup artists do their best work in their own environments
with their own tools, so have your wedding party meet at the
salon a couple of hours before they need to be at the ceremony
for pictures. This increases efficiency, and usually costs
less!
If
you do arrange for them to work in your home, provide adequate
space with good lighting.
General
wedding hair suggestions
It's
best not to go overboard with hair spray. "Helmet head"
is not an appealing look for any woman.
If
your stylist tells you to show up with dirty hair for your
wedding day, don't be too surprised. Some styles work best
when the hair isn't too clean, depending on your hair type.
Just washed hair can be fly-away and less manageable.
Remember
to wear a button down shirt when you're getting your make-up
and hair done. Otherwise it's either mess up your finished
look or cut off your shirt! When you're ready, step into your
gown, rather than pulling it over your head.
To
ensure your hair looks healthy on your wedding day, take good
care of it in the months prior. There are plenty of affordable
deep-conditioning treatments available for at home use. But
don't use one the day of your wedding or your hair could end
up looking flat and greasy. The same holds true with chemical
treatments. This is not the time for surprises!
One
of the newer trends is ornamenting your hairstyle. Check the
bridal section of your local craft store for creative options.
There are also many decorative hair sticks, barrettes and
bobby pins to add to your hairstyle.
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