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Wedding Planning in Florida
Wedding Planning Guide Rule #1: PERFECT PLAN
Taking the time to prepare and plan for your wedding involves creativity, patience and networking. To many, the details of planning a wedding from beginning to end seem daunting and stressful.
Often this leads to hiring a planner - someone who will mange the entire process until and on your wedding day.
I always suggest to my brides to invest in a good wedding planning software, what will keep them stay organized and up to date of the to-do's!
Remember to always follow a good checklist, and line up all of the major elements.
Once you have everything in place, you can sit back, relax, and celebrate the party of a lifetime.
Wedding Planning Guide Rule #2: GOWN & ATTIRE
Choosing the right wedding dress can be the most stressful and rewarding part of planning your wedding. There are so many different styles, varied shapes and prices of wedding gowns out in the market today it can be very overwhelming.
How do you select the right dress to flatter your body as well as match perfectly with the theme of your wedding?
Secrets of the Sexiest Wedding Dress:
Empire
The high waist (just under the bust line) is the signature of the empire dress, although the skirt can be A-line or slim line.
The gown can be strapless, however, long sleeves will give you a more formal or medieval look.
An empire dress is for you if:
You're short, full-hipped and/or thick-waited.
The high waist will disguise the imperfections of your lower body.
You have a small bust. The snug fit will make your breasts seem fuller.
You're pregnant, and need room to move (and grow).
Skip this style if:
You're big-breasted.
You have a generous figure. It may disguise a few bumps but won't necessarily flatter your good points
Sheath
Sheaths are usually the sexiest wedding dresses, as they closely follow the line of the body. For best effect, sheaths come in flowing fabrics like jersey, silk, georgette and crepe.
A sheath dress is for you if:
You're thin and/or tall, although thin straps are best avoided if you have bony shoulders or collarbone.
You're petite and well-proportioned. The simple lines will lengthen your body.
Skip this style if:
You're full-figured. It will cling to full tummies.
You're short-waited or pear-shaped. It will widen the lower part of your body.
Ball gown
The most traditional choice, it's typified by a fitted bodice and a full skirt. It's the most formal wedding gown and the structured shape is often set off by fabric such as organza, taffeta and tulle.
Ball gown is for you if:
· You're slim.
· You have an hour-glass figure — as long as your waist is thin. Otherwise, an A-line gown will be more flattering.
· You're pear-shaped. Look at strapless styles that will draw attention to the top half of your body.
Skip this style if:
You're petite. A ball gown can overwhelm you, although a lower waistline, say at hip level, may elongate your figure and therefore allow for a slightly fuller skirt.
Princess/ A-line
The most flattering silhouette for most body types, the princess-style gown (known also as A-line) features vertical seams flowing from the shoulders or under the bust line down to a flared skirt.
Princess/A-line is for you if:
You're petite, short or short-waisted. The vertical lines will elongate your figure. If you love your shoulders, go with a halterneck or off-the-shoulder design. To appear taller, choose detailing above the waist to draw the eye up.
You're full-breasted. Choose a scooped or V-shaped neckline in order to lengthen the neck. Avoid unsupportive spaghetti straps and plunging necklines that accentuate your cleavage
Skip this style if:
You are very tall
You have flat shoulders
Wedding Planning Guide Rule #3: BRIDESMAIDS and MOTHERS
Put them to work!
Your Mom is the second most important person involved in the wedding.
Her responsibilities are to help the bride select her wedding attire,
help decide on wedding budget,
see that the guest lists are put together,
reservations for out-of-town guests,
invited by the bride's family
coordinates color and style of wedding day outfit with mother of the groom in order to not clash see that instructions for the actual ceremony are given.
(Including any seating arrangements, receiving line or special instructions, may act as the hostess for the entire event
Your Future Mother-in-Law
Provides guest list for the groom's side of the family
Must match the mother of the bride's dress in complimentary form
Reservations for out of town guests invited by the groom's family are the responsibility of the mother of the groom.
Hosts the Rehearsal dinner.
Maid of Honor/ Matron of Honor
Help the Bride to choose location
Help address the invitations
Help ordering favors and decoration
Help to choose gown and bridesmaids dress.
Planning wedding shower.
Attend cake tasting and catering tasting with the bride.
Wedding Planning Guide Rule #3: GROOM an FATHERS
Groom
Invite the Best man and ushers.
Choose gifts for Best man and ushers.
Choose Bride's wedding present.
Apply for marriage licence and passports.
Checks for all the paperwork
Notify attendants of the time and place of rehearsal.
Fathers
You can ask them to do anything! There is not a better day in a fathers life, he can see his little daughter happy. They will do anything for you!
Wedding Planning Guide Rule #4: INVITATIONS
Your invitation will set the mood for your wedding. Plan ahead! Know your style and the etiquette!
Wedding Planning Guide Rule #5: FLOWERS AND DECORATION
Gone are the days when every wedding reception has to have a large floral centerpiece. Do not be afraid to let your creativity shine!
Use all your senses to maximize your guests wedding experience.
Taste; through the food and beverage
Touch; create texture. Mach tablecloth and napkin fabric to your dress. Hang draperies. Have wedding cake color matching bridesmaids dress.
See! Use lights and play around! Do the Christmas lights behind the draperies. Create shades and colored lights. Use candles!
Shape it up! Create new. Use square tables instead of rounds on your reception and on your ceremony, have the chairs in a crescent round shape around the bride and the groom.
Hear; music. Make sure music is matching to the other components!
Smell – the strongest sense; Do not let food smell or the scent of the flowers overtake the room. To avoid that burn scented candles and let the magic begin...
Wedding Planning Guide Rule #6: VENDORS
Choose vendors in your price range! Ask them questions. Tell them what you want! Negotiate, and let them know what is your budget and ask them what they can do for you! Write it down, compare and choose the best one! Not always the most expensive is the best one!
Vendors to research and compare:
Ceremony and Reception Venue, Planner, Cake, Caterer, Photographer, Videographer, Florist, Band/ DJ, Transportation, Rental, Officiant, Beautician, Jeweler, Travel Agency- honeymoon.