| The top three things that a bride and groom need | | | | sisters about the wedding. This has to be done |
| to plan for their wedding are: when to hold the | | | | well in advance so that they can prepare |
| wedding, where to hold the wedding and who to | | | | themselves to attend the wedding. |
| invite to the wedding. There are a number of | | | | The food and the wedding cake also have to be |
| other things; in fact, there are a whole lot of | | | | planned and ordered. If the wedding reception is |
| things that have to be planned for the wedding to | | | | to be held in an open space, like a garden, you will |
| take place without any hitch and to make it | | | | need to get caterers, chairs, tables, a large tent |
| memorable. | | | | or gazebo and decorations for the wedding. If the |
| Before deciding the wedding date, make sure that | | | | wedding reception is to be held in a hotel then |
| the place where you plan to hold the wedding | | | | you just have to book the reception hall and |
| reception is available. You do not want to set a | | | | inform them of the menu that they are to serve. |
| date and find that the place where you wanted | | | | Champagne and the bar is an essential part of |
| to have the reception is not available. Also if it is a | | | | any wedding reception; so is the live band or |
| church wedding that you plan to have, you must | | | | music system. Do not forget to get a sound |
| check with the pastor that he is available on the | | | | system setup as some people will be giving |
| time and date you plan to get married. | | | | speeches and toasts at the wedding. |
| Once you have made the necessary bookings, | | | | Make sure that you do a double check on |
| you and your spouse-to-be must sit down and | | | | everything after you have booked and placed all |
| draw up your list of people to invite. You may be | | | | the orders. You have to decide on the wedding |
| planning a small or a large wedding. If it is a small | | | | invitation cards and get them printed and mailed |
| wedding then you must plan the guest list very | | | | at least a month before the wedding. Let all your |
| carefully. Make sure that the immediate family | | | | friends and family know the wedding plans so that |
| members are invited. This is very important as | | | | they can prepare to attend the wedding |
| you do not want anyone to get upset on your | | | | reception. |
| wedding. | | | | Do not forget to get the wedding rings and the |
| The bride has to select her bridesmaids and the | | | | bouquet for the bride. You might want to get |
| groom has to select his best man. You have to | | | | your family or friends involved in planning the |
| inform them well in advance to make sure that | | | | wedding, and you may seek their help with the |
| they make themselves available on the wedding | | | | wedding arrangements. |
| day. The bride will also have to select the dresses | | | | Well-planned and nice weddings remain etched on |
| of the bridesmaids and her own wedding gown. | | | | the minds of the people, especially if they had a |
| The groom will have to decide whether he is | | | | good time and enjoyed the wedding. Make sure |
| going to wear a suit or a tuxedo. The bride and | | | | that all the bills have been paid before you get |
| groom have to inform their parents, brothers and | | | | married and leave for your honeymoon. |