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Recession- Proof Wedding Planner
By
Jo Stewart Wray
Reproduction in whole or part without written authorization is prohibited.
For more information:
Armadillo Press
P. O. Box 404
Kilmichael, MS 39747
Introduction
The first wedding reception I decorated was for my daughter Dawn. She and John eloped, so I had a wedding reception for them in a divine bed and breakfast. Since it was already elaborately decorated for Christmas, all I had to do was to provide the food and the wedding cake. Many friends and relatives helped me, so it was a joyous occasion.
The second wedding that I planned was for my daughter Danielle and her husband Matt. This time I hired a caterer and a florist arranged some of the flowers. I decorated the reception area and designed some other floral arrangements using flowers and natural material from the garden.
This wedding was also a great success, and I was hooked. Since I already owned the antiques store in Kilmichael, Mississippi, I began decorating weddings and receptions for clients. This book Stylish Wedding Planner elaborates on what I’ve come to love and on what I’ve learned.
The Stylish Wedding Planner
Beginning 4
Your Announcement 6
Your Budget 8
Planning Your Reception 13
Your Photographer and Videographer 14
Your Wedding Music 15
Your Wedding Flowers 17
Your Wedding Dress and Other Attire 19
Your Attendant’s Attire 24
Your Beauty Routines 29
Your Invitations 31
Your Wedding Rings 33
Your Wedding Favors 34
Your Wedding Cake 35
Your Showers and Other Parties 36
Your Bridal Registries 42
Your Honeymoon 48
In Celebration
of Our Love
_______________________________
(bride)
_______________________________
(groom)
were joined in marriage
on the ___________day of_________________
______________________________
(year)
at______________________o’clock
_______________________________
(Place)
Chapter One
Beginning
Every little girl dreams of her wedding day. Remember when you were a young child and played dress up using a scarf or something else as a veil. Your Ken doll made a great groom at that time, but now you have your own groom.
Now that the two of you are engaged, you are about to begin the most hectic and happiest time of your life. It begins when he gives you the engagement ring and ends when you leave on your honeymoon. Planning your wedding is tops on your list of priorities, and you wanted to have a fabulous wedding, but you don’t want to spend a fortune.
Choosing a wedding date is the first step. To recession proof your wedding, do not select a Saturday and do not get married in June. It is the very first thing a vendor will ask you. Although the wedding planning process doesn’t have a set schedule, there are suggestions of a timeline that follow the beginning. These are mere suggestions to keep you on track. First comes selecting the date, and to do that, the following questions need to be answered:
· Is the wedding to be simple or elaborate?
· How much planning and preparation time will be needed?
· On what day of the week do you want to be married?
· Which facilities are available on that particular day?
· Do you want to plan around a holiday or a special season such as Christmas?
· How do you handle compromises?
· Will an alternate date work?
· Will guests or attendants be coming from out of town? Consider their schedules?
Remember that having a list such as the one in this book will keep you from forgetting something. There is much to do and driving yourself crazy with the details and problems might make you feel as if you are the only person in this situation, but remember your purpose – to have a beautiful and memorable wedding.
You must plan to get plenty of sleep, to get some alone time, and to try to relax. Follow your plan in this book and it will all come together to be a great event.
The more planning and time you have to prepare for your wedding, the better it will be and the more you can control costs. You’ve got lots to do. Whether you’re planning a big church wedding or a simple family wedding at someone’s home or garden, you want to make sure everything goes well.
First, you need to get a clear idea of the kind of wedding you want and the budget you will have--who will contribute what. With the budget in mind, you will decide on the size and style of your wedding--a formal wedding, an at-home wedding, or a wedding on a trip to an exotic location.
Second, decide on the date and time, and select the locations for your ceremony and reception. Sometimes this is more complicated than it seems, especially if your ceremony and reception will take place at different locations. Wedding ceremonies cost different amounts in different cities.
Then, after you have figured out the main picture, it is time to fill in the blanks with specific details such as selecting your attendants, selecting the music, selecting the photographer, choosing the florist, shopping for your dress, choosing your attendants’ attire, ordering or self-publishing your invitations, and planning the reception menu.
This book will help you get what you want at the lowest cost possible. The valuable advice and worksheets will help you organize your progress in The Recession-Proof Wedding Planner to lead you to the perfect wedding.
Other Traditions, Symbols, and Customs
Something old; something new
Something borrowed; something blue.
1. Something old and borrowed come from past traditions. Something new will bring you luck in the future. Something blue is a symbol of fertility and modesty.
2. Rice – Your guests throw rice at you because rice is a symbol of fertility.
3. Engagement Rings – At first, these were a sign that a woman had been bought by the groom. Later the French used engagement rings as a romantic symbol.
4. Wedding Rings – The wedding band symbolized love and is placed on the third finger of the left hand because the vein in that finger supposedly runs directly to the heart.
5. Threshold – Carrying the bride over the threshold came from the Romans. This act prevented demons from spoiling the bride’s day.
6. Honeymoon – In olden days, brides were captured and held hostage until her family stopped searching. The bestman, a friend of the groom, stood guard. The bride and groom would hide from one moon to the next or thirty days and drink mead (made from fermented honey and water.) This was the beginning of the honey moon.
7. Tossing the garter is an old British ritual. Although the story has changed somewhat now, it was said that guests would go into the couple’s bedroom and take their stocking and throw it at the bride or groom’s nose. If they were hit, that person would be the next to marry.
8. Veils once were made of heavy fabric so that other men couldn’t tell who the bride was.
9. Decorating the automobiles with ten cans represents a way to chase away demons or evil spirits. Tying shoes to the automobile comes from an Irish ritual. The bride would give the groom a slipper to symbolize that he was to take care of her now instead of her father.
10. Wearing the color white symbolized the purity of the bride.
11. Handkerchiefs were used to catch the tears of the bride. Her tears symbolized good luck. An old wives tale was that if you cry on your wedding day, you won’t have a reason to cry during the marriage.
12. Stepping on the glass represents a Jewish ceremony of the destruction of The Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
13. The wedding cake symbolized the ritual of breaking a loaf of bread over the bride’s head. The guests would pick up the crumbs for good luck.
14. Taking home a piece of the wedding cake symbolized taking home good fortune.
15. A red slipper placed on the roof of the house means that a honeymoon is taking place, so beware and leave them
Recession- Proof Wedding Planner
By
Jo Stewart Wray
Reproduction in whole or part without written authorization is prohibited.
For more information:
Armadillo Press
P. O. Box 404
Kilmichael, MS 39747
Introduction
The first wedding reception I decorated was for my daughter Dawn. She and John eloped, so I had a wedding reception for them in a divine bed and breakfast. Since it was already elaborately decorated for Christmas, all I had to do was to provide the food and the wedding cake. Many friends and relatives helped me, so it was a joyous occasion.
The second wedding that I planned was for my daughter Danielle and her husband Matt. This time I hired a caterer and a florist arranged some of the flowers. I decorated the reception area and designed some other floral arrangements using flowers and natural material from the garden.
This wedding was also a great success, and I was hooked. Since I already owned the antiques store in Kilmichael, Mississippi, I began decorating weddings and receptions for clients. This book Stylish Wedding Planner elaborates on what I’ve come to love and on what I’ve learned.
The Stylish Wedding Planner
Beginning 4
Your Announcement 6
Your Budget 8
Planning Your Reception 13
Your Photographer and Videographer 14
Your Wedding Music 15
Your Wedding Flowers 17
Your Wedding Dress and Other Attire 19
Your Attendant’s Attire 24
Your Beauty Routines 29
Your Invitations 31
Your Wedding Rings 33
Your Wedding Favors 34
Your Wedding Cake 35
Your Showers and Other Parties 36
Your Bridal Registries 42
Your Honeymoon 48
In Celebration
of Our Love
_______________________________
(bride)
_______________________________
(groom)
were joined in marriage
on the ___________day of_________________
______________________________
(year)
at______________________o’clock
_______________________________
(Place)
Chapter One
Beginning
Every little girl dreams of her wedding day. Remember when you were a young child and played dress up using a scarf or something else as a veil. Your Ken doll made a great groom at that time, but now you have your own groom.
Now that the two of you are engaged, you are about to begin the most hectic and happiest time of your life. It begins when he gives you the engagement ring and ends when you leave on your honeymoon. Planning your wedding is tops on your list of priorities, and you wanted to have a fabulous wedding, but you don’t want to spend a fortune.
Choosing a wedding date is the first step. To recession proof your wedding, do not select a Saturday and do not get married in June. It is the very first thing a vendor will ask you. Although the wedding planning process doesn’t have a set schedule, there are suggestions of a timeline that follow the beginning. These are mere suggestions to keep you on track. First comes selecting the date, and to do that, the following questions need to be answered:
· Is the wedding to be simple or elaborate?
· How much planning and preparation time will be needed?
· On what day of the week do you want to be married?
· Which facilities are available on that particular day?
· Do you want to plan around a holiday or a special season such as Christmas?
· How do you handle compromises?
· Will an alternate date work?
· Will guests or attendants be coming from out of town? Consider their schedules?
Remember that having a list such as the one in this book will keep you from forgetting something. There is much to do and driving yourself crazy with the details and problems might make you feel as if you are the only person in this situation, but remember your purpose – to have a beautiful and memorable wedding.
You must plan to get plenty of sleep, to get some alone time, and to try to relax. Follow your plan in this book and it will all come together to be a great event.
The more planning and time you have to prepare for your wedding, the better it will be and the more you can control costs. You’ve got lots to do. Whether you’re planning a big church wedding or a simple family wedding at someone’s home or garden, you want to make sure everything goes well.
First, you need to get a clear idea of the kind of wedding you want and the budget you will have--who will contribute what. With the budget in mind, you will decide on the size and style of your wedding--a formal wedding, an at-home wedding, or a wedding on a trip to an exotic location.
Second, decide on the date and time, and select the locations for your ceremony and reception. Sometimes this is more complicated than it seems, especially if your ceremony and reception will take place at different locations. Wedding ceremonies cost different amounts in different cities.
Then, after you have figured out the main picture, it is time to fill in the blanks with specific details such as selecting your attendants, selecting the music, selecting the photographer, choosing the florist, shopping for your dress, choosing your attendants’ attire, ordering or self-publishing your invitations, and planning the reception menu.
This book will help you get what you want at the lowest cost possible. The valuable advice and worksheets will help you organize your progress in The Recession-Proof Wedding Planner to lead you to the perfect wedding.
Other Traditions, Symbols, and Customs
Something old; something new
Something borrowed; something blue.
1. Something old and borrowed come from past traditions. Something new will bring you luck in the future. Something blue is a symbol of fertility and modesty.
2. Rice – Your guests throw rice at you because rice is a symbol of fertility.
3. Engagement Rings – At first, these were a sign that a woman had been bought by the groom. Later the French used engagement rings as a romantic symbol.
4. Wedding Rings – The wedding band symbolized love and is placed on the third finger of the left hand because the vein in that finger supposedly runs directly to the heart.
5. Threshold – Carrying the bride over the threshold came from the Romans. This act prevented demons from spoiling the bride’s day.
6. Honeymoon – In olden days, brides were captured and held hostage until her family stopped searching. The bestman, a friend of the groom, stood guard. The bride and groom would hide from one moon to the next or thirty days and drink mead (made from fermented honey and water.) This was the beginning of the honey moon.
7. Tossing the garter is an old British ritual. Although the story has changed somewhat now, it was said that guests would go into the couple’s bedroom and take their stocking and throw it at the bride or groom’s nose. If they were hit, that person would be the next to marry.
8. Veils once were made of heavy fabric so that other men couldn’t tell who the bride was.
9. Decorating the automobiles with ten cans represents a way to chase away demons or evil spirits. Tying shoes to the automobile comes from an Irish ritual. The bride would give the groom a slipper to symbolize that he was to take care of her now instead of her father.
10. Wearing the color white symbolized the purity of the bride.
11. Handkerchiefs were used to catch the tears of the bride. Her tears symbolized good luck. An old wives tale was that if you cry on your wedding day, you won’t have a reason to cry during the marriage.
12. Stepping on the glass represents a Jewish ceremony of the destruction of The Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
13. The wedding cake symbolized the ritual of breaking a loaf of bread over the bride’s head. The guests would pick up the crumbs for good luck.
14. Taking home a piece of the wedding cake symbolized taking home good fortune.
15. A red slipper placed on the roof of the house means that a honeymoon is taking place, so beware and leave them
Review of Red Hot Internet Publicity
Check amazon.com for the book Red Hot Internet Publicity by Penny C. Sansevieri. It will help you do your own virtual internet tour.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Trends/ Challenges for Weddings
- Monograms as wedding cake toppers.
- The average cost of a wedding has dropped 24%.
- Useable wedding favors such as jewelry pouches, tote bags, or barware for men are popular.
- Popular sayings include: "Eat Drink and Be Marry," "Something Blue," "Bridesmaids are like diamonds: precious and rare," and "I Do."
- Color trends include: Teal and Brown, brown and champagne, pearl and crystal
- Instead of a guestbook, new trends include signature mats that will later frame a photo, or canvases.
- New trends lean toward function: wine stoppers, personalized chocolate candy bars or hand-painted wine glasses.
Events
May 2, Saturday, 2:00 PM
Stevens Auction Estate Sale, Aberdeen, MS
662-369-2200
May 2 - Dees Auction, Kosciusko, MS
662-674-5888
Memorial Day May 25
Edens Auction Co. Flowood, MS 10:00
June 4 - 7
Milk Bottle Convention Holiday Inn
Hershey, PA
July 17 - 19 - 10:00 AM
Edens Auction - Flowood, MS
Stevens Auction Estate Sale, Aberdeen, MS
662-369-2200
May 2 - Dees Auction, Kosciusko, MS
662-674-5888
Memorial Day May 25
Edens Auction Co. Flowood, MS 10:00
June 4 - 7
Milk Bottle Convention Holiday Inn
Hershey, PA
July 17 - 19 - 10:00 AM
Edens Auction - Flowood, MS
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