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Creating a Wedding
Day Schedule
Wedding days can be hair and makeup done at may include small lunch wedding day to-do lists
hectic. In fact, many couples the ceremony sight, but that buffets in their reception might not be as extensive as
note after tying the knot may only be possible if the costs, while others might brides’, but grooms should
that their wedding days venue opens early for the charge extra. Confirm the still be kept in the loop
were so busy that the wedding party. If it does not, availability and costs, and regarding the schedule so
ceremonies and receptions then brides must account if it’s unavailable or too they can help if anyone has
were over before they knew for transportation time to expensive, then arrange for questions or if something
it. the ceremony sight when lunch to be delivered. Either goes awry. Sharing the
Creating a wedding day making their wedding day way, couples should not skip schedule with the wedding
schedule can seem like a schedules. lunch, as it may be their only party decreases the chances
daunting task. Couples tend Determine how much chance to eat until after the of someone being late or
to have lots of things to do time is needed for hair ceremony. missing an appointment.
before saying “I do,” and and makeup Distribute your schedule Couples can solve the riddle
organizing everything so Weddings that feature large to one another and the of scheduling their wedding
ceremonies begin on time bridal parties will require bridal party days by working backwards
can seem as puzzling as more time for hair and Once the wedding day and asking their vendors to
a brain teaser. But certain makeup than ceremonies schedule has been devised, cooperate in laying out the
scheduling strategies can with small bridal parties. couples should share it day’s events.
help couples ensure they Grooms and groomsmen with each other and their
look their best and make it often take care of their own wedding parties. Grooms’
to the altar on time. hair, though some grooms
Start with the ceremony might want to schedule hot
Couples can establish a shaves for themselves and
framework for their wedding their groomsmen. Grooms
day schedule by working should ask groomsmen if
back from the ceremony. they want a hot shave and
Once the ceremony time then work with their barbers
is set, couples who plan to to determine how much
take photos before their time it will take to tend to
ceremonies can then work all participants. Brides with
with their photographers to large bridal parties may
determine how much time need to book more than
they will need for photos two hair and makeup artists
and where they want to take so everyone can get done
the photos. Bridal parties on time. Wedding hair and
may need transportation makeup sessions can last
to the photo session, so several hours for large bridal
determining when and parties, so brides should
where to take photos before schedule their sessions early
the ceremony gives couples if their parties are big.
an idea of when to arrange Make lunch
for pickup. arrangements
Confirm when the wedding Some couples choose to
venue is open to the tie the knot and host their
wedding party receptions at the same
Before booking hair and venue. In such instances,
makeup appointments, if brides are getting their
couples should confirm hair and makeup done at
when they will be able to the venue, ask the venue
access their wedding venue. representative if lunch
Brides may want to get their can be provided to the
bridal party. Some venues
Choosing
a Wedding
Reception Menu
Weddings are memorable for a host of reasons. While sesame, and shellfish are among the most common
couples remember their weddings because they food allergies, according to FARE®. FARE also notes
mark the day they officially tied the knot, guests may that allergies to wheat, milk and eggs are common
remember weddings for other reasons, including the in children. While such foods can still be served at
food served at the reception. wedding receptions, make sure to also include foods
that are unlikely to trigger allergic reactions. Couples
Some wedding venues are known for their stunning can even ask guests to inform them of any food
landscapes, while others build their reputations on allergies.
unique interiors that provide unforgettable ambiance.
But regardless of where weddings take place, guests Don’t hesitate to offer a favorite food
are liable to discuss the food served at the reception. While specialty entrées might not be a great choice,
Guests might rave about the escargot or complain that especially at large receptions where lots of mouths
the fish was flaky, but couples who choose reception must be fed, a couple who has a favorite food that’s
menus wisely can go a long way toward ensuring there symbolic of their relationship should not hesitate to
are more compliments than complaints once the dinner offer it during the cocktail hour. For example, a couple
bell rings. who met in Thailand may want to offer a favorite Thai
dish.
Don’t zero in on specialties
According to The Knot 2017 Real Weddings Study, a Offer an elaborate dessert
survey of nearly 13,000 brides and grooms who tied the The last bite guests will take is dessert, so couples who
knot in 2017, the average wedding hosted 136 guests. want their guests to go home raving about the food
While couples might be tempted by specialty dishes may want to offer something special after the entrées
when choosing their wedding menus, couples who are have been taken away. Some guests may not indulge,
hosting dozens, if not hundreds, of guests should keep but those who do might end their nights thinking about
things simple. the delicious dessert they enjoyed as the festivities
drew to a close. If the dessert is especially unique,
Consider potential allergies offer something more traditional alongside it for more
In regard to entrées, make sure guests with food hesitant guests.
allergies can choose something that won’t make them
sick. According to Food Allergy Research & Education®, Choosing a wedding menu should be fun. Menus should
an organization devoted to improving the quality of life reflect not only couples’ tastes but also include some
of individuals with food allergies, some common foods popular foods so no one goes home hungry.
cause the majority of allergic reactions. Peanuts, soy,
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Brides and grooms fear the prospects stationed in decorated stands to ease Move past it quickly
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couples who have contended with keep everyone as dry as possible. turns for the worse. But don’t dwell
everything from a few drops to an Wear waterproof cosmetics on it. Guests will sense negative
all-out deluge on their wedding days Women in the bridal party, including energy, and couples should set the
look back fondly on the ceremonies the bride, can ask their makeup artists tone of sticking it through despite a
and receptions. In fact, how couples to use durable, waterproof products. little adversity — which can be a good
handle any precipitation can affect This can help salvage beautifully lesson for the marriage as well.
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