A WEDDING is supposed to be the most important day in one’s life and yet for many, just getting there in one piece is harder than a Carmel to go through the eye of a needle.
The biggest problem is stress and how all key players in your scenario would act.
When I was growing up we had no baby classes or pre-schools, we all went straight to Grade one, entry requirements was crossing the right hand over your head to touch the left ear and vice versa.
Going to Grade one with eight or ten years was normal but where l want to drive your attention is the fact that, we learnt the alphabet while in the community and it was beneficial to us and made learning very easy.
We were not teachers but we learnt that A is for apple and B for ball.
The A-Z wedding planning guide will help you plan your nuptials like a professional wedding planner and remember your tasks easily.
The A-Z wedding planning guide is for the unapologetic bride and groom with elegance-oriented decor in nature.
Words selected for the planning guide are those this writer discovered and were most needed for a perfect, memorable wedding and covers all aspects.
Wedding planners around the world are using this guide to relieve brides from being stressful and forgetting important tasks which could be incorporated in order to pull together a memorable wedding.
The Bridal Guide magazine refers to the A-Z wedding planning guide as an easy way to jump-start your to-do-list.
When planning your wedding your head might start spinning as you ponder the difference between an escort card and a place card.
These basics help to bring about an exciting wedding you have ever dreamt of having.
The following are some of the A-Z guides l have come up with but you can add some to the list, there are no restrictions. Make them easy for remembrance and simple to put up a memorable wedding.
Ambience
This is the environment, atmosphere in a room or building so just close your eyes and try to envision your perfect and memorable wedding. Is it a bold-coloured blast with a trendy fusion menu?
Or perhaps a relaxed, sunbathing, mature inspired affairs in stunning shades of green?
Budget
This is the first thing to have when organising a wedding. Developing a realistic budget is admittedly not the most romantic part of planning your wedding, but you certainly can’t do much before you figure one out.
Ceremony
This is really the heart of your wedding day and there are lots of choices when it comes to what’s best for you as the bride and groom.
You opt for a religious ceremony at church, a legal ceremony at the local city council or at local court or a reception or traditional ceremony in just about any location from a tranquil garden to an elegant ballroom or private home.
Décor
This will always create a good atmosphere for both you and your invited guests. Your vision will be brought to life and the guests will feel at the event.
Get a decorator who will exceed all your expectations with their creativity at affordable prices.
Eat beautifully
Every bride’s dream is to look her best on her wedding day but to get in shape the best thing would be to forget about quick diets.
What every bride needs is in a healthy lifestyle and a diet low in fat and loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Favours
Are always a good way to show guests how much you appreciate their presence with a thoughtful favour.
It should not be a luggage for them to carry home but just sweets, cupcakes, or small cards. Every one attending the wedding young or old wants to hit the road with a favour that will confirm  they attended a wedding.
Grooms attire
This is mainly an out of pocket item, budget for it. Make sure you purchase your suits in good time according to your body size, do not swim in material or look like you need a meal urgently.
The colour of your suit, shirt and neck tie should not be as that of groomsmen.
Hair dresser
It is advisable to have one hair dresser in real life, they know your hair.
The type of hair style that works well with your head, even on the day of your wedding use your personal hair dresser, avoid changing hair dressers, you are destroying your hair. Let your hair talk.
Invitation cards
Ideally you should start searching for perfect invitation cards six to eight months before your wedding and place your order at least four months before your date.
Junior bridesmaids
This role usually goes to close female or relative between the ages of 5-9.
Kitchen party
The purpose is to teach, impact knowledge on young women entering marriage. You can decide to have it a month or week before the wedding, or even on the same day. Invite those with homes and their marriages are a source of inspiration.
Lighting
This is one of the most dramatic and magical ways to transform a ceremony or reception venue with lights.
Anything can be used; projecting your initials onto your dance floor to spotlighting centre pieces to create an intriguing “starry night” effect on the ceiling.
Master of ceremonies
The role is given to someone who is mature enough, good public speakers and dresses smartly. Someone who is able to feed guests with vital information.
Nails
As a bride, make sure that nails are clean and nicely painted because all cameras will be on you when that lovely ring is placed on the ring finger.
Outdoor wedding
These are a glorious breeze, the sun setting in the background. The beauty of an outdoor wedding can be hard to top but just make sure to have a solid backup plan in case Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate with your plans.
Programme
Any gathering always has a detailed programme which must be followed at all costs. The wedding guests need to know what is happening and at what time it will take place.
Quiet time
Must be reserved in between the busy planning process to enjoy each other’s company and talk about your marriage and just have a meal together in a relaxed meal.
Ring
The ring makes a profound statement of union between two people, symbolising love and eternity.
Your ring should capture your personal style and that element makes your marriage unique.
Scripture
Your card shows that marriage has always been God’s idea and plan since creation. Do not let the card designer choose a scripture for you.
Ushers
Are what we have been crying for a long time now to direct guests’ where to sit in order to maintain order and avoid sitting on reserved seats. They make things flow at a good pace.
Venue
A wedding is a day of new beginning, it’s a moment to share with your friends and family so make sure the location fits the occasion.
Wedding planner
Can be hired at a reasonable price just depending on what you want them to do. Every bride and groom needs a planner.
X-tra invitations
Can be used for those relatives and friends who show up at the last minute and some are very supportive, you cannot leave them out completely.
Young attendants
Can be prepared by their parents well in advance. Scattering flower petals, sweets and the ring bearer pillow.
Towards the wedding day the matron can take it up from the parents.
Zero regrets
When the band or DJ plays the last songs of the night, grab your new husband for one final turn on the dance floor.
Then stop and look around at all family members and friends.
I count it all joy to hear from you and your views, comments and feedback never cease to amaze me.
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