Why Weddings?	Why wear a wedding ring and on a certain finger?
Brief History of the Most Common Wedding Customs	Why is the wedding ceremony sealed with a kiss?
Why does the bride choose bridesmaids?	Why does the bride carry a bouquet and toss it in the air?
Why does the bride wear a wedding veil?	Why does the bride toss her garter?
Why does the groom choose ushers?	Why a wedding cake?
Why does the groom stand on the bride’s right side?	What is the origin of the honeymoon?
	Quick Reference Wedding Checklist
TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Quick Reference Wedding Checklist

As soon as you Get Engaged

Announce your Engagement and put ad in newspaper

• Buy Engagement ring

Look at the following :

• Wedding Dresses
• Bridesmaid Dresses
• Flower girl Dresses
• Reception Venues
• Photographers/ Videographers
• Cars / Transport
• Churches / Synagogue / Celebrants
• Florist
• Stationery / Invitations
• Cake
• Hairdresser & Make Up Artist

9 - 6 Months
Organize & Book the following:

• Stationery:
  • Invitations
  • Place Cards
  • Order of Service
  • Other
• Cake
• Wedding Guest List
• Gift List / Bridal Registry
• Any Items to be hired
• Choose / ask people to be in Bridal Party
• Wedding Cars / Transport
• Reception Venue
• Hairdresser
• Make - Up Artist
• Photographer / Videographer
• Florist
• Honeymoon & Travel:
  • Visa
  • Immunizations
  • Passports
  • Other
• Wedding Gown:
  • Fitting No1
  • Fitting No2
  • Picked Up
• Entertainment / Music / DJ
• Wedding Night Accommodation
• Lay by / Purchase Wedding Rings
• Ask Ushers & MC
• Decide on Order of Day at Reception
• Table Seating for Reception
• Decide on Menu and Drinks for Reception
• Decide on Ceremony:
  • Hymns
  • Readings
  • Music
• Bad weather plan
• Purchase any other decorations
• Practice Bridal Waltz
• Arrange or apply for holiday / annual leave at work
• Arrange all legal paper work

2 - Months - 4 Weeks

• Decide on music / songs for Bridal Waltz
• Finalize Guest and Post Invitations
• Prepare Master copy of Acceptances & Inabilities
• Hire Grooms and Groomens Suits
• Purchase gifts for Bridal Party
• Prepare Speeches
• Pick up rings
• Hair & Make Up Trail
• Meet with Florist for final arrangements
• Purchase new clothing for honeymoon
• Finalize Honeymoon arrangements & payments

3 Weeks - Wedding Day
Make Final Confirmations with the following:

• Florist
• Cars / Transport
• Take place cards and table seating to reception with final numbers
• Hairdresser & Make Up Artist
• Photographer / Videographers
• Pick up Wedding Gown & Bridesmaids Dresses and Hang
• Confirm Grooms suits and pick up time
• Cake
• Church / Synagogue
• Check Emergency kit
• Arrange for someone to make payments on your behalf on the day
• Confirm wedding night accommodation
• Check Travel details
• Pack overnight bag and honeymoon bags
• Check church / synagogue / celebrant has all paperwork in order

NOTES :

Have a Great Day !