Do I need to have a wedding rehearsal?

Rehearsal Tips...

Having a wedding rehearsal is a fun thing to do on the day before your wedding. It also should be mandatory if you have more than one attendant on each side. However some locations charge a fee to host this service so please ask what they are in advance. This way there are no surprises.

Should you consider the possibility of forgoing the rehearsal there are some special situations that would allow you to do so. Here are some guidelines that you can follow should you choose this option:

• If you're having a wedding with just yourselves or only one attendant each.
• If you've been married before and are familiar with the drill.
• If you have responsible competent attendants that can go off of verbal instruction.
• If you begin the ceremony standing in place.
• If you elope.

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Do I have to buy gifts for my Bridesmaids?

 I love my Bridesmaids!

No, you don't need to buy your bridesmaids gifts. However, it is a wonderful way to thank them for wearing your dress of choice, taking time out of their busy schedule to share in the planning process with you and probably even organized your bridal shower. A day at the spa, personalized (monogrammed) gifts, wedding related costs like hotel room or transportation costs are all great gift ideas to think about.

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5 Secrets for a great wedding!

 The Best Ideas!

Write your own vows: There is just something about speaking from the heart that turns an ordinary wedding into an extraordinary wedding.

Include your guests: Coming up with a way to include your guests in the actual blessing of the ceremony creates a more intimate connection with your friends and family. One example; have each guest write a special message on a shell and place into a apothecary jar.

Add a sweet sentimental touch: Using your grandmothers lace to tie something special to your bouquet or presenting lei's or gifts to special members of the family during the ceremony creates a more memorable occasion for everyone.

Personalize things: From your save the date cards to your thank you notes and everything in between, try and find a way to personalize your wedding.

Unique Exits: This is a really great way to create a perfect ending to your special day. Try using a demolition car instead of a limo or how about leaving by helicopter or running through a shower of lavender blossoms?

Whatever you decide to do, remember that your wedding is a true reflection of who you are. For more helpful tips join our exclusive network at firstclassweddings.com

The top 10 things to do 1 month before your wedding

TO DO!

1. Finalize your guest count
2. Get your marriage license
3. Pick up your wedding dress and arrange for it to be pressed (if it hasn't been already)
4. Go Shopping! Get travel gear, wedding party gifts, and so on
5. Rent Tuxedos (if applicable), through planner or on your own & schedule measurement appointments for everyone
6. Discuss secure or make any specialty items and decor for the reception (favors, place cards, and so on)
7. Finalize your floral order, reception details, vendors etc. and arrange final payments
8. Get your hair cut & colored (if desired) or do a trial run with your artist
9. Book your manicure, pedicure appointment
10. Research, secure reservations & send invites for a pre-wedding group activity or rehearsal dinner (if applicable)

Happy Planning Everyone!

The Engagement Ring

I Thee Betroth

Asking for a woman's hand in marriage really dates back to Roman times. Basically, a groom traded a coin or ring as a sign of security for his promise. In Egyptian times, the circular shape of the ring has always symbolized, unending love.  Other forms of history say that in the Middle Ages it was common to split a coin and give half to the woman and half to the man to bind their commitment to each other.

The Diamond engagement ring has been around since the fifteenth-century. In addition to the clear stones, colored gemstones are also symbolic in nature (amethyst meaning luck) and all these amazing stones main purpose is to seal your promise with something of value.

Other forms and trinkets of a couples promise consist of courtship rings, love tokens, wedding spunes, and dowry's. Over the years First Class Weddings has had the honor of seeing thousands of rings and heard many stories of how their mate asked them for their hand in marriage. By becoming a member of our elite network we will be sharing some of their stories and presenting you with some fresh ideas in regards to "Asking the love of your life to marry you".

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Ritzy Wedding Veils!

Oooo la la....

An average bridal veil could cost you $40, while a custom creation could cost $500 or more. Before you go looking, you might want to ask yourself, "What kind of veil do I want?" Well, let's cut to the chase and present the styles.

Visor Cage Veils
Shoulder Length Veils
Elbow Length Veils
Finger Tip Length Veils
Knee Length Veils
Cathedral, Chapel & Long Veils
Mantilla Veils
Colored Veils
Ribbon Edge Veils
Cut Edge, Scalloped Cord Veils

One Tier, Two Tier Veils etc... 

If you have deternined your preferred style (from above) then great; if not, we suggest that you grab your girlfriends, spend a few hours at a local bridal shop, and determine what/if a veil is for you. Don't be afraid to try on the most elaborate creations! Live on the edge and choose something that truly looks amazing on you. Bring your camera and take a picture of what you've tried on so you can view them later. This will help you determine what you really want (if any).

Remember, most veils stay on just during the ceremony and are removed before the reception festivities begin. This way you can have two completely different looks for your event. 

Happy veil hunting everyone!

Setting the Mood

 

It's a Mood thing

Everyone knows that your wedding day is about more than showing off all the amazing little details. It's about "setting the mood". Here are a few simple ideas to get you to thinking about what kind of mood you want your guests to walk into at your wedding.

Live Musicians - This is the number one way you can add ambiance to your wedding, and with selective songs you can create the perfect mood for your guests to walk in to and continue to enjoy during your ceremony.

Cultural Elements - Adding a cultural element to your event is a wonderful way to ensure that you are "getting your guests in the mood". There are Indian flairs, Buddhist traditions, Historical trends and many other ideas in which you can select from.

Non-traditional seating - Creating a different seating arrangement at your wedding will make a lasting impression and definitely set the mood. Seating ideas include: Crescent moon designs that wrap around the alter area, full circle seating, and custom bench seating.

Guest Involvement - There are some great ways that you can give your guests something to do upon their arrival. For example: Guests can write a best wish on ribbons attached to floral picks that they can stick into your floral arch before they are seated. This is a wonderful way to get your guests involved and create a romantic mood for your ceremony.

Custom Lighting - This is by far one of the most brilliant ways to set the mood to any event. The options are endless no matter if you're getting married indoor or outdoor and there are lighting elements that can totally set the mood to your event.

Whatever you do to set the mood for your wedding we would like to encourage you to be creative, and of course you can follow our posts for more "fresh ideas".

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Hand Made Paper Notes

Personal Touches

Hand made paper thank you notes, menu cards, place cards, favor tags add a huge personalized touch to your event. There are several companies that you can buy these specialty papers from or you can make the paper yourself (depending on how crafty you are). For those of you who love DIY, this is a great project.

Items you can Recycle that you will need:

Newspapers

Playing Cards

Paper Bags

Napkins

Egg Cartons

Tissue

Supplies you will need:

Sponge

Window Screen in a frame of any size

A container to totally submerse frame

Blender

White Felt

Stapler

Liquid Starch

Instructions:

1. Fill blender half full with ripped pieces of items and then add warm water and blend until smooth with no pulp.
2. Fill your container half full and add at least 3 blender loads to it (the more you add, the thicker the paper), mix well.
3. Stir 2 teaspoons of liquid starch into mix.
4. Submerge frame with screen into mix and move it back and forth to place pulp onto the screen.
5. Gently lift frame up and flatten pulp onto area.
6. Take felt and place on top of pulp, use your sponge to press water out and off of pulp.
7. Very gently peel fabric and paper away from the frame and screen (this may take practice).
8. Stack paper with felt onto a plate or baking sheet, press sheets together and squeeze out excess water with another plate or pan if needed.
9. Carefully separate sheets and hang to dry on clothes line or placing them on dry newspaper.
10. Cut to desired size and they are ready to use.

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Sand Ceremonies

Modern Sand Ceremony

What is a sand ceremony anyway? Well, it basically is a new and modern approach that takes the place of a Unity Candle Ceremony. You see, outdoor weddings can't necessarily keep a flame lit so... a sand ceremony has pretty much taken it's place.

How does this happen? During the wedding ceremony the minister provides time for the bride and groom to symbolically join their two lives into one by combining two vases, jars or viles of sand (in any color you choose) and pouring it into one main keepsake container.

Normally, the groom begins first, setting the foundation while the bride follows with loving support and then the combination of the two together create equality. Now, what you have to remember is that not all the sand is poured into the third container. A little bit of sand is always kept to represent that each person still remains as the beautiful individual they are. Then the keepsake container of combined sand is kept forever as a reminder of this symbolic blessing.

Wedding Toasts!

Special Toasts:

From sentimental to "roasting the host", today the best man is first up to say a few words that will forever remain in the hearts of everyone that listen to him. Some helpful tips include "keep your toast no more than 3 minutes long" and make sure you tell everyone "what your relationship is" to the happy couple. Try to include good-luck sentiments and whatever you do, never, ever try to subtly express any reservations you may have about the couples success as husband and wife. To give you inspiration, here is one of our favorite toasts.

"Rare is true love and I am honored to see it in each of you. May you from this day forward laugh and be happy together in this lifetime and beyond. And when times get rough, may the road rise to meet each of you, bringing patience and understanding, shining warmth upon each of your faces and may your wedding vows be your shinning light and show you the way through any times when you are lost. From this day forward I will be here for you, to love and support you on your journey together as husband and wife. With all my love I solute"!

-Tammy Ash Perkins

Something borrowed, something blue

Blue Cornflower

The something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue rhyme is believe it or not, still being followed today. This seems to be a timeless tradition that wants to be carried on. Maybe it's the fun way it rolls of your tongue when you say it? Or, maybe it brings joy to your heart in trying to fulfill the age old saying. Whatever it is, we are here to provide you some fresh ideas regarding your "blue".

Originally, a blue garter or ribbon stood for constancy yet today modern brides are eager to reach beyond the traditional garter and ribbons. Consider these fresh options.

10 BLUE'S

Blue Hair Jewels

Blue Heart Pins attached to one of your undergarments 

Blue toenail polish

Blue g-strings

Blue sapphires 

Blue Flowers 

Blue Shoes

Blue Toe Rings

Blue Body Paint

Blue Contact Lenses

Whatever you decide, there are many blue embellishments that are adorning brides of today. These are known as a modern kind of "blue." What's yours?

Who's Dream is this Anyway?

 With money comes a price!

Believe it or not, Mom's, Dad's and Mother-in-laws (M.I.L) are unconsciously smashing their child's wedding dreams into tiny little pieces. Why you ask? Our experience has revealed that the number one reason is because the parents (of brides, grooms or both) are contributing financially to the wedding and therefore feel as if they have significant say in the decision making process.

On one specific occasion I remember sitting down in a meeting with the bride and her mother-in-law only to have the M.I.L storm out and hastily drive away (leaving the bride stranded at my office) all because we were taking the brides wishes seriously vs. the M.I.L. eagerness to literally take charge of the event. After the M.I.L. hastily left, the bride burst out into tears saying that she was torn between telling us what she really wanted, vs. the out spoken, authoritative decisions her M.I.L. was making on her behalf.

For example, the bride had always dreamed of having a custom made tent for her reception, provided pictures and we spent months getting custom quotes and getting someone to build her masterpiece. Yet in the end, her future M.I.L would only approve a basic white vinyl tent. You can't imagine how it made the bride feel!

The tent wasn't the only thing that this bride had to forgo on her wedding day, she also had to forget any dreams about having cinematography, fabric draping, custom plate-ware, specialty lighting, having her favorite centerpieces, choice of cake design, floating candles and more. At the end of the day, this event literally oozed M.I.L. and barely reflected the personality of the couple at all.

Now I can tell you, having planned thousands of weddings in Hawaii for nearly two decades one of the most important things that sets us apart from any other company is being able to completely fulfill a brides dream. Not my dream, my employees dream, or the dream of the brides best friend, mom, dad or M.I.L.. One of the reasons why we are so successful at it is because we communicate directly with the couples that are capable making all the decisions.

In a nutshell, if the bride and groom can't effectively communicate and make decisions, directly with their wedding consultant or vendors because of someone else wanting to speak and make their decisions for them then there is literally, no way to supremely orchestrate any brides dream. And that's the honest truth!

With that said we want everyone to know that we are not trying to tell parents to completely "butt out". We really do understand both the bride, groom and the parents heart felt intentions in the planning process. However, it is our job to shed some light on this unspoken topic so that couples and parents have a better understanding of the real issues they may be presented with.

Here are some simple suggestions to help families work together in order to achieve a "fairytale ending".

• Trust your children as responsible adults.
• Set the ground rules ahead of time and write them down. 
• Try and discuss who has control of what decision and whom will be the main contact person for the planner or vendors.
• Parents, set a budget for your children and allow them to manage the funds themselves as a husband and wife would do. 
• Be accountable for keeping a financial log to show your parents.
• Parents, please don't take charge of the wedding.
• Designate other important tasks to the parents. i.e. rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon etc.

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How to have a sexy upper body

Upper Body Workout!

Come on girls! Let's get your upper body looking the best that it can be for your wedding day. Extreme results can be accomplished if you follow the golden rules!

GOLDEN RULES: 

• You must commit to doing this workout one day a week. 
• Perform each set as SLOWLY as you can.
• At the end of the set if you feel like you can do one more, then do it!
• You must do each set until failure. Make your muscles shake!
• Stretch out afterwords!
  

THE MINIMUM WORKOUT:

Push-ups (on knees) - X7 - This move will supremely tone your chest. It will NOT flatten your boobs! Oh, and remember to do these as slow as you can!

Push-downs (plank) - X10 - That's right, just start in a regular push-up position and go down to the ground as SLOW as you can. Roll off to the side and get back up for more!

Biceps (10lbs) - X15 - Sit with your elbow resting on the inside of your knee or stand up and bring your dumbbell up to your shoulder. Remember, as SLOW as you can!

Deltoids (5lbs) - X5 - Start standing with feet shoulder width apart. Hold your 5lb dumbbells in each hand (down by your side) and slowly lift arms straight out in front of you to shoulder height (palms down) and gently roll arms out away from you and back down to starting position. Slow, slow and slower!

Stay in the loop! Look for our next workout routine will teach you how to have sexy abs without going to the gym three days a week.

How to get a great deal from your photographer

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

First of all, if you are working with a wedding planner then this article does not apply. Reason being is because most photographers that are hired for you by a wedding planner already give deals, extra time or add-ons that are over and above their normal package prices (because the planner gives them repeat business). These discounts are passed on to you through your reputable wedding planner.

If you're planning your wedding and doing everything completely on your own then the first step towards getting a great deal with your preferred photographer is to "be nice" and "be flexible". Photographers are not interested in servicing you if you are going to tell them how to do their job or if you have a "shot list" that is 2 pages long. You have to allow the artist to create and if you are governing their talents then they want no part of it!

Your initial approach with a photographer has to be very generous and flattering. Give them the freedom to truly tell your "wedding story", without giving them any serious demands, then when you politely ask them if there is anything they can do by offering a better price, you are most likely going to get a great deal (more than you ever expected to receive).

Remember that on your wedding day it is extremely important for you to relax and trust the professionals that you have hired. Go with the flow, focus on your lover and truly enjoy your wedding day, it really does go by in a blink.

Wedding Budget 411

We're Engaged!

Congratulations! Now that you're engaged, you and your fiancee are about to begin one of the most exciting - and hectic - times of your life. No doubt you've been asking yourself, "Where do I begin" and "How much is this going to cost?"

It's likely that you, your fiancee; hopefully both sets of parents and maybe even sponsors will be contributing money toward the wedding expenses. The first step is to determine how much each person is willing to give you and/or determine how much you yourself can afford to spend upfront. It is also a good idea to start a checking account specifically used for wedding expenses so that you can keep track of everything.

Details to a wedding are endless and from $1,000 to millions it's easy to go over your budget. If you are wondering how much to realistically set aside for your wedding first then I would recommend that you sit down with your fiancee and make a wish list of items that you want to include on your special day. To make this easier you can break this list up into ceremony items and reception items. You are then going to have to do a little bit of research on your own to determine how much those items would cost and google is the perfect place to begin.

Here are some items to consider when creating your own wedding budget.

• Travel: airfare, accommodations, car rental for destination wedding and/or honeymoon
• Attire: rings, dress, tux/suit, bridal party wear, accessories/jewelry
• Beauty: hair and make up for trial run and on day of, new make-up, manicure/pedicure, perfume etc.
• Stationary: save the date cards, invitations, calligraphy, announcements, thank you cards, postage, etc.
• Before Wedding: rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon, spa/massage etc.
• Day of: Marriage license, wedding site fee, planner, minister, musician, photographer, videographer, flowers, arches, chairs, cake, champagne, transportation, gratuities etc.
• Other: Engagement party, favors, special gifts, spending cash, reception food and beverage, etc

Just remember, a wedding should be truly personalized. It's not just another backyard party, it's the opportunity to showcase your personality and style. Keep it meaningful! Everything from your dress, to the choice of music, to how you come down the aisle should express what you're all about.

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How To Plan a Wedding in 7 Days

GETTING MARRIED IN A WEEK!

Felling the urge to get hitched without going through the hoopla of a long planning process. Keep it simple girls. Be flexible and don't sweat the small stuff. Your local yellow pages and "Google" is your key to success. Here are the basics for a small wedding with a few attendants.

1. Select your date and preferred time.
2. Select a Free Venue location - the key word here is Free. This could be your local church, a mountain top or a back yard etc.
3. Hire a Minister - There are many non-denominational ministers that do just weddings which may work for you. If you want a specific faith then you will need to contact a minister of that faith to find out their fees and availability.
4. Hire a Musician - a simple soloist of your choice will be perfect. Choose from guitar, piano, violin, harp, saxophone etc.
5. Hire a Photographer - This can be tricky unless you know of somebody. I would highly suggest searching on Google and then calling them to see if you connect with them.
6. Hire a Florist - Determine what your favorite colors are and/or flowers are before speaking with your florist. Remember, you MUST know what you want before you place your order. For example: small french bouquet with white roses, single white rose boutonniere and multi-colored flower petals for the isle, white arch flora etc.
7. Hire a Rental Company - Determine how many chairs you will need (if any), arch if you want and any other items that will need to be brought into your wedding location. Rental companies will deliver, and remove the items (and some companies will help you set-up as well).
8. Create and send out an e-vite to all the special people that you would like to attend. Call them to follow-up with them the day after and count how many will come.
9. Create and Print your own announcements/thankyou's - You can do this by purchasing custom software, or simply create them in Microsoft Word, Pages for Mac, etc. and send them to your local Office Max to have them printed and ready for pick-up in less than 24 hours.
10. Get your dress dialed in - I would suggest a simple sun dress (if it's summer), going to a vintage clothing company or looking around at consignment shops. You are bound to score something that will work just perfect.
11. Get your grooms clothes worked out - If your groom doesn't have something to wear already you will need to equally find something perfect for him to wear as well.
12. Decide what you are going to do after the ceremony. A restaurant, a privately catered affair, honemoon etc. Make the calls and/or secure the reservations.
13. Practice doing your own hair and make-up! No time to waste here, you can do it!
14. Think about how your are going to arrive at your location and hire a car if you need.
15. Show up as your beautiful self and remember that the most important thing to remember is that you are uniting together to the person you love from this point forward. Nothing else matters.

The Best Time to Marry

Determining when to marry is one of the first decisions a couple must make!

Have you ever considered the fact that there may be a greater power that is ultimately leading you towards selecting a particular month in which to get married? Believe it or not, history has always played a factor in determining your wedding date. From January to December here are the historical significance of the months...

January
Ancient Greeks dedicated this month to fertility

February
The month of love! Anything with anybody goes!

March
The month of Lent. Need we say anymore?

April
The month of spring with reproduction of the natural earth that bursts with new life and rich harvest

May
A two way street, in every fashion, tradition speaks of feasting on the virgins or to erotic rivalry...and then some

June
Summer Solstice! A natural choice for starting a life together as a couple

July and August
These are Popular months to marry! However, history states that these months were avoided due to interruption in the farm and harvest cycles of the earth.

September
This month historically shines "luck and good health"

October
A month of sexual fulfillment!

November
This month is astrological in nature, yet yields "home and hearth"

December
The most popular wedding days in history is December 31st and January 1st, in honor of "ringing out the old, and ringing in the new".

Whatever yo decide remember that these days couples are making history by changing the past so go with your heart and the universe will support your decision at all levels. The rest is just....history!

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Bridal Beauty Tricks

BRIDAL BEAUTY

       Shape your brows.

A well-groomed brow can take years off your look. You just got to find a reputable salon in your area to help you obtain a nice clean shape that you can maintain. The cost runs $10 - $15. 

Aim for a flawless complexion:

Healthy looking skin starts with an awesome cleanser, toner and magic potion. Not all products work on everyone so we recommend that you ask your mom what works best for her. After all, this is where your DNA came from so doesn’t it make sense to ask your mom? One trick we use on sudden blemishes is to hold an ice cube directly onto the breakout for a few minutes. This will reduce the swelling and minimize the pore, which will allow you to effectively use make-up to cover it. 

Protect your face:

Protecting your face with an awesome sunscreen is the key to an even skin tone. Try these two awesome products. Shiseido Ultimate Sun Block Lotion, it’s water resistant and has a SPF 50 or Total Block Clear with a SPF 65. Both offer full sun protection and don’t leave your face feeling greasy. 

Target your foundation color:

It is important that you find a foundation color that matches your neck. Staying on the yellow side of the spectrum will make you look younger. Try Bare Minerals line for a more natural look and apply over Estee Lauder maximum cover foundation to successfully hide any imperfections. 

Create brighter eyes:

Have you ever heard of using white eyeliner? How about a light shadow on the inner corners of your eyes? Both of these works! The trick is finding the perfect placement and color of shadow to pull it off. FCW recommends that you visit your favorite department store and schedule a free makeover at one of the counters. You can test out any new products and experiment with methods of applications to help determine what works best for you. And, it’s fun! 

Take care of those lips:

Finally, don’t forget about your lips! Any naturally tinted lip balm with sunscreen is a must carry item. If you want to avoid chapped lips, try using Super Lysine Plus lip balm with 24 SPF on a daily basis.

How to Create a Wedding Day Timeline

 Perfect Timing!

Over the years FCW has found that the best and most accurate way to create an event timeline is to start from the end of your event and work your way backwards. FCW started perfecting this process nearly two decades ago and it seriously works. We hope that you find this trick-of-the-trade just as helpful.

Here is an example of a simple wedding day itinerary:

• 10:00pm - Music Ends and Guests Depart
• 9:45pm - Bride & Groom's Staged Departure
• 9:30pm - Last Call
• 8:30-9:45pm - Dancing
• 8:15-8:30pm - Cake Cutting
• 8:00-8:15pm - Toasts
• 7:30-8:30pm - Dinner
• 7:20 - 7:30pm - Bride & Grooms Entrance into Dinner
• 7:15pm - Guests are Seated for Dinner
• 6:15 - 7:15pm - Bride & Groom's Photo Shoot
• 6:15 - 7:15pm - Cocktail Hour
• 5:45 - 6:15pm - Congratulations & Group Photos
• 5:30pm - Ceremony Begins

10 Tips for a stress free wedding day

1. Remember that you can't please everybody - Be gentle to yourselves and remember the most important reason why you are getting married. Nothing else matters.

2. Include your partner as much as you can - From selecting your invitations, choosing a special song for your first dance, tasting cakes, planning your honeymoon or doing gift registry, it is important to do as much as you can together.

3. Decide if you want (and can afford) to hire a wedding planner - This is a very important first step. 

4. Allow as much time as you can to plan your wedding - Making a guest list, Interviewing vendors/planners, allowing extra time to select and print your invitations/thank you's etc., shopping for the perfect wedding attire, writing special vows, practicing a first dance etc., all of this and more will be easy if you're not in a rush.

5. Try and bring both families together - In a way, it's their special day to. Try and give them special attention so they feel the love that you share together.

6. Select a color theme - Choosing two or three colors and sticking to them will set the tone and help you coordinate your flowers, linens, chairs, ribbons, favors, menu cards and all sorts of items.

7. Do your research - Find out things like, what flowers are readily available within your color scheme and how formal of an event you both want makes things so much easier.

8. Write everything down and keep an organized binder - this will help you to effectively communicate your wedding wishes and help you keep track of all the details to your special day.

9. Arrange for a rehearsal if you have more than two attendants on each side - this will make things go a lot more smoothly on your wedding day.

10: Don't let any unexpected problems ruin your day.