Venues

Insist and confirm both parties receive booking in writing
You will need to give an estimate of the number of guests.

Flower girls

Flower girls are generally between three to seven years old

Shoes

Remember to wear shoes in two weeks before the big day

Day before

Be sure to be early for all your appointments this will reduce stress. Remember it is normally everyone else that makes you late.

Coordinator

Your coordinator can keep you informed about your wedding plans progress through Wedplan.co.za
Coordinators can take care of all your wedding needs or just the ones that you don’t want to worry about giving you more time to concentrate on more important tasks.

Gifts

On the day don’t separate the card from the gift or you may forget who sent what.
In the card mention the gift you received and express your thanks.
A large table will need to be set up at the reception for gifts.

Stationery

Close family or friends that you know cant attend must still be invited. This not only makes them feel special but will also give them an opportunity to still send gifts.
Includes: invitations, RSVP cards, Place name cards, thank you cards, order of service booklet, wedding cake boxes.
Stationery should reflect the bride and grooms personality.

Photography

Allow a minimum of one and a half hour of photographic time after the service (not including travel time.)
If possible time your service to end two to three hour before sunset.

Cake

Don’t forget a decorated knife to cut the cake

Music

A good DJ and choice of songs will keep your reception going well into the night.
Seating
Consider all divorces, family feuds and noisy kids when planning the seating plan
Closer family need to sit closer to the bridal couple
A seating plan will take some time to draw up so start early

Wine

Your Liquor supplier should allow you to return unopened bottles.
Per 100 guests you should need about 30 bottles of white wine, 30 bottles of red wine and 30 to 40 bottles of sparkling wine.

On the day

Focus on the important things, take in the day and enjoy it!
Not everything goes exactly the way you plan it, so instead enjoy the way it does go.
Never forget to smile and the world will smile back at you!!!

Flowers

Traditionally the bouquet was made with herbs spices to protect the bride against evil.

Makeup

Make sure that your makeup is designed for photography, most makeup looks great in normal light but through the lens may look pale or blotchy.
Eat a healthy diet and get lots of sleep
Even if you don’t use make up let the makeup artist do a natural look this will enhance your features.
Pack a makeup touch up kit

Perfume

Don’t forget to wear that fragrance that drives him wild.