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Itinerary?
Creating an itinerary of planned times and events will help your wedding day run more smoothly. This itinerary should contain a general description and the planned times of the events that will happen on your wedding day from start to finish. You should make copies for all parties involved, including the members of the wedding party, parents, reception hall manager, D.J., photographer, florist, videographer, cake people, florists, host/hostess, and anyone else involved in the planning of your reception. You should mail them out to everyone at least 2 weeks prior to your wedding day. This should help eliminate any confusion between the family members and your wedding party, and the people and businesses whom you've hired to make your reception a success.
Host/Hostess
It is a good idea to designate a host/hostess to help with your big day. The purpose of the host/hostes are to take the burden off the bride & groom on their wedding day should there be mishaps (hopefully not), and to double check all planned events and make sure the day flows smoothly. You should give the host/hostess an itinerary in advance (compete with all the phone numbers of all the vendors you've hired), then give them the authority to work out any problems that arise, and to fix them on the spot, without bother the bride and groom. Some of the responsibilities of the host/hostess include arriving at the church early to make sure all the flowers, candles, runners, etc. are ready and in place. Then, after the ceremony, arriving at the reception all early for the same reasons, including greeting the guests and making sure everyone has their seating arrangements, etc... P.S. Don't forget to get them a small gift to show your appreaciation for their help!
Alternates to the Traditions
Alternate to glass clinking:
- Bride and Groom Trivia - Correct answers equals a kiss.
- Married couple basket - When couples name is drawn they kiss, then the bride and groom kiss.
- Putt-putt golf - Hole in one means bride and groom kiss.
Alternate to boquet toss
- Longest married couples dance
- Longest married couple receives boquet
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