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Your wedding day is truly a remarkable occasion in your life but while it is magical it is not without its challenges, which all contribute together towards making it a success.
As the bride, you too have your duties, which fall under one main category which centres on organisational input. The bride has the main say in all the planning and administration aspects of the wedding from start to finish.
While some of the duties can be performed together with your fiancé, even those which are not under the designated list, it really is up to you and your fiancé as to what exactly will work for your personal wedding preparations.
Remember that for every couple it is unique and different, there are no hard and fast rules which you have to stick to, only a guide for you to work with as you wish. |
WEDDING DUTIES |
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GENERAL DUTIES
- Arranges for the introduction of her family with the groom’s family.
- She is responsible for the time and type of announcement of the engagement.
- The bride officially is the person supposed to choose the colour scheme for the wedding although many couples may decide to do this together. However the bride is traditionally meant to have the final say.
- Is responsible for the choosing and purchase of the groom’s ring but he can have say in the design if the couple so decide.
- Makes arrangements for the flowers and décor style for the venues … the church or other and also the flowers for the place chosen for the reception. She can have help form friends, family and attendants with table décor, favours etc, if she wishes.
- Makes arrangements for the design and construction of her own bouquet and those intended for the rest of the wedding party.
- Selects her wedding dress and accessories.
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- Has the responsibility of deciding what her own bridal party will be wearing (maid/matron of honour, bridesmaids, mini bride, flower girl etc.) Things have changed in today’s modern weddings and it is often a sensitive point as to who pays for the clothing of the wedding party, which is often paid for now by the wedding party themselves. However you should discuss with your party before the final decision, because you might want something of which they cannot afford and if that is the case you should consider contributing to the expense of their apparel.
- Is responsible for making the booking for the reception
- Arranges where she and the bridal party will dress and prepare.
- Chooses and arranges for invitations, and other stationary items.
- Organises rehearsals.
- Buys the gifts for the wedding party and the groom.
- Chooses a going away outfit.
- Writes and sends out the thank-you letters for gifts and any other wishes or cards which were received
WITH FIANCÉ
- Has a meeting/s with the officiate.
- Makes the decision on the type of wedding and venues.
- Makes a decision on the date and time of the wedding
- Decides who will be chosen to make up the wedding party.
- Acquires the services of a photographer/videographer.
- Puts together the guest list.
- Chooses the music for the first dance and reception.
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YOUR DUTY TO YOURSELF |
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TO LOOK BEAUTIFUL
This is one of the, if not the only time in your life where you really are the centre of attention and you get the chance to express your style, dreams and personality, in a manner you always dreamed and envisioned but never had the opportunity to actually create.
Well! this is the occasion where this can truly become a reality and it is ok to even look like your favourite heroine if you so desire, or be true to a simple nature and keep it natural. You owe it to yourself to enjoy this time and explore all the opportunities that your type of wedding affords.
Whether it is a simple occasion or a large elaborate extravaganza, make sure that you feel comfortable with your choice of presentation and that you look as wonderful as you should feel on your special day. |
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TO BE REMEMBERED IN A BEAUTIFUL WAY
It is in your interests to preserve the image you worked so hard to create. While it is an event and a celebration … Your celebration with your groom … You want to be remembered for your wedding and how wonderful you looked in it, not for any embarrassing scenes which will have people talking about you in a negative way for a long time after, or upset your new spouse, spoiling what should be a remarkable memory to last a lifetime.
Be careful of your alcohol consumption so that you are in complete control and can enjoy every moment of the proceedings without doing anything that you might not even be aware of and regret afterwards.
Enjoy the celebration but be conscious of and listen to your body when you have reached your limit. You also need to be healthy for your honeymoon and not miss any special moments because you were unnecessarily under the weather. |
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