The Receiving Line:
Bride's Mother
Bride's Father
Groom's Mother
Groom's Father
The Bride
The Groom
Chief Bridesmaid
Bridesmaid
Best Man
The Top Table:
Bridesmaid
Best Man
Chief Bridesmaid
Bridegroom's Father
Bride's Mother
Bridegroom
Bride
Bride's Father
Bridegroom's Mother
Usher
Bridesmaid
Usher
Toasts and Speeches:
The Bride's Father proposes a toast to the Bride and Bridegroom.
This is replied to by the Bridegroom who thanks the Bride's parents and guests, he then proposes a toast to the Bridesmaids.
The Best Man replies on behalf of the Bridesmaids and reads the telegrams and messages of good luck.
The Wedding Timetable:
Arrangements will vary according to each couple. Listed below we have outlined a guide to ease the planning of your Wedding Day.
From Two Years:
Decide the date and place of the wedding, once the decision is reached -
Book the Reception Venue
Book the Photographer
Book the Videographer
Book the Transport
Book the Toastmaster, if required
Book Entertainment required
From Twelve Months:
Decide on number of guests and make a list
Order Invitations
Book Honeymoon
Decide on Bridesmaids, Best man and Ushers
Order Wedding Cake
Colour Scheme
From Three Months:
Send out Invitations
Choose Hymn and Choice of Music
Minister to approve - once completed arrange for the Order of Service Sheets to be printed
Choose wedding Rings
From Six Weeks:
Confirm Travel and hotel bookings
Choose presents for Bridesmaids
From Four Weeks:
Confirm final menu details and numbers
Make Hairdressing/Beauty Salon appointments
Give florist final Flower Requirements
Confirm Car Hire & Photographer
Write thank you letters for presents as they arrive and make a note who sent them
From Ten to Seven Days:
Practice make up
Take head dress to hairdresser to decide style
Meet with Best Man, Bridesmaids & Ushers to finalise arrangements
Give order of service sheets to the Vicar
THE DAY HAS ARRIVED...
