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Wedding Day Tips

Until you’ve planned a wedding, there are many details you wouldn’t think of. We can help you avoid letting any important details slide through the cracks. Here are some great wedding day tips so your wedding day flows smoothly.

Make sure the bridal party eats.

Your wedding day will be a long day. There is a reason doctors recommend a minimum of three meals a day. You don’t want to be exhausted by the time you and your bridal party arrive at your wedding reception. Plan meals in advance so everyone has food and time to eat.

Food To Have

For your wedding day it’s important to focus on healthy foods that will not make you feel stuffed. Arrange to have light, but substantial, mess-free foods and drinks; especially once you’re dressed. Some great wedding day food and snack options are grilled chicken, sandwiches (be careful with condiments), raw cut vegetables (be careful with dip), protein bars, crackers & cheese, popcorn, and apples. Additionally, it’s very important you remember to drink water!

Food Not To Have

Keep in mind not just your stomach, but also protecting your makeup and attire. Spaghetti sauce or fried, oily food are not your friend on your wedding day. Similarly, don’t forget to also avoid strong flavors. You don’t want to spend the rest of the day tasting, or worse smelling like, garlic or raw onion.

Stay on schedule.

Organize

Before your wedding day, it’s important your bridal party knows the layout of the day, locations, & times of specific parts. The more clear you are to your bridal party about where to be and when the less mishaps will happen. You can also ensure everyone has the schedule by making an online document your bridal party can easily pull up on their phone to reference.

Prepare

Double check times with your wedding venue the week of the wedding. Don’t assume they have the correct times. Mistakes happen, confirm in advance with your venue and wedding vendors. Don’t forget, your vendors need to eat too. While you confirm times with the venue also confirm meals are designated for your vendors. Speaking of your vendors, have a point person to pay any remaining balances or tips to the vendors and/or wait staff on the day of your wedding. You don’t need the stress of trying to find your checkbook or cash on the day of your wedding.

Things for later

The planning does not end once your wedding reception is over. If you are going on a honeymoon there are still some aspects to plan before you ride off into the sunset. Some couples prefer to have a few days between their wedding and leaving for their honeymoon. If you want to spend more time with family or out of town guests that is a great option. Alternatively, if you want to leave for your honeymoon the day after your wedding you’ll need to be prepared before your wedding day.

Packing

Make sure you have clothes both for travelling and your honeymoon. Ensure you’re not the overwhelmed newlyweds who forget underwear or socks to go on their honeymoon. It can’t be emphasized enough how important it is to plan ahead.

Logistics

If you are leaving for your honeymoon immediately, you’ll want to have a trusted friend or family member keep your wedding attire and gifts safe. Once you’ve solidified who that will be, you need to arranged transportation to the airport. If you’re using limo or car service it’s very important to book this reservation far in advance. If you’re using a family friend or family member, make sure they know when your flights are and when you have to leave so you are not late for your honeymoon.

Honeymoon Packing Tips

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We hope you’ll feel confident and organized from these tips as you prepare for your wedding day. For more wedding planning tips and advice check out more Chicago Wedding Blog posts below. Don’t forget to share with your engaged friends! Happy planning!

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Operation Groom Involvement

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Whether you’ve been planning your wedding for a couple days or a few months, chances are that most of the work is falling on the bride’s shoulders. Many grooms-to-be are willing to help, but they don’t have the faintest idea where to start. Here are a few tasks to delegate in an attempt to get the groom involved:

1. Spreadsheets: The wedding budget and guest list should be agreed upon by both parties involved, but if your guy is the organized type, ask him to put together detailed spreadsheets for both. It’s a tedious task, but it has to be done, and it’ll save you fiancé from being forced to pick out flowers or china patterns.

2. Rehearsal Dinner: It’s customary for the groom’s family to pay for the rehearsal dinner, so why not let him plan it? Ask your mate to choose a theme, venue, menu, and even invitations. This is a great chance to let his personality and tastes come to the forefront in an important, but relaxed, wedding event.

3. Honeymoon Planning: Relinquish control of the honeymoon to your significant other, giving him the reins to plan a dream vacation for the two of you. If you’d like some involvement, discuss guidelines (budget, climate, length of stay, etc), or add to the excitement by letting your groom plan every detail, including the surprise destination.

4. Groomsmen Attire: Task your man with the responsibility of organizing attire for the male members of the bridal party. Have him pick out a tuxedo or suit and make the necessary arrangements for rental or purchase for each of the guys (including your fathers, grandparents, or other family members donning wedding duds). The Best Man’s Job

5. Negotiate: When it comes to wedding planning, everything’s negotiable. If you’re about to marry a no-nonsense businessman, ask him to handle negotiations with various wedding vendors. This eliminates stress from you and results in cash saved.

6. Food Selection: They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so why not play on his strengths and get his input on the wedding fare? Invite him along to taste-testings or task him with the responsibility of selecting appetizers and drinks for the cocktail hour. Wedding Dessert Options

7. Music Selection: If your beau is a music buff, put his talent to work. Ask him to choose songs to be played during the wedding ceremony, photo slideshow, or important dances at the reception.

8. Registry Relief: Selecting items for your wedding registry can be a daunting task. Make sure your groom joins you and turn it into a fun pre-wedding event! Enjoy the time together, browsing through stores, to find the perfect home goods to deck out your new joint home.

Calling All Grooms