August 2008 - Posts
By Kristal Johnson (WedNet Specialist Blogger for Wedding Planning): Event Source Northwest: http://www.eventsourcenw.com/kristal.html
Weddings are a very emotional time, not just for the bride & groom, but also for their parents and other family members. It’s an exciting, but sad day for the parents. In some cases this can lead to elevated stress especially if there is divorce or separation in the family or if not everyone gets along. Here are some ways to avoid confrontations between family members on the wedding day and keep the cops from being called.
1. Have assigned seating: This will keep certain guests (you know who they are) away from other guests during the dinner portion of the reception.
2. Be careful who you give a microphone to: It’s not always a good idea (especially if alcohol is involved) to open up the mic during toasts. It works better to have all the speeches pre-planned to avoid a possible disaster.
3. Have buffers: Hire a wedding coordinator or assign someone to keep an eye on the “trouble guests” throughout the night and keep them apart.
4. Prep everyone ahead of time: Make sure that everyone knows who is going to be there so there are no surprises on the day of the wedding.
In most cases, these family members will put their differences aside for that day and be there to celebrate your marriage. But, in the case that they don’t, these tips should help save the day.
By Jimmy Horner (WedNet Specialist Blogger for Groom Issues): The Man Registry, http://www.themanregistry.com
Now that you’ve finally found the perfect ring for your bride-to-be, don’t forget that final, but very important, step in the ring-buying process: insurance. There are several ways to handle this. One option is to check out a company that specializes in selling jewelry insurance. To find one, try searching online, in the phone book or simply asking the store where you purchased the ring. Oftentimes your jeweler (especially if it’s a retail store) will have deals, or if nothing else, they’ll be able to recommend a reputable insurer to you. Depending on the value of the ring, insurance should typically run about $50 to $150 a year.
While it’s very important to have some sort of insurance for the ring up front, once the wedding is over, you should also consider other options such as adding it to your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy. You may find that these options offer a better deal. Just make sure to keep the appraisal in a safe place so you don’t have to get the ring it appraised again if you switch insurance companies. Remember: You’ve spent a lot of time finding her the perfect ring, so take 10 minutes to make sure you also have a good insurance policy in case something should happen to it.
The Bottom Line: This is an incredibly busy time in your life. My suggestion is to go with an insurance company that the jewelry store recommends. The store may even be able to set it all up when you purchase the ring, making it even easier. This way, it’s taken care of and you won’t need to worry about it again for at least a year.
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By Kristal Johnson (WedNet Specialist Blogger for Wedding Planning): Event Source Northwest: http://www.eventsourcenw.com/kristal.html
What’s REALLY the worst thing that can happen on your wedding day? It rains, the cake melts, the DJ has no taste, and your Mother gets in an argument with her ex?
So many things CAN happen, but from my experience these types of instances can be avoided with good planning and backup planning.
The one thing that can put a damper on your day is coming down ill. The last thing you want to do when you’re sick is have your picture taken, and have hundreds of people fuss over you. You want your wedding day to be FABULOUS and a wonderfully memorable day! Although you can’t control some illness, there are a couple of things you can do to prepare/prevent getting sick on your wedding day.
1. Don’t eat any “mystery” meats or seafood the days leading up to your wedding, and try to avoid anything that may have been left in the sun too long.
2. Drink TONS of water! This will not only make your skin look better, but will help flush out any bad toxins that may be swimming around in your system
3. Get lots of sleep. It’s tough to sleep when you’re anxious or nervous, but try some sleepy time tea or a gentle sleep aid to put you out.
4. Try to avoid getting too drunk the night before your wedding! There’s nothing worse than a hangover on your wedding day (not that I’m speaking from experience)! Same goes for the guys, especially! Make sure someone is looking out for their behavior as well.
5. Bring an emergency kit. Include medical supplies such as: Imodium AD, Pepto, Antacid, Advil, Smelling Salts, Visine, & Allergy medicine. Also, have a contact sheet with your doctor, pharmacist, and local hospital’s contact information handy in the case the symptoms worsen.
The chances that you will come down ill are slim, but following these precautions should help minimize the odds. Happy Planning, and Congratulations!