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If your gown is an
heirloom, allow time for cleaning and freshening, and any alterations that may need to be made.
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Select a pretty handkerchief
to tuck into your bouquet for sentimental moments.
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Practice wearing your
wedding shoes before the big day.
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Pack a small emergency
bag for your dressing area: iron, needle and thread, hair spray, aspirin, nail polish, safety pins, extra panty hose, etc.
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Planning an outdoor
wedding? Have a colorful supply of umbrellas on hand to help ward away the rain.
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Remind the wedding
party to gather quickly after your vows for group photographs. You'll want to greet waiting guests as soon as possible.
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It's proper to send
lodging information to your out-of-town guests. Most facilities will do so for you if provided with your guest list.
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Don't forget to place
a pretty guest register at the reception.
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Arrange for a close
friend or relative to transport gifts that are delivered to the reception.
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If you're planning
on candles, be sure to appoint someone to light them.
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Leave your honeymoon
itinerary with a family member.
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Ask your bridesmaids
to place their bouquets around the reception area as additional decoration. They'll be thankful not to hold them during the
celebration.
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Select a special gift
for your parents as a gesture of thanks. Present it to them the morning of the wedding.
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Send a romantic telegram
to your fiancé just before the ceremony.
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Enjoy a light snack
before leaving for the ceremony. Many brides never taste the food at their reception.
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The best time to cut
the cake at the reception is immediately after the main course is cleared. Eating the first piece of cake together symbolizes
your first meal together. The grain it's made of stands for fertility and fruitfulness. Proposing a short toast to one another
reinforces the mood of the moment, making it a special one.
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Be sure to get a good
nights sleep before the wedding. You'll be glad you did!
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Be sure to have your
gown cleaned after the festivities. Stains that may not be visible now may yellow later.
- Gowns are best stored in
a cool, dry place. When stored on a hanger, sew straps to the waistline to relieve pressure on the shoulders. Wrap the gown
in a sheet or muslin, stuffing the sleeves and bodice with white tissue to prevent wrinkling. Take equal care with the headpiece
and veil.
