Holding Wedding Bouquets

Looking comfortable and relaxed on your wedding day is a must. Most guest can see how intense a bride is by the way they carry their bouquets. Let me help you relax with these great tips:

• Grasp the stems with both hands.
• Position the bouquet at your hip level keeping it close to your belly button. Holding it higher will make you look tense.
• Clasp the bouquet firmly, but not with an iron grip.
• Relax and enjoy your day!

Walking Down the Aisle - A Stride Guide

Before getting to the "I Do," remember you have to get to the groom! Taking that short stroll in a long dress, carrying a bouquet, and wearing heels, while mom loses it, can be overwhelming for most brides. Below are a few helpful guidelines on how to "walk the walk."

• Take a few deep breaths to relax your body during the first few notes of your processional.
• Keep pace with the music. Avoid the step-pause-step rhythm. Just walk slower than normal. No need to rush.
• Look around an smile at your guest. After all, you are the star!
• When you reach the altar, kiss whomever is giving you away.
• Pass your bouquet to the maid of honor, who shoud be on your left.
• Practice all of the above steps at your rehearsal. It will help with the next day jitters.

Invitation Timeline

A wedding guest's first glimpse of your wedding comes in the mail. The envelope is ripped open, and your wedding's style, formal or casual, pops out. Get the message out on time by following these great tips:

12 Months: Mail save-the-date card.
  6 Months: Shop for invites. Order paper samples.
  5 Months: If using a custom invite (monograms, stamp, etc.) start the process now.
  4 Months: Order labor-intensive invites (letterpress or engraved).
  3 Months: Start addressing envelopes. Weigh one complete invitation for correct postage. Mail invitations 6-8 weeks before the wedding.
  1 Month: RSVPs should start arriving 2-4 weeks before the wedding. Start calling anyone who has not responded after RSVP deadline date.

Beach Wedding and Flip Flops

Encourage guests to kick off their shoes by providing them with flip-flops to change into. They'll be more comfortable and have more fun.