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Example: Jane's and Arthur's wedding
A DJ will play recorded songs so you’ll know them well and your guests might sing along, but a band can come up with solos and unexpected covers of favorite songs.
At the same time, a good DJ can play a wide variety of music, unlike a band, which has a set repertoire.
List here the bands you like.
Many couples choose digital correspondence for environmental purposes or cost savings. You can choose 3D designs, animations or short movies for the invitations. Guests will always have their cell phones on them and this makes communication less time-consuming.
The RSVP cards usually contain
1. The date they should reply by
2. Options to notify their attendance:
- Joyfully accepts, Name(s) if they're bringing a guest
- Regretfully declines
3. The food preferences:
'I'll be having the...'
Of course, in the digital format, replying will be easier and it also excludes the possibility of one forgetting to mail out the RSVP card.
However, if you choose traditional paper invitations, have them made in the theme of the wedding. Also, don't forget to send envelopes with postage for the RSVP cards.
For a destination wedding, it's best to send the save the dates 8 to 12 months in advance. For a local affair, send save the dates 4 months in advance.
Follow your save the dates with formal invitations about 8 weeks before the wedding.
After you made your choice you need to book the vendors. Do this as soon as possible, as someone else might book before you manage to.
Set a due date by clicking on the small triangle from the corner of this topic, so you will receive an email notification before.
Chose if you want to have a traditional church wedding or a simple civil ceremony in front of your friends and family. Or maybe you want both, in which case setting the time is essential.
Most religious ceremonies take place in churches. List here the chapels and churches which you like, then make sure you talk to the priest/minister.
It's best to create the guest list at the beginning of your planning as you will need to know the approximate number of guests.
Table 1
When the venue is chosen, you can start planning the seating charts. Place together people of the same age and same interests approximatively, so this way they will have discussion topics. Also, you can have a singles table.
List here the groups of people for each table.
When choosing the floral arrangements, pay attention to the season as certain flowers become more expensive and harder to find at different times of the year. It's best to start with the bridal bouquet because you can use it as inspiration for other arrangements.
You should have a few options for your guest, which shall appear on the RSVP card. Take into consideration your vegan/vegetarian guests and kids too.
For drinks, you should have some fancy cocktails and mocktails, champagne, and the standard red & white wine, and beer.
The location of your wedding is very important. Choose one to make sure all your guests can attend.
Take into consideration the size of your guest list, if there is a dance floor, etc.
List the venues you believe would match your needs.
