 A wedding is a life event; a milestone and a full-out party whether formal or not, with a myriad of special touches that flavour the day with the individual touches of the couple’s personality. Making a memory is their top priority and when all is said and done, they want to look back on a beautiful celebration filled with a sense of emotion, sincerity and occasion. More from Bridal Talk . . . Weddings, planning A dinner following the wedding rehearsal is not a necessity, but it is a lovely way to begin your wedding festivities and allows your attendants and families to relax and get acquainted. The meal is traditionally hosted by the groom’s parents, and includes the immediate family of both the bride and groom, the clergyman and members of the wedding party and their spouses. In some circumstances, you may want to include special and out-of-town guests who have already arrived. The rehearsal dinner is the traditional time for the groom’s father to make a formal toast to the couple. It is also an appropriate time for the attendants’ gifts to be given out. Seating plans and place cards are especially important at this dinner, probably a first meeting for more than one of the group. The bridal couple generally sits at the head of the group, their parents flank them. The members of the wedding party are seated throughout the rest of the family members and special guests. Presumably, they will feel more at ease and be able to assist in making the other guests more comfortable. Because it is an icebreaker of sorts, relax and enjoy the rehearsal dinner. Don’t linger too long, however. Brides look terrible with bleary eyes. Get home early and pamper yourself tonight- for tomorrow you’ll be married! More from Bridal Talk . . . Weddings, planning  Many weddings and receptions are held outdoors, but natural scenery also provides nice atmosphere for a rehearsal dinner or gift opening party. More from Bridal Talk . . . Weddings, planning  Underscore the drama of your wedding with the right flowers. Find a professional who will take time to learn about you and the ambience you want to create. An artistic florist will suggest lovely and unusual designs for your wedding bouquet and floral arrangements. Six months before the wedding is not too More from Bridal Talk . . . Weddings, planning  Toasts may then follow his toast from the bride’s honour attendant and then the bride and groom’s parents. The couple then follows with special toasts to their parents, to their attendants and finally to each other, usually with the groom speaking first. They may then intertwine their arms and drink from their toasting glasses or goblets. More from Bridal Talk . . . Weddings, planning |
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