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hav usts put ti potos in a scap-
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whether his or her jewelry was stolen or lost.
When pursuing jewelry insurance, a key thing
to look for is whether or not the policy covers
mysterious disappearance, as many do not.
Jewelers Mutual Insurance
Companys Compiled Claims for 2009:
Damage: 56%
Accidental loss: 32%
Crime: 6.5%
Mysterious disappearance: 4%
Other(hurricane,re,etc):.6%
For more information on Jew-
elers Mutual Insurance Company
or to get a free quote, please go to
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About the author: Jewelers
Mutual Insurance Company is the only
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Canada. Visit the Jewelers Mutual website at
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tress and anxiety associated with even the
most extreme cases of loss. There are a vari-
ety of companies with whom to insure jewelry,
and costs can be similar among them. How-
ever, coverage can vary a great deal. Do your
research.
Accidental loss is one of the leading
jewelry claims reported by our clients, says
Maley. However, standard nonscheduled
homeowners or renters policies do not auto-
matically include coverage for this type of loss.
We also insure the cost to repair or replace
damaged rings and gemstones; another area
where insurance coverage can fall short.
Given how easily a loss may occur cou-
pled withthe nancialexpenseof replacing
the piece, protecting your jewelry is crucial.
According to Jewelers Mutuals compiled
claims for 2009, damage and accidental loss
account for nearly 90 percent of all claims.
Another common claim is mysterious disap-
pearance, in other words someone is unsure
Of the many Southern brides walking
down the aisle in the coming months, very
ew imagine losing their rings shortly before
or after their wedding day, especially given
heemotionalandnancialinvestment.How-
ever, accidents do happen. In fact, according
o 2009 claims received by Jewelers Mutual
nsurance Company, the only company spe-
cializing exclusively in jewelry insurance in the
UnitedStatesandCanada(exceptQuebec),
accidental loss accounts for one-third of all
ewelry claims.
Some couples lose the ring far in ad-
vance of walking down the aisle, said Mike
Maley, vice president of Personal Lines at
Jewelers Mutual. A recently engaged woman
was driving down Highway 5 in California with
her hand out the window when her engage-
ment ringslipped offhernger, never tobe
ound again.
Finding the appropriate insurance for your
wedding ring in advance will alleviate the dis-
Insure Your Weding RingsBefore t s Too Late-
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Brides come with many different person-alities, backgrounds, and levels of taste.Theretrulyaresignicantbridalperson -alitytypes.Doyoutinoneormoreofthese categories?
THE SUPER-ORGANIZED BRIDE: Inyour hand you always carry your wed-ding planner book completely intact andperfectlyorganized.Itislledwithalltheinformation you have collected over theyears to make your wedding the perfectevent. You have control of every detail,
and when you meet with the right ven-dors, you book their services becausetheyt within yourwell-structuredwed-ding ensemble perfectly. Your big day willgo perfectly and will be a detail-drivenandexcitingeventforalltoseersthand.For example, what would happen if an in-vited guest arrives with a date who was
Brial Archetypesy Style Networks Celebrity Weding Planner, Donnie rown
not RSVPd in advance? Well, the reten-tive goddess in you will meet them at thedoor and scold them like no other. Thatis,ifyouhavenisheddirectingthepho-tographer through the post-ceremonyphotoshootwithaloudsnapofyourn -ger. Your reception would be nothing lessthan a seated dinner with lots of people,multiple courses including soups, salads,various entre options, perfectly selecteddesserts and wedding cakes, and plentyto drink.
THE INCESSANT DREAMER: You havespent the past twenty-plus years cuttingpictures from magazines and creatingyour dream wedding book. You nallywrangled yourself a groom and now youspend lots of time looking at many pic-tures in Martha Stewarts wedding pub-lications. You love all of Marthas ideas,
even those which are just not realistic.The tulip boutonniere is your favorite.Who cares if it falls apart before the menwalk down the aisle? Martha said that itwould be okay, so it will! Ill bet you evenhave a cake topper that you have beensaving since you were six years old! Itdoes not matter how tacky it is, just use it!It cost $1.99 in 1980, but now it is price-less! Your reception will consist of a buffetwith many appetizers and other assortedcocktailtreatsandwithftypercentguestseating.Youareterried thatyourwed-
ding attendees will simply sit down andnot mingle and mix. After all, it is such funto sit at an unset table or to stand and holdyour glass with one hand and your platewith the other. Several guests will be sniff-ing their plates, because they will not haveany way of actually getting the food intotheir mouths! However, it will be festive!
The SUPER-ORGANIZED BRIDE will have
every detail planned perfectly, including the
fowers, the church, and the jewelry.
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THE INDECISIVE SCHIZOPHRENIC:
You have absolutely no idea what youwant. You see sample after sample ofideas and still cannot make a decision.You leave with ideas and come back tothe table needing more because noneof the previous ones spoke to you. Thevoices were talking but nothing actuallygot through. You do not want a cookie-cutter wedding. However, you must see
photos of something that you do want,even though you dont know what exactlyit is that you want. I think that you knowwhat I mean when I say that you do notknow what you want, even though I knowthat you know what I mean, ya know?You will not have food at the receptionbecause you never made a decision tobeginwithandthecaterersnallygaveup and took the evening off.
CROUCHING BRIDE, HIDDEN MOTH-
ER DRAGON: You have an idea of whatyou want, but will never see any of yourideas come to fruition because of your
mother dragon that lurks in the shadowsdemanding that this is her wedding andnot yours. Consistently and continually,your mother tells you, When you have adaughter, and are therefore paying for it,then you can decide. Until then, you willdo what Mommy Dearest says. Your
mother will make it clear that it will be hersole mission in life to destroy the vendorsor planner should they defy her wishesin favor of what it is you prefer. For yourreception, you would love a selection oftasty, hot and cold passed hors doeuvresand a buffet presentation. However, yourdear mother will have something to sayabout that as well. You will end up havinga seated dinner with all of your mothers
favorite selections, and you must like itor else!
THE WANT IT BUT CANT AFFORD IT
BRIDE or THE BEER-POCKET BUD-GET BRIDE: You are pleasant and verysweet. However, you might bend thetruth when you say that you will be faxingover the contract as soon as you hangup the phone with your wedding planneror vendors. You will not. You have everyintention of making your payment install-ments on time. But, somehow you willnot. Alternatively, when you say you willdo your required homework and get your
planner what they need in order to gettheir job doneyou wont. Then, all of asudden, two weeks before the wedding,you turn about face and scream whennothing is done on your timeline; you failto realize that you are only behind sched-ule because of your indecisiveness. You
just want to keep up with the other tenbrides that you previously stood for asan attendant, even though your limitedbudget cannot afford the related expens-es.Nottoworry,youwillndthefundssomehow. You made money at the bloodbank earlier in the day, but if you still fallshort, perhaps your wedding planner orprofessional vendors will take pity on youand help you in some way. Overall, this is
not going to be the most stress-free wed-ding you, your vendors or your guests willever witness. You want an elegant buffetof carved beef tenderloin and a selectionofsushiandshellsh.However,whatyouwill have in the end is an array of beanieweenies and spam meatballs smotheredin a lovely Mad Dog 20-20 reduction.
Now, youmay or may not nd any ofyourself in these above-mentioned cat-egories. Or perhaps, you are there andeveryone else sees it. Regardless, it wasfun realizing that your own well-hiddenneuroses happen to other people too,
not just you.
The WANT IT BUT CANT AFFORD IT
BRIDE will want the tallest cakes, the fanci
chandeliers, and plenty of hors doeuvres.
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It is every girls dream to
have a fairytale wedding
a very special day to
remember for life. Howev-
er, when things go wrong,
it can be the worst of the
worst of times. You havespent a lot of money to
make sure that special day
is very special. As an insur-
ance agent, I have learned
one very important fact.
Risk never takes a break.
You could have a vendor orvenue already going out of
business and at the same
time taking your money. So
many problems can pop up
without notice. Someone
in your wedding party can
become ill or you could get
transferred to another state
for your job. A vendor may
not show, or the weather
turns for the worse the day
of the wedding, and no
one can get to the venue.
To solve this problem, you
Wedig InsuracBy Jack Brown, an independent, licensed, insurance counselor with more
than 35 years experience. Contact him at jackbrownins@aol.com.
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need wedding insurance. Or
as we say in the business,
transfer the risk.Wedding insurance can
cover:
Lostdeposits
Photographsandvideo
Weddinggiftslostor
stolen
Cancellation/postpone-ment
Noshows
Unexpectedillnessor
accident
Lossofthewedding
ring
Travelcosts
Manyothercostsasso-
ciated with the wedding
Liability Insurance. This
will protect you in a situa-
tion of injury to an attendee
or property damage caused
by your wedding party. Most
venues will require this cov-
erage.
Liquor Liability. This willprotect you and your family
against alcohol-related acci-
dents. Most venues will re-
quire this coverage.
Ask each vendor and
venue if they carry a third-
partydelitybond.Thebondwill guarantee your money if
they go broke. This is a must
for an all-inclusive wedding
facility.
Make sure that each ven-
dor and venue gives you a
written contract. You will
need this to le an insur-
ance claim to prove that you
did in fact pay the vendor or
venue.
Ask for a statement of un-
derstanding. This will spell
out what is expected of you
and the vendor or venue.
Make sure that you a
the vendor or venue sign eerything, even agreed-up
notes and e-mails.
A wedding insurance po
cy will cost around $300 a
can be purchased as far
24 months before the we
ding.
Companies that sell we
ding insurance:
TravelersInsurance.co
Wedsure.com
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phy, videography has quickly become anexciting, essential part of the weddingcelebration.
The guidelines for selecting a videog-rapher parallel those for choosing a pho-tographer. The number one rule use aprofessional! Dont be tempted to take ad-vantage of your Uncle Joes camcorder.
There are no second takes. Hirea professional with professional equip-ment, so your memories are safe.
Make sure your videographer hastop-notch audio-visual cameras and edit-ing equipment. Your videographer mustbe experienced and well trained on theequipment.
Different audio techniques includethe use of wireless remote microphones,a feed from the churchs sound system, ashotgun microphone and ambient sound,and a separate recording dubbed in dur-ing editing. Determine with your videog-rapher the technique best suited to yourwedding location.
Ask to view DVDs of actual weddingsthat were shot and produced within thepast year. By watching these samples,youll see rst-hand thevideographerslevel of talent and professionalism.
Look for sharp images, adequate light-ing and clear sound. The video shouldowsmoothlyfromscenetoscene,withhighlights fully covered to tell the wholewedding story. Look for special effects,such as fades, wipes, dissolves, multipleimages, freeze-frames and background
music.The videographer should dress ap-
propriately, and be able to comfortablymingle with your guests. Wedding vid-eography prices range from several hun-dred dollars to the thousands. Find outwhats included in the package deals, andif items such as duplicate DVDs, adding
music and titles, special effects, overtimeand second cameras are additional. Ob-tain a contract including date, time, loca-tion, cost, equipment used, editing time,deposits and delivery date.
Its so important to choose profes-sionals to record your wedding celebra-tion. The expense is well worth the fu-ture returns. Preserving the memoriesof your nuptials is too important to leaveto chance. Take care to ensure that yourphotographs and DVDs are of the qualityyoull be proud to share with your familyand friends. Youll enjoy your memoriesformanyyearstocome.
special moments.When you meet with a photographer,
view sample wedding albums to obtaina clear impression of the overall style inwhich the photographer covers a wed-ding. Look for color, sharpness and detailof the photographs.
Determine the type of photographsyou prefer a formal posed look, can-dids, or a combination of both formats.Communicate clearly with your photog-rapher to ensure the best results. Makesure your photographer knows exactlywhat you want you only get onechance to make things right.
Obtain information on package sizesand prices, deposits, retouching charg-es, travel expenses and any other costs.Wedding packages can range from sev-eral hundred dollars to well into the thou-sands. Make sure everything you need isincluded in your package formal por-trait, black-and-white print for the news-paper, wedding album, and anything elseyou are looking for. Find out the cost of
additional prints and mini-albums forparents and close friends.
Finally, be sure everything youveagreed to is written in a contract. Otherdetails that should be in writing include:when the photographer will arrive at thewedding and leave the reception, howthe photographer will be dressed, and thenumber of images that will be provided.When you meet with your photographer,
come prepared with pertinent informationregarding your wedding. Its also helpfulif the photographer knows the style, colorand setting of the wedding so that themood and the moment can be captured.
Let your photographer know the sizeof your wedding party and with whomyou would like to be photographed. Itshelpful to designate a friend or relative topoint out those special friends and rela-tives you want photographed during thereception.
VIDEOGRAPHY
Once a mere stepchild of photogra-
Long after the wedding dress ispacked away, the caterer is on to thenext wedding, and the thank-you notesare mailed the photographs and DVDsremain. The documentation of the begin-ning of your new family will be cherishedfor future generations.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Book your photographer at least six
months in advance to ensure availabilityfor your wedding date. When choosing aphotographer, there are several impor-tant things to remember.
Select a photographer who works fora living, not as a part-time or weekend
job. Do not entrust this blessed event toan amateur or friend. You dont want torisk losing the recording of this once-in-a-lifetime occasion.
Protect your wedding memories byusing a professional. And make sureyour photographer has extra cameras,lenses and lighting equipment on handas backups in case of emergency.
Most photographers now prefer touse digital cameras for wedding photog-raphy. Of course, no matter what stylecamera is used, make sure your pho-tographer will also have an appropriatebackup strategy to preserve the imagesfrom your precious day.
Advances in digital cameras are rap-idly improving the image detail and color.Thereareotherbenetstodigitalversuslmcameras.Notonlycanaphotogra-pher see immediately what the image willlook like, he or she can correct the shoton-siteasopposedtoduringthelm-de-veloping process. Brides will appreciatethespeedandefciencyofdigitalcamer-
as since theyll be able to see their wed-ding proofs quicker. This digital processcan give you an idea of what your wed-ding album will look like when complete.
Choose a photographer with whomyou are compatible and who puts youatease.Ifthereisapersonalityconictbetween you and the photographer, youmay end up with photos of your bestsneer instead of your best smile!
Look for a photographer whose judg-ment and opinions you trust. Remember,youll be spending a lot of time with thecamera person on your wedding day,relying on that person to capture those
Picture Perfect -A tener moment, capture in a silver frame on an office esk.
A special home movie to pop in the DVD player on a snugglywinter night. Weding images keep the memories alive.
Select a photographer who works for a living,not as a part-time or weekend job. Do not entrustthis blessed event to an amateur or friend.
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The Groom6 Months Or LongerPrepareabudgetforyourshareoftheweddingandhoneymoonexpenses.
Purchasethebridesweddingring.
Begininterviewingtravelagentstoarrangeyourhoneymoon.Beginyourguestlistaskthebridesfamilythenumberofguestsyou
can invite.
Askyourattendantstobeinthewedding.
3 To 6 Months BeforeArrangelodgingforattendantsandclosefamilymemberscomingfrom
out of town.
Askthebridesfamilytodetermineyourshareoftheoristbill.
Reservetherestaurantorotherfacilityfortherehearsaldinner;consider
a limousine service for transportation.
Youmaywanttogowithyourbridetoregisterforchina,crystal,andother items.
Makeanappointmentforyouandyourbridetovisityourclergyman.
10 To 12 Weeks BeforeYouandyourattendantsmustbemeasuredforthetuxedos.
Informtheweddingpartywhereandwhentherehearsalandrehearsaldinner will take place.
4 To 10 Weeks BeforeSelectgiftsforyourattendants.
Reconrmhoneymoonplans.Booklimousineservice.
2 To 4 Weeks BeforeApplyforyourmarriagelicensewithyourbride.
Askyourbestmantoprepareatoasttogiveyouandyourbrideatthe
reception.
Week Of The WeddingGivethenalguestcounttothecatererfortherehearsaldinner;conrm
bridal party transportation.
Takeyourmarriagelicensetotherehearsal.Reconrmhoneymoonplans.
Day Of The WeddingGivetheclergymanschecktothebestmantohandle.
Arriveattheweddingsite,alongwithyourattendants,1.5hoursbefore
the ceremony.
The Brie6 Months Or LongerPrepareabudgetfortheweddingandreception.
Scheduleconsultationforselectingthecorrectcolorandstyleofweddinggown
and attendants attire for a picture-perfect wedding.Beginyourguestlist.
Selectthetimeandplacefortheweddingandreception.
Askyourattendantstobeinyourwedding.
Orderyourweddinggownandbridalaccessories.
Intervieworists,caterers,photographers,videographers,bakersandreception
entertainers.
3 To 6 Months BeforeRegisterforyourchina,crystalandotheritems.
Orderbridesmaidsdressesandaccessories.
Orderinvitationsandotherstationery,includinginformalsandmapcards.Meetwithyourclergymanandobtainacopyofthechurchsweddingpolicies,
if you plan to have your ceremony in a church.Purchasethegroomsweddingring.
Makeyournaldecisionsonyourorist,caterer,photographer,videographer,
bakery and entertainment.
Makearrangementsforaccommodationsforyourout-of-townguests.
10 To 12 Weeks BeforeArrangetransportationtotheweddingandreceptionforyourattendantsand
out-of-town guests.
Chooseyourhouseparty,suchasfriendsandfamilytohandoutprograms,attend the guest book, and greet guests.
Meetwithyourmusicdirector.
Finalizethereceptionmenu.
Beginttingsforyourgownandthebridesmaidsdresses.
Coordinateshowerswithgift-registrysources.
Haveyourbridalportraittaken.Addressinvitationsandannouncements.
Arrangeatimeandplaceforyourbridesmaidsluncheon.
Selectgiftsforyourattendants.Double-checkarrangementswithyourorist,caterer,photographer,
videographer, bakery and entertainment.
Scheduleappointmentwithprofessionalsformakeupandhairstyling.
4 To 10 Weeks BeforeMailinvitations,weighingthemforproperpostage.
Sendyourweddingpictureandannouncementtothenewspaper.
Finalizeyourttings.
2 To 4 Weeks BeforeFinalizearrangementswithyourclergymanandmusicdirector.
Informtheweddingpartyandclosefamilymembersofthetimeandplace
of the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
Applyforyourmarriagelicensewithyourgroom.Changeyournameonyoursocialsecuritycard,driverslicense,creditcards
andbankaccounts,andlechange-of-addresscardswithpostofceand
correspondents.Gooverspecialseatingarrangementsforthewedding.
Finalizearrangementswiththeorist,caterer,photographer,videographer,bakery, entertainers and gift registries.
Arrangeforthepressingofyourweddinggownandbridesmaidsdresses.
Arrangeforsomeonetotakeyourdresstobeheirloomedorpreservedafter
the wedding.
Arrangeforsomeonetotakeyourbouquettobepreservedordriedafterthe
wedding, if you choose to do so.
Week Of The WeddingGivethenalguestcounttoyourcaterer72hoursbeforethereception.
Finalizedirectionoftherehearsalandweddingwithyourweddingconsultant.
Day Of The WeddingMailweddingannouncements(ifyouareplanningto).
Arriveattheweddingsitetwohoursbeforetheceremony.
Things To Do -Use this hany checklist as a general information an scheuling guie, an tailor it to fit the specific
nees of your own weding.
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BRIDESMAID
A bridesmaid has no particular pre-wedding responsibilities, but might offer to
help the bride in any way she can, such as throwing her an engagement party or
bridal shower, or helping stuff invitations.
Pays for and assembles her wedding outt.
Attends rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. Walks in the processional and
recessional.
May stand in the receiving line.
JUNIOR BRIDESMAID
Wears a dress similar to that of a bridesmaid, but in an age-appropriate style.
Participates in the processional (recessional participation is optional).
USHER/GROOMSMAN
Pays for his own wedding attire (boutonnieres provided by the groom).
Seats guests at the church as they arrive offers his right arm to each woman.
Asks if they are friends of the bride or groom and seats them accordingly.
Brides guests are seated to the left, the grooms to the right; order is reversed
in Jewish services. When one side has more guests than the other, the usher
may begin seating guests on the side with fewer people.
Decorates the couples going-away car.
FLOWER GIRL
Usually a young girl between 4 and 10 years old.
Carries a basket of owers, tiny nosegay or a basket of loose rose petals to
strew in the brides path, if the ceremony venue allows.
RING BEARER
Usually a young boy between 4 and 10 years old.
During the ceremony, carries a white satin pillow with two fake rings tied or
sewn on. After the ceremony, the pillow is turned upside down so the dummyring wont show. The real rings can also be used if he is old enough.
CANDLELIGHTER
Young boys or girls, usually between 9 and 14 years old.
Light the candles at the altar just before the brides mother is seated.
Children should attend rehearsal to practice their parts, although it is optional
for them to attend pre-wedding parties. After walking down the aisle, they might
quietly slip into their parents pew to avoid disrupting the ceremony with dgeting.
They need not participate in the recessional.
MOTHER OF THE BRIDE
Usually acts as hostess of the reception.
Helps the bride compile the guest list, arrange details of the ceremony and
reception, and may help her select her wedding gown. Is accorded special honor at the wedding service and is seated last, just a few
minutes before the wedding begins.
Greets guests at the head of the reception line. Sits in place of honor at parents
table.
Makes sure guests are having a good time and is on hand to bid them goodbye.
FATHER OF THE BRIDE
Rides to the ceremony with the bride; chauffeured transportation suggested.
Escorts the bride down the aisle, then joins his wife on the front row.
Acts as ofcial host of the reception.
Keeps an eye on the bar and champagne supply.
Makes a short toast at the reception.
Is the last person to leave the reception; says goodbye to the guests.
Traditionally pays for the majority of the wedding. It is now appropriate for other
nancial arrangements to be made.
BRIDE AND GROOM
Decide wedding plans and budget with parents if they are footing the bill.
Choose wedding party attendants. The bride helps her attendants in dress
selection and the groom discusses appropriate attire with his groomsmen.
Purchase small gifts for their attendants.
Acknowledge receipt of wedding gifts with a personal note of appreciation.
BRIDE
Discusses budget with anc and parents.
Sets date, time and place of wedding and reception.
Selects wedding dress and accessories, allowing at least three months for delivery.
Books caterer, wedding and reception entertainment, orist, photographers,
videographer, and bakery.
Helps compile the guest list; chooses her attendants.
Orders invitations, thank-you notes and personal stationery.
Shops for trousseau.
Buys grooms wedding band and arranges for engraving if desired.
GROOM
Discusses budget with ance and parents.
Buys brides wedding band and arranges for engraving if desired.
Gets the marriage license (with the bride) and obtains any other necessary
legal documents.
Arranges and pays for honeymoon. Checks on available hotels for out-of-town guests.
Pays for brides bouquet and owers or corsages for both mothers and close female
relatives on both sides.
Supplies boutonnieres for himself and male attendants.
MAID/MATRON OF HONOR
Usually someone very close to the bride, such as her sister or a dear friend or relative.
Assists the bride in any way she can: helping plan the wedding, shopping,
addressing invitations, taking charge of recording and displaying wedding gifts. Lends the bride moral support.
Attends rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
Pays for her own gown and accessories (not including owers).
Helps bridesmaids prepare for their wedding-day duties and organizes their
ttings if necessary. Makes sure they arrive at the ceremony on time; conrms
transportation arrangements.
Helps bride get ready before the ceremony and before departure from the reception.
Holds the grooms ring during the ceremony until time to pass it to the bride.
Holds brides bouquet and arranges bridal veil and dress during the ceremony.
Is usually one of the two witnesses signing the marriage certicate.
Stands to the left of the groom in the receiving line; sits to the left of the groom
at the honor table, if there is one.
BEST MAN
Usually the grooms best friend, brother, father or other close relative.
Assists the groom in any way he can. Pays for his own wedding attire.
Attends rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
Holds brides wedding ring, producing it at the proper time in the ceremony.
Makes sure ceremony ofciant is paid.
Sits to the right of the bride at the honor table; offers the rst toast to the newlyweds.
Helps newlyweds prepare for the honeymoon departure. Takes care of luggage, makes
sure car is ready to go hands over keys to groom or makes sure limousine is ready
and sees that the groom has travel documents in order.
Makes sure that all mens rental clothes are returned the rst business day after the
wedding.
Member of the Weding -Each member of the weding party play a part in the ucces of your event.
Rea on to fin out the reponibilitie of everyone involve!
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GOALS, DREAMS AND PRIORITIES
Another part of understanding your part-
ners attitude on money is to discuss sav-ing, charity (stewardship) and spending on
leisure. Is one of you live for the moment
while the other is save for a rainy day?
Together, youll want to use both of these -
nancial attitudes to begin goal settingthe
next step in building your nancial roadmap
together. As a couple, you should identify
long-, intermediate- and short-term nancial
goals. Examples include: paying off student
loans, setting up an educational fund for
children or having an annual vacation.
In thinking about your goals for the fu-
ture, project to your 10-year anniversary
and think about what you hope to accom-
plish as a couple. Perhaps youll want avow-renewal ceremony or to go on a sec-
ond honeymoon. Whatever those dreams
are, talk about what savings and steps
would be necessary to achieve your goals.
As you lay the groundwork for your -
nancial success as a couple, remember to
use the tips listed above as a starting point.
They will help you practice the positive and
constructive communication skills needed
to guide your marriage to continued suc-
cess.
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THE LAy OF THE LAND
Before you begin mapping your nancial
future as a couple, there are some key fac-tors that should be discussed. Just as build-
ers lay a foundation to ensure solid ground,
the same concept should be applied to your
nancial lives as a married couple.
As an important rst step, assets and
debts should be discussed to determine
your nancial standing as a couple. This
helps begin the conversation about what
each party is bringing into the marriage -
nancially and helps provide a clear picture
of debt and net worth. During this assess-
ment, you can also determine if a prenuptial
agreement is necessary.
Secondly, an extended portion of your
nancial assessment conversation shouldexplore one anothers attitudes about
money. Perhaps one of you always avoids
debt, while the other is ne with maintain-
ing a monthly balance on credit cards. One
of you might have sterling credit, while the
other has areas to improve upon. Your
conversation will help explore your history
of handling money and relevant life experi-
ences that have helped shaped your view-
points.
Lastly, once debt, net worth, and money
sentiments are assessed, you can deter-
mine what your immediate nancial priori-
ties should be as a couple. If there is consid-
erable debt, you can focus on the reduction
and the eventual elimination of that debt.
If not, perhaps you may look into buying a
home or opening a joint account for invest-
ing. In either instance, its important to have
a lay of the land conversation early so that
a nancial advisor can be incorporated into
your planning if needed.
yOURS, MINE AND OURS
Marriage is a union in every sense. Its a
joining of two minds, hearts, goals and in
many cases bank accounts. Before you
marry, it is important to determine how you
and your future spouse intend to handleyour newly combined household nances.
Because marriage, just as any other part-
nership, is best when everyone plays to
their strengths, I recommend appointing a
couple money manager to handle house-
hold nances such as paying the bills and
balancing check books. The money manag-
er also will ensure all funds in the couples
joint account are handled appropriately and
will convene monthly state of the union
meetings to ensure both parties are up-
dated on the dreams and goals you have
set together.
LOVE AND MONEy
When you think about the words love
and money while youre planning your -
nancial future as a couple, it may not bring
music to your earsand youre not alone.
A SmartMoney1
study found that while 70
percent of married couples talk about mon-
ey frequently, few report doing so effec-
tively. As a nancial advisor, Ive counseled
many couples who view discussing money
with the same anticipation as weeding the
lawn. Instead of viewing money as a criti-
cal and constructive topic of conversation,
many choose to sweep it under the rug onlyto learn that the rug can be lifted or pulled
from under you at any time.
Talking about money doesnt have to
be the proverbial elephant in the room. If
you begin fostering positive communication
surrounding money while planning your fu-
ture, you may nd that you actually enjoy
discussing money and can use it as a plat-
form to discuss your nancial aspirations
together. Here are some ways to make con-
versations about your nancial future as a
couple easier.
Builing the Roamapto You Financial Succes a a Couple
1
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Dodee Crockett is a Senior Vice
President, Investments and Wealth
Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch
in Dallas, Texas. Dodee and her team
help their clients pursue their goals
through customized growth and income
strategies. Dodee can be reached at
Dodee_Crockett@ml.com.
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Check out store policy on altera-
tions, and make sure theres a good
seamstress on hand.
Examine the workmanship on the
dress itself all buttons and trim
should be hand sewn, not glued.
At dress ttings, wear the same
heel height and type of undergarments
youll wear on your wedding day. When
shopping for veils and headpieces,
style your hair as youll wear it at the
ceremony. Every detail is important tothe creation of a stunning package!
ATTENDANTS ATTIRE
Now that youre taken care of, its
time to dress the rest of your bridal
party.
Ask for help. Enlist the aid of your
maid of honor or another friend, and
choose styles and colors that atter the
face and gure of each attendant. As
bridesmaids usually pay for their own
dresses, shop conservatively. Care-
fully coordinate shoes and accessoriesto achieve a balanced look.
Be selective. Be just as careful in
selecting attire for the groom and his
attendants. Mens wedding clothing is
usually rented place your order six
to eight weeks before the wedding.
Tux tips. The groom may dress
differently from his attendants, or wear
the same tux as the other men. He
might consider wearing a bow tie and
cummerbund in a contrasting color or
pattern from the others. The mens
attire should complement the bridal
gown. Choose tuxedos appropriate to
the style of your wedding.
Proper t. Men have different
builds, so shop accordingly. Your for-
mal wear professional can offer great
advice on which styles are appropri-
ate, and properly t the tuxedo you
choose.
Attention to detail is a must if you
want a perfect wedding. Look around a
lot, get some expert advice, and enjoy
this shopping adventure. Its a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
checkbook a 50% deposit is cus-
tomary when placing an order.
Choose a gown that makes the
most of your gure. Princess or A-line
styles are slimming and create the illu-
sion of height. A full skirt hides heavy
legs and hips. Dropped waist styles
atter most gure types. A decorative
bodice highlights the upper body, while
a simpler style minimizes a heavy bust.
There are many fabrics and shades to
choose from nd the textures andhues that atter your complexion.
Choose a veil thats appropriate to
the style of your wedding. And remem-
ber, your back gets lots of attention
during the ceremony your dress,
veil and train should look elegant from
that angle.
You may already have a mentalpicture of the look you want
on your wedding day. Its your job to
choose the gown that makes fantasy
a reality. But with all the styles, colors
and fabrics around, nding the perfect
dress may seem like mission impos-
sible! Dont despair. By following a few
basic guidelines, youll nd the look
that suits your unique style.
Youll need to order your gown and
veil six to nine months before the wed-ding. Make an appointment with a rep-
utable bridal salon, and let the consul-
tant know what type of wedding youre
planning before you arrive. Take along
a friend or relative whose honesty and
good taste you can count on youll
need an objective opinion. Bring your
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home, and some of these people have hor-
ror stories to tell. Rather than becoming a
casualty, hire a professional to design the
look thats right for you and your hair.
If youre one of the lucky women who
has long, healthy hair, there are countless
ways your hair can be styled. Be sure the
hair artist in which you are interested has
experience with long hair, whether you just
want it styled or want a chemical process.
It behaves nothing like short hair, and if
you mess it up at home, it just takes that
much longer to grow it back out to the same
length again.
SCHEDULING
About six months before your wedding
youll want to start a skin-care program de-
signed especially for you and stick with
it! During stressful times your skin can do
all sorts of panicking on its own, so if you
start being good to it you shouldnt have
as many problems when that special day
arrives. Licensed estheticians can help de-
vise such a regimen with you and can lead
the way to healthy skin.
If you are considering changing the look
of your hair, whether it be the cut, style, col-
or or texture, now is the time to book those
appointments, too, so the person working
on your hair can have the time to perfect
your new look before the last minute.
It is wise to choose your hair and make-
up artists early so that youll be working
with the same people throughout the whole
process; not only because they will become
familiar with your skin and hair, but because
when you look back at the photographs, you
will be looking at your wedding as an event,
rather than something occurring over a few
months, and youll want to have the same
look in all of them. Be sure to make all the
necessary appointments to lead up to yourwedding day. And dont forget to include the
appointments for that day, too! Some art-
ists work only in their own studios; others
will go on-location and meet you where you
need to be. Make sure you conrm all of
your plans with everyone involved.
Once it gets closer to your wedding
date, about three to four months prior to
your wedding or when your tailored gown
arrives, youll be having your bridal portrait
taken. Make sure you conrm how long it
will take for hair and makeup so you wont
be rushed trying to make the photogra-
phers appointment. Another good tip is to
know you looked on your wedding day, or
how you looked in your photographs from
your wedding day? Trained makeup art-
ists know how to make you look good, not
only in person, but for photographs as well.
Makeup for photography is a learned skill
and one most women dont have.
In planning what you want to look like,
dont forget your eyebrows! They can make
all the difference in a polished look. If your
brows look good and are shaped to comple-
ment your eyes, your whole face will lookmore nished. Have a professional do this,
as often women tweeze too many hairs out
of their brows and come away with having
to resort to pencil lines.
HAIR ARTISTRy
Many, many things can go wrong when
people try to not only style their own hair,
but also use harsh chemicals at home. A
trained colorist has the chemistry knowl-
edge to change the color of your hair slight-
ly or altogether differently, while still making
it look natural. Some eager people even try
perming or straightening their own hair at
On the morning of the day of yourwedding, youll wake up knowing that the
cake will be delivered on time, that the re-
ception venue will be completely decorated
and waiting for your arrival, and that your
dress will t you perfectly. And youll be
condent that youll look radiant and feel
wonderful because professional makeup
and hair artists will spend the time to soothe
your nerves by accentuating all of your best
features.
Several types of makeup artists and
hair stylists are out there, and to be sure
you choose the right types for you, youll
need to know a bit about them rst.
MAkEUP ARTISTRy
Professional makeup artists have ex-
perience with all skin types and colorings,
face shapes, and hair shapes. A licensed
esthetician is one who has studied skin and
skin care, has hours of training, is skilled inthe sterilization process (to eliminate cross-
contamination from tools), and has much
practice and work experience with actual
people. These exceptional artists have the
talent and training to camouage any scars
or blemishes and to bring out your best fa-
cial features.
You may wonder why you need a pro-
fessional to do something for you that you
do for yourself almost every day. After all,
you can do your makeup just ne for ev-
eryday wear, and sometimes even for
special occasions. But consider this: what
will you remember the most how you
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SkIN CARE
Facials can treat a myriad of im
fections, including acne, rosacea
dry skin. It is usually one hour, ancludes cleansing, sloughing and mo
izing that you wont soon forget. Cre
masks, peels and lotions are gently
plied and massaged over the entire
and neck to maximize rejuvenation
relaxation.
Essential oils, exfoliating clean
and TLC are combined in body p
and wraps to treat the rest of your b
This gentle pampering stimulates b
circulation, leaving behind a glowing
Some salons also offer body waxing
permanent makeup.
SCHEDULE
It is recommended you start
facials at least two months prior to
wedding day. Hydrating body w
should be started six months prior to
wedding. Massages should be sta
one month out. Make sure you sc
ule a massage for yourself one w
before and then the day before you
day. Most importantly, drink plent
water the entire time you are rece
treatments. Water helps get rid of to
released during treatments and it
helps improve your mood.
BEFORE yOU GO
Many spas will offer special rate
bridal parties. Compare them, n
what spa services are included and
scheduling is necessary.
Ask if gratuities are included in
price. Some packages include a gra
If not, use your discretion.
Check to see if there is a cancell
or change policy. Some spas will ch
up to 100% of the scheduled servic
you miss your appointment.
Certain spas offer lunch with gou
dining. Find out whats on the men
make sure everyone in your party
enjoy a fun bite to eat while sharing
spa experience.
Dont forget its all about you.
more you take care of yourself be
your wedding, the better you will
and feel on the most important da
your life.
Now that you have planned your hair
and makeup for your big day, you need
to turn your attention inside. All the stress
of planning your wedding can leave youfeeling depleted. A day of spa pamper-
ing is the antidote to stress and will leave
you feeling like the most beautiful woman
in the world.
The number of men and women in-
dulging in the spa experience is grow-
ing. From the day spas to destination
spas to resort spas, those on the cutting
edge are having to specialize in services
to attract loyal clients. That means you
will have no trouble nding a spa to meet
your needs.
Many spas offer packages. These
are groups of treatments and pamperingtechniques. They include full-body mas-
sages, sugar scrubs, facials, waxing and
body peels, to name a few. Prices can
range from less than a hundred dollars
to several hundred dollars, depending on
the package. A day at the spa makes a
great wedding gift for your bridal party
including the men!
The treatments are designed to
soothe you and help you escape the
chaos of wedding planning. So take a
deep, relaxing breath and enjoy! Arrive at
your appointment 10 15 minutes ahead
of time. First-timers will be asked to llout minor but important health questions
to determine the best treatments. Not
all treatments are appropriate for heart
patients, diabetics or people with other
health considerations. This information
also gives your therapist an idea of what
your needs are.
Some spas include warm, soothing
showers after which you will be provided
with a robe and slippers and escorted
into a private room for your treatment.
MASSAGE
There are several styles of massage
with varying intensity, so try a variety to
learn how your body reacts to each. A
massage helps loosen sore muscles and
soft tissue. It can be targeted to certain
body parts or lavished over the entire
body. Aromatherapy by use of essential
oils enhances the massage and deepens
the sense of relaxation. Expect soothing,
soft music to provide a nice backdrop to
your experience.
PamperingPackages-book a trial run appointment with both the
makeup and hair people before your por-
trait day so they can decide how to make
you look your best without your trying to
race out the door. Be sure to bring your veil,
tiara, or other accessories to all appoint-
ments so they can work around each one.
About a month before the big day is the
time to have any processes done to your
hair that you are needing. You may think
that this is too early, but in actuality, it is the
prime time to have these processes done,
so your hair will have a chance to get re-conditioned and healthier afterward. Have
all of your hair touch-ups done about a
week before the wedding.
When that day nally arrives and you
wake up in the morning, you can be as-
sured that absolutely everything has been
taken care of for you, and there isnt any-
thing for you to worry about. Your skin and
hair will be planned for, just as you planned
everything else. Good skin care, makeup
applied by a professional, and hair styled
to perfection will not only help you look your
very best, but will help ease that last-minute
stress. After all, a relaxed bride is a beauti-
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Tipping Tips Caterer, hotel or club banquet maager, bridal consultant. 15 20% if covered in fee. Reception hosts pay on receipt. Add any special tip to pment after reception.
Waiters, waitresses, bartenders, ble servers. 15 20% of bill giventhe captain or maitre d of hotel to distrute to rest of staff. If included, recepthosts pay tips with bill. If not, right afthe reception.
Powder room, coat room attendanin hotels or clubs. 50 per guest, or range a at fee with hotel or club maagement. If a at fee, reception hosts ptips with bill. If not, right after the recetion.
Florist, photographer, baker, mucians you hire, limousine driver. 15for driver, others tipped only for extra spcial service, up to 15%. Ceremony hotip driver at reception site. Add other tto bill payments.
Civil ceremony ofcials. Usually a fee. (Some judges cannot accept monask when you apply.) Groom gives feebest man who pays the ofcial after cemony.
Clergy members who perform tceremony. Groom gives donation to bman who pays after ceremony.
Ceremony assistants. Sometimes coered by church fee ask clergy membwhats customary. Ceremony hosts pchurch fee when billed; separate fe
and tips after service.
Custodians or kitchen help reception is in church.Ask church sretary. Ceremony hosts pay when bilor after service.
the church to a formal sit-down dinnercomplete with orchestra. Purchasing ser-vices separately is a lot of work! Manycouples opt for at least a partial package it saves time and energy.
Costs for the reception room itselfvary. Prices range from free to severalhundred dollars per hour. Professionalplanners suggest the reception last fromthree to four-and-a-half hours. Any short-
er, and people who have traveled fromafar may feel cheated. Any longer, andguests tend to start leaving before it isover.
Deciding whether or not to serve ameal depends on your nances and whatis expected in your community. Many eth-nic and religious cultures traditionally cel-ebrate with a hearty meal. If many of yourguests have traveled a long distance, itshospitable to feed them.
If you plan your wedding during meal-times, you are expected to provide sus-tenance. If this creates a scal panic,
change your reception style, or invitefewer guests. One workable option plan a large reception with light refresh-ments, then ask close family, friends andout-of-town guests to your parents housefor a buffet dinner.
Food and beverage costs vary greatly.Depending on whether you serve a buffetof hot appetizers, a complete buffet differ,or a multi-course seated dinner, pricescan range from $10 to more than $100per person. Caterers estimates usu-ally include the cost of beverages, but domake sure. Some caterers include cham-
pagne, beer and wine, but charge extrafor mixed drinks at an open bar. You maypay for drinks individually, or include thelibations in the caterers package. Mostprofessionals offer reasonable prices they get it wholesale.
With careful planning and a lot of in-vestigating, you and your family can hostthe wedding youve always wanted without ruining your budget. And you cango on dreaming about how special yourwedding day will be.
You are in love its the real thing.Now that youve found your partner
in life, you want to share your happinesswith everyone. You want your weddingcelebration to be the talk of the town the biggest and best ever. Before yourfantasies get ahead of your checkbook,ask yourself: whos paying for this wed-ding, and how much can you afford tospend?
Traditionally, the brides parents paidthe majority of the wedding costs. Backin the old days, the groom assumed fullnancial responsibility for his bride afterthey rode off into the sunset. He didnthave to chip in much for the wedding he paid his share later.
Its a different story now. Both part-ners in a modern marriage tend to goback to work after the honeymoon, andthese newlyweds have a bit more nan-cial independence. It seems only naturalfor both families to contribute to the wed-ding celebration.
Decide the kind of wedding youd like.Discuss your plans with those contribut-ing to the cost, and determine a budget.Make everyones nancial limitationsclear at this point it will prevent hardfeelings later.
Nowadays, the average weddingcosts around $27,000. Remember, thereare always places you can cut costs tosave money if you are wanting to spendless. As a rule, the more guests you in-vite and the more expensive the venuesyou choose, the more your costs will in-crease. Most brides also nd that their
costs go over their actual budget, so tryto plan accordingly.The largest single expense youre
faced with is the reception. Festivities atprivate clubs and four-star restaurantsare pricier than those held in the churchfellowship hall. Check rates at severaltypes of reception sites so that you cannd one within your budget.
Many facilities offer excellent packagedeals. Youll nd everything completelyorganized, from tea and sandwiches at
Financial Matter -Dreaming about the perfect weding is one thing actually paying
for it is another. Establish a realistic buget up front, an youll be ableto create an afforable fantasy.
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The Weding BugetITEM BUDGETED COST ACTUAL COST
Clothing
Brides Attire
Grooms Attire
Ceremony
Clergy Fees
Church Rental
Reception
Caterer/Food
Wedding Cake
Bar/Liquor
Site Rental
Waiters Tips
Decorations, Centerpieces, Napkins, etc.
Stationery
Invitations
Announcements
Thank-You Notes
Flowers
Ceremony
Brides Bouquet
Bridesmaids Bouquets
Grooms Boutonniere
Groomsmens BoutonnieresMothers Corsages
Reception Arrangements
Music
Wedding
Reception
Instrument Rentals
Other
Photography
Formal Portraits
Candids
Videographer
Extra Prints
OtherTransportation
Limousines
Travel For Out-Of-Town Guests
Other
Gifts
Wedding Rings
Brides Gift
Grooms Gift
Bridal Attendants Gifts
Groomsmens Gifts
Other
Rehearsal Dinner
FlowersAttire
Food
Liquor
Music
Other
Honeymoon
Travel
Accommodations
Wardrobe
Other
Miscellaneous
Marriage License
Bridal Consultant
Hotel Accommodations For Out-Of-Town Guests
TOTAL
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C hoosing to add the variableof natures elements to your event-
planning thoughts is certainly chal-
lenging, but the reward of a carefully
orchestrated set of plans A and B can
be well worth the effort! Some of the
most amazing projects weve been
privileged enough to produce have
been on sunny beaches or in the
Texas Hill Country, under the stars.
And it almost seems like having gone
to the effort of having a contingency
plan changes the odds in favor of
great event karma!
LOCATIONS
There are many hotels and golf
courses that have beautiful outdoor
areas that would be suitable for a
wedding, such as gardens, grassyknolls, and groves of trees. A great
trick is to tent the tennis courts, if
theyre availableyou dont know
the value of level, dry ooring until
you dont have it! These types of fa-
cilities will also have indoor venues
that you can take advantage of. In-
stead of hosting the entire wedding
outdoors, you could just have the
ceremony and photographs outside,
then move indoors to the banquet
hall for the dinner and reception. This
will ensure an immediate solution if
the weather is poor.
After deciding on your perfect,
preferred facility, scope out alter-
nate locations that can be used if the
weather doesnt cooperate. There
may be an alternate space at the ho-
tel or resort youve booked, or it may
be another hall, church, or facility in
the same vicinity. Once you have
found a suitable location, work out a
plan to move the wedding to the sec-ond site on a moments notice. This
could mean having to call all of your
guests to notify them of the change
a day or two before the wedding or
having someone direct guests to the
new location the day of the wedding.
Some outdoor locations already
have the option of overhead protec-
tion. A pavilion can easily be dressed
up and, depending on its size, used
for both the ceremony and reception
if it needs to be.
PLAN A AND B
If you are having an outdoor func-
tion, you denitely need to have an
inclement weather plan: your plan B.
Either be prepared to install a tent,
or have an alternate indoor location.
Also, keep in mind that it takes some
amount of time to move an entire
ceremony and/or reception setting.
Make sure to take into considerationhow elaborate your altar, aisle, and
celebration are, and put a drop-
dead time on your itinerary to make
the call for plan A or B.
MAKING THE CALL
Make sure that you and your
event team have agreed as to when
to make the call, and be prepared
to make a decision. A wedding and/
or reception can require a substan-
tial amount of time to recongure.
Stages, owers, bands, bars, and
guest tables have to be given ample
consideration so that you will not
lose the impact of the money youve
invested. These are not small checks
youve written and you sure dont
want to stand on a porch somewhere
watching the heavens open on what
was a gorgeous dinner party under
the stars OR be responsible for the
cost of a harp or a full set of strings.
TENTING AND EQUIPMENT
Tenting is an obvious and great
option. It offers great exibility with
regard to location and style AND is
a great blank slate from the design
perspective you can take it any
direction you like. Clear tops keep
the stars visible. Sides can be great
projection surfaces for lighting and
added or taken away depending on
the situation.
Flooring is often necessary to cre-
ate a level or nonporous surface and
is a regularly overlooked design ele-
ment. Just about any oor treatment
that you can think of can be used
luxurious carpeting, beautifully
hand-painted surfaces, glossy tile or
linoleum.
Umbrellas should be available
and are a great chance for event
branding. You can incorporate a logo
or a monogram, and they are greatgifts for guests.
THE GUESTS
Ensure that guests are made
aware, in the events invitation ver-
biage, that youre having a garden
party or outdoor reception. This al-
lows them to plan accordingly, es-
pecially ladies who may be planning
bare shoulders and/or heels.
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TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is another thing
that can be affected by a surprise
rainstorm. Valet service that takes
guests right up to the shelter is ideal
and a great amenity to offer.
If guests are self-parking, you mayneed to offer transportation from the
parking location to the event site. This
can also become a great upgrade if
you do it right. Offering cocktails to
guests as they climb onto a vintage
touring bus or horse-drawn carriage
will certainly be remembered!
THE EVENT TEAM
Clearly, we think that everyone
should have an event producer. Hav-
ing a skilled, experienced, well-con-
nected expert as the leader of your
team is never more important than
when ensuring that adequate thought
has been given to every conceivable
event scenario. Do your homework
and ensure that you have engaged
a creative, nimble, energetic pro-
ducer who will head up a team of
like-minded professionals prepared
to respond to the good, the bad and
maybe even the ugly.We did a gorgeous rehearsal din-
ner at Green Pastures in Austin (for
one of our favorite couples Julia
and Jon). There was a re in the
kitchen during service and guests
had to be evacuated to the front
lawn. So what did we do? Pass cock-
tails and get the photographer to
take pictures of the bridal party and
guests in front of the truck with the
reghters. The images are priceless
and the reghters made sure that all
was well and we were back inside for
dinner in no time!
INSURANCE
It is not unreasonable to ask each
partner that you invite to be a part of
your team about their insurance sta-
tus to ensure that everyone is work-
ing with a net. Oftentimes it is as
simple as your event producer sup-
plying the coverage and then nam-
ing others as additionally insured.
There are also additional coverages
available to you, such as Protect My
Wedding, Wedsure, Wedsafe,
and The Event Helper.
It is rare that we ever have to putplan B into action, but the peace of
mind youll grant yourself by having
made adequate plans is invaluable.
It is a given that something will not
go exactly as planned. A truly great
event professional will ensure that
the reaction is swift and that your
guests experience will be none-the-less spectacular.
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