One of the shortest phrases, "I do," lasts a lifetime. Memories of the wedding day are to be cherished. The bride and groom will have their life together to grow. What keepsake can you give your guests so they can remember the day fondly? Wedding programs can be a choice. Programs come in many shapes and sizes, The colors can match the invitations, or be a little different. Virtually anywhere that does printing can print your programs. While your program can say anything you want it to, there are some basics for you to know. Read on to learn how to print wedding programs.
Plan a Small Wedding
The biggest challenge when you plan a small wedding is keeping it small. A wedding tends to get big in the planning stage, especially if you are planning the special event on your own. Read on to learn how to plan a small wedding.
Hire a Non-Religious Wedding Officiant
A non-religious wedding is the preference of many who are not interested in the traditional religious ceremony. For those individuals without a connection to any religious affiliation, church or synagogue, there is an option that is legal without a priest, minister or rabbi present.
Dry Clean Wedding Dresses
A wedding gown contains more than the memories of your happy day. Although it may have the tears of joy from friends and family, it also carries the dirt from the ground on your hemline, perspiration and drips, spills or stains from food and drink. If you want a clean wedding dress before placing it in storage to hand down to a daughter, a thorough dry cleaning is in order. Dry cleaning the wedding dress ensures the removal of all traces of dirt and allows you to pass on the gown in pristine condition. Does this Spark an idea?
Introduce Your Parents at a Wedding Reception
Introduce your parents to your guests during the wedding reception. Traditionally, the parents are announced prior to the immediate wedding party, but after the guests are seated. If your parents have already arrived to the reception ahead of the wedding party and are mingling with guests, simply have the DJ pull them away from the crowd to be announced formally.