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Get it in Writing!

While a verbal agreement may seem like the way to go, make sure to get this list of vendors to sign a written contract:

Baker
Caterer
Ceremony location
Florist
Musicians
Photographer/videographer
Reception ha
Rental equipment company
Invitation and announcement provider
Transportation service
Tuxedo rental store

Unity Ceremonies

There are so many forms of unity ceremonies that I have decided to take some of my next few posts to explain the different types there are - some are common, some are not, some of religious, some are ethnic, but all symbolize the unity of marriage.

My first will the the traditional Unity Candles.  

Instead of explaining in words, I've posted a video from thebridesbestfriendmagazine.com - she does a good job explaining that its not purely for a religious purpose, as well as the how-to of the ceremony itself.

Don't Forget the Groomsmen!

Before I really got into the research aspect, I used to believe that the groomsmen just stood up at the church and looked handsome for everyone... little did I know they actually have a few expectations...So for those of you out there like me who may not have known, heres a list of their traditional "expectations."

•  Lighting the aisle candelabra 15 minutes before the ceremony
• Seating guests
• Taking down pew ribbons as the pews are needed
• Putting the aisle runner in position and removing it after the ceremony
• Participating in the processional and recessional
• Escorting the bride’s and groom’s parents out, then dismissing one aisle at a time after the ceremony
• Dancing with the bride and bridesmaids