The long-awaited day has come: your beloved made you an offer, and an engagement ring shone on your hand. The heart beats excitedly in the chest, joy beats through the top, but the celebration should go perfectly. And so there is still a lot to do. And first of all, you should make a list of what you need for the wedding. He will help you, in moments of excitement and panic, to keep a clear head and not to forget anything.
According to experts, preparations for a significant day should begin at least 6 months before its onset. And the first thing to start with is to set a date for the ceremony. The second step is to tell your relatives good news. Do not be offended by your parents if they suddenly react differently from what you would like. Remember the film "If the mother-in-law is a monster ..." with the participation of Jennifer Lopez, where the mother of the groom, who at first prevented her son’s wedding, afterwards became almost the best friend for the daughter-in-law.
A list of what you need for a wedding: things for the bride
So, very soon your life will change - it's worth recognizing. In the meantime, you need to think about what you will marry. It can be either a white dress created by the designer taking into account the parameters of your figure (well, or just bought in a store), or a light trouser suit, if the wedding is not the first.
In addition to clothing, you may also need:
• beautiful jewelry (hairpins, necklace, a couple of dozen invisibles, etc.);
• stockings suitable for the style of clothing (future husband will appreciate if they are piquant);
• beautiful underwear (silk is better, but look at wearing comfort);
• shoes (high or low heels - depends on your capabilities);
• 2 bouquets for the bride (one of them is an understudy).
Well, of course, you should not forget to include a handbag on the list. You can put in it just in case: cosmetics, a mobile phone, clear varnish and a first-aid kit (just in case!). But remember: when choosing clothes and things you need to be more careful.
Signs about wedding clothes
1. Shoes it’s worth choosing only a closed type so that in the future the family does not experience financial problems (perhaps the tradition of “drinking from a shoe narrowed” became the basis for this superstition).
2. The dress You can choose any shade, but not red. Otherwise, the young will not experience happiness in marriage and will soon disperse. And it is also desirable that the outfit should not be decorated with a belt on which there are floral patterns - this is a difficult birth.
3. To bring a lot of happiness and love to your new family, you should take care of witness dress. It should be blue, pink or golden.
And further: when trying on, try not to stand in front of the mirror in full wedding attire. According to signs, this is to cancel the holiday. To neutralize its effect and to the maximum to evaluate how you will look, just remove your shoes, mittens or something from jewelry (for example, one of the earrings).
A list of what you need for a wedding: things for the groom
Not only the bride, but also the groom on the day of his engagement should look happy and beautiful. In addition to the hugs of his beloved and her joyful smile, he will need this day:
• suit (preferably comfortable to wear);
• tie (long, but you can do without it);
• shirt (necessarily light)
• shoes (it is better to choose a dark color);
• documents, cash and a mobile phone (if the wedding is not held at home).
But it is better to refuse a bow tie, especially if you or guests are superstitious. Because donning it on the wedding day foreshadows future betrayal of the bride and groom. And one more thing: to protect against evil eye, the groom is better to attach a pin to the suit - head down. For the same purpose, you can put a personalized image in your breast pocket.
Please note: a lot depends on the right choice of a wedding suit. Its color is able to tell the bride a lot about the spouse and about how the future life together will turn out:
• black - a man wholeheartedly loves a chosen one;
• gray - marriage with him will be strong, happy and long;
• blue - betrayal by the partner is not excluded;
• green - marriage will be the subject of ridicule;
• blue - money scandals will constantly arise in the family;
• brown - the groom will turn into a strict husband;
• white - suffering will await him;
• red - to diseases or even death of a man.
Of course, no one forces people to believe in signs. But still, maybe it should be at least a little more circumspect?
A list of what you need for a wedding: a to-do list
After compiling a list of necessary things, you must definitely calculate the amount in which the wedding ceremony will cost you. If it turned out too big, you can:
• reduce at least a little the number of guests,
• exclude certain dishes from the menu;
• spend a little less money on buying outfits than you wanted;
• reduce the scope of the event (for example, to hold it not in an expensive restaurant, but somewhere in nature, it will even be more useful).
The next step is to submit an application to the registry office. As a rule, this should be done at least 1 month before the ceremony. And by the way, on the way to this institution do not forget to check the availability of passports. It often happens that future newlyweds are left at home in a fit of excitement and joy. Be careful!
Another step towards preparing the wedding is inviting guests. To do this, everyone you want to see at your holiday should send special personal cards that indicate: the date and time of the ceremony, as well as the names of all members of the family that you call. This must be done at least 2 weeks before the celebration, at most - for 1 month. And even in invitations, it is advisable to ask the recipient to clarify whether he can come or not. So, you will be able to more accurately calculate the number of guests.
List for a wedding: what else needs to be done?
In addition to the above actions, you should at least a month:
1. Decide on the format of the wedding celebration.
2. Calculate its timing (for example, when the bride will be ransomed, and at what time - the removal of the cake, etc.).
3. Make a list of places where you can hold an event, visit them.
4. Buy wedding rings (it is the duty of the groom, but the choice should be joint!).
5. Order a wedding cake (always beautiful and uniquely tasty, decorated with edible figures of the newlyweds).
6. To compose and rehearse the event script with witnesses and presenters.
7. Start attending a choreographer to learn how to dance a wedding dance.
8. Make an appointment with a make-up artist and hairdresser, so that on the day of the ceremony not to be disheveled and not made up.
9. Find a good florist and designer to decorate the room with flowers.
10. Decide on the choice of a photographer and videographer (they must be professionals!).
11. Come up with what kind of music will accompany the celebration.
12. Make a seating plan for guests at the table.
13. Prepare passports, trips and things if you go on a trip.
14. Have fun with a bachelor party / bachelorette party with friends / girlfriends.
In addition, the bride should discuss in advance with her friends and a witness their outfits. And the groom - to prepare the money to pay off the hired staff (if parents do not take it upon themselves), as well as buy a bouquet for the beloved. The day before the event, both must receive the blessing of their parents, try on their clothes again and go to bed early. That's all, let the holiday be the beginning of a new happy life!
