Be prompt with your thank you notes. You may have heard that brides are allotted up to a year to express gratitude for their gifts. It is better to show your appreciation immediately- signing, sealing and sending them within 3 months.

I am always grateful to hear how your wedding turn out. Remember to send pictures of you cutting into the cake!

Do take advantage of a wedding consultant’s experience in wedding decision making. Their ability to keep you sane during the planning process is well worth the expense.

Don’t forget about the vegetarians on your guest list. Fortunately, it is easy to accommodate virtually all dining preferences and restrictions with a little planning.

Do arm your guest-book attendants with Scotch tape and instructions to make sure every card is securely taped to the appropriate gift.

Do burn candle wicks slightly before the ceremony to ensure they will be easy to light during the event.

Don’t dismiss the idea of preserving your wedding gown. You may want to pass it on to your daughter in years to come. The best place to have this done is at a professional dry cleaners who will pack it in a vacuum sealed box.

Do consider a seating scroll- a beautiful alternative to the more common seating cards. The large scroll sits on an easel and has the names of each couple written in calligraphy, along with the table number where they sit.

Don’t be intimidated by terms such as ” off premises caterer” or outside caterer. These terms simply refer to catering companies that operate out of an independent kitchen and travel to different venues to provide their services.

http://mamesrestaurant.com/

http://thecmaninn.com/

If children will be attending your reception, do arrange a children’s menu with the caterer.

For help with children at your wedding in the Lakes Region, call Go Nanny at 603-527-5800  www.gonanny.net

Do check your church or temple about their ploicies regarding things like alcohol and throwing rice.