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Guest list

Try to draw up an approximate list of guests. This will allow you to calculate rough numbers of guests who will be attending the ceremony and the reception i.e. the number you will have to cater for or those just attending the reception party.
Agree on a menu and approximate numbers with reception venue or caterer. You should be able to provide approximate numbers from your guest list for catering purposes. Study the number of guests you have against the menu costs when agreeing on the menu to ensure you are remaining within the budget allocated for catering.

Select bridesmaids, best man, groomsmen, ushers, pageboys and flower girls. Some people may opt to have some or all of these but you need to have these people appointed before you can start considering the attire for the wedding.

Choose your wedding and bridesmaid’s dresses

Dresses can be bought for as little or as much as you’re willing to pay and hiring is also an option for those on a limited budget. When choosing a wedding dress make sure that the style of the dress suits you and remember that if you have more than one bridesmaids you will have to consider that one style or colour of dress may not suit all the girls. Always try and make sure that the bridesmaid’s dresses complement the brides dress.

The clothing for the men

Choosing the clothing for the men is not the huge task of shopping for the dresses for the big day. People generally hire the suits for men and it’s just a matter of measuring them up for the style of suit you choose and ensuring that cravats etc are colour co-coordinated with the brides and bridesmaid’s dresses.

Draw up gift list

You may find wedding lists presumptuous but many guests appreciate them, as they will want to buy you something that you really want or need. Many shops offer wedding lists which they hold and update as purchases are made to ensure duplication of gifts doesn’t occur. When you both have decided on things you would like to receive as gifts draw up wedding lists with the required outlets always ensure the lists are specific i.e. product, manufacturer, style, colour etc and try to have items at a varying price range to accommodate affordability for guests.

Hairdresser

Whether you choose to use your own hairdresser or another professional stylist, they will be able to make recommendation on a suitable style for you hair for the wedding. They will assess your hair and tell you the type of styles that would suit you and will be able to demonstrate potential styles. If you have a picture of your dress take it along with you so the hairdresser can match the style of your dress with an appropriate hairstyle. You will also need to do this with all the bridesmaids.

Wedding Make-up

Many people feel they are confident at the application of make-up and you may feel that you will be able to do you own make-up for the big day, but with the pressure and nerves of the day of your wedding it is recommended that you acquire the services of a professional make-up artist.
People often use a beautician to do their make up but you should always use a professional make up artist, as they are specialists in the application of make up whereas a beautician is a specialist in beauty treatments and skincare. You can organize trial applications with any make up artists prior to the wedding.
Alternatively if you decide to do your own make up, here are some tips, which are directed towards optimizing your look in the wedding photographs:

+ Apply foundation with a damp sponge and use translucent powder to set the make-up and provide a matte finish. You need a matte finish to avoid shiny faces in the photographs.

+ Choosing the colour of a lipstick is very important. Pinky-brown lipstick whitens the appearance of teeth whereas orange of red make teeth appear brown. A touch of paler colour in the middle of the lips plumps up nude-look lips. Try to avoid clashing lipsticks with your bridesmaids and avoid very pale or pearlised colours.

+ Always apply waterproof mascara to avoid panda eyes in the case of any tears!

+ Ensure that some one at the wedding carries the make up you have applied to allow you to touch it up throughout the day

Consider taking out wedding insurance

This will protect you in the case of any disasters, which may affect your wedding plans. Many people find it reassuring to have this insurance and there are many different providers who can arrange cover for you.

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