The Origami Of My Dream Wedding

Bridal Shower Invitation Samples

I took a look at some shower invitation samples .. and wondering if i should spend a lot of invitation samples..??  I’m trying to save some money on that.. but i guess if you want people to come for your bridal shower.. you kinda have to have some kinda invites right..?  Something simple.. and not so girly please..!

They say to try and give as much information as possible.. and if it is hosted in a house, a private map would be great. Don’t forget to put the full name of the bride.. and the date and time is important.. the venue, if you are planning a theme, it would be good to add on the invite.. so that the guests would come appropriately dressed.  Tell your guests what kinda food you are serving.. and make sure .. you ask them to RSVP .. else you might get too much party favors.. and also food.  Don’t waste food eh .. another thing would be not to include children.. if you don’t want to .. but let your guests know in advance.  I would include a spa session.. or even a makeover during the bridal shower .. if i can afford it.

But who pays for the bridal shower..?? the bride..?? the groom.. ?? or the parents..?? or the maid of honor..?? pray tell.

Caterer For My “Wedding”

Well.. you kinda gotta feed your guests right..??  and no way .. am i feeding them Macdonalds like one of the man’s friend did.  It was horrid..!! sorry… but it sure wasn’t unique.  Going to a kid’s birthday party.. and having nuggets and burger is fine.. but no way for a wedding.

So what kind of food is good for a wedding..?? well that actually depends on where your wedding will be .. and what kinda theme you chose right..?? mine is a beach wedding.. and in the summer.. so it has gotta be catered .. but i’m NEVER serving pizza to my guests of course..!  NO WAY..!  or hot dog please..!!!

Now .. what would my guests think if i served them Sushi for my wedding by the beach..?  or even some take out noodles..?? how about a roast pig ..??  now that would go interesting eh..??  as much as i said no BBQ .. that may be the way we might have to go.. since it is a beach theme.. but what do we serve..?? hmmm.. gotta really sit down and think about it.. and the budget.

Perfect Beach Set Up

Now this is a perfect beach setting.. and i doubt.. it would cost alot to set up something like that..??  I’ve gotta check with a few friends of ours.. if they can get something like that set up pretty cheaply.  The white covering for the chairs.. can be rented i think.  Don’t you like it..?? i do .. A LOT..!

Transportation

Oh my..!! these are too cute for words..!!  looking for a wedding car.. i came across this..so cute .. isn’t it .. or what..??  Now if the groom entourage would use this groom’s car.. and the bride’s entourage .. or even just the bride’s maid.. that would be oooo.. so cute..!!!  Gonna have to look into it.. but where did they find such a huge tiara.. and a top hat..??  oh my..!! i’m so hyped up..!!!

A Wedding Timeline

My wedding timeline is gonna be very simple.. but no matter how simple it is.. you and I know.. that we have to have one.. because the guests.. and everyone else involved in your wedding needs one too.  For those coming from out of town.. well.. you know that, it is most important.. so that they can schedule a time.

So here is my sample of the wedding time line:

Name of the Bride & Name of the Groom’s Wedding

Rehearsal: Day/Time
Location: The Beach
Dinner: Venue of  Restaurant/Time /Phone #
Day Before Wedding : Date /Day

1:30 PM          Groom and his friend Pool Party

2:00 PM          Bride & Bride maid’s Spa & Luncheon @  Beauty Bar

Catering Delivery by Deli

12-5 PM          Table Linens delivered to be delivered and taken care of by mom

4:30 PM          Pick-up bridal car

6:00 PM          Dinner

8:00 PM          Drinks in local pub

11 PM             Early to Bed!

Wedding Day: Day/Date

Ceremony: The Beach
Reception: The Beach
Contact: Brother of the Groom @ (123) 456-789

In the event of an emergency/crisis/need directions/are lost or late please call our wedding co-ordinator, Maid of Honor first @ (012) 345-678, before calling the Bride & Groom.

9:00 AM          Wake-Up Call

9.30 AM         Breakfast and shower

11:00 AM        Bride Maid and entourage arrives for make up and changing of wedding gown

12.30 PM        The Groom and Best Man leaves for the beach and check on stuff

1.30 PM          The Bride and her gang leaves for the wedding

2.00 PM           Photography time before wedding

2.30 PM           Wedding begins

3.30 PM           Reception starts/BBQ/Roasted Pig

5.30 PM           The wedding dance and music all night

Do I Send “Thank You” Cards To Everyone..??

We definitely have to send “Thank you” cards to our helpers.. but what about those that attended our wedding..?  Afterall, they took time off .. to attend your special day.. and even bought you and the bridegroom a present right..? So how many ppl do send out “Thank you” cards to everyone ..??  Better check with the experts eh..?  those who got married already .. and recently.  If i was the guest to a wedding.. i would definitely appreciate it.

Bridal Registry

I really think that having a bridal registry is the best. That way .. you will never get 10 bedsheets.. or 5 frying pans .. and pots and a shitload of stuff.. you never care to use or buy. Never was really familiar with an online buying stuff some 15 yrs ago but got into it really quick when a girlfriend of mine got married in Rhode Island, Providence. Having a wedding registry serves 2 purpose and it makes everyone happy.  You get what you want.. and your guests, friends, relatives and family get to spend within their limit without feeling embarrassed.

I liked Macy’s bridal but i’m gonna look for a few before deciding.. so if you see a bridal registry here.. don’t be too surprised.  But if you are a friend or family .. of course head over.. and send me a gift.. mauahhaha!!!  Hmmm.. should i have a separate registry for the man..??