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Celebrating that special occasion
in New Orleans is exceedingly sought by the people
around the world mainly due to the traditional backdrop
of this city. Weddings are conducted in a sacred,
religious manner and in festive mood, making it an
out of the earth experience, one of the most memorable
day of your life. More charming is the unique historical
essence, this city stores for the newly wed couple,
which ultimately attracts couples to take vows here,
far from their home.
Wedding in Big Easy is an astonishing experience.
The city offers various flamboyant wedding ceremonies
viz. wedding on a riverboat - a true Mississippian
experience, marriages with a concentration of Operas
and/or live bands or D.J etc. Various agencies and
hotels undertake the job of conducting wedding ceremonies
and relieve you of the daunting task of planning the
wedding ceremony.
So now if your wedding plans are heading for New Orleans,
here is the smooth sailing planning calendar for an
unhindered and obstacle free ritual:
ANNOUNCEMENT: It's best that the news of your wedding
appears on the very same day of the marriage in a
popular daily. At the most it should be published
by the weekend, till the atmosphere of the wedding
is still buzzing. To make this possible make sure
you have send the announcement at the newspaper office
well in advance. Say two month in prior, so that the
announcement is published on time.
Most newspapers have a standard announcement criteria
and it is recommended that you yourself should write
the message. A typical wedding announcement should
comprise of: -
- Name of both, bride and the groom.
- Name of the parents of both the parties.
- Present occupation of the bride and the groom.
- The native towns of both.
- Detailed description of the wedding like day, date
and venue.
- Description of the dresses on the day of wedding.
- Destination of the honeymoon.
- A picture of both from the day of wedding.
ATTENDANTS: It depends on how many Bridesmaids and
Groomsmen one opts for the occasion. Normally they
are 4-6 for each but a popular notion states that
amount of guests be divided by 50 to calculate their
number. So if there are 300 guests, dividing them
50 amounts to 6 attendants each for the bride as well
as groom.
BRIDES DRESS: On that special day any bride would
cherish for the most special attire. Some of the specially
recommended gowns Silhouette are: -
- 'Mermaid' named specially because it follows the
line of your body.
- 'Ball Gown' has a much fuller skirt and it follows
your entire bodice.
- In 'A-line or Princess' the seam start from the
shoulder and flows down into a flared skirt.
- 'Empire' is high waisted and has a characteristically
slimmer skirt.
GROOMS DRESS: A groom can normally dress up with a
typical dark (normally black) suit with a high bow
tie. Rest depends on the flair of your tailor.
CAKES: Choosing a cake is like adding sweetness to
your coming life. With the specialization in wedding
ceremonies, the cake thing is as well going through
sea changes. Cakes nowadays are available in various
eye-catching shapes and sizes. Add to that, you can
choose from a variety of flavors and essence.
CATERING: As a traveler you should try to keep this
heck at bay since choosing a menu is one uphill task.
Let the organizer be the prey. If that's not so, choose
the menu after talking about your likes and dislikes
with your fiancé. Try at least five to six
caterers and properly explain your menu to them. Go
for a personal discussion with them and get the brightest
idea of their services and prices. Once you are through
with this task, finely examine each ones prospect.
This will lead to not just investing money at the
right place but also to choose the best available
service prevailing.
DECORATION: Modernization has changed the way chapels
are festooned for the wedding ceremonies. A lot of
decoration is demanded at the reception. Topiaries
and wheat sheaves are widely accepted for the majestic
decoration at the tables. Tables are kindled with
soft lightening such as candles or the shade lamps
to make the environment softer and elegant. Sophisticated
vases with fresh flowers look unique. A high input
of flowers makes the ceremony aromatic and pleasant.
INVITATION: Your invitation is the first impression
of your arrangement. It gives the feeling of the style
of your wedding. Invitation can be either in print
of engraved. An engraved invitation gives a special
feel of request to the guest. However, it is much
more expensive than the printed ones.
An invitation card should give the exact and elaborate
details of the ceremony. The 5W's and 1H should be
clearly understood. A response card stamped, self-addressed
should be accompanied with the invitation card so
that confirmation or Thanksgiving can be acknowledged.
Remember for a local guest the invitation should be
sent three week in advance and at least five to six
week for out-of-town guest.
RECEPTION: The site of the wedding sets the tone of
atmosphere on the wedding day. New Orleans has many
different venues of various complexions for you to
choose from. Many hotels have their own chapel with
true blend of wedding atmosphere. Though it's the
headache of the organizer, it really depends on the
amount of cash you pitch in.
Besides the above-mentioned things there are lot many
other chores of activities that need to be checked
out for a smooth conduct of the ceremony. First the
jewelry (mainly the wedding ring) you choose should
be of the bride's liking. So make sure you go and
make the purchase together than giving her a bitter
surprise at the time when she can only smile.
For transportation you can choose a white chauffer
driven Limo after the wedding. Also popular are Lincolns
and Cadillac's for the purpose. Although horse-carriages,
Party Bus, Vintage Cars are also in-style to drive
around your marriage party.
Choose your cue for the kind of music you prefer for
the big day. Besides D.J one can choose for the traditional
live band. See which of them can vibrate your dancing
shoes.
Last but one most important thing is the video film
of the ceremony. Capturing wedding moments on video
is a must. It is recommended to hire the best video
man who applies best and sophisticated equipment in
use. This occasion is one important moment that needs
to be saved in motion. And don't forget to grab the
'marriage license'. Without it you just cannot marry.
It's obligatory.
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