A look is worth a thousand words... LGBT Weddings From Australia to Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont in the United States, to Europe, South Africa, South America and Mexico , LGBT's are marching down the aisle. Our ceremonies are as formal as a wedding, or as simple as a civil union or domestic partnership; You will want to plan your event well. May we suggest that you print this page and wedding checklist, then decide who pays for what, before you get into planning your event: Your Ceremony usually begins 6 to 12 months before the Big Day During this time you should: Announce your engagement and set the date. Meet with your parents and future in-laws. Discuss the budget with your fiancé. Reserve the ceremony site, reception site and the officiant. Select members of the wedding party. Meet with potential wedding consultants. Interview and sign contracts with vendors i.e., photographer, baker, florist and caterer. Buy wedding insurance. Select attendant’s attire. 3 to 6 Months before your Civil-Union or Wedding, it is wise to: Meet with the officiant and discuss your ceremony and any pre-marital counseling requirements. Meet with musicians to select music for the ceremony. Meet with your fiancé and both mothers to make your guest list. Order the wedding cake, invitations, announcements and personal stationery. Make honeymoon plans and reservations. Assist your fiancé’s family with rehearsal dinner plans. Create a wedding registry. Check marriage license requirements for your state. Arrange necessary documents if planning a destination wedding. Choose and order wedding bands and have them engraved. 2 to 3 Months before your Civil Union or Gay Wedding, it is necessary to: Address the invitations and announcements. Visit a formal wear or bridal shop with your fiancé. Buy your attendant’s gift.s Ask friends and family who are not in the wedding party to do a special reading during the ceremony, or assist by greeting guests at the reception. Plan the bridesmaid’s luncheon and bachelor’s dinner. Determine the need for baby-sitting services during the wedding weekend. Discuss menu details with the caterer. Send your guests information on local accommodations. Schedule a time for the rehearsal. Select wedding extras: guest book, ring pillow, favors and of course, something old, something new, something borrowed and something blu.e Arrange transportation from the ceremony to the reception for the two of you, your immediate families and the wedding party. 4 to 6 Weeks before your Marriage, it is important that you: Mail your invitations. Write thank-you notes as gifts arrive. Have programs printed for the ceremony. Discuss life insurance, a will and other legal documents with your fiancé. Select a gift for your bride/groom. Submit wedding announcements to local newspaper. Assist your baker in designing a special cake to surprise your fiancée at the rehearsal dinner or reception. With the reception in mind, take a few dance lessons to perfect your style. Choose a hairstyle that complements your headpiece. Schedule time with your make-up artist. 7 Days before the big day be sure to: Notify caterer of the final number of guests. Review final details with your florist, baker, photographer and musicians. Confirm honeymoon reservations and begin packing. Have your gown/tux delivered. Go over details with attendants such as accommodations, transportation and the complete schedule of wedding events. Confirm final rehearsal dinner arrangements with your fiancé’s family. Along with your fiancé, write as many thank-you notes as possible, before the wedding. Put together a “Survival Kit” for the ceremony with: extra hosiery, nail polish, scissors, needle and thread, aspirin, etc. See your hairstylist for a last minute trim. Secure the marriage license with your fiancé. 1 Day before you say “I, Do” prepare to: Greet Out-of-town-guests as they arrive or have someone meet them at the airport. Attend the bridesmaids´ luncheon or bachelors´ party. Prepare everything that you need to take to the church or wedding venue. Pamper yourself with a massage, manicure and pedicure. Attend the rehearsal dinner. Find a quiet moment to exchange gifts with your fiancé. Your Wedding Day Send heartfelt thanks to both sets of parents. Have a friend mail your wedding announcements. The Reception or Party Traditional seating for a formal reception is the rule. If you are doing a party, the dinner seating it is easiest to have relatives nearest the newlyweds, then friends and fellow- workers. Of course, a buffet works well for after any type of ceremony. See Marriage Cities and Travel for ideas. Wedding favors are thoughtful mementos given by the newlyweds to their wedding guests as a symbol of gratitude for sharing their special day. Check out the Wedding Favors by Beau-coup for a selection of chic wedding favors to complete your special day! The Honeymoon If you are planning to honeymoon, check the destination carefully. Be sure you choose a destination and lodging that accepts same-sex couples. Planning on Moving? Building your dream home from the ground up? Same-Sex Marriages and Civil Unions are not legal in most States and countries world-wide. See Marriage Cities and Legalities for the most recent laws; this is crucial if you are planning a destination wedding. A judge, justice of the peace, relative or a close friend can sanction your union symbolically. If you are planning a religious ceremony, consult the clergy or someone in the congregation to perform the ceremony. Are planning to change your name? |
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