| A country wedding I attended last summer | | | | and a long T-shirt. Have your wonderful aunt |
| comes to mind, and I thought that the plaid | | | | teach him how to seat people...as he's seating |
| cowboy shirts with cowboy hats on the | | | | people. |
| groomsmen was a nice personal touch to the | | | | - OH!!! VERY IMPORTANT!!! Don't have any music |
| wedding, since the groom was a bull rider. It was | | | | picked out for the ceremony. And pick a MAN to |
| actually a welcoming sight when we exited our | | | | run the tape player--preferably one who doesn't |
| car into the parking lot of the small country | | | | know when the bridal march ends, and the |
| church, and the beautiful weather seemed to | | | | processional begins. That is the only music you will |
| make the promise of a lovely, unforgettable | | | | need, but the preacher may ask someone in the |
| wedding day. | | | | audience if they'd like to sing something. |
| Well, let me tell you! It indeed was unforgettable! | | | | - Another VERY IMPORTANT tip! Make it required |
| In fact, I've been wanting to share with you all | | | | that all bridesmaids have at least one tatoo, |
| how to have your own redn..., I | | | | preferably on her back. If one of the bridesmaids |
| mean...unforgettable wedding, or please share | | | | doesn't have her own tatoo(check her calf too), |
| these tips with a bride-or-groom-to be! | | | | they do sell fake ones that will wash off. |
| These tips are in order as best as I can | | | | - After the bride walks down the aisle, since you |
| remember. | | | | have preferably picked a man who does not |
| - Planning ahead is not necessary. Just decide you | | | | know when the bridal march ends, appoint one of |
| want to get married, and find a preacher! Oh....you | | | | the bridesmaids to stand on her tiptoes and give |
| may want to order invitations, but be sure to | | | | him the "slit throat" signal after the processional |
| send them out less than a week from the | | | | has begun playing. |
| wedding date. | | | | - After the preacher reads his scripture, and |
| - Rehearsal and decorating the hall the night | | | | speaks to the soon-to-be married couple during |
| before? Nah!!! Go CAMPING instead!!! I'm sure you | | | | the ceremony, about love and commitment, and |
| have an aunt out there somewhere who would | | | | you exchange vows, and are now as one, have |
| be happy to hang streamers all by herself-no | | | | him announce the reception before he tells the |
| biggie! | | | | groom that he may kiss the bride. This is a better |
| - Actually, that same aunt would probably be | | | | time for the announcement, since everyone will |
| good for a few other tasks as well, such as doing | | | | be attentive and waiting for the new couple to |
| her best to round up a recording of the bridal | | | | kiss. |
| march around the same time all of the guests are | | | | So there you have it! My tips for an unforgettable |
| arriving. She is also great at orchestrating the | | | | wedding. I've even shared them early enough so |
| order of the wedding proceedings, since, you | | | | you can begin to plan your beautiful day! |
| know, you didn't have rehearsal. | | | | Oh wait! I forgot!!! That's the EASY part--no |
| - Be sure the bride is not seen before the | | | | planning required! |
| wedding. If you are the bride, make sure your | | | | Oh, and there is one more tip that I got from this |
| mom has salads to make just before the | | | | wedding: |
| wedding(for the reception), so that she is 45 | | | | - The bride MUST look beautiful (and she did!)! You |
| minutes late. Your guests probably won't mind. | | | | want everyone to remember the bride, and |
| - Tell your usher to wear bling, ultra baggy pants | | | | hopefully forget the rest! |