| sure the success of both the wedding ceremony | | | | sections – guests to be invited to both, |
| and the reception; one needs to take care of | | | | guests for ONLY the ceremony and guests to be |
| many things. Bridal accessories for instance cannot | | | | invited ONLY for the reception. The first category |
| be taken lightly as they are very important. Here | | | | should be the list with the most names. |
| are the essential bridal accessories that you should | | | | - Wedding guestbook – You should be |
| not in any way ignore. | | | | using the same book for both reception and |
| - Wedding gown. Throughout the year, you can | | | | ceremony. This will limit the rush for guests to |
| catch sales for wedding gowns and it is never too | | | | sign during the ceremony as they can still do so |
| early to start. While you’re at it, try | | | | during reception. |
| looking for a veil, headpiece and even gloves to | | | | - Wedding album and photographer – these |
| match the gown preferably at the same store so | | | | two are must-haves at the wedding so you will |
| that you can ask for a better deal. | | | | have a happy record of the day. Make sure your |
| - Bridal bouquet. When you choose a bouquet to | | | | photographer is reliable and always remember to |
| carry to the altar, make sure you choose the | | | | scrutinize his portfolio before you hire him. The |
| type of flower that suits your dress as well as | | | | best wedding photographers are always those |
| your over all look and style. You should also go | | | | that come on recommendation so be sure to |
| for the type of flowers available in season you | | | | consult your own connections first before hiring a |
| plan to be married because, if you request for | | | | total stranger. |
| flowers that are not in season, the bouquet will be | | | | - Wedding tableware. You need to make an |
| quite pricey and frankly, it’s just not | | | | effort for the wedding tables as well. Special |
| worth it. | | | | wedding tableware should grace the tables at |
| - Jewelry. Jewelry will complete your look but | | | | reception or at least the main wedding table. |
| beware of wearing too much. You can wear your | | | | These are toasting flutes or glasses, napkins, |
| own jewelry for maybe it has been passed down | | | | place card holders, silverware which should include |
| in your family forever or a borrowed designer | | | | items like forks, spoons, knives and cake cutter, |
| jewelry. Whatever it is, be sure that the jewels | | | | china and wedding table decorations. |
| don’t steal the limelight. | | | | - Wedding favors. As souvenirs to your guests, |
| - Bridal shoes. You can look stunning in a great | | | | they reflect you and your spouse’s |
| looking pair of shoes but if it’s going to | | | | personalities and lifestyle. |
| cause you pain all through your ceremony then | | | | - General wedding décor. Whether it is |
| you’re better off wearing something else. | | | | flowers, candles or lace, nothing spells out a |
| - Entourage accessories. You must look stunning | | | | wedding better than its décor. Your |
| but those accompanying you should look good | | | | wedding decorations do not have to be |
| too. Your groom, bridesmaids, Maid-of-Honor, | | | | extravagant affairs; sometimes, less IS more and |
| groomsmen and Best Man should be wearing the | | | | can a bigger impact. |
| right accessories. Even your parents should not be | | | | The less important wedding accessories are the |
| left out. | | | | ring bearer pillows, flower girl baskets and wedding |
| There are of course more items that can be | | | | pens. You can still do without them but if you |
| added to the list but the ones mentioned are the | | | | must have them you should not be spending too |
| ones deemed most important and should be | | | | much time searching for the best looking ones. |
| taken careful considerations. Other wedding | | | | For instance, a satin cover can be used to cover |
| decorations accessories that will make the list can | | | | an existing pillow to make it become the ring |
| be taken care of but will not be top priority. | | | | bearer pillow. The flower basket can also be any |
| Listed below are more items that should make | | | | basket decorated with ribbons and bows. |
| your priority list: | | | | You can make your wedding accessories and |
| - Wedding invitations – to save yourself | | | | décor according to your liking. Even if you |
| the hassle and costs, invite the same people to | | | | hire professionals to handle them, you should be |
| both the ceremony and reception so you can just | | | | truly satisfied with the end result. Remember that |
| send one invite per guest. If it is totally | | | | the most inexpensive wedding can still be the |
| unavoidable, then divide your guest list into | | | | most beautiful wedding. |