Getting married the
catholic way, requires a lot of planning, both for the nuptials
and reception. Once you have found a suitable partner, the process
of marriage actually begins. What follows is a long list of things,
both the Bride and the Groom have to do. Some of the important
things to take care of are mentioned here.
- Fix the engagement day.
- Buy the engagement dress and rings.
- Decide on the Civil Registration and Wedding
date.
- Keep all documents required for the church and
civil registration ready.
- Meet the parish priest of both your parishes
and inform them.
- Collect the schedule for the marriage preparation
course.
- Book the reception venue, caterer, band, video/photographer,
comp ere, florist, decorator, thermocol decorator; choir, printer,
etc.
- Start looking for your gown/dress maker and tailor.
- Arrange for a toastmaster.
- Order the invitation cards and prepare your guest
list.
- Choose your florist and discuss your preferences.
- Order your gown/suit and other accessories
- Agree on the menu with the caterer.
- Prepare your trousseau.
- Select the wedding rings.
- Meet the compere and discuss details of the reception.
- Make your wedding day appointment with the hairdresser.
- Have a final dress/suit fitting.
- Buy gifts if required for the family and relatives
- Make arrangements for your Bachelor/Spinster
party and 'Royce' party. Invite your guest accordingly.
- Confirm the arrangements you have made with the
caterer, band, compere, transport, photographer,Videographer,
choir, hairdresser, beauticians.
- Try out your wedding dress with all the accessories
pick up your wedding rings
- Appoint people for the liturgical reading at
the nuptials.
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