Stress-Free Weddings I: The Task

Stress-Free Weddings I: The Task In “Stress-Free Weddings I: The Task,” episode #196, Meredith Curtis talks to families with a wedding on the horizon who long for a peaceful, joy-filled celebration.  In part I, Meredith helps you take a deep breath, list and prioritize expectations, and plod peacefully through the planning. She looks at the ceremony, guests, venues, photography, food, clothing, decorations, music, budget, and itinerary. From the practical to the relational, you will receive wisdom from an experienced Mother of the Bride.               Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere!   Show Notes You just found out! Celebrate, invest emotionally, make a plan with the couple Take a Deep Breath! This is exciting! Celebrate the engagement! Pray – What is God’s will? Quiet Dinner – “What are you thinking?” Dream Big – pare down Things to remember * You are throwing a party for your family & friends to celebrate * You can be simple (low cost) or extravagant * A Wedding Planner with a Timetable is essential * God is the God of Miracles! * Pastor/Premarital Counseling * Bride & Groom Choose Support Team (wedding party) * Mom, you choose your support team because usually the wedding coordinator is you! Ceremony * Intimate? Large? Honoring Christ? Honoring Parents & One Another? * Where? * Special Things (Unity Candle, Communion, Sing to One Another) * Remember you are getting ready for a Marriage – keep your eyes on the important thing! Guests Who do you want to celebrate with you? * Bride, Groom, Parents Lists * Save the Date, Invitations * Gifts – Thank You’s * Out of Towners Venues * Choose, Reserve, Downpayment for Venues/Choose Date * Ceremony—Church, Garden, Other? * Reception—Fellowship Hall, Photography * Photos last a lifetime * Photographer, Guests, Table Cameras * Place to upload photos Food Caterer or Do Food Self * Cake & Punch * Dessert Bar * Breakfast or Brunch Buffet * Sit Down Dinner * Casual Lunch Buffet Clothing Wedding Gown Girl’s Dresses Guys Tuxes Decorations * What “feel” do you want? * Start a Shared Pinterest Board Money * Make a Budget * Avoid Debt * Priorities (What matters most? What do you want to remember?) To-Do Lists A Wedding Planner with a Timetable is essential * Plan Ceremony/Itinerary * Plan Reception/Itinerary * Choose Emcee * Choose Music & Musicians (or Audio) * Pick Out, Address, & Mail Invitations * Choose & Hire Photographer * Bridal Registry * Parties: Shower, Bridesmaid Luncheon, Bachelor Party Wedding Planner Notebook I created a wedding planner for my daughters and several close friends. Some opted to use the print version and other wanted the eBook to print only the pages that applied to them. Everything you need is here!