Let The Bookings Begin!

TIP #5...it's time to announce your engagement/event and choose the wedding party/party host....


Find a creative (but watch that budget) way to announce your engagement or event.

Here are three of my favorite ways to announce your engagement:-

1. Get your best-friend to invite your close ones to their home for a surprise party. Have them all hide and when you, (the engaged couple), walk in have a sign that reads 'We Are Engaged'; now who's surprised. ;-)

2. Send an email to all of your close friends and family, entitled 'Do Not Open Until 12 Noon'. When they all open at 12 Noon, have the email read, "we want to let you know that we are DEGAGNE!!! (Clue u have to get dressed up...lol..oh yeah, unscramble DEGAGNE for a big surprise)".

3. Create a great dinner for close friends and family. Let the bride-to-be stay away from the guests. When ever one is comfortable and eating have her walk in wearing a robe as though she is naked. When she has all of the guests attention, flash them by opening her robe to reveal to them a sign, "We Are Getting Married".

All in all have fun with this announcement; be creative and....Congratulations!

Don't forget to have some information for your guests available. Since you have already chosen your location and set your date, you can hand out gift bags/cards with the date, location and pic of you and yours. (There are many ideas to choose from)

Choosing your wedding party/party host for your reception/event is just as important as hiring your planner. Make sure that you choose family members and friends that are dependable for your wedding and a professional for your event.

The wedding party should tell your story.

Maid of Honor - her sister or childhood
Bridesmaids - her friends that have stuck with her and his sister
Best Man - his brother or childhood friend
Usher/Groomsmen - his brother-in-law(s) and his college friends
Flower Girl - a young girl from her side
Ring Bearer - a young girl from his side

To get your other family members more involved and to please those who feel left out, there are some other roles and positions that they can play.

Here are a few to choose from:-

• Pet of honor/flower dog - get your dog involve, they are family too
• Guest book attendant - to make sure that all guest sign your guest book
• Information director - stands at the entrance and give directions
• Photo coordinator - directs people a chance to take photos with the bride or and groom
• Child wrangler - someone to entertain those kids
• Guest escorts - assist the elderly
• Designated drivers - drive out-of-town guests to and from the event
• Favor dispensers - handing out goody bags, snack bags, favors, etc.

In my next tip, I'll tell you how to choose a photographer and or videographer...plus I'll update you on my adventure...see you in my next blog!