One for the Grooms

This is a short little post for my groom audience.


I have not been shy in telling people that Mr S has said I can basically have full reign of the wedding, i.e. I can choose everything (apart from the honeymoon which he'd like a say on) and then tell him what money is due for him to pay off and when.


I thought this would be an ideal scenario.  Let me tell you, it's not all its cracked up to be.  

So, What Am I Meant To Be Doing?

I've complied a list; a directory, if you will, of what the people involved in your wedding, are meant to do.  I've made out that this is a guide for you, the lovely readers, but it's actually me trying to be a bit sneaky and Bridezillaish and make sure the people in my wedding will read this post and follow instruction!

I've sourced the best sites and links to establish what your bridesmaids, best man, ushers....(etc etc) are supposed to take care of and their other various duties.

So here goes...

Chief Bridesmaid/Maid or Matron of Honour:

Wedding 365 - Maid of Honour Duties

The Chief Bridesmaid (Blog)

Bridesmaids:

Bridesmaid 101 - Duties for Bridesmaids

Shire-Wedding.com - Bridesmaids Duties

Best Man:

Forever Wed (.com) - Best Man Responsibilities

Perfect-Wedding-Day (.com) - Best Man Duties

Ushers:

Perfect-Wedding-Day (.com) - Usher Responsibilities

The Wedding Zone (.co.uk) - Usher Duties

Mother of the Bride:

Net-Weddings (.co.uk) - Mother of the Bride Duties

Guides for Brides - Mother of the Bride; Duties and Advice

Father of the Bride:

Father of the Bride (.co.uk) Duties

Page Boys & Flower Girls:

Bride Online (.com) - Page Boy & Flower Girl Duties

Perfect-Wedding-Day (.com) - Pageboy Responsibilities

Perfect-Wedding-Day (.com) - Flower Girl Etiquette

Other Attendees/Guests:

About.com - Weddings - Guest Etiquette

Modern-Manners-and-Etiquette (.com) - Wedding Guest Etiquette

The Groom:

 Other than to actually show up(!)....

 Groom Groove (.com) - The Groom's Duties

Portsmouth-Weddings (.co.uk) The Groom Roles and Responsibilities

Whichever role or responsibility you may have, now you know your duty, be prepared to be greeted by one happy, appreciative Bride(zilla).

Thank you to all mentioned websites and blogs for sharing their must needed advice and knowledge.

Alternative Bouquets

Unlike my last post (sorry, I did warn you about that), this is just a quick one to tell you about Love Bouquets.  The name of this company says it all.  I am actually a little bit in love with their bouquets.   Take a little look.

Absolutely gorgeous

'Perfectly Pearl' - £220*

And for your bridesmaids or flower girls....

Bridesmaids Posy - £35*

Or how about this if you're having a black and pink colour scheme...

Buttonhole - £10*

I love the idea that the bouquet can be kept forever and your bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groom can all take away a keepsake of your special day.  To add to that, a gorgeous and lovely thought that one day, your bouquet could be passed down for future generations to use at their wedding - their something old and borrowed perhaps?

Personally, I've never been to a wedding that have had these types of bouquets and instead have opted for the tradition of using fresh flowers.  If I did attend a wedding where a Love Bouquet had made an appearance, I can guarantee it would be a talking point then and for many months afterwards. 

So if you're looking to add a bit of personality and want a break from the norm, I'd definitely recommend heading to the Love Bouquet website to see what they can do for you.  Sheila and Natalie (a mother and daughter in law - awww) are open to discussion (within reason I should imagine!) about different designs to make your day truly special. 

*  All prices stated are correct as on the http://www.lovebouquets.co.uk/ website on 31st July 2011.  Photos courtesy of the Love Bouquets website.