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1.   Do have a timeline.

Having a set wedding day timeline is absolutely crucial to how the day will go, and it starts with getting ready. If you’re having an evening wedding you may have a little leeway with getting up later, but for the afternoon and early evening weddings, you’ll probably be looking to set your alarm for 7 a.m. or close to it. Make a timeline with your planner, or if you don’t have a planner, with your photographer, since they’ll need to know when to get there to take pictures of everyone getting ready. To know when to start getting ready, begin with the time that your wedding starts or that you need to arrive at the ceremony venue, and work backward. Depending on how many stylists you’re using, this can greatly affect your timeline.

 

2. Don’t forget to hang up your dress and veil.

The first thing you should do when you wake up takes your wedding dress and veil out of the garment bag and hang it up where it can breathe a bit (preferably where nobody will disturb it). Hang it as high as you can, unhustled, so you can see which areas need steaming the most. Tuck the comb of the veil inside the back of the dress, and let it hang down.

3. Do have plenty of food for your crew.

There’s nothing worse than a hangry bride—along with 10 hangry bridesmaids. Make sure to have an array of filling, nutritious breakfast or lunch options for your wedding party that will tide them over until the reception and won’t give them a sugar rush and then make them crash. Think sandwiches, wraps, salads, fruit and veggie platters, yogurt, and granola bars. You can preorder from any local delis or restaurants, and it’s a much better option than sending your bridesmaids out to get food the morning of. Everyone will be busy and focused on getting ready, and you’ll want to spend as much time as possible together that morning.

4. Don’t drink too much.

Along with breakfast or lunch, providing mimosas or Bellinis for your crew is always fun—who doesn’t love a cute cheers-ing photo op? Just be careful—the last thing you want is downing too many and getting a headache, being too buzzed to concentrate on details or feeling extra jittery. We say two per person is a fair amount.

5. Do have a good playlist.

If you have a bridesmaid who always makes the best playlists, task her with creating an awesome morning-of one. Fun getting ready tunes will put everyone in a good mood and ease any nerves.

6. Do make sure there are enough outlets. 

If you have a large bridal party and everyone is getting ready in the same room, double-check ahead of time to make sure there will be enough outlets. Think about it: Everyone will want to charge their phone, hairstylists will need multiple outlets for blow-dryers, curlers, straighteners, and hot rollers, and there may be a few steamers on hand to press all the dresses. If there are only a few, you may want to buy a power strip or two to ensure everything can run smoothly.

7. Don’t forget your emergency kit.

Things happen—nails chip, mimosas stain, and hair droops. That’s why it’s important to have a day of emergency kit for any mini-emergencies, including stain remover, breath mints, tweezers, tissues, hair spray, fashion tape, and more.

8. Do remember to give out bridesmaid gifts. 

If you have getting ready robes, monogrammed shirts, or any other gifts for your bridesmaids, distribute them the night before so they can wear them on arrival to the getting-ready space, or right when they get there as a fun surprise.

9. Don’t get ready in a dark, cramped room. 

When you’re choosing your getting-ready venue, make sure there’s plenty of natural light and space, if you’re having a large bridal party and multiple hairstylists and makeup artists. You want you’re getting ready photos to be beautiful, and the key to that is plenty of good, natural lighting. You also don’t want everyone to feel cramped and on top of each other (plus, think of all the garment bags, beauty tools, food, drinks, and more things that will take up space)—so the more room you can get, the better.

 

 

 

 

Holding a reception is usually one of the most important things in the wedding process. Of course, every married couple wants their marriage to run smoothly and perfectly. Therefore, it is not surprising that every couple will try to prepare everything for the realization of their dream wedding party. But, believe it or not, even those who have made their dream marriage as perfect as possible still have a thing or two they would like to change from their marriage. Whether it’s related to the theme, budget, or the attitude taken. To minimize mistakes or regrets related to wedding preparations, let’s look at what things newlyweds often regret after entering into a marriage contract

1. Let Others Determine What Matters

In the tradition of Indonesian society, the role of the family, especially parents, is still very dominant in marriage matters. Not a few prospective brides have to compromise in choosing the concept, theme, catering, and even invited guests for a wedding with their parents. It may be a good thing to listen to suggestions from family or parents about marriage, but make sure all the final decisions are up to you and your partner. So that you two can still hold a wedding party according to your wishes and dreams so you don’t regret it later.

2. Increase the number of souvenirs

At the beginning of ordering the invitation, already added 100 pcs of souvenirs. What was planned for the brothers, bridesmaids, and best men who must have come from the morning and had forgotten to ask for taking souvenirs? Well, there’s nothing wrong with increasing the number of souvenirs just in case. Because people/families who are already busy helping out with weddings may forget to take souvenirs, besides that, ordering more souvenirs can also anticipate the sudden increase in invited guests. For some places, even more, orders can make the unit price of souvenirs cheaper, right?

 3. Inviting Unknown Colleagues

Making a list of invited guests is one of the things that must be done by prospective brides. Usually, each pair will invite their colleagues to co-workers from their parents who can reach hundreds of people, maybe even people who are not very well known. But instead of being happy because many people came to the wedding, the bride and groom often feel sorry about this. Apart from having to pay more to fulfill their consumption and souvenir needs, they also don’t have enough time to interact with invited guests. So that regret does not happen to you, try to be more selective and ‘callous’ in determining invited guests.

4. Choosing an Outdoor Wedding in Summer

Currently, many bridal couples choose to hold a wedding party with a garden party theme, which of course requires them to choose an outdoor location. Indeed, this wedding concept looks attractive and of course, can give a different impression from a wedding in a building. But make sure the weather conditions and how hot the sun is if you want to use an outdoor location to hold a reception. We recommend that you do an outdoor reception in an area with low temperatures so that guests are invited to stay comfortable enjoying the event.

5. Excess catering

“When are you getting married? Don’t forget the law! ”. This is a sentence that is often used by relatives when they find out about your wedding plans. But unfortunately, the sentence is currently only a formality. This means that when you invite them, it is not certain that they will actually attend. Not only that, but the invitation facility through social media can also make you have to prepare large numbers of caterers because it is more difficult to determine how many guests will attend.

Getting married is the beginning of a new phase of your life. After going through a special day where you and your partner make a promise of fidelity in a sacred marriage relationship. After married, couples should start thinking about the important things that must be done immediately in preparing for home life that will last a lifetime. For that, every couple needs to familiarize themselves with several things so that they can live together comfortably after marriage.

Apart from the honeymoon, there are many things that you should pay attention to after marriage.

1. After Marriage, you Should Mingle with Family and Friends

Married to someone you love, then we need to also accept people who are close to him. Starting from parents, siblings, family, to friends. Although it is not easy at first, we need to get used to mingling with the social environment. At least we need to try to be able to accompany our partners when they need us to meet the people closest to them.

2. Spend Time Together to Chat

Start discussing your household plans together. Maybe some of you have started before getting married, such as by discussing when to plan children, how to manage finances, and other common plans and targets. Whatever it is, talk about all those topics from the start of the marriage. That way, in the future you will be more focused on building a household.

3. Familiarize yourself with your partner’s bad habits

For example, your partner has a habit of putting dirty clothes carelessly. Habits like these may be “harmless” but can be very annoying. No need to get angry immediately when facing a case like this. Talk and find a solution together. Every individual must have daily bad habits that might be quite annoying. However, that does not mean there are no solutions to find solutions.

4. Preparing for Honeymoon

Preparing for a honeymoon with your partner would be very tiring if you go on your honeymoon right at night after the wedding, right? Go to a honeymoon where you and your partner can spend time together. Don’t let anyone interfere because this will be a moment to be remembered for a lifetime.

5. Sharing Time for Family

When you return from your honeymoon, consider revisiting your parents’ house. Every couple has different conditions, some live with their parents, in-laws, or maybe move into their own house. Whatever it is, be sure to allocate time to visit the family home and spend time together. This can be a moment to build closeness with your partner’s family.

Finalizing a relationship after marriage does need to get used to some new things. This challenge is not easy but that does not mean it cannot be completed properly.

The wedding ring is a symbol of love through time, a symbol of devotion, and an agreement between two parties to love and respect each other for the rest of their days. Wedding rings, of course, are round in shape and this in itself carries symbolic meaning for couples who are about to get married. If you know the meaning of a wedding ring, you will better appreciate the meaning of marriage. The exchange of wedding rings in the wedding procession is done at the time of the pronouncement of the bride’s commitment to live together.

Here are the meanings of wedding rings at the wedding:

1. Circular

The circle has no beginning or end and is, therefore, a symbol of infinity. It is endless, eternal, like love should be. The shape of the wedding ring represents the promise of love and unbroken commitment. The circle has no beginning and no end. Therefore, marriage does not have an end. This is a reminder that the promise of your marriage and your partner will never end until the end of life. However, your situation and your partner, whether difficult or happy, must accompany each other forever. For many people, a wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. This is because the blood vessels in the finger are believed to lead directly to the user’s heart.

2. Binding Each Other

 

You and your partner are bound by a marriage vows, symbolized by a wedding ring. This promise is to live faithfully with a partner. With a strong bond of love, then you and your partner will continue to keep your marriage promise together.

3. Glory and Strength

A few centuries ago, rings were luxurious jewelry made from very expensive materials. Only certain people and high positions can wear it. When the ring has become a symbol of a marriage, that meaning becomes the achievement of glory and strength carried out by two people who support each other and navigate the married life.

4. Complementary Unity

Rings always have a round or circular shape, without beginning, and also without end. The ring depicts everyday human life that continues to spin like a wheel. There is birth, death, sadness, happiness. In a wedding ring, this is interpreted as a complementary life unit. Accept each other’s shortcomings, complement each other perfection.

5. Symbol of Immortality

The wedding ring symbolizes the continuous flow of love and represents a form of eternity. The shape of a round ring is depicted as the wheel of life. It is undeniable that married life is not always smooth, sometimes some times are very happy, sometimes some times are quite difficult to pass. But all that must be faced, like the wheel of life. For this reason, the rings symbolize an eternal love life, always together in joy and sorrow.

6. The Power of Love

Wedding rings are made of precious metal, which will last forever like wedding vows. The metal ring symbolizes the strength and seriousness of the couple to keep their marriage vows. Precious metals also symbolize the endurance of couples in living the household ark. Despite the many challenges, the marriage will remain intact and sustainable.

7. Hope that love never dies

The round ring symbolizes the love that continues to exist and will never end. So that is also the hope of the bride and groom at her wedding. Hope that love and happiness will continue to be with them. Like a circle that never breaks. That said, wedding rings become a symbol that men and women are ready to spend the rest of their lives together.

8. Proof of Endless Love and Commitment

Wedding rings have long been a symbol of unity. Those who wear wedding rings show their status as married people. Many people believe that wedding rings have the appeal to bring victory and luck. Beyond that belief, wearing a wedding ring is proof of endless love and commitment.

9. Jump to Heart

In ancient times, the Egyptians and Romans believed that the veins from the fourth finger went directly to the heart. Thus, they decided that the ring finger was the right finger to wear a wedding ring. Although this theory has been refuted, people in modern times still adhere to this belief. This symbolizes that your marriage vows and your spouse are sincerely spoken from your heart.

10. Remembering Couples

Wedding rings according to their use are used every day which is intended so that each bride will always remember her partner whenever and wherever they are. However, fingers are often used for activities. Therefore, you and your partner will often see the ring. This will make them always remember the couple, remember the beautiful wedding day, also the wedding periods that have been passed together. Thus, they will always be loyal to each other. Then there is also a myth that says the reason why use a wedding ring mostly on the ring finger. Some say this because in the ring finger there is a blood vessel that leads directly to the heart.

Marriage is one of the important moments in life. Many things need to be prepared before the wedding, including choosing the right wedding dress according to the theme of the wedding. The wedding dress becomes very crucial when preparing for the wedding. Because a beautiful dress will also make you look perfect in front of the guests.

Here are the choices of wedding dresses according to the theme of your wedding day!

1. Ball Gown Wedding Dress

Ball gowns like princesses are suitable for wedding party themes in the ballroom. Ball Gown can be an alternative for you who have a pear body (Pear Shape), with the detailed skirt that looks in bloom so that it can cover the hips and thighs. For weddings held in ballrooms with international and grande themes, use a more elegant bridal gown with glam details to create a sacred and a little formal wedding. ball gown with a touch of transparent lace on the chest up to the skirt or full lace dress with gold belt accents coupled with a flawless curl or low bun hairdo. A detailed lace halter dress will make your happiness look more elegant and beautiful. Not only white, but bohemian pastel-colored dresses can also be the right choice. Then complete with a flower crown to add a chic bohemian impression.

2. A-line Dress

A-line dress is quite popular because it is not too simple and not too troublesome to use. Named A-line because this dress fits in the body but at the bottom widened, forming like the letter A that is the volume from the waist down. Automatically when wearing it the body can look more level. This type of dress is also suitable for all body types because it can cover the shortcomings of the lower body such as large hips and is also suitable for all types of parties, both parties indoors and outdoors.

3. Mermaid Wedding Dress

Mermaid dress is recommended for those who have a body shape similar to an hourglass (Hour Glass Shape body), where this dress can show curves of the body shape so that the appearance looks more elegant. touch the floor resembles a mermaid. Mermaid dress is a classic-style wedding dress for semi-outdoor wedding parties such as by the pool with an open aisle.

4. Sheath  Dress

A sheath dress is a dress with a straight skirt in the middle of the calf, or it can be shorter. Because the model is straight, suitable to wear for a body that looks like a rectangle (Rectangle Shape). A simple wedding party suits a minimalist wedding dress. Planning to hold a more intimate wedding with your family and closest friends. This type of dress is perfect for the type of woman who doesn’t want a fancy wedding party but still memorable.

5. Empire Waist Dress

Empire Waist is characterized by the circumference or line of pieces of the dress that should be at the waist (waistline), moved to the right below the chest (bust). Empire style will make it more emphasize the upper body and cover the lack of the abdomen or hips. The dress with the right cut below the chest is just right for a petite body, bears a resemblance to the A-line dress, the empire waist can make your little body seem taller. By adding pearls or beads to the waistline and creating the shoulders, lightweight and floating material will give a higher impression to the bride with a small body.

If you need help from a wedding planner for your wedding in Bali, do not hesitate to contact us Bali Exotic Wedding