GABRIELLA BIEDINGER - HER LIFE Magazine

HERLIFE | bridalMostForgottenItems on YourBig Day…by marisa manna ferrellYour wedding day will be one of the most special days ofyour life—and it could also be one of the most stressful!Here’s a checklist for some of those items that will makethis day one of relaxation that you will always remember.1Enjoy your day (let your wedding planner handle all the details)8910Choose a cake knife and server (the smart planner keeps a setin her “emergency toolbox”)Wear the correct undergarments for your dressPlan ahead to save the bride’s bouquet and use a “tossbouquet” or a bridesmaid’s bouquet2Be sure to tell family about the “Reserved” seating for theceremony11Drink plenty of water and eat both before and after theceremony34567Decide where and with whom the gifts, cards, alcohol,leftovers, extra favors, etc… go after the reception?Think about tips for vendorsRemember the ringsSupply pens for guest bookFeed your bridal party before the wedding festivities1213141516Be sure to sign within the box of the marriage licensePack your cell phone chargerSelect a pretty hanger for your dress photosPack a complete “wedding night bag”Have a gracious thank-youspeech prewritten ■Marisa Manna Ferrell is an event planning professional who pays tremendous attention to detail and hasthe training, experience, connections and natural ability to plan any type of event, large or small. Marisa isthe proprietor/owner of So Eventful, a full service wedding & event coordination company in Healdsburg.Contact her at 707.385.9632 or visit the website at soeventful.com.62 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM