Tips for the big day<\/p>\n
It is often said that one's wedding day is the happiest moment
\nin a person's life. Below are a few tips that The Jakarta Post
\nhas compiled from various sources on how to prepare a wedding as
\nto help achieve that notion:<\/p>\n
--- The day and date of the wedding is probably the most
\nimportant aspect. Try to plan ahead -- at least a year ahead --
\nfor better preparation. Weddings on weekends are the norm, taking
\ninto mind the schedule of invitees, family members, and the place
\nto hold the wedding, which can be fully-booked throughout the
\nyear. In Indonesia, many weddings are held after the Islamic
\nfasting month. After singling out D-Day -- or maybe that should
\nbe W-Day -- start making a detailed checklist and timeline right
\nup until the day of the wedding.<\/p>\n
--- A wedding can be an expensive occasion, so plan and budget
\nwisely. Being a cheapskate may well undermine your desire for a
\nlifelong happy memory; but starting off marriage in debt for the
\nsake of a glamorous, one-day wedding doesn't make much sense
\neither. Couples on a tight budget and practicality in mind may
\nconsider \"wedding packages\" that are now popular, while those
\nwith a higher ceiling may want to hire a professional wedding
\norganizer. A wedding at home, with just close friends and family
\nmembers, is no less lovely and much kinder on the pocket as well.<\/p>\n
--- After the time and the money comes the place. Pick a
\nconvenient place to hold the wedding, considering its space,
\nlocation, and accessibility for invitees. A wedding at home can
\nsave a lot of hassle, as long as your house is adequate to host
\nall the invitees without violating any city fire regulations or
\nbeing suspected by the police for holding an illegal rally.<\/p>\n
--- Invitations should be ready a couple of months before D-Day,
\nand mailed to the intended a couple of weeks before. Consider
\nengaging the digital age -- while saving costs as well -- by
\nsending invitations by e-mail. Don't bother inviting too many
\nfriends, as parents have this weird tendency to prioritize their
\nown friends, rendering the married couple unable to recognize
\nanyone attending their own wedding.<\/p>\n
--- If you are planning a traditional-style wedding, a full
\ncommitment is needed to for the often intricate details and
\nprocessed. Consider consulting elder family members who really
\nknow the traditions. Hiring a professional wedding organizer
\nmight also come handy.<\/p>\n
--- Documenting the wedding is important -- if a married couple
\nare requested to pick an item for a time capsule for them or
\nmankind to see in the future, it should be their wedding
\ndocumentation. Candid photos and video shoots during the wedding
\nparty are vital as the couple will usually be preoccupied in
\ngreeting the invitees and missing the whole party. Prepare a list
\nof people you want to have pictures with at your reception,
\nstarting with school and work friends, and later on families, as
\nthe latter will usually hang around until the party is over.<\/p>\n
--- A full-blown wedding party can often be very tiring. In a
\ntraditional Indonesian wedding, however, the bride and groom will
\nactually not have to move a muscle as families will do all the
\nwork and insist the couple lay back and enjoy being a king and
\nqueen for a while. In extended traditional families, they will
\neven also cover most of the expenses, as the parents suggested it
\nwas their parties inviting their own friends. So if you come from
\nsuch a family, just lay back and enjoy.<\/p>\n
--- Consult with other friends and relatives who have already
\nbeen married for their experience, as well as magazines and
\nwebsites specializing on the topics of weddings and marriage.<\/p>\n
Urip Hudiono, Muninggar Sri Saraswati<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/tips-for-the-big-day-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }