These are the things an engaged couple must consider and prepare for a
stress-free wedding day:
A. Prepare for the things you will need one by one every pay day.
If
you are going to compute the receipts of these little things you will
see it will cost you a LOT!
a. Bride’s/grooms’ shoes/ bride’s purse/handker
attire chief/casual
You might find this ridiculous but a signature shoes or lady’s purse
might cost you your whole salary for a month especially, clothes to
change-on when you are at the wedding reception. Some choose not to
take-off the wedding attires but there are still others who feel
comfortable changing, it depends on your personal preference.
Handkerchief is a must! You might cry and got nothing to wipe on…just
ask your groom to bring one for you and for him in his pocket you may
return it afterwards, you will not want a hanky to hold while taking
pictures!!!
b. Bride’s accessories (head dress, gloves (optional),
stockings, changing robe)
You will need the robe while doing the make-up. A pair of necklace and
earrings will do. Pearls always do the magic, just a suggestion.
c. Wedding Mementos/souvenirs
Some prefer to buy materials and make the souvenirs themselves for a
matter of sentimental value, a personal touch. Others, the maid of
honor shoulder the expenses and the acquisition of the souvenirs with of
course the opinion of the bride. It should look special and appealing.
d. Bridal Car
If you do not own wheels, try to borrow from a friend or if your budget
fits, look for a rent-a-car ahead of time. A wise client would not
settle on the first shop, will always compare prices and services
provided as well as time limitations and the like.
e. Gowns and suits (the secondary sponsors)
Some just buy the cloth to keep the motif and let the participants bring
it to a dress shop on their own expense depends on your understanding
(could be of any design or as agreed by the secondary sponsors/bride’s
maids themselves). Others will rent on one shop so the design and color
match, the bill as agreed; maybe shouldered by the couple. In the
Filipino tradition, the Godparents (ninongs and ninangs) mind themselves
whatever they wanted to wear as long as it is not against the church’s
policies.
