when should i have my bridal shower if i am getting married in may of 2007?
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Im getting married May 20, 2006 and my bridal shower was April 8th.  Our couples shower is this saturday (4/22).  That leaves plenty of weekends for finishing up wedding work, bachelor/bachellorette parties, etc.  And believe me there is a lot of etc.
540755
A year is advance is a good "rule of thumb" but it doesn't hurt to call your church and see how far in advance they will book weddings.  As for reception halls, I would start looking now... have fun with it -you have the time to look at a lot of different places and start gathering information (ie - pricing, how many people the hall fits, food, etc).  If you have a favorite place, again, call and find out how far in advance they take reservations.  The one catch... most will ask for a non-refundable deposit so you have to make 100% sure that it is the place you want to have it.  Most will allow you to "hold" the place for a week or 2.  \n\nGo to theknot.com - it has a lot of great resources and gives you ideas for reception sites and other vendors in your local area. \n\nGood luck and congratulations!
582177
July 13th.Im not sure about it at all!!But you'll find out as soon as may ends.\n\nBest of luck.Don't worry about it.
1089312
If you're in the beginning phases of planning a wedding (which it sounds like you are), your best bet would be to talk to your fiance so that you can determine what you both want in your ceremony and reception.  Start broad: come up with what time of year you want to get married (winter, summer, etc.), what kind of place you'd like to get married (church, beach, etc.), and how big you'd like it to be.\n\nOnce you've narrowed down your options, go to a planning website like www.theknot.com, www.wedalert.com/, or www.brides.com.  They'll give you options on ideas, and you should be able to use their interactive planning calendars too.\n\nUse the given dates to plan dress shopping, invitation sending, and everything else.  They may even have a budget calculator to make it even easier!\n\nBest of luck to you...\n~mm~
66427
1st - on cost - i would spend $35-$50 on a shower gift if you're going to spend that much on a wedding gift. \n\nOn what to get - is there a theme to the shower indicated on the invitation? if so, that'll help narrow it down (for my "honeymoon destination" shower, some people got themed gifts from the countries we were visiting. very cute and thoughtful). If not, then you can do one of two things: \n1. buy off the registry. sure fire way to get her something she wants. your safest bet. \n2. since it's in St. Helena, she's obviously into wine. do something wine-related. maybe a Carafe, engraved wine stoppers. something along those lines. \n\nas for what to wear - since it's in february it'll probably be held inside. would say a long skirt or a nice pants outfit. as long as you're comfortable.
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If you are the maid of homor you should be in charge of organizing the bridal shower. You have to vhooose a theme for the bridal shower I.e. Lingerie, kitchen stuff, silly stuff, etc.\n\nTthe gift in the bridal shower doesn't have to be expensive, since you are still obligated to give them a gift for the wedding. Tha idea of a bridal shower is a rather informal and intimate gathering. The idea is to have fun and to be silly too. If you choose to have a theme and have gifts along that theme for instance" "household" , "gardening", "lingerie" "kitchen" etc. \n\nI hope this helps.
769166
they r gettin married on december 15th
383802
It depends on how elaborate you want it. I was engaged Oct. 31,2004 and got married Dec. 10, 2004. It wasnt fancy, but it was what i wanted.
470339
right after the engagement so then it will be available for engagement parties, as well as showers and the reception.  we did ours a couple weeks after we got engaged and it really helped. =) Don't put it off too long, because as fun as it sounds, it can also be a little stressful if you two have different tastes...Trust me. =)
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when you are married.
901974
it depends on how big its going to be and how elaborate you want it. some people start planning their weddings a year or more in advance. but if you want a more casual type of wedding, then maybe a few months before.
22803
Get your location, set the date and time\nAsk your best friend if she'll stand up with you...the groom is on his own! Skipping the Bridesmaid Chorus line simplifies planning since you only have to shop for dress/shoes/hairstylist for yourself and one other girl. Find a photographer (try the local college...a senior photography student may be available on much shorter notice and will be thrilled at the opportunity)buy a bunch of one use cameras to let guests take pics, too.\n(If you have the wedding around 1 0r 2 in the afternoon, you can have just  champagne for the toast then cake, punch and finger foods without looking cheap at the reception, much easier than dealing with finding a caterer on such short notice)\nThe dresses should be chosen and ordered as soon as possible, to allow for any needed alterations.\nDo your invitations (Craft stores and office stores have some beautiful "do it yourself" invitation kits...get one more package than you think you'll need to allow for a couple getting messed up. Mail them 4 to 6 weeks before the wedding.\nVisit bakeries and grocery stores to choose and order your cake (many grocers can make a cake just as beautiful as the fanciest bakery for a fraction of the cost and in far less time)\nAlso at the craft store, they'll have pretty little favours and lots of different ways to decorate or package them. Consider the possibility of using silk flowers for decorations, then you'll only need a florist for the Bridal bouquet and groom's boutenierre (I'm sure that's spelled wrong.\nAll that should keep you busy until a month before the wedding... Get the rings and the license.Send the groom and his best man to get measured for their suits and to reserve the ones they choose (If you can't trust him to dress himself....?)Reserve a big punch bowl and glasses at a party rental place.\nGet the dresses so you can try on the shoes underthings with the dresses (you don't have time for mistakes or changing your mind!) make any needed appointment for hair and nails.\nBy now you should have some idea of your head count... buy the ingredients for punch, figure on a quart per person, plus a gallon to be safe. For the champagne one bottle per four guests should allow for two glasses of bubbly per person, plenty for the toast...you don't want folks tipsy in the middle of the day any way.\nHit a deli to order cold platters, they can advise better than I can what quantities you'll need....buy the pretty paper plates and napkins.\n\nOne week before the wedding, the bridal couple should go out and do something that has nothing at all to do with the wedding.\nBREATHE!\n\nAll my best wishes for a lovely day and a long and happy marriage.
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Guests should never be  Required to bring anything.\nYou are invited presumably because your Host likes you. \n\netiquette says you should send or bring a gift if invited to the Wedding  or the bridal shower.   \n\nIf  this is the first public event after the wedding. It would be nice if you brought a gift  but its not required.
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after you get married
390574
If you are worried, don't call it a bridal shower. Just ask the women to come along to a women's night of celebration for the bride. Women love any excuse to get together and have a great time. I wouldn't worry too much but if you want to be safe rather than sorry, just call it something else.\nHope you have a great time!
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the date format might be changed \n\nit might be mm/dd/yyyy\n\nthen marry her on 13th of april in 2007\n\nsam ;)
82909
I wouldn't think so.  I got married last July 05 to be on my fiance's health insurance due to getting cut off from my mother's health insurance due to turning 24 yrs old.  We're having another Wedding ceremony in May 06 with our immediate family members since they weren't invited to our Marriage License ceremony (down at the Clerks Office/Courthouse) in July.