By Georgina Clatworthy
 If you have had enough of other people telling what you should be doing and what you should be having on your wedding day, then take this short quiz to find out how assertive you will need to be to get the wedding that YOU want!
1. Your parents want to pay for the wedding reception but you prefer that they dont. Do you:
A. Accept it graciously after all they have been waiting for this day since you were born. Secretly though you will try to keep the costs down.
B. Tell them that you would prefer to pay for it yourselves as you dont want to have to explain how you are spending the budget.
C. Offer a compromise and ask them if they would rather pay for the flowers instead as they will be a fixed cost and will avoid any nasty surprises.
2. You want your bridesmaids to wear a particular style of dress and shoes but they dont. Do you:
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By Georgina Clatworthy
 Traditionally you would let the groom decide on how he and his attendants will look on the day, but many brides like to have at least some input into his decisions, especially as most dont trust their other halfs taste or judgment!
If you have full confidence in his ability to choose the right attire, then you may like to print out this list just to make sure he doesnt miss anything out!
Suits - The choice of suit will depend on the style of the wedding. A formal wedding would call for morning suits, whilst a casual wedding would call for a less formal suit and tie combination. If you are having a formal wedding then it is usual to hire all the suits required, this includes:
the groom
the best man
the father of the bride
the father of the groom
the ushers
page boy
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By Georgina Clatworthy
 Once you have the basics in place for your reception - tables, chairs etc, it is time to turn your attention to the details. I have already discussed table cloths and linens in the reception shopping list and other items such as charger plates, so this is about all those other little details that will transform your reception room from bland and boring, into fabulous and wow!
Centerpieces - These are the decorative arrangements that will sit in the center of your tables. Traditionally floral arrangements, these days anything goes and creative brides are coming up with ever more unusual versions for their reception tables.
You will need centerpieces for each of your guests tables, arrangements for the top table, in which you might want to include your bouquet in front of yourself and your groom and arrangements for additional tables such as the wedding cake and guestbook/gift tables, although many brides will use their bridesmaids bouquets for these tables.
Seating Plan - Essentially a map telling your guests where they are seated. It is usual for the seating |
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