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It was a sad day here in Evansville, Indiana yesterday. Cpl. Will Powell, who graduated from Reitz High School only two short years ago, was shipped home after being gunned down by enemy fire. The entire city seemed to stop as his body was delivered and the motorcade took him to the funeral home. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

The interesting side to this hero’s story is that the funeral services will be held at the church that I have a bride getting married in tomorrow, Crossroads Christian Church. We were able to move around rental delivery times so both events can happen and not interfere with each other.

It will be an emotional day. One hour after a family and many friends exit the church after saying goodbye to a dear friend, a bride full of excitement and emotion will be entering to begin a new journey.

The circle of life?

r, saundra

We talked about this on the TV show this morning. You always want to keep all your guests in mind when planning your big day, that includes your smallest ones. 

How do you keep them quiet during the ceremony? First, check your church to see if they have a nursery and hire a babysitter to watch the kiddos during the nuptials. Especially important if you have a full mass…that could take up to an hour!!

If that isn’t an option for you…why not have your guestbook attendant hand out a coloring book and 2 crayons tied up with a pretty ribbon? Maybe you could custom make the small book with a bride and groom or a maze for the kids to figure out during the ceremony! Something to keep them busy….

Plan on! -saundra

I had a client who had a wedding dress that was really heavy. She knew she was getting married in a summer month but fell in love with this dress! Now it wasn’t "winter fabric" but it had a lot of brocade and beading, making it about 30lbs.

So be careful in these hot summer months to choose a dress that is not only drop-dead gorgeous, but also cool and comfortable. If that isn’t in the cards for you, consider a dress change at receptions. Hey! The stars do it, why can’t we?

Plan on! - saundra

We always talk about wedding planning, but what about being a good wedding guest? This is what you should do:

PRIOR TO WEDDING

You RSVP in a timely manner.
You let the hosts know if you have to cancel at the last minute; don’t just not show up!
You do not ask the couple if you can bring an extra guest (that was not on the invitation).
You do not bother the couple with registration info - ask someone else close to them.
You may send your wedding gift early to their address so it’s one less thing for you to carry.
You do not initiate or ask for special food, sitting or other special accommodating factors, unless asked by the couple.
You do not wear white or ivory dress.
You do not, I repeat, DO NOT attend the wedding if you don’t believe in this marriage. The only reason you will attend is so you can show your displeased face to everyone. Trust me, no one wants you there being miserable - take a stand and politely decline the invitation.

CEREMONY

You arrive on time to the ceremony, (bonus points if you are early).
You leave your small children at home with a babysitter.
If you are an out-of-towner and have to bring the child, you arrange to have someone or yourself hold the baby OUTSIDE the church so they don’t hear her/him crying.
You do not get in the way of the photographer taking pictures.

RECEPTION

You do not use the wedding reception as a “hookup” place for meeting single guys/girls.
You do not get sloppy, messy drunk. Which usually follows with making loud, embarrassing remarks.
You do not grab the microphone to make impromptu speeches without permission.
You do get the party started by dancing and asking others to dance.
You ask the bride/groom if there is anything they need. Or if you see they need something - just do it!
You do not monopolize their time, knowing full well that they have many guests to see.
You do not make derogatory comments about the reception decorations, flowers, wedding dress, mother-in-law, food, etc - because someone will hear it and it always gets back to the couple.
You will plan accordingly and allot enough time to stay for at least 4 hours at the reception if possible.Or at least until the cake has been cut.
If mother nature doesn’t cooperate with the outdoor reception, you will still be the best guest ever by pitching in and having a good time. Your friends/family just got married after all!!!!

Plan on! - saundra