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You've got the ring. You've set a date. What's next?
You'll need to hire a platoon of vendors to make your
wedding dreams come true.
FIRST OF ALL
Get referrals from wedding consultants and recent brides
-- friends, coworkers, neighbors, even the newlywed in
your boxing class. Based on those referrals, schedule
interviews and prepare a list of questions. Be an
informed, discerning customer, not someone who's
grateful to sign on the dotted line. Remember that
you're in charge -- the vendors you hire work for you.
BAND
"The music sets the mood for the wedding," says Dembo.
"This should be your first booking -- right after you've
set the date and chosen a location." The type of
musicians you hire -- a ten-piece orchestra, a rock
band, a jazz ensemble -- will depend on your personal
style, taste, and reception venue. Listen to a demo tape
and drop by some live gigs if possible. For the
ceremony, don't settle for traditional selections if
you'd rather explore other options. If you want harp
instead of organ, Pachelbel instead of Wagner, Aerosmith
instead of Ave Maria, go for it. The
ceremony
is as much a reflection of you as the
reception.
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