Wedding Checklist

on October 5th, 2008 · Comments Off | Checklists, Wedding Advisor

You must keep the wedding planning clutter on paper and off your overwhelmed mind. When it’s all on paper, it just seems much more manageable, and every time you get to check another thing off you feel quite accomplished.

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F.L.O.P. Wedding Checklist

on October 5th, 2008 · Comments Off | Checklists, Wedding Advisor

Checklist and pen Many, if not most, orthodox circles adopt the FLOP system to divide the costs among the two sides. Simply put, in the this method the groom’s side, in addition to the personal expenses, will be responsible for the Flowers, the Liquor, the Orchestra, and the Photographer / Video, while the bride’s side will take care of the Hall / Catering in addition to the personal expenses. If you’re not doing FLOP, here is another checklist.

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Kibbudim List

on October 4th, 2008 · Comments Off | Checklists, Customs & Traditions

Your Jewish wedding ceremony isn’t complete without the participation of some of your most distinguished guests. You need witnesses, someone to read the Kesuba, to make the Seven Blessing, a Rabbi to organize and officiate the entire process, and for the grand finale – someone to break the glass, i.e. your husband. Here’s a basic checklist of the honorable roles performed during the ceremony in a standard Ashkenazic wedding.