Teaching Choral Concepts

Review

     This comprehensive book discusses all major aspects of preparation for beautiful weddings and receptions. It is simple and concise, yet it gives invaluable suggestions that all who are approaching marriage can use. While it is directed to Latter-day Saints, much of the information is applicable to those of all faiths. 

Both temple and private marriages receive consideration. Elements of etiquette and careful planning are given on such subjects as pre-nuptial parties, the engagement, the Bishop's interview, and preparing invitations and announcements. Budgeting and legal requirements are treated in detail, and useful suggestions are made on choosing attendants, wedding apparel, wedding pictures, flowers, music, reception locations, and caterers. Guidelines and suggestions for temple weddings, home weddings, garden weddings, and chapel weddings are given. Details such as suggested music for receptions, newspaper announcements, and acknowledging gifts are also covered. 

This is a useful, interesting, and readable guide to the many aspects of the marriage process. The suggestions it provides can add much to the joy and happiness of the marriage occasion. 

Planning LDS Weddings and Receptions should be read by all young Latter-day Saints approaching matrimony and by their parents. They owe it to themselves! 

Table of Contents

Planning Checklist, 14

Pre-nuptial Parties, 19
Who Gives a Shower, 19
Guest List and Invitations, 20
Setting a Date and Time, 20
Shower Gifts, 21
Bachelor Parties, 22

The Engagement, 23
Newspaper Announcement, 23
The Engagement Party, 24
Etiquette for the Families of the Bride and Groom, 24
Purpose of the Engagement, 25
The Broken Engagement, 27
Bishops' Interview, 28
Temple Marriage, 28
Civil Marriage, 28

Planning the Temple Wedding, 31
Obtaining a Recommend, 31
Scheduling the Wedding, 33
Clothing for the Temple Wedding, 35
Legal Requirements for Marriage, 36
The Wedding Budget, 38
Bride's Expenses, 38
Groom's Expenses, 38
Parents of the Groom, 39
Attendants, 39
Reducing the Wedding Expenses, 39
Choosing Attendants, 44
Bride's Attendants, 44
Groomsmen, 45
Wedding Apparel, 47
The Bridal Outfit, 47
Bridesmaids' Apparel, 50
Mothers' Gowns and Accessories, 50
The Groom, the Best Man, Ushers, Fathers, 51
Military Dress, 52
The Junior Bridesmaid, 52
The Flower Girl, 52
The Ringbearer, 53
The Junior Usher, 53
Invitations and Announcements, 54
The Guest List, 54
Invitations, 55
Announcements, 55
Ordering the Invitations and Announcements, 56
Addressing Invitations and Announcements, 56
Wedding Pictures, 57
Wedding Coverage, 57
Scheduling, 58
Prices, 59
Flowers and Decorating, 60
Decorating, 60
Bridal Party Flowers, 60
Using Garden Flowers, 61
Florist Services, 62
Wedding Music, 63
Reception Music, 64
Organ Collections, 64
Organ Music, 65
VocaI Solo Music, 65
The Temple Wedding, 68
Guests, 68
Endowment and Sealing, 69
Who May Perform the Temple Wedding Ceremony, 70
When a Couple Must Travel Overnight, 70
Miscellaneous Rules, 70
When Parents Cannot Attend the Temple Wedding, 71
The Wedding Breakfast or Luncheon, 72

The Home Wedding, 73
Physical Arrangements, 73
Dressing Rooms, 73
Greeting Guests, 74
The Wedding Ceremony, 74
Processional, 75
Ceremony, 76
Recessional, 77
Weddings with No Traditional Arrangements, 77

Garden Weddings and Rehearsals, 78
The Rehearsal, 78
Who Should Attend Rehearsals, 79
Procedures, 79
Ushers' Instructions, 79
Rehearsal Dinner, 79

Weddings in the Chapel or Cultural Hall, 80
Physical Arrangements, 81
Chapels with Two Main Aisles, 84
Newspaper Announcement of the Wedding, 87

The Reception, 88
Scheduling, 88
Decorating, 89
Cake Cutting, 90
The Receiving Line, 90
Throwing the Bouquet, 92
Going Away, 92
Heckling, 93
Thank You Expressions, 93
Open House by the Groom's Parents, 93

Refreshments, 94
Recipes for Punch, 95
Wedding Punch, 95
Golden Glow Punch, 96
Red Wedding Punch, 96

Catering, 97
Reception Centers, 97
Other Catering Service, 98

Gifts, 100
Acknowledging Gifts, 100
Displaying Gifts, 101

The Honeymoon, 103

Conclusion, 105

Suggested Reading, 106
Index, 111

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