The Harrow Hotel
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12-22 Pinner Road. HA1 4HZ
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Weddings

Etiquette

The Receiving Line

  • Bride's Mother
  • Bride's Father
  • Groom's Mother
  • Groom's Father
  • The Bride
  • The Groom
  • Bridesmaid
  • Best Man

The Top Table

  • Bridesmaid
  • Usher
  • Chief Bridesmaid
  • Bridegroom's Father
  • Bride's Mother
  • Bridegroom
  • Bride
  • Bride's Father
  • Bridegroom's Mother
  • Best Man
  • Bridesmaid
  • Usher

Toasts and Speeches

  • The Bride's Father proposes a toast to the Bride and the Bridegroom.
  • This is replied to by the Bridegroom who thanks the Bride's parents and guest’s, he then proposes a toast to the Bridesmaids.
  • The Best Man replies on behalf of the Bridesmaids and reads the telegrams and messages of good luck.

The Wedding Timetable

Arrangements will vary according to each couple. Listed below we have outlined a guide to ease the planning of your wedding day.

From Two years

Decide the date and the place of the wedding, once the decision is reached:

  • Book the Reception Venue
  • Book the Photographer
  • Book the Videographer
  • Book the Transport
  • Book the Toastmaster if required
  • Book the entertainment required
From Twelve Months
  • Decide on number of guests and make a list
  • Order invitations
  • Book Honeymoon
  • Decide on Bridesmaids, Best Man & Ushers
  • Order Wedding Cake
  • Colour scheme
From Three months
  • Send out invitations
  • Choose Hymn and choice of Music
  • Minister to approve-once completed arrange for the Order of Service sheets to be printed
  • Choose Wedding Rings
From Six Weeks
  • Confirm Travel and Hotel bookings
  • Choose presents for the bridesmaids
  • Confirm final menu details and numbers
  • Make Hairdresser/Beauty Salon appointments
  • Give Florist final Flower Requirements
  • Confirm Car Hire & Photographer
  • Write thank you for presents as they arrive and make a note who sent them
From Ten to Seven Days
  • Practice make up
  • Take head dress to hairdresser to decide Style
  • Meet with Best Man, Bridesmaids & Ushers to finalise arrangements •
  • Give order of service sheets to the Vicar

THE DAY HAS ARRIVED



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