Your wedding plans are really taking shape - well done you!
First thing’s first for this stage, if you haven’t already downloaded it, head to the RESOURCES section and grab our ‘8 weeks to go action plan’. Then see below for all the action steps you need to take at this stage.
As always, if you have any questions, ask me inside the Facebook group and I’ll get them answered!
Action steps:
If overwhelm starts to creep in, go back to this video, it will get you right back on track.
If you're not using a wedding planner, have you considered a Day-Of Planner, or a team of organised and trusted friends to take charge of everything on your Big Day? These are the questions you need to ask them, and if you need a recommendation for a Day-Of Planner please email emily@smashingtheglass.com
Think about ways to involve those near and dear to you, in your Big Day
Send out your invitations
Choose your cake or dessert spread if you are having one
Choose your veil and accessories
Consider who you may want or need to decorate your wedding space
Create your table plan (watch this video - it’s packed with seating plan tips)
Think about your chuppah canopy design (see this page for inspo)
Order your kippot and on-the-day stationery (don’t forget to use your Brides Club discounts!)
Consider the spiritual side of your wedding and how you want your wedding to feel (it's not all about the looks! (see our resource for this in Jewish Wedding Checklists + Resources)
Create a wedding program for your guests (watch this video and use our ceremony program template)
Decide whether or not you're making a speech (watch this to help you make a decision).
Decide whether or not you want or need production at your wedding (watch this to help you make a decision).
Start thinking about a wedding hashtag (we can help you inside the Facebook group - just ask!)
Video: Your chuppah
Everything you need to know
Colorful chuppah mentioned
Chuppah inspiration: Pinterest | Instagram | Chuppahs on Smashing The Glass
My wedding (so you can see my chuppah story)
HOW TO DEAL WITH
Unwanted opinions
how to master
Your perfect first dance
ACCOMPANYING RESOURCE
Video: Your jewish wedding day
Timeline
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video: How to involve non-Jewish loved ones into your
Jewish wedding ceremony and / or reception
My wedding (you’ll see my chuppah holders)
video: How to personalize Jewish wedding traditions
to make them more meaningful to you
With Rabbi Paul Glantz
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video: Creating your Jewish wedding program
Everything you need to know
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video: Top Tips for giving a
Brides Speech
(and why you should consider giving one)
Covering:
What exactly is production?
What kind of weddings need it?
Do you have to have it?
What should it cost?
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video: The spiritual side of your wedding - how do you want your wedding to feel?
(it's not all about the looks!)
Accompanied by guest expert Micaela Ezra
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How To Effectively Wedding Plan And Move Forward
Even in the face of uncertainty
With Relationship Psychotherapist Pam Custers
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Upcoming BONUS video guide just for Brides Club members, happening NEXT MONTH:
‘How to come up with your perfect wedding hashtag’