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**How To Pick The Perfect Ring**

• Pay attention when she admires someone else's ring. • Notice which advertisements or photos of rings she likes. • Ask friends and family what she prefers. • Notice other jewelry she wears — whether she prefers a simple design or a more intricate piece. • Note the metal choice: white gold, yellow gold, silver or platinum. • Browse with her at a dependablereputable dealer. • If she's in the habit of leaving any of her rings lying about, make an impression of one. A bar of soap, a piece of clay or even a piece of bread can be used to take a reliable measurement. • Put one of her rings on your finger and mark the spot where it stops on the finger. Show the marking to a jeweler, who can measure it. • Ask her friend to find out her ring size then pass it on to you. • If you can borrow one of her rings without much suspicion, take it to a jeweler for measuring. If you think she'll notice it missing, offer to take it to be cleaned.

**Monthly Countdown Checklist For Wedding**

SIXTEEN TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING * Determine type of wedding (formal or information) and choose a date * Visit the clergy and review synagogue/church requirements * Determine size of the guest list * Determine your budget and division of expenses * Find a reception location and make reservations early * Select a wedding consultant * Select Wedding Gown
NINE TO SIX MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING * Choose your attendants * Choose a color theme * Choose attendant's dresses * Book your caterer * Book your photographer * Book your videographer * Plan ceremony and reception music * Compile names and addresses for guest list
SIX TO FOUR MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING * Select a florist * Book your dj or band * Order invitations and party favors * Shop for bridal party tuxedos * Finalize arrangement for the church and ceremony * Make transportation arrangements * Plan honeymoon; visit travel agencies, make reservations * All deposits should be made and contracts signed * Put together ideas for bridal registry * Plan wedding decorations
THREE MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING * Choose gifts for attendants, parents, helpers * Buy wedding rings * Order the wedding cake * Buy cake knife, toasting glasses, guest book & garter
TWO MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING * Make plans & reservations for wedding rehearsal & dinner * Reserve rooms for out-of-town guests * Address invitations/announcements Invitations should be sent 4-6 weeks prior to wedding; announcements after wedding
ONE MONTH BEFORE WEDDING * Finalize details of every aspect of your wedding * Confirm honeymoon reservations * Have final fittings for you and your attendant's dresses * Get marriage license * Ask a friend or relative to take charge of guest book at reception * Pick up wedding rings * Purchas gift for fiance (not mandatory!)
TWO WEEKS BEFORE WEDDING * Complete your trousseau * Prepare wedding announcement to send to newspapers * Contact guests who have not responded
ONE WEEK BEFORE WEDDING * Pick up your gown, attendants' dresses & accessories * Confirm details with all participants and inform them of any changes * Pack for honeymoon * Make sure you have all wedding attire, rings & marriage license * Have rehearsal and dinner * Have nails done * Give final guest count to reception facility or caterer * Get a massage
WEDDING DAY * Have hair & make-up done * Take marriage license and rings to ceremony site * Begin dressing two hours before ceremony is to begin * Mail wedding announcements

    **Questions To Ask Potential Bakers For Your Perfect Wedding Cake**

  1. Can I see photos of previous wedding cakes you have designed? This is essential. If the baker won't show you photographs, look elsewhere.
  2. Can I have a taste test? Many small bakers won't have samples on hand for you to taste. If your baker doesn't have any for you to taste at the time of your visit, ask if the baker will be hosting any cake tastings in the near future.
  3. Do you charge extra for anything such as special fillings or icings, delivery, set-up, etc.? Extra charges for these items are pretty standard, but you need to know up front for the sake of your budget.
  4. Will you decorate the cake with fresh or silk flowers or will you work with my florist? Unless the baker's floral decorating skills are excellent, ask your baker if your florist can handle silk or fresh flower decorations.
  5. How far in advance will the cake be prepared? If the cake is being prepared well in advance and frozen, ask the baker how long it will take the cake to thaw. I have attended more than one wedding where the cake was still somewhat frozen.

    **Dont Forgt About The Honeymoon**

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