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January/February 2021
12 Wedding Planner®
ceremony locations
choosing a ceremony site
For you and your fiancee, the ceremony is the most
important part of your day. It should be a reflection of the
two of you, and your new life together.
The formality of your wedding
There are three options for your ceremony, although you may wish
to combine some aspects of each. Your ceremony can be formal,
semiformal, or informal. The degree of formality, and number
of attendants, will help to determine the site of your wedding.
Formal: The bride wears a long, white or ivory gown. Bridesmaids
wear floor-length gowns. Groom and attendants wear tuxedos.
Bride has a maid of honor, and three to seven bridesmaids. Groom
has a best man, and one usher for every 50 guests.
Semi-Formal: The bride wears a long, white or ivory gown.
Bridesmaids wear floor-length gowns. Groom and attendants wear
tuxedos. Bride has a maid of honor, and three to seven brides-
maids. Groom has a best man, and one usher for every 50 guests.
Informal: The bride wears white or pastel dress or suit. The
bridesmaid wears a dress. Groom and his attendant wear dark
suits. Bride has maid of honor. Groom has a best man.
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