Some questions

Hey gals
Have a couple of questions


Just wondering if i am getting married in September 10, 2004. When should i have a bridal shower, when should i start regester for gifts.

Who is usally invited to the rehersal dinner, and do i send invations, and it takes place night before wedding
Does anyone know any really nice restuartants that you would suggest. I don't eat fish, but everyone else does, so i would like somewhere that has everthing

How soon should i see officant and what are there fee usally. How much gratuity

Thank Karen

I registered for gifts right away which worked out well. I left off linens until closer to the wedding since those are frequently discontinued and kept an eye on the registry to make sure that items were still available.

If someone is kind enough to throw you a bridal shower (which you shouldn't be involved in planning and not all of us were so lucky) I would guess it would be late spring - early summer next yet.

Rehearsal Dinner ideally is the immediate families, bridal party, and out of town guests. My rehearsal dinner was held at an upscale northern italian restaurant called 'Ecco' on Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park. It is on the pricey side, but they have a beautiful private room and the food is fantastic! I believe the minimum was 40 people on a Saturday night (we had about 45 I believe) and the maximum is about 60. I'm sure the minumum and prices would differ on other days/times. Excellent food, great atmosphere, and impeccable service.

An officiant you might as well set up soon, although there isn't a panicked rush. I paid $500, no gratuity since the $500 was all for him not a company.

Best of luck!!!