Weddings
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Monday, Feb. 1, 2016
Wedding Party Bonding
C
oming up with the final roster of wedding
party participants can seem like one of the
biggest chores of planning your wedding.
You don’t want to leave out
anyone, and you also want to
pair the right groomsman with
the right bridesmaid to match
your vision for photos.
Once you select your party,
it’s up to you to help them form
a bond ahead of your wedding.
That way everything from the
rehearsal to the reception can
go that much smoother. You
want your wedding party feeling relaxed and able to have a
good time, so do your best to
bring them together.
Ways to do so can range
from throwing a party at your
home or inviting everyone out
for a fun evening on the town.
Whatever you decide, be sure
to include everyone to make
sure you create the strongest
bond possible.
Hit the Water
The springtime provides
beautiful weather for outdoor
activities. Take advantage by
inviting your wedding party
out for a day of fishing, boating,
swimming or lounging. If you
have a local marina, consider
renting jet skis or large rafts
for the afternoon and spend the
day getting to know each other
in the water.
You also could choose to simply spend the day at the pool.
friendly competition. Set up a
half-day of fun on your local
golf course, your local bowling
alley or even your local paint
gun range.
Make sure everyone can attend well ahead of time and
Play Sports
consider splitting teams straOne of the best ways to
tegically, so people outside of
build a bond is through a little
your normal social circle can
What’s more relaxing than laying poolside with a cool drink
in your hand? The laid-back
atmosphere is perfect for fostering communication between
those in your wedding party.
easily get to know those who
aren’t. Your wedding party will
appreciate your efforts in trying to bring everyone together
before the big day.
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