Baby's First Aid Kit

Making a first-aid Kit for your Baby?
It is important to have a first-aid kit in an easy to find location for both you and future baby sitters.
Be prepared for all of your baby's minor aches and illness with this list.

_ Baby nail clippers
_ Cotton balls (don't use swabs to clean baby's nose or ears)
_ Baby thermometer
_ Bulb syringe/ nasal aspirator
_ Medicine dropper
_ Infant acetaminophen (Tylenol)
_ Saline nasal drops
_ Baby gas drops
_ Petroleum jelly and sterile gauze (for circumcision care)
_ Antibiotic cream
_ Disinfecting hand soap: for you!

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BABY'S FIRST-AID KIT WHEN TRAVELING

     It is always a good idea to have a first aid kit on hand. This checklist contains everything you will need when traveling with your baby to help you deal with minor problems. If you are unsure about something or have any questions, call your Pediatrician.
     Store all kits in a lunch box, zippered bag, or something like a tackle box and keep them out of reach of curious babies and children.  Many items of the first-aid kit can be hazardous.
     The most important items in your kit may be contact information.  Securely tape, glue, or staple the following contact information to the inside of your kit:

Emergency Contact- Names and Numbers

_ Pediatrician or family doctor.
_ Local Hospital.
_ Poison Control Centers' national emergency hotline (800) 222-1222
_ Two closest neighbors and/or family members (in case of an emergency; such as childcare for an older sibling or a ride to the hospital)

First-Aid Kit

I'm making a first-aid kit for baby. What should I include?
      Be prepared for all of your baby's minor aches and illnesses with this list.

_ Baby nail clippers.
_ Cotton balls ( don't use swabs to clean baby's nose or ears).
_ Baby thermometer.
_ Bulb syringe/ nasal aspirator.
_ Medicine dropper.
_ Infant acetaminophen ( Tylenol).
_ Saline nasal drops.
_ Baby gas drops.
_ Petroleum jelly and sterile gauze ( for circumcision care).
_ Antibiotic cream.
_ Disinfecting hand soap: for you!

 ADDITIONAL ITEMS
(if recommended by your Pediatrician)

_ Rehydration fluids (such as Pedialyte) to rehydrate children with diarrhea.
_ Prescription Medication, Asthma inhaler, or Epinephrine injector if your child is allergic to bee stings, peanuts, shellfish, or if your baby has some other type of life-threatening allergy.



(American Medial Association's "Handbook for First-Aid and Emergency Care" can be purchased here)

What is a bridesmaid?

     A bridesmaid is first and foremost someone who the bride wants to be a part of her wedding. Perhaps she is a sister, or a very close friend; her friendship and support of the marriage is meaningful.  More than that, a bridesmaid and/or maid-of-honor serves a practical purpose. During the hectic time of planning a wedding, she is a confidant, advice giver, doer of menial tasks, errand runner and more. A bride should have at least one bridesmaid (preferably the maid-of-honor) who is reliable, cheerfully helpful, organized, and who lives close to the bride.

A bridesmaid's duties might include:

_  Helping the bride shop for her dress and bridesmaids’ dresses.
_  When asked, giving advice on decorations, favors, music, and more.
_  Helping the maid of honor to plan a bridal shower, and, if appropriate, chipping in for the costs of food, decorations, or venue.
_  Helping to plan a bachelorette party (this the bridesmaids may pay for or split the cost with the other attendees).
_  Helping the bride dress (and stay calm) before the ceremony.
_  Providing moral support at all times.
_  Telling others where the couple is registered and other details, such as when they will return from their honeymoon, where to send gifts, and any name changes.
_  Being useful at the wedding reception. The couple may ask you to help direct guests to the guestbook, assist with a special moment, make sure that vendors have arrived, or do crisis management. You might also want to stick around after the reception and make sure things are cleaned up and wedding presents secured. _  Being social. Be sure to talk to as many guests as you can, making them feel warmly welcomed. If there's a dance floor, help get the party going!
_  Consider throwing (or helping to pitch in for) a day-after brunch. These events are great to help the couple catch up with out-of-town guests, and have a more relaxed environment to socialize in.

*A good bridesmaid also makes sure she is helpful rather than a hindrance. This means being where she needs to be, on time, ordering her bridesmaid dress at the right time, and not badmouthing the bride behind her back.

A Maid of Honor or Matron of Honor has additional duties. She is the person whom the bride most wants to honor and celebrate her friendship. At the wedding ceremony, she has the honor of being the last to walk down the aisle before the bride, and stands next to her during the ceremony. In addition to a bridesmaid's duties, listed above, a maid of honor should:

Help with wedding planning, such as researching locations, florists, caterers and other vendors.

_  Volunteer to help address wedding invitations and/or announcements.
_  Make sure her fellow bridesmaids have ordered their dresses and accessories on time.
_  Helping with the rehearsal dinner.
_  Holding the bouquet during the ceremony.
_  Giving a meaningful toast during the reception.

The Expenses of a Bridesmaid There is a considerable expense involved in being a bridesmaid, including cost of apparel, travel and hotel room for the ceremony, hosting a party, as well as a shower gift and a wedding gift. A bridesmaid can save money by asking others to pitch in for the showers, wearing a dress she already owns (if that’s okay with the bride), making her own dress, and staying with friends. She can give her friend the gift of time - i.e., the gift of addressing and stuffing the invitations. Also, a bride may pay for some of the expenses if her budget allows it.

The Bachelorette Party Planning a bachelorette party should be a fun experience for a bridesmaid to toast the bride and have a blast with both new and old friends. The party planner should be sure to keep the bride in mind always. Just because the wild maid-of-honor might want a stripper doesn’t mean the bride will. Consider if the bride is more a gambling-in-Vegas type of gal, or a sitting-by-the-pool-with-a-white-wine-spritzer girl. Read Bachelorette Party Themes, Ideas and Activities to get some ideas and hints. Most of all, a bachelorette party should be a unique amazing experience that’s both a total blast and an enormous bonding time.

*Above article "Being a great attendant" By Nina Callaway, About.com Guide*

"What does maid of honor really do?"

      The maid of honor is the bride's chief support. Specifically: she helps the bride with wedding planning, making decisions, and navigating family difficulties and other stresses.  She's also responsible for being the head of the bridesmaids, keeping them organized.  The maid of honor leads the bridesmaids in planning a bridal shower and often a bachelorette party.  On the day of the wedding, a maid of honor helps the bride get dressed and stay calm.  Often, she makes a toast or a speech at either the wedding or the rehearsal dinner.  Couples getting legally married in the United States frequently ask the maid of honor to be one of the signers of the marriage license.  Perhaps most importantly she's a good listener, and has a strong shoulder for the bride to lean on.

Who Should be Chosen for the Maid of Honor?

- Typically, a bride asks her sister or her closest female friend.

Can a Man Be a Maid of Honor?

- Of course! When a woman's closest friend is a man, it makes sense that he be the person she relies on for her wedding, and wants to honor. It does mean that any traditionally-gendered events, such as the bridal shower or bachelorette party, need to be inclusive of all genders.

Does This Person Have to Be Called a Maid of Honor?

- Whether you've got a female or male best friend, sometimes the term "maid of honor" just feels strange. Instead this role can be called, "bride's honor attendant", or even whimsically, "the bride's sidekick." If a married woman is chosen, she's traditionally called "the matron of honor.

*Above article "Being a great attendant" By Nina Callaway, About.com Guide*

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Things To Bring

As it gets closer to the big day it can become difficult to keep track of whats needed. So we've put together a list of things to bring that you can pack little by little ahead of time. And it makes a really great check list. We've included items for an "Emergency Kit".

TIP: Organization is key and it will decrease stress levels. Try using a duffel bag or a medium sized tote bag. A small cosmetic bag is ideal for the small emergency items needed for the ceremony/reception, and if you can find one with compartments that's even better. Sometimes you can find these in the pharmacy in the cosmetic section.


TO THE REHEARSAL

BRIDE'S LIST:
_ Wedding announcements (maid of honor to mail after wedding)
_ Bridesmaid's gifts (if not already given)
_ Camera and film
_ Fake bouquet or ribbon bouquet from bridal shower
_ Groom's gift (if not already given)
_ Reception maps and wedding programs
_ Rehearsal information and ceremony formations
_ Flower girl basket and ring bearer pillow
_ Seating diagrams for head table and parents' tables
_ Wedding schedule of events/timeline
_ Tape player with wedding music


GROOM'S LIST:
_ Bride's gift (if not already given)
_ Marriage license
_ Ushers' gifts ( if not already given)
_ Service providers' fees to give to best man or wedding consultant so she/he can pay them at the wedding


TO THE CEREMONY

BRIDE'S LIST:
_ Aspirin/Alka-seltzer
_ Bobby pins
_ Breath spray/mints
_ Bridal gown
_ Cake knife
_ Change of clothes for going away
_ Clear nail polish
_ Deodorant
_ Garter
_ Gloves
_ Groom's ring
_ Guest book
_ Hair brush
_ Hair spray
_ Head piece
_ Iron
_ Jewelry
_ Kleenex
_ Lint brush
_ Luggage
_ Make-up
_ Mirror
_ Nail polish
_ Panty hose
_ Passport
_ Perfume
_ Personal camera
_ Plume pen for guest book
_ Powder
_ Purse
_ Safety pins
_ Scotch tape/masking tape
_ Sewing kit
_ Shoes
_ Something old
_ Something new
_ Something borrowed
_ Something blue
_ Spot remover
_ Straight pins
_ Tampons or sanitary napkins
_ Toasting goblets
_ Toothbrush & paste


GROOM'S LIST:
_ Airline tickets
_ Announcements
_ Aspirin/Alka-seltzer
_ Breath spray/mints
_ Bride's ring
_ Change of clothes for going away
_ Cologne
_ Cuff links
_ Cummerbund
_ Deodorant
_ Hair comb
_ Hair spray
_ Kleenex
_ Lint brush
_ Luggage
_ Neck tie
_ Passport
_ Shirt
_ Shoes
_ Socks
_ Toothbrush & paste
_ Tuxedo
_ Underwear

Photography (Questions)

The following is a complete list of questions to ask each photographer you interview.

Photographers Comparison Chart- Bring this chart with you when you go to interview different photographers so that you have a list of questions to ask and can use the answers to choose the right photographer for your wedding. You can make extra copies if you interview more photographers.

What is the name & phone number of the photographer?

What is the website and email of the photographer?

What is the address of the photographer?

How many years of experience do you have as a photographer?

What percentage of your business is dedicated to weddings?

Approximately how many weddings have you photographed?

Are you the person who will photograph my wedding?

Will you bring an assistant with you to my wedding?

How do you typically dress for weddings?

Do you have a professional studio?

What type of equipment do you use?

Do you bring backup equipment with you to weddings?

Do you visit the ceremony/reception sites prior to the wedding?

Do you have liability insurance?

Are you skilled in diffused lighting & soft focus?

Can you take studio portraits?

Can you retouch negatives?

Can negatives be purchased? If so, what is the cost?

What is the cost of the package I am interested in?

What is your payment policy?

What is your cancellation policy?

Do you offer a money-back guarantee?

Do you use proofs?

How many proofs will I get?

When will I get my proofs?

When will I get my album?

What is the cost of an engagement portrait?

What is the cost of a formal bridal portrait?

What is the cost of a parent album?

What is the cost of a 5" x 7" reprint?

What is the cost of an 8" x 10" reprint?

What is the cost of an 11" x 14" reprint?

What is the cost per additional hour of shooting at the wedding?

Photography (Wedding Photo Checklist)

The photographs taken at your wedding are the best way to preserve your special day. Chances are you and your fiance will look at the photos many times during your life-time. Therefore, hiring a good photographer is one of the most important tasks in planning your wedding.

Make sure you hire a photographer who specializes in weddings. Your photographer should be experienced in wedding procedures and familiar with your ceremony and reception sites. This will allow him/her to anticipate your next move and be in the proper place at the right time to capture all the special moments.

Look at his/her work. See if the photographer captured the excitement and emotion of the bridal couple. Also, remember that the wedding album should unfold like a story book-- the story of your wedding. Be sure to discuss with your photographer the photos you want so that there is no misunderstanding.

Make sure the photographer you interview is the one who will photograph your wedding. There are many companies with more than one photographer. Often these companies use the work of their best photographer to sell their packages and then send a less experienced photographer to the wedding. Don't get caught in this trap!

The following forms are included in this section:

Wedding Photos- This is a checklist of different photographs you may want to have taken. Make a copy for your photographer in order to ensure nothing is missed!

Check-off all photographs you would like taken throughout your wedding day, then make a copy of this form and give it to your photographer.


PRE-CEREMONY PHOTOS:
_ Bride leaving her house.
_ Wedding rings with the invitation.
_ Bride getting dressed for the ceremony.
_ Bride looking at her bridal bouquet.
_ Maid of honor putting garter on bride's leg.
_ Groom and best man before ceremony.
_ Bride by herself.
_ Bride with her mother.
_ Bride with her father.
_ Bride with mother and father.
_ Bride with her entire family and/or any combination thereof.
_ Bride with her maid of honor.
_ Bride with her bridesmaids.
_ Bride with the flower girl and/or ring bearer.
_ Bride's mother putting on her corsage.
_ Groom leaving his house.
_ Groom putting on his boutonniere.
_ Groom with his mother.
_ Groom with his father.
_ Groom with mother and father.
_ Groom with his entire family and/or any combination thereof.
_ Groom with his best man.
_ Groom with his ushers.
_ Groom shaking hands with his best man while looking at his watch.
_ Groom with the bride's father.
_ Bride and her father getting out of the limousine.
_ Special members of the family being seated.
_ Groom waiting for the bride before the processional.
_ Bride and her father just before the processional.

Check-off all photographs you would like taken throughout your wedding day, then make a copy of this form and give it to your photographer.


OTHER PRE-CEREMONY PHOTOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
-- ______________________________
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CEREMONY PHOTOGRAPHS:
_ The processional.
_ Bride and groom saying their vows.
_ Bride and groom exchanging their rings.
_ Groom kissing the bride at the altar.
_ The recessional.


OTHER CEREMONY PHOTOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
-- ______________________________
-- ______________________________
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POST-CEREMONY PHOTOGRAPHS:
_ Bride and groom.
_ Newlyweds with both of their families.
_ Newlyweds with the entire wedding party.
_ Bride and groom signing the marriage certificate.
_ Flowers and other decorations.


OTHER POST-CEREMONY PHOTOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
-- ______________________________
-- ______________________________
-- ______________________________
-- ______________________________
-- ______________________________

Check-off all photographs you would like taken throughout your wedding day, then make a copy of this form and give it to your photographer.


RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHS:
_ Entrance of newlyweds and wedding party into the reception site.
_ Receiving line.
_ Guests signing the guest book.
_ Toasts.
_ First dance.
_ Bride and her father dancing.
_ Groom and his mother dancing.
_ Bride dancing with groom's father.
_ Groom dancing with bride's mother.
_ Wedding party and guests dancing.
_ Cake table.
_ Cake-cutting ceremony.
_ Couple feeding each other cake.
_ Buffet table and its decoration.
_ Bouquet-tossing ceremony.
_ Garter-tossing ceremony.
_ Musicians.
_ The wedding party table.
_ The family table.
_ Candid shots of your guests.
_ Bride and groom saying good-bye to their parents.
_ Bride and groom looking back, waving good-bye in the getaway car.

TIP: It's worth asking your Music Entertainer if they provide a photographer for the reception because there are some who will go around taking candid shots. For the most part, the photographer is busy all night long taking photographs of the couple and getting those pictures requested. Having an additional, less expensive photographer at the reception is fantastic as they will be focused on taking candid photos of your guests, dancing, etc....capturing all of these special, once in a lifetime moments. It doesn't hurt to ask.
Another option is to have 1 or 2 disposable cameras at each table; with a sticker welcoming your guests take pictures during the night and kindly asking them to leave the camera on the table so that it may be collected at the end of the reception. Your Maid Of Honor, Parents, or a person you've selected will be responsible for picking up the cameras and placing them with the gift cards. This can be done an hour before the reception is scheduled to finish or perhaps at the end of the evening when everyone is packing up to leave.

OTHER RECEPTION PHOTOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
-- ______________________________
-- ______________________________
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-- ______________________________
-- ______________________________

Wedding Planning Checklist

The following Wedding Planning Checklist is a very complete and detailed list which itemizes everything you need to do or consider when planning your wedding, and the best time frame in which to accomplish each activity.

This checklist assumes that you have nine months or more to plan your wedding. If your wedding is in less than nine months, just start at the beginning of the list and try to catch up as quickly as you can! Use the lines to the left of the items to check off the activities as you accomplish them. This will enable you to see your progress and will help you determine what has been done and what still needs to be done.

NINE MONTHS AND EARLIER_ Announce your engagement.
_ Select a date for your wedding.
_ Hire a professional wedding consultant.
_ Determine the type of wedding you want: location, formality, time of day, number of guests, etc.
_ Determine budget and how expenses will be shared.
_ Develop a record-keeping system for payments made.
_ Consolidate all guests lists: bride's, groom's, bride's family, groom's family, and organize as follows: those who must be invited, those who should be invited, those who would be nice to invite. Decide if you want to include children among guests.
_ Select and reserve ceremony site.
_ Select and reserve your officiant.
_ Select and reserve reception site.
_ Select and order your bridal gown and headpiece.
_ Determine your color scheme. (TIP: Try "Inspiration Boards" such as the ones you will find in our blog. They can give you an idea of what colors look good together and how you can incorporate them into the table linens, table decor, flowers, Bridesmaids dresses, Favors, etc.)
_ Check with your local newspapers for wedding announcement requirements. Send engagement notice with a photograph to your local newspaper. (Optional)
_ Buy a calendar and note all important activities: showers, luncheons, parties, get-togethers, etc.
_ If ceremony or reception is at home, arrange for home or garden improvements as needed.
_ Select and book photographer.
_ Order passport, visa, or birth certificate if needed for your honeymoon or marriage license.
_ Select Bridal Party: maid of honor, best man, bridesmaids, ushers (approx. 1 usher per 50 guests), flower girl and ring bearer.

SIX TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING_ Give the Wedding Party Responsibility Cards (also provided in this blog) to your wedding party.
_ Reserve wedding night bridal suite.
_ Select your and Bridal Party dresses, shoes and accessories.
_ Select and book caterer, if needed.
_ Develop a record-keeping system for payments made.
_ Select and book ceremony musicians.
_ Select and book reception musicians or DJ.
_ Schedule fittings and delivery dates for yourself, attendants, flower girl and ring bearer.
_ Select and book videographer.
_ Select and book florist.
FOUR TO SIX MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING_ Start shopping for each others wedding gifts.
_ Reserve rental items needed for ceremony.
_ Finalize guest list.
_ Select and order wedding invitations, announcements, and other stationery such as thank-you notes, wedding programs, and seating cards.
_ Set date, time, and location for your rehearsal dinner.
_ Arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests.
_ Start planning your honeymoon.
_ Select and book all miscellaneous services, i.e. gift attendant, valet parking, etc.
_ Register for gifts.
_ Begin to break-in your shoes.
TWO TO FOUR MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
_ Select bakery and order wedding cake.
_ Order party favors. *ESTER A CREATIONS offers unique, affordable, personalized, and a beautiful variety of favors! Live Help consultation is available to help you select your favors; to match your theme, color scheme, to fit your budget, and to help you pick which favors best represent you as a couple.*

_ Select and order Reception decorations and Centerpieces. *ESTER A CREATIONS has a large variety of centerpieces to choose from. Unique, affordable, engravable vases, photo frame vases, centerpieces to match any color scheme or theme, and much more!*_ Purchase honeymoon attire and luggage.
_ Select and book transportation for wedding day.
_ Check blood test and marriage license requirements; this will depend on which state you live in.
_ Shop for wedding rings and engrave them.
_ Consider having your teeth cleaned or bleached.
_ Consider writing a will and/or prenuptial agreement.
_ Plan activities for out-of-town guests both before and after the wedding.
_ Purchase gifts for your Bridal Party. *ESTER A CREATIONS has a wonderful variety of gifts (engraving available) for your Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Flower Girl, Ring Bearer, Best Man, Maid Of Honor, Parents, etc.*

SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS BEFORE WEDDING_ Mail invitations. Include accommodation choices and a map to assist guests in finding the ceremony and reception sites.
_ Maintain a record of RSVPs and all gifts received. Send thank-you notes upon receipt of gifts.
_ Determine hair style and makeup.
_ Schedule to have your hair, makeup and nails done the day of the wedding.
_ Finalize shopping for wedding day accessories such as toasting glasses, ring pillow, guest book, etc. *ESTER A CREATIONS has a wonderful variety of Wedding Accessories to match your wedding theme and add a personal touch to your wedding day.*_ Have your formal wedding portrait taken.
_ Select and reserve wedding attire for groom, ushers, father of the bride and ring bearer.
_ Plan a luncheon or dinner with your bridesmaids. Give them their gifts at that time or at the rehearsal dinner.
_ Find "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a six pence (or shiny penny) for your shoe."
_ Finalize your menu, beverage and alcohol order.

TWO TO SIX WEEKS BEFORE WEDDING
_ Confirm ceremony details with your officiant.
_ Arrange final fitting of bridesmaids' dresses.
_ Have final fitting of your gown and head piece.
_ Make final floral selections.
_ Pick up rings and check for fit.
_ Finalize rehearsal dinner plans; arrange seating and write names on place cards, if desired.
_ Make a detailed timeline for your wedding party.
_ Make a detailed timeline for your service providers.
_ Confirm details with all service providers, including attire. Give them a copy of your wedding timeline.
_ Start packing for your honeymoon.
_ Finalize addressing and stamping announcements.
_ Decide if you want to form a receiving line. If so, determine when and where to form the line.
_ Contact guests who haven't responded.
_ Meet with photographer and confirm special photos you want. We've included a detailed list of questions in this blog that can be printed out and used for each photographer you interview._ Meet with videographer and confirm special events or people you want videotaped.
_ Meet with musicians and confirm music to be played during special events such as first dance.
_ Continue writing thank-you notes as gifts arrive.
_ Remind bridesmaids and ushers of when and where to pick up their wedding attire.
_ Purchase the lipstick, nail polish and any other accessories you want your bridesmaids to wear.
_ Determine ceremony seating for special guests. Give a list to the ushers.
_ Plan reception room layout and seating with your reception site manager or caterer. Write names on place cards for arranged seating.

THE LAST WEEK_ Pick up wedding attire and make sure everything fits.
_ Do final guest count and notify your caterer or reception site manager.
_ Gather everything you will need for the rehearsal and wedding day as listed in the Wedding Party Responsibility Cards.
_ Arrange for someone to drive the getaway car.
_ Review the schedule of events and last minute arrangements with your service providers. Give them each a detailed timeline.
_ Confirm all honeymoon reservations and accommodations. Pick up tickets and travelers checks.
_ Finish packing your suitcases for the honeymoon.
_ Familiarize yourself with guests' names. It will help during the receiving line and reception.
_ Notify the Post Office to hold your mail while you are away on your honeymoon.
THE REHEARSAL DAY
_ Review list of things to bring to the rehearsal as listed in the Wedding Party Responsibility Cards.
_ Put suitcases in getaway car.
_ Give your bridesmaids the lipstick, nail polish and accessories you want them to wear for the wedding.
_ Give best man the officiant's fee and any other checks for service providers. Instruct him to deliver these checks the day of the wedding.
_ Arrange for someone to bring the accessories you purchased; such as flower basket, ring pillow, guest book and pen, toasting glasses, cake cutting knife and napkins to the ceremony and reception.
_ Arrange for someone to mail announcements the day after the wedding.
_ Arrange for someone to return rental items such as tuxedos, slip, and cake pillars after the wedding.
_ Provide each member of your wedding party with a detailed schedule of event/timeline for the wedding day.
_ Review ceremony seating with ushers.

THE WEDDING DAY_ Review list of things to bring to the ceremony as listed in the Wedding Party Responsibility Cards.
_ Make sure Gratuity Envelopes are handed out.
_ Give the groom's ring to the maid of honor.
_ Give the bride's ring to the best man.
_ Simply follow your detailed schedule of events. Relax and enjoy your wedding! CONGRATULATIONS!