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Tip of the day script by JavaScript Kit (http://javascriptkit.com)
With amends by the UK Wedding Directory (http://uk-wedding-directory.com)
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var today_obj=new Date()
var today_date=today_obj.getDate()

var tips=new Array()
//Configure the below variable to contain the "header" of the tip
var tiptitle='<img src="http://www.uk-wedding-directory.com/postit2.gif"> <b>Wedding Idea a Day</b><br>'

//Configure the below array to hold the 31 possible tips of the month
tips[1]='<i>Do book your wedding venue at least a year ahead of time but also book your guests! People tend to book their next summer holiday shortly after their last, so send them a save-the-date card a year ahead of time to make sure they keep your special date clear in the diary.</i>'
tips[2]='<i>When arranging wedding vendors, make sure you get everything in writing so that prices and what you are getting for your money are fixed by a formal agreement. Don\'t be afraid to dispute failures on the day!</i>'
tips[3]='<i>Consider Wedding Insurance for your big day to cover a wide range of possible disasters, including stolen wedding dresses and cancelled venues. The premiums are generally very good value for the peace of mind!</i>'
tips[4]='<i>Make sure the groom has some involvement in the planning, even if you have utterly no respect for his judgment! But keep his mother out of it!</i>'
tips[5]='<i>Wedding Invitations should be ordered at least three months before the wedding, sent out 6-8 weeks before and with an RSVP date of at least 2 to 3 weeks before. Chase tardy responses vigorously!</i>'
tips[6]='<i>Try to avoid using \"and guest\" when addressing your wedding invitations. Call the person you are inviting and check the name of the person they will be bringing. This extra care attention makes all the difference!</i>'
tips[7]='<i>Excluding kids from your wedding is a real etiquette no-no! Little children are part of what makes the day special. Get wise - why not set up a small table for them with crayons and paper, or provide a television in a side room where they can watch cartoons.</i>'
tips[8]='<i>If you are getting fit to lose weight, vary your workout! Try biking on a Monday, running on a Tuesday, swimming on a Wednesday and so on. Doing different types of exercises uses different muscle groups (resulting in better overall conditioning and fitness). Plus you don\'t get bored!</i>'
tips[9]='<i>If you plan to have a reading or poem from a friend or relative, do get them to rehearse it in front of you, to check for mispronounced words and clarity. Ask them to speak slowly and pause often!</i>'
tips[10]='<i>If you are bamboozled by wedding makeup but can\'t afford to hire a professional, why not make a trip to your local department store cosmetics counter? They often do makeovers for free and can hep you chose the right colors and application techniques.</i>'
tips[11]='<i>The bride should have a bag packed for the wedding day that assumes she\'s staying overnight for two days. Include Band Aids, aspirin, clear nail polish and needle \& thread, plus an emergency pair of this and that. Take white chalk for touching up smudges on white shirts, blouses, and dresses.</i>'
tips[12]='<i>Don\'t take your chequebook on your wedding day. Vendors may try to hustle you for an extra buck whilst your head is spinning. If they try it on, tell them to contact you or your parents after the wedding!</i>'
tips[13]='<i>Best man clueless? Give him a list of his responsibilities, which include organising the stag do, getting the groom to the church, bossing the ushers, paying the officiant, signing the marriage license, holding the rings and giving a toast at the reception.</i>'
tips[14]='<i>Chill out the night before with a massage or a relaxing bath. East sensibly and sleep well. There is nothing you can do at this stage that will make a big difference... other than to relax!</i>'
tips[15]='<i>Have a printed list of all the photos you want and agree this with the photographer beforehand. Give key guests a copy on the day, so they know when and where they need to be.</i>'
tips[16]='<i>If you are planning a close up photo of the rings on your fingers, you might want to consider a professional manicure and pedicure! Even if you prefer the natural look to a pale pink polish, a buff up will make your nails look great for that all important shot!</i>'
tips[17]='<i>If you are wearing glasses in your wedding photos, ask you optician to fit non-reflective lenses to ensure the perfect picture.</i>'
tips[18]='<i>Set up a tasting session with your caterer well before the event so that you can sample the planned menu. This way you can change anything that really doesn\'t work (rather than regret it on the day).</i>'
tips[19]='<i>Don\'t plan to leave on your honeymoon immediately after the reception. You will be exhausted already and irritable! Wait a few days, open some gifts, have a lie-in or two and rest before that flight.</i>'
tips[20]='<i>Seriously consider a short-haul honeymoon rather than an exotic tropical location. You will be tired enough without that long flight and may end up surrounded by other honeymooning couples and not feeling special. Pick a destination where they spoil honeymooners rotten (like Italy).</i>'
tips[21]='<i>If you are travelling on honeymoon under your married name, make sure you have sorted out re-issuing your passport before you leave... or spend many frustrating hours explaining your mistake along the way! Don\'t forget any vaccinations you might need!</i>'
tips[22]='<i>Keep a spreadsheet of all your wedding gifts as you open them, so you can remember which gift came from whom. Then write a lovely thank you card to each person. Most wedding invitation ranges include a thank you that matches the original wedding invitation.</i>'
tips[23]='<i>If you are hiring a videographer, ask him or her to conduct interviews with your guests. Watching these interviews after the wedding, edited in-between the footage, can be a lovely surprise and really help to bring back the memories of the day!</i>'
tips[24]='<i>Consider having a separate master-of-ceremonies at the reception (perhaps your second-best choice for best man!) An MC\'s job is to call up the different activities and speeches in the correct order so everything flows properly. He could also read the telegrams from absent friends.</i>'
tips[25]='<i>To save money on wedding venues, avoid Saturdays and consider a morning or afternoon banquet, rather than an evening one (for a lighter meal). This way you will save on both the venue and the catering!</i>'
tips[26]='<i>Don\'t just rely on your photographer! Why not supply disposable wedding cameras on each table and invite your guests to take photos of each other? This way you can be sure of having at least one photo of each guest.</i>'
tips[27]='<i>Arrange for someone to take your wedding dress after the day and have it cleaned, pressed, stuffed with tissue paper and packaged away for posterity. Store it in a cool dry area to avoid light and moth damage. Avoid lofts!</i>'
tips[28]='<i>Suggest to your best man to keep the rings in a matchbox in his pocket. This way, there is less risk of either falling through a hole in the lining and there is a comforting shape and rattling sound to reassure him they are still there!</i>'
tips[29]='<i>How about creative table numbers? Instead of using numbers to identify the tables, why not name each table after your favourite travel destinations or events in your life together as a couple?</i>'
tips[30]='<i>Suspect you might get rain on your wedding day? If so, why not order 50 golf umbrellas for the wedding party and guests? This is just the sort of thoughtful touch that your wedding guests will really appreciate.</i>'
tips[31]='<i>Wear your bridal shoes for at least two weeks at home to break them in and make sure they are comfortable.</i>'

document.write(tiptitle)
document.write(tips[today_date])

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