KORBEL Hot Tips for Weddings

KORBEL Hot Tips for Weddings

Wedding bells are ringing . . . and so is the Korbel Wedding Hotline. Korbel Champagne and recording artist Kenny G, offer advice through the Korbel Wedding Hotline. Now in its fifth year, the enhanced hotline is a helpful resource for all – whether planning a wedding or participating in one. Dial 1 (800) 7-KORBEL to ease the stress of wedding preparation. Friends and family are invited to call for tips on how to help the happy couple make it through their big day. Callers can listen to a variety of topics, find wedding party member responsibilities, and learn sample wedding toasts and tips, including toasting etiquette and helpful information on selecting and storing champagne. Couples will also be able to obtain an entry form to enter the "Korbel Champagne and Kenny G Wedding Song Serenade Contest." The contest will give one lucky couple the romantic wedding package of a wedding ceremony at BellagioT hosted by Korbel in Las Vegas on October 1, 2000. Callers can also obtain a free Kenny G "The Wedding Song" CD single, while supplies last. 1 (800) 7-KORBEL offers automated advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Included on the hotline are helpful tips for the best man and maid or matron of honor. This duo is a very important part of the couple’s wedding preparation and wedding day. Here are just a few ways the best man and maid or matron of honor can be prepared to assist the bride and groom-to-be.

Best Man:

Take charge of ushers’ tuxedos and fittings
Plan and host the bachelor party
Assist the groom in getting ready for the ceremony and escort him to the church on at least 30 minutes before it’s scheduled to begin
Bring the marriage license and sign it during the ceremony as a witness
Make sure all ushers are on time at the ceremony and know how and where to seat guests
If there is a ring bearer, make sure he carries out his responsibilities properly
Hold the couple’s wedding bands during the ceremony
Pay all vendors on wedding day with envelopes provided by the groom
Present a toast at the reception
Assist the maid or matron of honor in bringing the bride and groom’s gifts to their home
Return all tuxedo rentals on time

Maid or Matron of Honor:

Take charge of bridesmaids’ dresses and fittings
Help the bride shop for her wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses, florists, and more
Help address wedding invitations
Plan and host a bridal shower and bachelorette party
Assist the bride in getting ready for the ceremony and accompany her to have her hair and nails done
Make sure all bridesmaids are on time at the ceremony and have their flower bouquets
If there is a flower girl, make sure she carries out her responsibilities properly
Straighten out the bride’s veil and train
Hold the brides’ bouquet during the vows
Possibly present a toast after the best man at the reception
Assist the best man in bringing the bride and groom’s gifts to their home