Spectacular Weddings of Las Vegas, Vol. 33, No. 1

Spectacular WEDDINGS LAS VEGAS W

M Place Productions, Jennifer’s Floral Design, Bella Bridesmaid

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January 2023

PHOTOGRAPHY M Place Productions LOCATION The Grove COUPLE Karina and Angel Cotto HAIR + MAKEUP Imogene at AleuCo DRESS David’s Bridal TUXEDO Friar Tux

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Boogie Entertainment

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florists

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Cherlynne Ramos The Agency

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Officiants

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Rentals photographers

Cherie Amour

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Just Committed Productions LLC

LuxLife Las Vegas

M Place Productions

Marissa Ladera Photography

Moxie Studio

Myron Hensel Photography

Pop Weddings

Royelle Rodriguez Photography

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Planners & Consultants

Jennifer Mary Events

Lovely Events Group

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rentals and decor

Blooming Savvy

Las Vegas Party Rentals

LED Unplugged Lighting & Event

Rentals

RSVP Party Rentals

travel and honeymoons

AA luxury and discount travel

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Winning Ways

tuxedos

Friar Tux

Gaetano Fashion

Jack Suits

Men’s Wearhouse

venues

A Secret Garden

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Bear’s Best Las Vegas

Caesar’s Entertainment

Canyon Gate Country Club

Emerald at Queensridge

Forge Social House

Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa

Illuminarium

JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa

Las Vegas National

El Palacio del Sol Banquet Hall

South Shore Country Club

The Grove

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videographers

Memory Lane Video

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Bridal Spectacular Events, Inc.

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Jennifer’s Floral Design

Anchor Chiropractic

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M Place Productions

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Melt and Fuze

Knight Sounds Entertainment

Drago Sisters Bakery

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Cherlynn Ramos The Agency

Brilliant Bridal

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planning place

Before making the first call or setting the first appointment, take 15-20 minutes to skim through the following 10 pages. A quick immersion in Weddings 101 will not only save time, money and frustration, it will demystify the process so you can relax and enjoy the journey. From setting the budget and creating the guest list, to booking your site and vendors, it's all in here.

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wedding protocol

FOR CEREMONY & RECEPTION

This guide just lays out the traditional layout for a wedding. Your wedding however, can and should be personalized to who you are as a couple. If you want to throw tradition out the window, go for it! Get creative!

SEATING DURING CEREMONY

Left Side

Partner/Bride's Family Honored Guests Guests

Altar

Right Side

Partner/Groom's Family Honored Guests Guests

CHRISTIAN PROCESSIONAL

Clergyman

Groom and Best Man

Groomsmen

Bridesmaids

Maid of Honor

Ring Bearer

Flower Girl

Brides's Father & Bride

JEWISH PROCESSIONAL

Cantor

Bride's Grandfather

Groom's Grandfather

Groom's Father

Bride's Father

Usher

Groomsmen

Best Man

Groom/Partner

Bridesmaids

Maid of Honor

Bride/Partner

Rabbi

Bride's Grandmother

Groom's Grandmother

Groom's Mother

Bride's Mother

RECEIVING LINE (optional*)

* Keep in mind that many of today's brides are eliminating the receiving line. If you are expecting a large number of guests, receiving lines can take up to an hour to go through and this becomes very tiring on everyone. You can also simplify the receiving line to include only the mothers of the bride and groom, the bride and groom, the maid of honor and the bridesmaids. Let the fathers and groomsmen be roving hosts.

Bride's Mother Bride's Father Groom's Mother Groom's Father Bride Groom

Maid of Honor Best Man Attendants

planning time table

Organized planning will ensure you enjoy every minute of your wedding day. Begin the planning process for a large formal wedding at least six months beforehand.

six or more months ahead

 Decide on the type of wedding—large or small, formal or informal

 Set the date (select back-up dates)

 Set the budget and number of guests to invite

 Book the ceremony location and officiant

 Book the reception site

 Order save-the-date cards

 Hire a wedding coordinator—day-of or full event

 Choose and notify attendants

 Book the caterer

 Book the photographer and videographer

 Book ceremony and reception music

 Book the floral designer

 Order the cake

 Order gown and accessories—veil, shoes, undergarments

 Purchase the wedding rings

 Send save-the-date cards

four to six months ahead

 Compile guest list and gather addresses

 Order invitations, reply cards, direction cards, thank-you notes

 Plan and book the honeymoon

 Confirm passports are valid

 Select and order bridesmaids’ dresses

 Purchase or reserve groom and groomsmen’s attire

 Plan the details of the reception

 Meet with floral designer to coordinate flowers, rentals and design concept

 Reserve rental equipment—tables, chairs, linens

 Order favors

 Reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests

 Arrange transportation for wedding day

 Book a room for the wedding night

two to four months ahead

 Set-up bridal registry

 Select song lists for ceremony and reception

 Review menu with caterer

 Meet with officiant to plan ceremony

 Select vows and readings

 Schedule rehearsal and rehearsal dinner

 Meet with makeup artist and hairstylist

 Address and mail invitations

 Purchase gifts for wedding party and parents

 Write thank-you notes as gifts arrive

My Wedding Date

Floral Appointment

Meeting

planning time table

one to two months ahead

 Order ceremony program, place cards, table cards and menus

 Purchase accessories—guest book and pen, toasting flutes, unity candles, cake knife and server, flower girl’s basket and ring bearer’s pillow

 Get marriage license

 Prepare necessary name change documents

 make a folder of all your contracts and vendor agreements

 Remind bridesmaids of final dress fittings

 Order gift baskets to be delivered to hotel for out-of-town guests

 Assign family and friends to assist with boutonnieres, guest book, gift table and collecting items after reception

two weeks ahead

 Final dress fitting with shoes and undergarments

 Arrange for cleaning and preservation of gown

 Finalize guest count and meal selections with caterer

 Finalize the seating plan and write place cards

 Confirm rehearsal dinner arrangements

 Confirm rehearsal date, location and details with wedding party

 Confirm delivery date of all dresses

 Confirm location, date and time with each wedding day vendor

 Confirm honeymoon arrangements and make copies of passports

 Provide honeymoon itinerary to family or friend in case of an emergency

 Confirm final count and delivery details with rental company

 Write toasts for rehearsal dinner and reception

 Address announcements (mail on wedding day)

 Hair color and/or trim

 Break-in wedding shoes

one week ahead

 Send change of address to post-office

 Confirm out-of-town guests’ hotel selections for delivery of gift baskets

 Confirm responsibilities assigned to family and friends

 Pick-up dress or have it delivered

 Let your Credit Card company know if you will be traveling abroad

 Pack for honeymoon

 Update caterer with final guest and vendor meal count

 Make final seating chart adjustments

one day ahead

 Massage, manicure and pedicure

 Confirm transportation for ceremony and reception

 Prepare tip and payment envelopes and make arrangements for someone to deliver them to the appropriate vendors

 Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner

 Present gifts to wedding party. Give gifts to parents, if you choose, as thanks for their support

 Give announcements to an attendant to mail the next day

Dress Fitting

Honeymoon Date

Tux Fitting

BUDGET PLANNER

The greatest impact on your budget will be the number of guests you invite. From invitations to rentals, catering to centerpieces, the majority of your wedding expenses are affected by the total guest count. So first things first– compose your guest list (including your bridal party) and set your budget. Next, peruse the potential expenditures below and determine your priorities.

USING THE BUDGET MANAGER The percentages that appear in the Suggested column are just guidelines. They’ll change based on your priorities. Remember, when you increase the expenditure in one category, you decrease the available budget for the remaining categories. To calculate the Suggested Budget per category, simply multiply your Total Budget by the Suggested Percentage.

For example: $60,000 (total budget) x 5.00% (suggested percentage) = $3,000

APPAREL/BRIDE

MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT

reception checklist & questionnaire

 The Location: ____________________________________________________________________________

 Date availability? _________________________________________________________________________

 Proximity to ceremony location? _____________________________________________________________

 Are any other receptions booked for the same day? _____________________________________________

 Room capacity? (independently confirm) _____________________________________________________

 Square footage of room? Cocktail area? Dance floor? __________________________________________

 Is there a public address system available? ____________________________________________________

 Are there visual obstructions in room? Pillars, columns, etc.? _____________________________________

 What does the rental fee include? ____________________________________________________________

 Are there discounts for specific days/ time of day/time of year? ___________________________________

 Is there a minimum person guarantee requirement? _____________________________________________

 What are the overtime fees? ________________________________________________________________

 What is the required deposit? When is it due? When is the balance due? ____________________________

 What additional costs should we expect? _____________________________________________________

 Postponement/cancellation policy? __________________________________________________________

 Liability insurance required? Terms? __________________________________________________________

 Is there adequate parking or valet? __________________________________________________________

 Are we required to use an in-house caterer or ‘preferred’ caterers list? ______________________________

 What time will vendors be allowed to enter facility? _____________________________________________

 Are clean-up services provided? Is there an additional charge? ____________________________________

 Are candles/open flames allowed? __________________________________________________________

 Are there decorating restrictions? ____________________________________________________________

 Are there any music/amplification restrictions? _________________________________________________

 Is there a coat check area available? __________________________________________________________

 Are there bride and groom changing rooms? __________________________________________________

 Is it handicap accessible? ___________________________________________________________________

 Are there childcare facilities? _______________________________________________________________

 Is there adequate power and outlets for the entertainment? ______________________________________

 Are guests allowed to throw rice or birdseed? __________________________________________________

 Are there plans to renovate in the future? _____________________________________________________ (If answer is yes, get completion date in writing before finalizing contract)

 Is it a union venue? _______________________________________________________________________

 Are there upcoming contract negotiations or ongoing labor disputes to be aware of? _________________

 Are you anticipating selling the property? _____________________________________________________

 When getting final price quote, make sure the dollar amounts include tax and gratuity. ________________ (Can be as much as 20% of total)

reception order & timeline

Begin Time End Time

 Background music plays as guests arrive and are directed to the cocktail reception area

 Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are served while guests await the bridal party

 Guests are directed to place card table

 DJ or MC announces the arrival of the wedding party and bride and groom

 Bride and groom mingle with guests

 Dinner is announced

 Guests are seated

 Dinner is served

 Champagne is served for toasting

 Toasts by best man, maid of honor and other pre-determined guests

 Band or DJ music begins

 Dinner plates are cleared

 Bride and groom’s first dance

 First dance with parents

 Wedding party joins the dance floor

 Open dancing for all guests

 Best man/designated person presents enveloped-payment to appropriate vendors

 Cake cutting

 Cake and/or other desserts are served

 Garter Toss (optional)

 Bouquet Toss (optional)

 Sweetheart Dance

 Last Dance for bride and groom

 Departure of newlyweds

 Parents or designated host announce conclusion of the evening

 Guest departure

 Designated persons collect wedding gifts, rentals and other items for bride and groom

making the merge

your name change

Keeping Your Maiden Name Women who have established a professional career using their maiden name often choose to continue using that name.

Using Both Names Some women choose to use their maiden name at work and career related functions, yet legally take their husband’s surname and use it for social and family purposes.

Hyphenating Your Name This option requires a hyphen after the bride’s maiden name followed by her husband’s surname. (Sandra Smith becomes Sandra Smith-Fisher.)

Changing Your Name Women opting to change their name both socially and legally, should plan to take action upon returning from the honeymoon. A request should be made for a separate credit history to be maintained under the bride’s maiden name. It is wise for a woman to keep one or two credit cards under her maiden name to maintain a credit rating in the event she is widowed or divorced.

Name Change Checklist

 Auto Registration  Bank Accounts

 Car Insurance

 Credit Cards

 Credit Reporting Agency  Deeds

 Doctor/Dental Records

 Driver’s License  Employee Records

 Internal Revenue Service  Life Insurance Policy  Memberships

 Passport  Post Office

 Property Titles

 Savings Accounts

 Social Security Card

 Stock Certificates  Voter Registration

 Will where

Yours, Mine or Ours? Joint checking or individual? The merging of two households and two sets of finances warrants some time and attention. With all the focus on the wedding, it's easy to put off a few of the not-so-urgent details, such as banking, insurance and other financial decisions. Here are a few of the items you'll want to address sooner, rather than later.

Banking One of the first decisions to make is whether to merge your accounts or keep them separate. Many couples opt to open a joint account, while still keeping separate accounts. Others choose to open a joint savings account, where they funnel a certain percentage of their monthly income. The amount allocated towards the account is usually determined by their financial goals.

Bills If you choose to maintain separate bank accounts, sit down together and discuss the allocation of household bills. If all funds are merged, you'll need to decide who's in charge of finances and responsible for paying the monthly bills.

Insurance Review car, home, health and life insurance policies. Analyze coverage plans and address the new beneficiary issues where necessary.

Your First Home No matter what state the economy is in, investing wisely in real estate can be an important factor in building a solid financial future. Start addressing your financial goals right from the start. There are benefits to being married—you've got combined purchase power. Wield it wisely.

Finding an agent that's familiar with local neighborhoods, schools and market conditions is key. Whether you know exactly what you want, or have no idea where to start, you'll want an experienced, reputable agent to walk you through the process.

wedd ing day responsib ilities

responsibilities

Rings & marriage license

Bride’s wedding apparel

Bride’s emergency kit

Groom’s tuxedo and accessories

Favors, guest book and pen

Aisle runner, unity candle and holder

Cake knife, server and toasting flutes

Wedding programs

Ring bearer pillow

Guest book table attendant

Gift table attendant

Pay officiant and other vendors

Personal flowers

Lighting candles prior to ceremony

Toasts and announcement of couple

Transportation of gifts

Bouquet for floral preservation

Top layer of cake and cake top

Gather rental items/bride’s gown

name cell phone

vendors (wedding day contact) name cell phone

Cake

Catering

Event coordinator

Facility contact

Flowers

Hair

Makeup

Music/ceremony

Music/reception

Officiant

Photographer

Transportation

Videographer

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