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STYLED SHOOTS

Top Trends, Fashions

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Emerald at Queensridge The Secret Garden

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Decor

LuxLife Las Vegas | Brilliant Bridal | Friar Tux | Makeup in the 702| Emerald At Queensridge

MODERN LUXURY In Black

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White

VENUE EMERALD AT QUEENSRIDGE | PHOTOGRAPHY LUXLIFE LAS VEGAS DECOR EMERALD DECOR | FLORALS, DECOR NAAKITI FLORAL | CAKE LAS VEGAS CUSTOM CAKES LIGHTING, MARQUEE LETTERS LED UNPLUGGED LIGHTING AND EVENT RENTALS MODELS YESENIA AND NERSES SARGSYAN | DRESS BRILLIANT BRIDAL | TUX FRIAR TUX

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VENUE EMERALD AT QUEENSRIDGE | PHOTOGRAPHY M PLACE PRODUCTIONS DRESS BRILLIANT BRIDAL | BRIDESMAID BELLA BRIDESMAID | TUXEDOS FRIAR TUX HAIR AND MAKEUP MAKEUP IN THE 702 | BOUQUET JENNIFER’S FLORAL DESIGN DECOR EMERALD DECOR | FLORALS, DECOR NAAKITI FLORAL | MARQUEE LED UNPLUGGED LIGHTING MODEL YESENIA AND NERSES SARGSYAN, MADISON SHARP, SHANNON SHERRICK, ERIKA AND MAURICE PHILLIPS, AND GIULIA

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VENUE EMERALD AT QUEENSRIDGE | PHOTOGRAPHY M PLACE PRODUCTIONS DRESS BRILLIANT BRIDAL | BRIDESMAID BELLA BRIDESMAID | TUXEDO FRIAR TUX HAIR AND MAKEUP MAKEUP IN THE 702 | FLORALS JENNIFER’S FLORAL DESIGN MODEL YESENIA AND NERSES SARGSYAN, MADISON SHARP, SHANNON SHERRICK, ERIKA AND MAURICE PHILLIPS, AND GIULIA

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VENUE EMERALD AT QUEENSRIDGE | PHOTOGRAPHY M PLACE PRODUCTIONS DRESSES BRILLIANT BRIDAL | TUXEDO FRIAR TUX HAIR AND MAKEUP MAKEUP IN THE 702 | FLORALS JENNIFER’S FLORAL DESIGN MODELS ERICA AND MAURICE PHILLIPS, MADISON SHARP

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VENUE EMERALD AT QUEENSRIDGE | TUXEDO FRIAR TUX PHOTOGRAPHY (LEFT) M PLACE PRODUCTIONS (RIGHT) LUXLIFE LAS VEGAS DRESSES BRILLIANT BRIDAL | HAIR AND MAKEUP MAKEUP IN THE 702 | FLORALS JENNIFER’S FLORAL DESIGN MODELS SHANNON SHERRICK, MADISON SHARP, YESENIA AND NERSES SARGSYAN

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VENUE EMERALD AT QUEENSRIDGE | PHOTOGRAPHY (LEFT) LUXLIFE LAS VEGAS (RIGHT) M PLACE PRODUCTIONS DRESSES (LEFT) BELLA BRIDESMAID (RIGHT) BRILLIANT BRIDAL | TUX FRIAR TUX HAIR AND MAKEUP MAKEUP IN THE 702 MODELS MADISON SHARP, ERIKA AND MAURICE PHILLIPS, YESENIA SARGSYAN

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VENUE EMERALD AT QUEENSRIDGE PHOTOGRAPHY (LEFT PAGE) M PLACE PRODUCTIONS (RIGHT PAGE) LUXLIFE LAS VEGAS DRESS BRILLIANT BRIDAL | TUXEDO FRIAR TUX HAIR AND MAKEUP MAKEUP IN THE 702 | LIGHTING LED UNPLUGGED LIGHTING AND EVENT RENTALS MODELS ERIKA AND MAURICE PHILLIPS, YESENIA AND NERSES SARGSYAND

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VENUE EMERALD AT QUEENSRIDGE | FLOWERS JENNIFER’S FLORAL DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY (LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT) M PLACE PRODUCTIONS (TOP RIGHT) LUXLIFE LAS VEGAS DRESSES BRILLIANT BRIDAL | HAIR AND MAKEUP MAKEUP IN THE 702 | TUXEDO FRIAR TUX MODELS YESENIA AND NERSES SARGSYAN AND ERIKA AND MAURICE PHILLIPS

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Elegance V Timeless

Weddings Flourish

in The Secret Garden

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VENUE THE SECRET GARDEN | HAIR AND MAKEUP VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY PHOTOGRAPHY M PLACE PRODUCTIONS | DECOR AND FLORALS THE SECRET GARDEN DRESS CELEBRATIONS BRIDAL | TUXEDO FRIAR TUX | MODEL JESSICA SENTER, ROBERT FAIRLEY JR.

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VENUE THE SECRET GARDEN | HAIR AND MAKEUP VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY PHOTOGRAPHY (LEFT) KNIGHT SOUNDS (RIGHT) M PLACE PRODUCTIONS CAKE DRAGO SISTERS BAKERY | DECOR AND FLORALS THE SECRET GARDEN | DRESS CELEBRATIONS BRIDAL DANCING ON A CLOUD KNIGHT SOUNDS ENTERTAINMENT | TUXEDO FRIAR TUX MODEL JESSICA SENTER, ROBERT FAIRLEY JR.

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VENUE THE SECRET GARDEN | HAIR AND MAKEUP VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY PHOTOGRAPHY (LEFT) KNIGHT SOUNDS PHOTOGRAPHY (RIGHT) M PLACE PRODUCTIONS CAKE DRAGO SISTERS BAKERY | DECOR AND FLORALS THE SECRET GARDEN | DRESS CELEBRATIONS BRIDAL COLD SPARK FOUNTAINS KNIGHT SOUNDS ENTERTAINMENT TUXEDO FRIAR TUX | MODEL JESSICA SENTER, ROBERT FAIRLEY JR.

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VENUE THE SECRET GARDEN | HAIR AND MAKEUP VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY PHOTOGRAPHY M PLACE PRODUCTIONS DECOR AND FLORALS THE SECRET GARDEN | DRESS CELEBRATIONS BRIDAL MARQUEE LETTERS KNIGHT SOUNDS ENTERTAINMENT | TUXEDO FRIAR TUX MODEL JESSICA SENTER, ROBERT FAIRLEY JR., KRISTINA SCHIAVI

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VENUE THE SECRET GARDEN | HAIR AND MAKEUP VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY PHOTOGRAPHY KNIGHT SOUNDS PHOTOGRAPHY TUXEDO FRIAR TUX | DRESS CELEBRATIONS BRIDAL MODEL JESSICA SENTER, ROBERT FAIRLEY JR., KRISTINA SCHIAVI

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FashionsTrends

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Spectacular of Las Vegas | 43 LUXLIFE LAS VEGAS | MAKEUP IN THE 702 | BRILLIANT BRIDALWeddings | FRIAR TUX

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PHOTOGRAPHY LUXLIFE LAS VEGAS | DRESS BRILLIANT BRIDAL | TUXEDO FRIAR TUX HAIR AND MAKEUP MAKEUP IN THE 702 | LIGHTING LED UNPLUGGED LIGHTING AND EVENT RENTALS MODELS YESENIA AND NERSES SARGSYAN VENUE EMERALD AT QUEENSRIDGE

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PHOTOGRAPHY M PLACE PRODUCTIONS | DRESS BRILLIANT BRIDAL | FLOWERS JENNIFER’S FLORAL DESIGNS HAIR AND MAKEUP MAKEUP IN THE 702 | MODEL SHANNON SHERRICK VENUE EMERALD AT QUEENSRIDGE

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HAIR AND MAKEUP VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY | TUXEDO FRIAR TUX | DRESS CELEBRATIONS BRIDAL PHOTOGRAPHY (LEFT, RIGHT) M PLACE PRODUCTIONS (MIDDLE) KNIGHT SOUNDS PHOTOGRAPHY MODEL ROBERT FAIRLEY JR., KRISTINA SCHIAVI | VENUE THE SECRET GARDEN

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BELLA BRIDESMAID LEFT -JESSICA SENTER, MARISSA LADERA PHOTOGRAPHY RIGHT PAGE, TOP LEFT - ANA ANTIMO, KARENN BELTRAN, VERONICA BEAUCHAMP M PLACE PRODUCTIONS RIGHT PAGE, BOTTOM LEFT - ZELDA FAIRFAX & JESSICA SENTER, M PLACE PRODUCTIONS RIGHT PAGE, RIGHT - TRISTIN BANNERMAN MARCELLA PHOTOGRAPHY

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MEN’S WEARHOUSE LEFT -BRANDON PAGE, MOXIE STUDIO RIGHT PAGE TOP LEFT - VANCE GILBERT, LUXLIFE LAS VEGAS RIGHT PAGE, BOTTOM LEFT - DAVE SCHICK, M PLACE PRODUCTIONS RIGHT PAGE, TOP RIGHT - MICHAEL MADAJ, LUXLIFE LAS VEGAS RIGHT PAGE, BOTTOM RIGHT - MICHAEL HAYDEN, M PLACE PRODUCTIONS

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SILHOUETTE BRIDAL LEFT TOP -ALEXIA MCKIMMY, MARISSA LADERA PHOTOGRAPHY, VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY LEFT PAGE, BOTTOM LEFT - ALEXIA MCKIMMY, M PLACE PRODUCTIONS LEFT PAGE, BOTTOM RIGHT - ALEXIA MCKIMMY, KNIGHT SOUNDS ENTERTAINMENT RIGHT - JESSICA SENTER, KNIGHT SOUNDS ENTERTAINMENT PHOTOS TAKEN AT ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS FROM OUR ANNUAL PHOTO SHOOT

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TAY L O R

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planning place

M PLACE PRODUCTIONS | THE SECRET GARDEN WEDDING VENUE

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 de-mystify 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 Altar

Left Side

Right Side

Partner/Bride's Family

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

Rabbi

Bride's Grandfather

Bride's Grandmother

Groom's Grandfather

Groom's Grandmother

Usher Groomsmen Best Man

Groom's Father

Groom/Partner

Groom's Mother

Bridesmaids Maid of Honor Bride's Father

Bride's Mother

Bride/Partner

RECEIVING LINE (optional*) Bride's Mother

Bride's Father

Groom's Mother

Groom's Father

Bride

Groom

Maid of Honor

Best Man

Attendants

* 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.

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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 My Wedding Date 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 Floral Appointment 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

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Meeting with Officiant

planning time table one to two months ahead  O rder 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 Tux Fitting  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 Dress Fitting

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 Honeymoon Date 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 Spectacular Weddings of Las Vegas | 71

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 SUGGESTED %

SUGGESTED %

PHOTOGRAPHER

RECEPTION •

Beverages / Bar / Corkage Fee

5.00%

________

•

Cake / Cake Cutting Fee / Desserts

1.50%

________

•

Catering / Food / Servers / Tax / Gratuity

25.00%

________

•

Facility Rental (not hotel ballrooms)

7.00%

________

CINEMATOGRAPHER

•

Lighting

1.50%

________

•

Rentals-Furniture

1.25%

________

•

Rentals-Linens

1.00%

________

1.00%

________

FLOWERS

43.25%

________

•

Rentals-Tabletop

•

Photographer Fee / Prints

6.50%

_______

Sub Total

6.50%

_______

Cinematographer Fee

4.75%

_______

Sub Total

4.75%

_______

•

Attendants’ Bouquets

1.00%

_______

•

Boutonnieres / Mothers’ Flowers

.75%

_______

CEREMONY

•

Bride’s Bouquet

.70%

_______

Sub Total

•

Aisle Runner

.25%

________

•

Flower Girl Flowers

.10%

_______

•

Candles / Candelabras or Sand / Vases

.35%

________

•

Ceremony Arrangements

.20%

_______

•

Facility Rental

.75%

________

•

Reception Tables (buffet/cake/guests/bridal party) 4.00%

_______

•

Officiant

.40%

________

Sub Total

6.75%

_______

•

Marriage License Sub Total

.25%

________

2.00%

________

MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT

•

Ceremony

1.00%

_______

APPAREL/BRIDE

•

Cocktail Hour / Reception

5.00%

_______

Sub Total

6.00%

_______

•

Alterations

.55%

________

•

Bride’s Gown

6.45%

________

•

Headpiece / Veil

.50%

________

STATIONERY

•

Jewelry

.10%

________

•

Calligraphy

•

Lingerie

.10%

________

•

Invitations / Reply Cards

•

Shoes

.30%

________

•

8.00%

________

•

Sub Total

APPAREL/GROOM

.15%

_______

1.50%

_______

Menu Cards

.15%

_______

Postage

.45%

_______

•

Program

.15%

_______

•

Save-the-Date Cards

.10%

_______

•

Groom’s Tuxedo or Suit

.50%

________

•

Seating Cards / Place Cards

.30%

_______

•

Accessories ( Shoes, cuff links, etc)

.25%

________

•

Thank You Notes

.20%

_______

Sub Total

.75%

________

3.00%

_______

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Sub Total

SUGGESTED %

ACCESSORIES • Cake Knife + Server

.20%

______

• Favors

1.00%

______

• Guest Book / Framed Art & Pen(s)

.15%

______

• Toasting Flutes

.15%

______

1.50%

______

.30%

______

Sub Total

GIFTS • Bride’s Attendants • Groomsmen + Ushers

.30%

______

• Parents

.30%

______

• Pre-Wedding Party Hosts

.30%

______

1.20%

______

• Guest Transportation

.80%

______

• Limousine

1.50%

______

Sub Total

2.30%

______

.85%

______

Sub Total

TRANSPORTATION

BEAUTY • Hair + Makeup • Manicure and Pedicure

.15%

______

1.00%

________

10.00%

______

10.00%

________

• Photo Booth

.50%

______

Sub Total

.50%

________

Sub Total

EVENT PLANNER / DESIGNER • Full Service Event Planner Sub Total

OTHER SERVICES

OVERAGES • Tax / Tips

2.50%

______

• Other

.00%

______

• Other

.00%

______

• Other

.00%

______

• Other

.00%

______

• Sub Total

2.50%

______

TOTAL PROJECTED BUDGET

$_______________

ACTUAL AMOUNT SPENT

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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)

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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

________________

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 Guests are directed to place card table

________________

_________________

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

________________

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 Bride and groom mingle with guests

________________

_________________

 Dinner is announced

________________

_________________

 Guests are seated

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 Dinner is served

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 Champagne is served for toasting

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

________________

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 Band or DJ music begins

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 Dinner plates are cleared

________________

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 Bride and groom’s first dance

________________

_________________

 First dance with parents

________________

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 Wedding party joins the dance floor

________________

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 Open dancing for all guests

________________

_________________

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

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 Cake cutting

________________

_________________

 Cake and/or other desserts are served

________________

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 Garter Toss (optional)

________________

_________________

 Bouquet Toss (optional)

________________

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 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

_________________

while guests await the bridal party

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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 to start 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.

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wedding day responsibilities responsibilities

name

cell phone

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

Cake

_________________________________________________

_____________________________

Catering

_________________________________________________

_____________________________

Event coordinator

_________________________________________________

_____________________________

Facility contact

_________________________________________________

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Flowers

_________________________________________________

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Hair

_________________________________________________

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Makeup

_________________________________________________

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Music/ceremony

_________________________________________________

_____________________________

Music/reception

_________________________________________________

_____________________________

Officiant

_________________________________________________

_____________________________

Photographer

_________________________________________________

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Transportation

_________________________________________________

_____________________________

Videographer

_________________________________________________

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vendors (wedding day contact)

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