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www.KittitasValleyEventCenter.com 901 E. 7th Ave. #1 • Ellensburg, WA 98926 • (509) 962-7639 • EventCenter@co.kittitas.wa.us
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DRESS REHEARSAL DRESS REHEARSAL SITE __________ Address _____________________ ___________________________ CONTACT INFORMATION Phone _______________________ E-mail ______________________ CONTACT PERSON ______________ TIME & DATE OF DRESS REHEARSAL ___________________________ RESTRICTIONS ________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ MENU ______________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ PRICE ______________________
BRIDE’S RESPONSIBILITIES Bridesmaid gifts Camera Groom’s gift Flower girl/ring bearer pillow for the maid of honor Last-minute lists to delegate out to family ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ GROOM’S RESPONSIBILITIES Bride’s gift Marriage license Ushers and groomsmen gifts Officiant fee for the best man to hold onto ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________
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HONEYMOON TRAVEL AGENCY _______________ Address _____________________ ___________________________ CONTACT INFORMATION Phone _______________________ E-mail ______________________ CONTACT PERSON ______________ HONEYMOON DESTINATION ___________________________ DEPARTURE DATE ______________ RETURN DATE _________________ PLANNED ACTIVITIES ____________ ___________________________ ___________________________ BUDGET/SPENDING MONEY _______ AIRLINE (DEPARTURE) ___________________________ Date & Time ___________________ Flight number _________________ ___________________________
Gate _______________________ Confirmation # _________________ AIRLINE (RETURN) ___________________________ Date & Time ___________________ Flight number _________________ ___________________________ Gate _______________________ Confirmation # _________________ HOTEL RESERVATIONS AT _________ ___________________________ Address _____________________ ___________________________ Phone ______________________ Dates reserved _________________ Confirmation # _________________ CAR RENTAL COMPANY ___________ Dates reserved _________________ Price _______________________ Confirmation # _________________
specializing in all of your wedding dreams
509.969.3001 unforgettableyakima.com 5609 Summitview Ave Yakima WA 98908 1268352 WT15 MW
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ORIENTATIONS TRAVEL
509-304-6296 | www.orientationstravel.com marc@orientationstravel.com 1271254 WT15 MW
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ATTENDANT’S ATTIRE STORE ______________________ Address _____________________ CONTACT INFORMATION Phone _______________________ Consultant ____________________ Price________________________ DATE ORDERED ________________ DATE PROMISED _______________ NOTES ______________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
BRIDAL ATTENDANTS ACCESSORIES Place of Purchase & Description Shoes _______________________ ___________________________ Jewelry ______________________ ___________________________ Undergarments _________________ ___________________________ Handbags ____________________ ___________________________ Wrap _______________________ ___________________________ Hair accessories _________________ ___________________________ Other _______________________ ___________________________ GRAND TOTAL
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GROOM’S ATTIRE
We will make any groom or groomsman look great. Choose from 100 styles and we will include any shirt, vest, tie and pocket square that you like. We take the most accurate measurements for the perfect fit.
STORE ______________________ DATES Address _____________________ Measurments needed by ___________ Ordered _____________________ CONTACT INFORMATION Phone _______________________ To be delivered _________________ Consultant ____________________ Return date ___________________ Manufacturer __________________ Price________________________ TUX GRATIS DESCRIPTION OF TUXEDO/SUIT Most formal wear stores will give the ___________________________ groom his tux gratis when the whole party is getting its tuxes at the same ___________________________ spot, so keep that in mind as a money___________________________ saving technique. ___________________________ GROOMSMEN SIZE CHART PANTS SHIRT COAT Name Height Weight Waist Inseam Sleeve Neck Size Shoe ________________ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ________________ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
509.248.9862 811 W. Yakima Avenue Suite 105 Yakima, WA 98902
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BRIDE’S ATTIRE STORE ______________________ Address _____________________ CONTACT INFORMATION Phone _______________________ E-mail ______________________ Consultant ____________________ GOWN DESCRIPTION (color, fabric, length, neckline, etc.) ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Price________________________ DATE ORDERED ________________ ___________________________ DATE PROMISED _______________ FITTING APPOINTMENTS _________ ___________________________ ___________________________
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Wedding Cakes • Pie Table • 3 Sizes of Cupcakes Cake Pops • Gourmet Cakes & Pies After Hour Rental • Cake Tasting All of our cupcakes are made with premium ingredients and homemade sauces like caramel and ganache. Even our cakes are gourmet quality, with an extra touch of specialty creations for every occasion. Come in and enjoy our tasty treats with a touch of love baked in.
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FLORIST FLORIST ____________________ Address _____________________ ___________________________ CONTACT INFORMATION Phone _______________________ E-mail ______________________ Contact person _________________ CONSULTATION Date & Time ___________________ Place _______________________ DELIVERY Date & Time ___________________ Place _______________________ CONTACT PERSON ON SITE _________ DESCRIPTION (Bouquet style, colors, flowers) ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
WALTER’S FLORAL HAS A WIDE VARIETY OF BEAUTIFUL WEDDING RENTALS
BAKERY _____________________ ___________________________ Address _____________________ ___________________________ CONTACT INFORMATION Phone _______________________ E-mail_______________________ CONTACT NAME _______________ TASTING DATE & TIME Date & Time ___________________ Place _______________________ Price _______________________ DATE ORDERED ________________ NUMBER OF GUESTS TO SERVE _____ DELIVERY DATE & TIME __________ ___________________________ CAKE DETAILS Number of tiers _________________ Tier shape(s) __________________ ___________________________
Beautiful Gift Options • Special Order Wedding Jewelry Silk Flower Rentals • Experienced Floral Designers Ask about our Cabo Vacation Packages Come and visit us at Walter’s and see what everyone is talking about… Email us your Pinterest pictures and we can start creating your dream wedding. eburghendrix@gmail.com
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With gorgeous Center Pieces, Candelabra’s, and Large Topiaries balls, Walter’s can give any bride an over the top look for a reasonable price. The Legendary Walter Busch, accomplished floral designer, can create your wedding vision with fresh floral for any season.
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BOUQUETS Bride Honor attendant Bridesmaid Flower girl HEADPIECES Bride Honor attendant Bridesmaid Flower girl BOUTONNIERES Groom Best man Groomsmen Ushers Ring bearer Fathers Grandfathers Special guests CORSAGES Mothers Grandmothers Special guests CEREMONY Aisle & pew Decorations Alter RECEPTION Cake top Centerpieces OTHER GRAND TOTAL
Cake flavor(s) __________________ ___________________________ Frosting/fondant flavor(s) __________ ___________________________ Fillings ______________________ ___________________________ Decorations/Fresh flowers __________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Topper ______________________
WEDDING CAKE TIPS Avoid surprises! During the consultation with the bakery be sure to inquire about additional fees such as delivery and setup fees as well as rental fees for items such as a cake stand. Also, expect to leave a deposit. If you want to coordinate your cake with your dress and/or flowers it is a good idea to bring along photos.
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ENTERTAINMENT DISC JOCKEY AND/OR BAND ___________________________ Address _____________________ ___________________________ CONTACT INFORMATION Phone _______________________ E-mail_______________________ CONTACT NAME _______________ CONSULTATION Date & Time ___________________ Place _______________________ PAYMENT & POLICIES Cancellation Policy _______________ Payment Policy _________________ Deposit ______________________ Fees ________________________ MUSICAL SELECTIONS Receiving line music ______________ ___________________________ Bride & Groom’s first dance __________
PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY BY _____________ ___________________________ Address _____________________ ___________________________ CONTACT INFORMATION Phone ______________________ E-mail ______________________ Photographer’s name _____________ ___________________________ CONSULTATION Date & Time ___________________ Place _______________________ Price _______________________ TIME OF ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE ___________________________ SPECIAL PHOTOS TO TAKE ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
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___________________________ Father & daughter dance ___________ ___________________________ Mother & son dance ______________ ___________________________ Wedding party dance _____________ ___________________________ Social hour music ________________ ___________________________ Bouquet toss___________________ ___________________________ Garter toss ____________________ ___________________________ Bride & Groom’s last dance __________ ___________________________ Other requests _________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS Since time is often limited between the ceremony and reception it is best to take all posed photos before the ceremony. If you are wanting to capture that special moment when the groom sees his bride for the first time in her wedding gown a simple solution is to arrange for the groom to be alone and have the bride enter the room alone and only have the photographer present to capture the special moment.
Full Service Salon and Tanning On Location Hair and Makeup Bridal Updos
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Showcase and preserve your precious wedding memories. • Photo/Video P Keepsakes Wedding Videography • Custom C Video Transfers to DVD • Wedding W Video Editing • Wedding W Video Duplication • Wedding W
If there are details that are special to you make sure you let the photographer know that you would like these captured, such as special jewelry, special guests, etc. Let your photographer know your preference in style, such as candid shots, posed, black & white or color. Don’t be afraid to let the photographer have free range of capturing moments especially at the reception.
JERRY ALLD ALLDREDGE, Owner
509.925.3404 2217 N. Water St., Ellensburg, WA 98926 • (Cell) 509.859.3401 jerry.a@homevideostudio.com • www.homevideostudio.com/ell 1268600 Bridal15 GP
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RECEPTION
Unlimited prints
Sleek design
Custom photo template
On-site attendant
Fun and wacky props
Online photo gallery
RECEPTION SITE ___________________________ Address _____________________ ___________________________ CONTACT INFORMATION Phone _______________________ ___________________________ E-mail_______________________ ___________________________ CONTACT PERSON ______________ Maximum capacity _______________ Reception fees $_________________ PRICE RANGE FOR Seated meal ___________________ Buffet _______________________ Hors d’ oeuvres _________________ RESTRICTIONS ___________________________ INSURANCE & POLICIES Full liability insurance No Yes
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Details ______________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Payment policy _________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Cancellation policy _______________ ___________________________ ___________________________ CATERER PROVIDED No ______________________ Yes ______________________ KITCHEN AVAILABLE FOR CATERER No ______________________ Yes ______________________ Restrictions ___________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
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CATERING CATERING PROVIDED BY ___________________________ Address _____________________ ___________________________ CONTACT INFORMATION Phone ______________________ E-mail_______________________ CONTACT PERSON ______________ CONSULTATION Date & Time ___________________ Place _______________________ Price _______________________ TIME FRAME FOR RECEPTION Arrival time ___________________ Departure time _________________ Number of guests ________________ MENU ______________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
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CATERING TIPS & QUESTIONS Be sure your caterer lets you sample the food that will be served at your reception. How long will the food be available at the reception. Entire time? or for a limited time? What will be done with any remaining food? If services and items, such as wait-staff, cleanup, utensils, plates, and linens, are not provided at the site of the reception be sure to ask if your catering service will provide such things.
RITTER FARMS
www.ritterfarms.net CLE ELUM Ritter Farms is a family owned and operated farm for the bride and groom who yearn for the serene outdoors in a romantic and one-of-a-kind farm setting. Weddings are held on Ritter Farms’ lush gardens and landscapes, overlooking the mountain peaks of the Cascade Mountain Range. With countless scenic backdrops, brides and grooms can customize their special day. For those who are worried about weather, don’t fret — Ritter Farms has that covered, too. Their countryside timber farm doubles as both a wedding and reception site. They also boast on-site amenities including an in-house kitchen, elegant bathrooms, ample parking, and even a horse-drawn carriage ride for the bride who dreams of being whisked away like Cinderella. “We take the time with each couple to bring about their vision for their special day and to create memories that will last a lifetime,” owner Brian Ritter said. The venue can accommodate up to 300 guests. The average cost of a wedding is approximately $8,400, but prices vary depending on the size of the party, catering selection, bar service and additional amenities.
SUNCADIA RESORT
www.suncadiaresort.com SUNCADIA
SWIFTWATER CELLARS
www.swiftwatercellars.com SUNCADIA
Nestled in the Cascade Mountains and in the heart of the Suncadia Resort lies Swiftwater Cellars. This destination wedding site is the quintessential location for a Pacific Northwest outdoor wedding blended with an intimate, wine country feel. Located in Upper Kittitas County, Swiftwater Cellars incorporates the area’s rich coal mining history and is home to the No. 9 mine that operated from 1930 to 1963. Throughout the property, Swiftwater Cellars uses delicate, rustic design to provide guests with a sense of mountain elegance. The winery has three unique spots for couples to wed, including the Swiftwater Room, which encompasses the wine cellar and members-only Black Diamond Club room; the outdoor amphitheater Tipple Gardens, overlooking the ninth hole of the Rope Rider Golf Course; and La Cantina, a multi-purpose event space that is often used during harvest to process fruit. Bride Kourtney Pugel decided to have her wedding outside, overlooking the Rope Rider Golf Course, followed by an indoor reception in La Cantina. “I couldn’t have asked for a better backdrop to have our pictures,” Pugel said.“(Swiftwater Cellars) has a very rustic ambiance with wine accents. I didn’t even add any decor because the building itself was so breathtaking.” Swiftwater offers everything from customized menus to wedding planners and in-house catering. “We really make it a one-stop shop for our couples and families,” Swiftwater Cellars’ Marketing and Events Manager Leena Haija said. “The best part is that our brides can take it to so many different levels. I’ve had brides do baby breath and galvanized buckets to crystal and burlap for rustic elegant. The possibilities are endless.” Weddings average around $25,000 and the venue can accommodate parties from 60 to 350 people.
The Suncadia Resort brings the past and present together in an intimate, lodge-style resort. Perched on the mountainside in Upper Kittitas County, Suncadia has 180-degree panoramic views of the Cle Elum River valley and Cascade Mountain Range. Whether you’re a bride who has always dreamed of an onthe-green wedding or you like the idea of a majestic, cliffside affair, Suncadia has a variety of spaces fit for nearly every size wedding. Some of the favorites are the rustic barn at Nelson Dairy Farm, the Lodge and the amphitheater. While Suncadia’s busy wedding season is March through September, it is an all-season destination with many winter weddings too. Suncadia’s Portals Restaurant Manager Jamie Coonan said one reason couples choose to get married at Suncadia is tradition. “Suncadia is a place that couples come to get married and years down the road, they come back again with their kids and celebrate their anniversaries,” Coonan said. The destination wedding site can accommodate a variety of wants and needs. Weddings average between $15,000-$25,000.
NOTE: Author Lindsey Wisniewski has family ties to Swiftwater Cellars and works at the Suncadia Resort resort. PHOTO CREDITS: Main photo: Ritter Farms by Sarah Hart Boyd Fine Art & Photography, Gallery One by David Dick Photography, Springwood Ranch’s Party Barn by Megan Christine Studio, Swiftwater Cellars by Alyssa Wilcox Photography, Ritter Farms by Sarah Hart Boyd Fine Art & Photography, Suncadia Resort by Erin Schedler Photography
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Here Comes The Bride BY LINDSEY WISNIEWSKI FOR THE DAILY RECORD
The snow has melted and the fragrance of newly bloomed rhododendron flowers has begun to fill the air — spring is here! And there’s no better time than now to plan the wedding of your dreams. Here’s a sampling of some Kittitas County wedding venues for everyone from the bride on a budget to the wedding fit for a Hollywood star.
GALLERY ONE
www.gallery-one.org ELLENSBURG If you’re a couple who likes the big city feel combined with hometown charm, Gallery One Visual Arts Center is an ideal venue. Located in the heart of downtown Ellensburg, Gallery One is an exhibition hall and wedding venue in one. The gallery has more 5,000 square feet, a courtyard and a large skylight on the top floor. Snap selfies with your bridal party in front of the rare, architectural design of the historic Gallery One building or let the rotating exhibits of art be your canvas for a one-of-a-kind look that your guests can take in on your special day. The gallery also makes for a fun spot for couples interested in a do-it-yourself (DIY) wedding. While some people like to stay clear of their workplaces on their wedding day, Gallery One Retail Manager Sarah Haven found Gallery One was the perfect space for her own wedding. “Once our ceremony was over on the top floor, all of our guests went downstairs where everything was already set up and ready to go,” she said. “None of the guests had to worry about going to a second location. The art was gorgeous and made our wedding pictures all the more beautiful.” Gallery One has a full kitchen available for catering and can seat approximately 120 guests for a plated dinner or up to 300 guests for a cocktail party. Weddings average around $500 to rent the facility.
SPRINGWOOD RANCH’S PARTY BARN
www.springwoodranch.com THORP
Springwood Ranch’s Party Barn is just a short drive out of downtown Ellensburg in Thorp. With rolling hills and charming views of the Yakima River that run straight through the ranch property, Springwood Ranch is for the couple who craves a dreamy outdoor wedding with picturesque viewpoints. Springwood Ranch’s Party Barn provides another element for those who are looking for indoor casual elegance. The rustic barn’s high-vaulted ceilings and open space are welcoming for large parties but also feel intimate and inviting for smaller groups as well. “The majority of ceremonies are held out on the lawn,” owner Sarah Foster said. “Then people typically make their way into the farm for the reception, which is also for use in case of bad weather.” Bride Stephanie Lashua said one of the reasons she chose Springwood Ranch’s Party Barn was in case Mother Nature decided to take control on the big day. “I wanted a venue that had a back-up plan for bad weather,” Lashua said. “And thank goodness I did, because I have never seen it rain so hard in June. But not a single one of my guests had to flinch because we could all fit perfectly inside the barn for the ceremony.” The barn seats approximately 230 guests for dinner but allows couples to incorporate outdoor picnic tables as well for a grand total of 330 guests. While the Party Barn does not allow outside catering, it can incorporate a variety of meats, all prepared over an alderwood fire pit. “To this day, I still have people telling me they have never had such great food at a wedding,” Lashua said. “I really can’t say enough great things about it.” Wedding costs vary according to size of party. Party Barn has a $34.95 per head charge, which includes the rental of the venue and in-house catering.
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guest book, etc. Finalize your menu, beverage and alcohol order. Upload wedding announcement & photograph on the Daily Record Web site. Select and reserve wedding attire for the groom, ushers, father of the bride and ring bearer.
TWO TO SIX WEEKS BEFORE Confirm ceremony details with your officiant. Arrange final fitting of bridesmaids’ dresses. Have final fitting of your gown. Make final floral selections. Pick up rings and check for fit. Finalize rehearsal plans. Confirm details with all service providers, including attire. Give them a copy of your wedding timeline. Start packing for your honeymoon. Decide if you want to form a receiving line. If so, determine when and where to form the line. Meet with photographer and confirm special photos you want. Meet with videographer and confirm special events or
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people you want videotaped. Remind bridesmaids and ushers where and when to pick up attire. Purchase all makeup, nail polish and all other accessories you want for the bridesmaids to wear. Determine ceremony seating and give a copy to the ushers. Plan the room layout for the reception with your reception manager.
THE LAST WEEK Pick up wedding attire and make sure everything fits. Do a final guest count and notify your caterer or reception site manger. Gather everything you will need for the rehearsal and wedding day. Arrange for someone to drive the getaway car to the reception site. Confirm all honeymoon reservations and accommodations. Pick up tickets and travelers checks. Finish packing your suitcases. Notify the Post Office to hold
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THE REHEARSAL DAY Put suitcases in the getaway car. 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 accessories such as flower basket, ring pillow, guest book & pen, toasting glasses, cake cutting knife and napkins to the reception. Arrange for someone to return all rental items. Have the gifts for the wedding party ready for the dress rehearsal dinner.
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DAY OF THE WEDDING Give the groom’s ring to the maid of honor. Give the bride’s ring to the best man. This one is the most important… relax and enjoy your day.
GIFT REGISTRY STORE #1 ____________________ Address _____________________ Phone _______________________ Website/e-mail ________________ Contact person _________________ STORE #2 ____________________ Address _____________________ Phone _______________________ Website/e-mail ________________ Contact person _________________ STORE #3 ____________________ Address _____________________ Phone _______________________ Website/e-mail ________________ Contact person _________________ STORE #4 ____________________ Address _____________________ Phone _______________________ Website/e-mail ________________ Contact person _________________
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GIFT REGISTRY ETIQUETTE It is improper form to mention wedding gifts/registry in any part of your wedding invitation. So how do guests know where you are registered at? There are a couple of options. 1. Enclose a card in the invitation directing your guests to your wedding Web site. Your guests will find the information there. 2. Make sure family and close friends know where you are registered. They can pass the word on for you. 3. It is alright to mention where you are registered within the wording of a bridal shower invitation.
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Select attendants’ dresses, shoes and accessories. Select and book caterer. Select and book ceremony musicians. Select and book reception musicians or DJ. Schedule fittings and delivery dates for all attire. Select and book videographer. Select and book florist.
FOUR TO SIX MONTHS BEFORE Start shopping for each other’s 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. Register for gifts. Purchase shoes & accessories. Begin to break in your shoes.
TWO TO FOUR MONTHS BEFORE Select bakery and order wedding cake. Order party favors. Select and order room decorations. Purchase honeymoon attire & luggage. Select and book transportation for wedding day. Check blood test and marriage license requirements. Shop for wedding rings and engrave them. Have your teeth cleaned or whitened. Plan activities for out-of-town guests both before and after the wedding. Purchase gifts for wedding attendants.
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SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS BEFORE Mail invitations. Include accommodation choices and a map to assist guests in finding the ceremony and reception sites. Determine hairstyle and makeup. Schedule appointments for hair, makeup and nails Finalize shopping for wedding day accessories such as toasting glasses, ring pillow,
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NINE MONTHS AND EARLIER Announce your engagement. Select a date for the wedding. Determine the type of wedding you want: Things to consider – Location, formality, time of day, number of guests, etc. Determine budget and how expenses will be shared. Consolidate all guest lists: 1. Those who must be invited 2. Those who should be invited 3. Those who would be nice to invite Select and reserve ceremony site. Select and schedule your officiant. Select and reserve reception site. Select and order your bridal gown. Determine your color scheme. Send engagement notice with photograph to the Daily Record. Select and book photographer. Order passports, visa, or birth certificate if needed for your honeymoon or marriage license. Select maid of honor, best man, bridesmaids and ushers.
STATIONER ___________________________ Address _____________________ ___________________________ Phone ______________________ E-mail ______________________ Fee $ _______________________ Salesperson ___________________ Date Ordered __________________ Date Promised _________________ DESCRIPTION OF INVITATIONS _____ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Manufacturer __________________ Style # ______________________
SAVE THE DATE CARDS WEDDING INVITES RESPONSE CARDS THANK YOU CARDS NAPKINS ANNOUNCEMENTS PROGRAMS OTHER GRAND TOTAL
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WEDDING CEREMONY CEREMONY SITE ___________________________ Address _____________________ ___________________________ CONTACT INFORMATION Phone ______________________ E-mail ______________________ Fee $ _______________________ OFFICIANT NAME ___________________________ Fee $ _______________________ DATES & TIMES Dress rehearsal _________________ Set-up time ___________________ Ceremony ____________________ POLICIES Cancellation policy _______________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Payment policy _________________
___________________________ ___________________________ Liability insurance _______________ ___________________________ ___________________________ RESTRICTIONS Photography, music, floral and other ____ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ PARKING Handicap parking _______________ Parking for guests _______________ MAXIMUM CAPACITY ____________ ADDITIONAL INFO ______________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
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NOTES BRIDE AND/OR BRIDE’S FAMILY • Engagement party • Wedding consultant’s fee • Bridal gown, veil and accessories • Wedding stationary and postage • Wedding gift for bridal couple • Groom’s wedding ring • Gifts for bridesmaids • Bridesmaids’ bouquets • Pre-wedding parties and bridesmaids’luncheon • Photography and videography • Bride’s medical exam and blood test • Wedding guestbook and other accessories • The total cost of the wedding, including the ceremony and reception • All floral arrangements • Transportation for bridal party to the ceremony and reception • Own attire and travel expenses WEDDING PARTY • Your attire • The shower/stag • Transportation to the wedding destination • Gift for the couple
GROOM AND/OR GROOM’S FAMILY • Own travel expenses and attire • Rehearsal dinner • Wedding gift for the bridal couple • Bride’s wedding ring • Gifts for the groomsmen and attendants • Mothers’ and grandmothers’ corsages • All boutonnieres • Officiant’s fee • Marriage license • Honeymoon expenses
TYPICAL % OF BUDGET Reception 50% Attire & Beauty 10% Floral 10% Photography 7% Music 6% Stationary 4.5% Rings 2% Ceremony 1% Transportation 2% Miscellaneous 5.5%
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GENERAL INFORMATION
MEET IN THE MIDDLE - ELLENSBURG, WA
Gallery One
Visual Arts Center
WEDDING DATE ________________ APPROXIMATE number of guests _____ ___________________________ ___________________________ WEDDING PARTY Bridesmaids & Maid of Honor ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Groomsmen and Ushers ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Flower girl ___________________ Ring bearer ___________________ Guestbook attendant _____________ Additional ____________________
WEDDINGS MEETINGS BIRTHDAYS ART PARTIES
BUDGET CEREMONY WEDDING ATTIRE BEAUTY PHOTO/VIDEOGRAPHY INVITATIONS & STATIONARY RECEPTION WEDDING CAKE MARRIAGE LICENSE FLOWERS TRANSPORTATION RENTAL ITEMS HONEYMOON _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ GRAND TOTAL
Go to gallery-one.org/vrtour/ for a virtual tour of Gallery One.
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COLOR SCHEME _______________ ___________________________ ___________________________ REHEARSAL Place _______________________ Date _______________________ Time _____________ HONEYMOON Destination ___________________ Dates ______________________ CEREMONY Place _______________________ Contact information ______________ ___________________________ ___________________________ RECEPTION Place _______________________ Contact information ______________ ___________________________ ___________________________
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Actual Cost __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
PHOTO CREDITS: Main photo: Swiftwater Cellars by Alyssa Wilcox Photography, Table of contents, clockwise from top: Ritter Farms by Sarah Hart Boyd Fine Art & Photography, Swiftwater Cellars by Sincerely Happy Photography (Keiran Marquette), Suncadia Resort by Erin Schedler Photography, Swiftwater Cellars by Alyssa Wilcox Photography, Springwood Ranch’s Party Barn by Sincerely Happy Photography (Keiran Marquette)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
8 FEATURE STORY: HERE COMES THE BRIDE By Lindsey Wisniewski for the Daily Record
A sampling of some Kittitas County wedding venues for everyone from the bride on a budget to the wedding fit for a Hollywood star.
WEDDING PLANNING General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Budget. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Wedding Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Planning Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Invitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Gift Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Florist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Bride’s Attire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Attendant’s Attire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Groom’s Attire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Dress Rehearsal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Honeymoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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