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Planner 2019

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Before the wedding TWELVE TO SIX MONTHS BEFORE

• Tell all family members.

• Talk to children, if this is a second/third marriage.

• Select a wedding date and time.

• Make a preliminary budget.

• Determine your wedding theme or style and colors.

• Plan your ceremony.

• Determine who will officiate the

• Have fiancé select his attendants.

• Plan reception.

• Check catering facilities, if at a club or hotel.

• Select a caterer, if one is necessary.

• Select a professional photographer and videographer.

• Select a musical service for reception and wedding.

ceremony.

• Hire a wedding consultant if you plan to use one.

• Reserve your ceremony and reception location.

• Determine the size of your guest list.

• Start compiling names and addresses of guests.

• Select bridal attendants.

• Select a professional florist.

• Select your dress and headpiece.

• Announce your engagement in the newspaper.

• Select bridesmaids’ dresses.

• Select the men’s wedding attire and reserve the right sizes .

• Select the engagement ring with

fiancé if he has not already done so.

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SIX MONTHS BEFORE Six months before the wedding

• Register for bridal registry.

• Shop for wedding rings and other symbols of family unity.

• Make final arrangements for ceremony (deposits paid, contracts signed).

• Make sure all bridal attire is ordered.

• Have all mothers coordinate and select their dresses.

• Complete the guest lists and compile them in order.

• Check the requirements for a marriage license.

• Start planning the honeymoon.

• Decide where you will live after the wedding.

• Begin to shop for the bride’s trousseau.

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TWO MONTHS BEFORE Two months before the wedding • Address the invitations and announcements, which should be mailed four to six weeks before the wedding.

• Order wedding cake, if not supplied • Finalize ceremony details with officiant.

• Make rehearsal arrangements.

• Plan bridesmaids’ luncheon.

• Make appointments for hair, nails, and make-up.

• Arrange accommodations for out of town attendants, guests and family members.

• Finalize honeymoon plans.

• Make sure final musical arrangements are made for wedding and reception.

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Invitations COMPILE NAMES & ADDRESSES OF GUESTS

r Bride’s guest list r Groom’s guest list r Bride’s parents’ guest list r Groom’s parents’ guest list r Finalize the guest list and determine number of invitations needed rD ouble-check spellings of names and addresses rO rder the invitations and stationery at least four to six months before the wedding

ORDERING INVITATIONS Stationer:____________ Address:_____________ Phone:______________ Contact:_____________ COST FOR EACH:

Invitations__________ Envelopes__________ Liners_____________ Response cards______ Envelopes__________ Reception cards_____ Pew cards__________ Announcements_____ Wedding programs___ Place cards_________ Thank you notes_____ Other_____________

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INVITATIONS

Number ordered_____ Date ordered_______ Delivery date_______ Style/font__________ Paper/color_________ Ink color___________ r Design and print maps to be included in the invitations if needed. r Address and assemble the invitations. rE nsure you are using the proper postage when stamping the envelopes. r M ail the invitations, ask the post office to hand-cancel. r Mail the announcements. r Write thank-you notes. r Mail thank-you notes.

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Choosing a site DECIDE ON A LOCATION

Location address:___________ Location phone:____________ Type of location:___________ Deposit required:__________ Cancellation policy:_________ Restrictions:______________ Size description:____________ Site rental fee:_____________ Clergy fee:________________ Parking:__________________ Handicap Accessible: Yes No

THEME | REHEARSAL TIMES

My Theme:_______________ My style/colors:____________ Date reserved:_____________ 1st rehearsal time:__________ 1st rehearsal date:__________ 2nd rehearsal time:_________ 2nd rehearsal date:_________ Final rehearsal time:_________ Final rehearsal date:_________ Set up time:_______________ Start time:________________ End time:_________________

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Photo time:_______________ Clean up time:_____________

GUEST

Number of guests invited:____ Number of guests confirmed:___

DRESSING ROOMS Available: Yes No Number Available:__________ Capacity:_________________

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DRESSING LOCATION

Bride:___________________ Maid/Matron of Honor:______ Bridesmaids:______________ Flower girl:_______________ Groom:__________________ Best Man:________________ Groomsmen:______________ Ushers:__________________ Ring Bearer:______________

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Flowers

HIRE A PROFESSIONAL FLORIST

SELECT FLOWERS FOR:

Florist________________________

r Bride’s bouquet r Bouquet for tossing r Floral headpiece if needed r Going away corsage r Matron/Maid of Honor’s flowers r Floral headpiece if needed r Bridesmaids’ Flowers r Floral headpiece if needed r Flower girl r Floral headpiece if needed r Groom’s boutonnière r Best Man’s boutonnière r Groomsmen’s boutonnières

Address_______________________ Phone________________________ Contact_______________________ Pay deposit and sign agreement Decide the types of flowers that you want

r Fresh flowers r Dried flowers r Silk flowers

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r Ring Bearer’s boutonnière r Mothers’ corsages r Fathers’ boutonnières r Flowers for helpers FLORAL DECORATIONS FOR CEREMONY SITE

r Arch/canopy r Altar r Candelabras r Pews r Aisles r Windows

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FLORAL DECORATIONS FOR RECEPTION SITE

r Bride and groom’s table r Attendants’ table r Parents’ table r Guest tables r Buffet table r Cake table r Guest register table r Gift table r Champagne/punch table r Wedding Cake r Wedding Cake topper

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The reception Reserve the reception site Reception site___________________ Address________________________ Phone_________________________ Contact________________________ Ask about any restrictions: liquor, decorations, bird seed, etc. Find out what supplies are provided by the facility caterer, and purchase or rent supplies needed for the reception.

r Guest register table r Gift table r Cake table r Place card table r Buffet tables r Guest tables r Chairs r China dinnerware r Plastic/paper

dinnerware

r Silver flatware r Plastic flatware r Cloth napkins r Paper napkins r Cloth tablecloths r Plastic/paper table cloths r Serving bowls/dishes

r Utensils r Trays r Bubbles,rice, birdseed, ___________

flower petals to toss

r Audio equipment r Microphone r Lighting r Dance floor r Tents r Trash cans r Plan the menu

Hire the wedding professionals r Reception coordinator r Band, DJ, or musicians r Photography/ videographer r Caterer r Bakery r Master of Ceremonies r Florist/decorator coordinator r Rental company r Transportation Confirm all reception details one month before the wedding.

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CATERING &

Wedding cake FIND A CATERER Caterer___________ Address__________ Phone____________ Establish menu_____ My menu__________ Final guest count____ Establish guideline___ Buffet or served dinner____________ Time food will be set out/served_________ Time food will be taken away________

Number of bartenders and servers___________ Confirm list of equipment provided by caterer If self-catered______ Meat ____________ Vegetables_________ Fruits____________ Condiments_______ Desserts__________ Beverages_________

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ORDER THE WEDDING CAKE Select bakery_______ Make arrangements for pick-up or delivery___________ Decide where cake table will be located__ Purchase a cake topper___________ Decide time of cake cutting ceremony____ If you are saving the top cake layer, make arrangements to have it taken home and preserved.

Confirm all major details of your cake order one month in advance.

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Decorations

Locate supplies at party stores Party store:________________ Address:__________________ Phone:_ __________________ Contact:__________________ Party store:________________ Address: _ ________________ Phone:_ __________________ Contact:__________________ Locate rental supplies Rental store:_______________ Address:__________________ Phone:_ __________________ Contact:__________________ Rental store:_______________ Address:__________________ Phone:_ __________________ Contact:__________________

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SUPPLY LIST r Balloons

r Helium tank

r Bells

r Hearts

r Doves

r Umbrella

r Ribbon

r Streamers

r Banners

r Confetti

r Garland

r “Just Married� sign

r Champagne fountain

r Ice Sculpture

r Candles

r Mirror ball

r Table centerpieces

r Mail card box

r Decorative pillars

r Decorative columns

r Statuaries

r Trellises

r Latticework

r Potted plants

r Potted flowers

r Other:

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MAKING YOUR WEDDING

Picture perfect

Set a photography budget Estimated cost:________________ Compile a list of photographers to meet with & set appointments 1. ______________________________ 2. ______________________________ 3.______________________________ 4.______________________________ Questions to ask 1. Can you view previous work?

2. How much experience in weddings?

3. What does the price include?

4. Can you call a bride they have previously photographed?

Select a photographer Photographer_____________________ Address_________________________ Phone __________________________ Pay deposit and sign agreement on_____ Schedule sittings for engagement and bridal portraits Engagement appointment____________ Bridal appointment_________________ Decide which photos are needed.

Use photo checklist provided to let photographer know which pictures you want. Confirm all details two weeks before the wedding.

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• Space for up to 300 Guests • Dance Floor & Sound System • Plenty of Guest Parking

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After the Wedding___________________ View proofs______________________ Place final order___________________ A bridal portrait may be taken before the wedding day or after the ceremony.

If you are interested in a truly formal portrait take the time to visit the portrait studio in advance. This will eliminate having to do it before the ceremony when you are already nervous.

Traditional Formal Photos – Checklist r Bride and Groom r Bride and Mother r Bride and Father r Bride with Parents r Bride with Groom’s Parents r Groom with Mother r Groom with Father r Groom with Parents r Groom with Bride’s Parents

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r Bride with Bridesmaids r Groom with Groomsmen r Entire wedding party r Bride, Groom with Grandparents, Godparents and other Relatives Candid Shots - Checklist r Bride and Attendants r Bride and Father r Attendants coming down the aisle r Bride’s Mother coming down the aisle r Groom’s Parents coming down the aisle r The “giving away” of the Bride r Wedding Party at the alter r Exchange of vows r The kiss r Bride and Groom recessing r Bride and Groom arriving at the reception r Bride and Groom’s first dance r Bride dancing with her Father

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Clergy

Officiant Information Name:______________________ Address:____________________ Phone number:________________ Religious denomination:__________ Dates available:________________ Fee:_ ______________________ Available for date desired? Yes No Estimated total cost:____________ Cancellation policy:_____________ Arrival time:_________________ Wedding date:________________ Wedding location:______________ Wedding time:________________

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If you are planning on writing your own vows, discuss this with the officiant. Arrange for the officiant to be paid in private after the ceremony.

Invite the officiant and a guest to the reception.

Rehearsal date:________________ Rehearsal time:_________________ Rehearsal location:______________ Special classes required? Yes No Date of classes (if required):_ _______ Time of classes (if required):________ Class fee:_ ___________________ Class location:_________________ r Book officiant six months in advance r Confirm fees r Make sure officiant is available to attend rehearsal dinner before scheduling it. r Discuss your music plans with the officiant making sure that there are no restrictions.

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