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Spring 2019

Wedding

COUNT DOWN

WEDDING ACCESSORIES

DECORATIONS

FLORAL

WEDDING PARTY GIFTS

GOWNS/DRESSES

CATERING

VENUES

TUXES

CAKES

RECEPTIONS

TRANSPORTATION

WEDDING GOWN CARE

INSURANCE

TRAVEL/HONEYMOON

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W edding Day Countdown Twelve to Eighteen Months ❏ Set the date ❏ Determine wedding budget ❏ Select wedding site ❏ Select officiant(s) ❏ Select & reserve a reception site ❏ Choose a caterer ❏ Select ceremony musicians ❏ Select reception entertainment ❏ Choose attendants ❏ Choose ushers and helpers ❏ Select photographer, photo booth, videos, etc. ❏ Choose a wedding consultant Six to Twelve Months ❏ Send out Save the Date 6 to 8 months in advance ❏ Choose wedding style and color scheme ❏ Decide on the size of the wedding ❏ Determine guest list ❏ Choose a florist ❏ Order your wedding dress

❏ Select & order bridesmaid dresses ❏ Confirm delivery date for dresses ❏ Update your passports, if needed ❏ Plan rehearsal/grooms dinner with fiance & all parents Three to Six Months ❏ Purchase gifts for attendants & fiance ❏ Select men’s formal wear ❏ Choose reception decorations ❏ Reserve rented items ❏ Order invitations & announcements ❏ Select & order the wedding cake ❏ Purchase wedding bands ❏ Select a transportation service ❏ Plan the honeymoon, make reservations ❏ Register with bridal registries ❏ Arrange out-of-town guest accommodations

❏ Buy your trousseau ❏ Have mothers buy wedding day attire ❏ Make wedding day salon appointment ❏ Have a complete physical exam One to Three Months ❏ Select wedding reception music ❏ Have final dress fittings ❏ Address wedding invitations ❏ Mail wedding invitations 4 to 6 weeks, no later than 3 weeks ❏ Get marriage license ❏ Confirm appointments & arrangements ❏ Confirm honeymoon arrangements ❏ Prepare and send newspaper announcement ❏ Make arrangements for parking, traffic Two Weeks ❏ Confirm details with photographer

❏ Pick up wedding rings (if engraved) ❏ Organize your trousseau & pack ❏ Plan a seating arrangement for reception One Week ❏ Talk with caterer, give final guest count ❏ Have groom’s formal wear fitting ❏ Have groomsmen try on and pick up their formal wear ❏ Confirm duties and time schedule with attendants, family and helpers ❏ Firm up any last minute arrangements for music, flowers, cake Your Wedding Day ❏ Bring your wedding guide for important names & phone numbers ❏ Stay calm and enjoy, this is your wedding day!

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T ips for Choosing a Wedding Reception Menu Weddings are memorable for a host of reasons. While couples remember their weddings because they mark the day they officially tied the knot, guests may remember weddings for other reasons, including the food served at the reception.

Some wedding venues are known for their stunning landscapes, while others build their reputations on unique interiors that provide unforgettable ambiance. But regardless of where weddings take place, guests are liable to discuss the food served at the reception. Guests might rave about the escargot or complain that the fish was flaky, but couples who choose reception menus wisely can go a long way toward ensuring there are more compliments than complaints once the dinner bell rings.

· Don't zero in on specialties. A survey of nearly 13,000 brides and grooms who tied the knot in 2017, the average wedding hosted 136 guests. While couples might be tempted by specialty dishes when choosing their wedding menus, couples who are hosting dozens, if not hundreds, of guests should keep things simple. · Consider potential allergies.

In regard to entrées, make sure guests with food allergies can choose something that won't make them sick. According to Food Allergy Research & Education®, an organization devoted to improving the quality of life of individuals with food allergies, some common foods cause the majority of allergic reactions. Peanuts, soy, sesame, and shellfish are among the most

common food allergies. Allergies to wheat, milk and eggs are common in children. While such foods can still be served at wedding receptions, make sure to also include foods that are unlikely to trigger allergic reactions. Couples can even ask guests to inform them of any food allergies. · Don't hesitate to offer a favorite food. While specialty entrées might not be a great choice, especially at large receptions where lots of mouths must be fed, a couple who has a favorite food that's symbolic of their relationship should not hesitate to offer it during the cocktail hour. For example, a couple who met in Thailand may want to offer a favorite Thai dish.

· Offer an elaborate dessert. The last bite guests will take is dessert, so couples who want their guests to go home raving about the food may want to offer something special after the entrées have been taken away. Some guests may not indulge, but those who do might end their nights thinking about the delicious dessert they enjoyed as the festivities drew to a close.

If the dessert is especially unique, offer something more traditional alongside it for more hesitant guests.

Choosing a wedding menu should be fun. Menus should reflect not only couples' tastes but also include some popular foods so no one goes home hungry.

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H ow to Create a Wedding Day Schedule Wedding days can be hectic.

In fact, many couples note after tying the knot that their wedding days were so busy that the ceremonies and receptions were over before they knew it.

transportation to the photo session, so determining when and where to take photos before the ceremony gives couples an idea of when to arrange for pickup.

Creating a wedding day schedule can seem like a daunting task. Couples tend to have lots of things to do before saying "I do," and organizing everything so ceremonies begin on time can seem as puzzling as a brain teaser. But certain scheduling strategies can help couples ensure they look their best and make it to the altar on time.

· Confirm when the wedding venue is open to the wedding party. Before booking hair and makeup appointments, couples should confirm when they will be able to access their wedding venue. Brides may want to get their hair and makeup done at the ceremony sight, but that may only be possible if the venue opens early for the wedding party. If it does not, then brides must account for transportation time to the ceremony sight when making their wedding day schedules.

· Start with the ceremony.

Couples can establish a framework for their wedding day schedule by working back from the ceremony. Once the ceremony time is set, couples who plan to take photos before their ceremonies can then work with their photographers to determine how much time they will need for photos and where they want to take the photos. Bridal parties may need

· Determine how much time is needed for hair and makeup.

Weddings that feature large bridal parties will require more time for hair and makeup than ceremonies with small bridal parties. Grooms and groomsmen often take care of their own hair, though some grooms

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might want to schedule hot shaves for themselves and their groomsmen. Grooms should ask groomsmen if they want a hot shave and then work with their barbers to determine how much time it will take to tend to all participants. Brides with large bridal parties may need to book more than two hair and makeup artists so everyone can get done on time. Wedding hair and makeup sessions can last several hours for large bridal parties, so brides should schedule their sessions early if their parties are big. · Make lunch arrangements.

Some couples choose to tie the knot and host their receptions at the same venue. In such instances, if brides are getting their hair and makeup done at the venue, ask the venue representative if lunch can be provided to the bridal party.

Some venues may include small lunch buffets in their reception costs, while others might charge extra. Confirm the availability and costs, and if it's unavailable or too expensive, then arrange

for lunch to be delivered. Either way, couples should not skip lunch, as it may be their only chance to eat until after the ceremony. · Distribute your schedule to one another and the bridal party.

Once the wedding day schedule has been devised, couples should share it with each other and their wedding parties.

Grooms' wedding day to-do lists might not be as extensive as brides', but grooms should still be kept in the loop regarding the schedule so they can help if anyone has questions or if something goes awry. Sharing the schedule with the wedding party decreases the chances of someone being late or missing an appointment.

Couples can solve the riddle of scheduling their wedding days by working backwards and asking their vendors to cooperate in laying out the day's events.

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wedding budget

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Save-The-Dates Wedding Invitations & RSVP's Thank-Yous Postage Rings Photographer (Wedding & Engagement) Videographer Rehearsal Dinner Food/Caterer Beverages/Liquor Cake & Cake Topper Bride’s Dress & Veil Alterations

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Bride’s Hair & Make-Up Accessories/Shoes Grooms Tux Flowers Rentals Decorations Transportation

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Reception Site Fee Church Fees/Officiant Entertainment/Musicians/DJ Attendants Gifts Marriage License Honeymoon Wedding Programs Favors

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T ips for Your Wedding Day Hairstyle A wedding is a tough time to experience a bad hair day.

Clothing styles, time of day and weather all can dictate a wedding hairstyle, but ultimately one of the most important factors in a wedding hairstyle is finding a stylist who understands you and can exercise your vision. A patient, understanding stylist who is open to viewing different photographs and drawing inspiration from various places, as well as running through a few trial styles, can help brides (and grooms) look their best. In fact, trials are a must to ensure that a chosen style will

work with your hair texture. If you plan to get your hair colored, professionals recommend doing so about three weeks in advance of the big day so it looks natural and any potential snafus can be remedied beforehand. Your stylist may suggest a light trim prior to the wedding so that the ends are fresh and healthy. And since you're putting your faith in a qualified stylist, trust their expertise and vision. Keep an open mind to their suggestions. You may fall in love with one of the options you hadn't considered.

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P ack an Emergency Day Wedding Kit Aspirin (or pain reliever of choice) Band-Aids Bottle of water, snacks Chalk (to cover up smudges on wedding dress) Clear nail polish (for stocking runs) Corsage pins Dental floss/toothpicks Eye drops Extra earring backs Extra panty hose Hair pins/ponytail holder Hand towelettes Hem tape Matches Mini sewing kit

Safety pins Scotch tape Small folding scissors Smelling salts (while we don't expect anyone to faint, it has been known to happen) Spot remover Static-cling spray Straws (so the bride can stay hydrated without messing up her lipstick) Tissues Tweezers Essentials for the Bride: Breath mints/spray Cellular phone

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Comb/brush Cash (because you never know) Hair spray Linen handkerchief Makeup (for touch-ups) Mirror Nail file Perfume Tampons/sanitary napkins Optional Items: Assorted snacks, Sunblock, Krazy Glue (for nail fixes, shoe heels, decorations, even jewels)

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W edding Registry Tips Building a wedding registry is a task unlike any other couples may encounter during their lifetimes.

Wedding registries are invaluable resources that provide engaged couples' loved ones with gift suggestions. In spite of that value, couples may find it daunting and even a little uncomfortable to build their wedding registries.

things as convenient as possible for guests and increases the chances they will be able to shop at stores they're familiar with. Unless your guest list is predominantly local, try to register with at least one national chain so guests who live in different regions can shop for gifts in-person if they prefer to do so.

Building a wedding registry can feel like walking a tightrope.

Couples likely won't want to ask for too much or for gifts that are too expensive, but a poorly built registry can be a major inconvenience for guests. The following tips can help couples build adequate registries that benefit them without asking too much of their guests.

· Make a large list. Some couples are hesitant to make large wedding registries, feeling that doing so gives the impression that they're asking for too much. But large registries simply give guests more options to choose from. Many industry insiders advise registering for two to three gifts per guest.

That might seem like a lot, but guests will appreciate having all of those options.

· Register with more than one store.

It's important to register with more than one store. Doing so makes

· Don't hesitate to include expensive items on your registry. Couples also may be hesitant to include

especially expensive items on their wedding registries. However, the couples' parents and other close relatives may be honored to purchase more expensive items, so couples should not feel embarrassed to include them on their lists. It's also important to note that many retailers, after couples' wedding days have come and gone, discount registry items that weren't purchased. So even if no one purchases the more expensive items, including them on a registry may significantly reduce their cost for couples who want to buy such items themselves after tying the knot.

· Periodically update the registries.

Periodically update your registries to remove items you have already received and to add items if many of the less expensive ones have already been purchased. This also makes things more convenient for guests.

Building a wedding registry is a unique task that couples can embrace as their wedding day draws near.

· Vary the prices of items on the list. In addition to including more expensive items on the registry, make sure to include moderately priced and inexpensive items.

This gives guests more options and ensures guests who might be

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