THE ULTIMATE WEDDING GUIDE
2022
BUT WHAT SHOULD I WEAR
TABLE OF CONTENTS ... 01 BRIDAL SHOWER 02 PLANNING TIPS 03 OUTFIT IDEAS 04 FOR THE BRIDE 05 BACHELORETTE PARTY 07 LAST RODEO 06 BEACH VACAY 08 WINE COUNTRY 09 PARTY 10 POOLSIDE GETAWAY 11 OUTDOORSY 12 OTHER CUTE THEMES & PLANNING TIPS 14 FOR THE BRIDE 15 REHEARSAL PARTY 16 BRUNCH 17 CASUAL OPEN HOUSE 18 COCKTAIL HOUR 19 SIT DOWN DINNER 20 WELCOME PARTY 21 FOR HIM: REHEARSAL 22 FOR HIM: WELCOME PARTY 24 WEDDING 25 GUEST DO'S & DONTS 26 BACKYARD CEREMONY 27 GARDEN PARTY 28 NEUTRALS ONLY 29 ALL BLACK 30 DESTINATION: EUROPE 31 DESTINATION: TROPICAL 32 COCKTAIL ATTIRE 33 BLACK TIE OPTIONAL 34 BLACK TIE 13 PICK THE GAMES 23 FOR THE BRIDE 35 36 FOR HIM 37 FOR THE BRIDE
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BRIDAL SHOWER
BACHELORETTE PARTY REHEARSAL PARTY WEDDING DAY
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BRIDAL SHOWER
CUTE THEME IDEAS, GAMES & PLANNING TIPS Theme Inspo
SPRITZ & CELEBRATE BRUNCH & BUBBLY
AFTERNOON TEA
THE RING GAME SCAVENGER HUNT Game Ideas
TOILET PAPER BRIDE MUSICAL BOUQUET BRIDAL BINGO PARISIAN INSPIRED
LEMON THEMED
BRIDAL SHOWER BEACH PICNIC
GARDEN PARTY
GUESS THE LOVE SONG
WEDDING JEOPARDY
Planning tips & tricks for the shower...
co host between the brides friends or family and divy up the duties, and costs the shower is usually held between three months and 2 weeks before the wedding make sure to send out the invitations 4 to 6 weeks before the shower remember to think of the bride and her wedding vision when planning
a specific theme isn’t necessary, but having a few colors in mind will help guide your decision making process from venue to invitations to decorations
MAKE IT ALL ABOUT THE BRIDE!!
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BRIDAL SHOWER LOOKS
TIP: When picking your fit, keep the theme of the shower in mind!
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FOR THE BRIDE
TIPS & TRICKS FOR YOUR BRIDAL SHOWER
wear something cute, but comfortable
designate a friend to capture the memories and someone to keep a list of who gave what when opening gifts
if you want you ' re man to be apart of the day, communicate what time you'd like them to arrive
bring the host a small gift with a huge "thank you " remember to go with the flow!
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BACHELORETTE WEEKEND
BEACH VACAY
LOCATIONS: SAN DIEGO, ALYS BEACH, TULUM & HAWAII
IDEAS: FINAL FLAMINGLE & LAST SAIL BEFORE THE VEIL
BACH TIMELINE
AM
MORNING YOGA
BOOZY BRUNCH
AM
PM
DINNER
PM
HANG
the BRIDE
PM
THEME
BEACH
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11
BEACH
SUNSET
NIGHT OUT 1
6
10
#FINALFLAMINGLE #BEACHBACH #LASTSAILBEFORETHEVEIL
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COUNTRY WEEKEND
LOCATIONS:
AUSTIN & JACKSON, WY
IDEAS: LAST RODEO & SPACE COWGIRL LAST RODEO TIMELINE
BRUNCH
LINE DANCING
PM
& COCKTAILS
DOWNTOWN
BAR CRAWL
#LETSGOGIRL #LASTRODEO
together recovery pouches
for the BRIDE
NASHVILLE,
THEME
11 AM 2
GAMES
DINNER
COUNTRY
4 PM 6 PM 10 PM #MANIFEELLIKEABRIDE
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WINE COUNTRY WEEKEND
LOCATIONS: NAPA, LOS OLIVOS & HUDSON VALLEY THEME IDEAS: HIGH TEA, SPRITZ & GARDEN
WINE WEEKEND TIMELINE
AM
BRUNCH
WINE TASTING
PM
PM
& DRINKS
PM
AFTERNOON
PM
SMORES & GAMES
#ONCLOUDWINE #SIPSIPHOORAY
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12
SPA
DINNER
3
5
7
#CHEERSTOLOVE
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PARTY WEEKEND
VEGAS
MIAMI
THEME IDEAS: VEGAS BEFORE VOWS & LUCKY IN LOVE
VEGAS BEFORE VOWS TIMELINE
BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
LOCATIONS: LAS
&
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10 AM 12 PM POOL PARTY DINNER SEE A SHOW HIT THE CLUBS 6 PM 8 PM 10 PM #WHATHAPPENSINVEGAS #BIKINIS&MARTINIS #LUCKYINLOVE put together recovery kits
OUTDOORSY WEEKEND
SUNRISE HIKE
personalized bandanas
LOCATIONS: LAKE TAHOE, YOSEMITE, MONTANA & OREGON THEME IDEAS: CAMP BACHELORETTE & GIRLS GONE GLAMPING CAMP BACHELORETTE TIMELINE 8 AM 11 AM BRUNCH AFTERNOON BIKE RIDE CAMPFIRE DINNER SMORES & GAMES 3 PM 5 PM 7 PM
#LASTTRAILBEFORETHEVEIL #CAMPBACH #LASTMOUNTAINMINGLE
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POOLSIDE GETAWAY
PALM SPRINGS, MALIBU & SCOTTSDALE
THEME IDEAS: COUNTRY CLUB BACH & LAST SPLASH
COUNTRY CLUB BACH TIMELINE
AM
TENNIS LESSONS
AM
PM
BOOZY BRUNCH POOLSIDE HANGOUT
CHEF DINNER
PM
PM
MOVIE NIGHT
ona ol to
cute pool
are a MUST
LOCATIONS:
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PRIVATE
OUTDOOR
2
6
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#COUNTRYCLUB&COCKTAILS #GIRLSWANNAHAVESUN
toys
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MORE THEME IDEAS & PLANNING TIPS
DISCO BRIDE
BACH TO THE 90s
DAZED & ENGAGED Y2K BABY!!
BACH WEEKEND WIGGIN' OUT
VUEVE & VOW
PAJAMA PARTY
BRIDAL TEA PARTY ALOHA BRIDE 80'S THROWBACK
BACHELLA GIRLS NIGHT IN
BACH & BOUJEE LET'S GET NAUTICAL
Planning tips & tricks for the weekend...
talk to the bride up front about the type of weekend she wants destination ideas, and timeline included
work with the bride to create the guest list and get the contact info for everyone when you reach out to the invite list, include a rough budget per person don't forget party essentials like bottle openers, cups and straws
bring set up supplies like tape, scissors and string for hanging decorations create several mood based playlists for the weekend
MAKE IT ALL ABOUT THE BRIDE!!
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PICK THE GAMES
TIP: Be ready with games for any downtime!
have a a mad lib and read them aloud
split into teams and go on a scavenger hunt
dont forget cameras to capture the mems
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FOR THE BRIDE
TIPS & TRICKS FOR YOUR BACH WEEKEND
give your girls a heads up about what kind of party you'd like, or what bach traditions you'd rather skip allow others to pamper you!
leave the wedding planning stress behind don't go overboard when drinking because you'll want to be able to spend as much time as you can celebrating be mindful of budgets under $70
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REHEARSAL PARTY
BRUNCH
CASUAL
under $100
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OPEN HOUSE CASUAL
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COCKTAIL HOUR
SEMI FORMAL
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SIT DOWN DINNER
FORMAL
19 under $100
WELCOME PARTY FORMAL
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REHEARSAL LOOKS FOR HIM
CASUAL BRUNCH
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SIT DOWN DINNER
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WELCOME PARTY LOOKS FOR HIM
FORMAL OPTION
CASUAL OPTION
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FOR THE BRIDE
TIPS & TRICKS FOR YOUR REHEARSAL PARTY
choose the right vibes rehersals can be anything from a casual back yard BBQ to a formal sit down dinner, it's important to think about what over vibes and style you want the night before your wedding
decide who will be hosting & finalize the guest list give people a dress code since there are so many ways to do a dress rehearsal, make sure you communicate the expected dress code to your guests don't overdue it and have fun!
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WEDDING DAY
WEDDING GUEST
DO's & DONT's
When it comes to RSVPing...
When it comes to RSVPing...
Assume you can bring a plus Rone. ead invitation & website
Promptly RSVP
RSVP after the Ndeadline ote any dress codes
When it comes to planning your fit...
Know the color palette
Check the weather
When in doubt ask the bride
Ask friends what they're wearing Consider the location
Think twice before wearing black or red
When it comes to the day of...
Show up on time
Send a gift
Have a good time! Say hi to the couple, but don't be over bearing
Be mindful of social media posts
Sign the guest book
When it comes to planning your fit...
Wear white, or anything close to white
Wear white floral pattern
Go too bold with prints or color
Dress too casually
Wear something too revealing
When it comes to the day of...
Take pictures during the ceremony
Bring large gifts to the wedding
Get completely wasted
Be in the way of photographers
Steal the spotlight
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BACKYARD CEREMONY
CASUAL
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GARDEN PARTY
CASUAL
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NEUTRALS ONLY
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ALL BLACK SEMI FORMAL
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EUROPEAN DESTINATION
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TROPICAL DESTINATION
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COCKTAIL
ATTIRE
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BLACK-TIE
OPTIONAL
33 under $100
BLACK-TIE
FORMAL
splurge worthy
dupe
under $100
affordable
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WEDDING LOOKS FOR HIM
DESTINATION: EUROPE
DRESS CODE: ALL BLACK
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WEDDING LOOKS
FOR HIM
BACKYARD CELEBRATION
DRESS CODE: COCKTAIL
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FOR THE BRIDE
TIPS & TRICKS FOR THE BIG DAY
When it comes to the guest dress code...
KEEP IT REALISTIC & DON'T OVERCOMPLICATE IT!
Consider the venue & season of the big day
Don't sweat it if someone doesn't follow the dress code!
If setting a color palette, include examples & shade suggestions
Communicate your dress code & expectations to everyone
Other tips you may not think of...
HYDRATE HYDRATE HYRDRATE!
ask guests to put away their phones during the ceremony ask your officiant to step out of the frame during your first kiss have your caterer set aside extra food for the end of the night
don't write your vows last minute!
whether you do a first look or not, make sure you prioritize a private moment with your partner after the ceremony and really take it all in anticipate that your guests will want to keep the party going don't sweat the small stuff!
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