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THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN PLANNING A WEDDING. TO ENSURE SUCCESS – AND YOUR SANITY – THE KEY IS ORGANIZATION. WE’VE COMPILED A DETAILED CHECKLIST THAT PAYS SPECIAL ATTENTION TO TIME-SENSITIVE DEADLINES, SO YOU CAN CREATE A FOOLPROOF CALENDAR AND TO-DO LIST.
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Deadlines & Details
12 months +
Select date, time and place.Then reserve venues! Decide on wedding size and style. Hire wedding consultant (if applicable) and create wedding website. Shop for gown. Begin guest list.
9-12 months
Research honeymoon destinations. Book musicians, DJ, florist, photographer, videographer and limousines. Order invitations. Purchase gown and begin alterations. Ask friends to be in wedding party and order bridesmaid dresses.
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6-9 months
Finalize guest list and send save-the-date cards. Book appointments for hair, nails and make-up. Reserve attire for groom and groomsmen. Order cake(s). Purchase rings.
3-6 months
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S ecure bridal accessories (such as shoes, jewelry, garter and mementos) Give musicians a list of songs you want them to play (or to avoid). Make food choices with venue.
2 months
Mail invitations.
1 month
Give photographer a list of pictures you want taken.
1 week
Give final head count to reception venue.
The day before
Hold rehearsal ceremony and dinner. Deliver everything to site and work out any kinks. Give marriage license to officiant. Present gifts to wedding party, parents and any other honored guests.
The day of
Give rings and officiant’s fee to best man. Designate liaison for photographer to ensure all necessary pictures are taken. EXHALE!
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This elegant small wedding designed by Claudia’s Wedding Library displays the perfect way to use Freshly Set’s designer tabletop products to add charm, elegance and detail that is fit to your personal style. Claudia explains her inspiration and design thought process when she designed this beautiful reception dinner in Tuxedo Park, New York.
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Top Tips for Designing a Small Wedding by Claudia Hanlin
Freshly Set is an e-commerce service offering brides the opportunity to rent designer tabletop pieces for their small wedding or party. “I created an opulent lakeside dinner, evoking a glamorous party that I imagined at a villa overlooking Lake Como. I love the combination of pinks and burgundy, and the Penny Morrison linen evoked the handmade, informal and cheeky look I was going for. An added bonus was the complex color combinations that challenged me and I think in the end worked really well! I wanted it to feel slightly homespun, complete with tarnished silver containers and (slightly) kitschy candle shades."
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UPGRADE. SERVE YOUR FAVORITE CHAMPAGNE. MAKE IT A PARTY TO REMEMBER!
CLAUDIA'S TIPS! • T hrow out your pre-conceived design ideas that you might have for a big party. It’s the perfect opportunity to make it personal, not cookie cutter! • Think home entertaining: time to break out the fine linens, antique silver and heirloom china. Don’t have enough? No problem. Mix and match to make it super personal.
• I ndividualize! Use place cards, hand write menu cards, leave a personal note at each place setting. Toast every guest! • Don’t skimp on flowers. This is not the time for a DIY project. Hire your dream designer and get a few lush centerpieces. • Make it comfortable. If it’s outside, make sure you have cozy blankets available or pashminas, pillows and a few fire pits.
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I WANTED IT TO FEEL COMPLETELY HOMESPUN, WITH TARNISHED SILVER CONTAINERS AND KITSCHY CANDLE SHADES.
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orilee by Madeline Gardner proudly launches "The Other White Dress" Collection which is comprised of clean timeless looks fit for a casual or small intimate ceremony, chic wedding reception or other events. Weddings and their surrounding events are evolving past the wedding chapel, into intimate backyard gatherings, memorable vineyard and beach ceremonies & beyond.
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FOR YOUR INTIMATE WEDDING OR EVENTS BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR CEREMONY, "THE OTHER WHITE DRESS" WILL COMPLETE YOUR WEDDING TROUSSEAU.
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STYLISTICALLY SPEAKING Brides can look forward to a flirty, Jackie O, tea-length style dress, a jaw dropping silky chiffon column dress with plunging low back, a wide leg jumpsuit which perfectly cinches the waist & romantic billowy sleeves that catch flight to have gorgeous movement to them. The iconic pieces all hold a timeless style infused with endless inspiration.
“I’ve designed The Other White Dress collection with personalization at the forefront of each style. A blank canvas for my brides to make their own, and bring their wedding day vision to life. From effortlessly chic to sophisticated and ultra-glamorous, this collection provides simple, sleek looks that can be versatility styled to beautifully complement any type of wedding setting. The perfect modern-day dresses for today’s everevolving bride.” –Madeline Gardner
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"jaw dropping silky chiffon column dress with plunging low back"
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Glamorous WeddingEntertaining By Mary Sharp SIGNATURE COCKTAIL Make your day memorable and easy at the same time. Create a signature cocktail that will satisfy the masses and serve it in pitchers on each table. This will keep the line shorter at the bar and save money on alcohol. The same is true if you are having a non-alcoholic event. Use antique and etched glass pitchers to serve mocktails that even your most critical aunt will love. STRAWBERRY COCKTAIL Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Triple Sec Prosecco Sparkling Water Lime Juice (For mocktail, leave out the alcohol)
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FRESH OFF THE GRILL Grilled anything is the perfect wedding food for lunch or dinner. Shrimp with a side of cous cous is light and filling. Be careful not to serve heavy foods at your wedding. Keep your guests and your fare light.
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A SECOND OPTION Another light and tasty grilled favorite is blackened scallops on top a bed of spinach. Always have two options for your guests. A carb-free option has become very popular in the days of keto, fasting and lean and green diets!
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STARTERS Equally pretty and delicious, a salad is probably the most cost effective starter to a premium meal. Make it colorful and tasty with different textures. Here, we have arugula, strawberries, feta cheese and pecans. Mix with strawberry vinaigrette dressing and it pairs lovely with your signature cocktail.
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WEDDING INVITATIONS botanical styles
By Riley Anderson MONOGRAM Monograms are a wonderful way of adding a personal touch while keeping your botanical invites simplistic and classy. Match your wedding flowers to your botanical invites. The wife's initial is first in the monogram, followed by the initial of the couple's last name and completed with the groom's first initial. While marriage monograms are not as common as personal monograms, they are the perfect detail to add to any wedding or celebration of newly-weds!
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SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability is a major trend throughout wedding planning and it's coming into wedding stationery, too. Use recycled and plantable seed paper for your invitations. It's great way to share the growth of your union with your friends and family. Be sure to print on the card, "This paper is embedded with plantable seeds. Plant with care and sow the love and joy we have for each other."
Plant this invitation and wildflowers will grow
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