A Guide for the Beginner and Advanced Videographer
.~Step by Step Checklist~
6-12 months _____ 1. Select wedding date: Month:_____________________ Day:____________________ _____ 2. Select wedding time: _____________________ am/pm _____ 3. Make an initial guest list with your family _____ 4. Select your best man, groomsmen and ushers: *One usher for every 50 guests *Ushers may act as groomsmen
Best Man: ________________________________________________ Groomsmen: ______________________ ____________________ ______________________ ____________________ ______________________ ____________________ Ushers: ______________________ ____________________ ______________________ ____________________ _____ 5. Start researching honeymoon sites: *If you are planning to vacation out of the country, you'll need to review documentation, passports, etc.
(1st choice)________________________ Travel Agent:______________________ (2nd choice)________________________ Travel Agent:______________________ _____ 6. Arrange a visit with clergy member, justice of the peace, or whomever you would like to perform the ceremony: Name ___________________________ Phone #: ________________________ Date/time of appointment: ________________________________________________
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4-6 months _____ 1. Complete guest list and give to fiancee _____ 2. Talk to fiancee and determine the desired attire for you, best man, ushers and fathers _____ 3. Inform the men where and when to be measured _____ 4. Order men's wedding attire: Store Name: _____________________ Phone #: _________________ _____ 5. Complete honeymoon plans Travel Agent: ____________________ Phone #: ________________ Ticket $ Due: ____________________ Pickup Date: _____________ _____ 6. Shop for wedding rings with your fiancee _____ 7. Make appointment for blood test: Day: __________________________ Time: ___________________ Doctor: ________________________ Phone #: ________________ _____ 8. Arrange to pay for the bride's bouquet, mother's and special families' corsages: Florist: _________________________ Amount Due: ____________ _____ 9. Order men's boutonnieres: Florist: _________________________ Amount Due: ____________ _____ 10. Shop for honeymoon clothes *You should be treated to new clothes too!
_____ 11. Research requirements for receiving your marriage license: Appointment Date: __________________________________________ Cost of Marriage License: ____________________________________ Requirements: _____________________________________________
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_____ 12. Reserve a room for the wedding night. _____ 1. Meet with clergyman to discuss rehearsal and ceremony: Rehearsal Date: ______________________ Time: _______________ Location: ________________________________________________ _____ 2. Discuss the rehearsal dinner with your parents _____ 3. Obtain a desired guest list for the rehearsal dinner from your fiancee and her parents _____ 4. Start looking for a present for the bride _____ 5. Order gifts for your groomsmen and ushers: Store/Company: ___________________________________________ Gifts ordered: _____________________________________________ _____ 6. Consult with your fiancee and arrange for accommodations for out of town relatives and wedding party members Hotel: __________________________________________________ Phone #: _________________________________________________ How Many Rooms: _________________________________________ _____ 7. Finalize all important documents: ___ Religious ___ Legal ___ Medical _____ 8. Personal Agenda: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
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_____ 1. Pick up wedding rings & check to make sure they fit: ____________________________ _____ 2. Confirm that all attendants have been fitted and the proper attire has been ordered and there aren't any complications: _________________________________________________ _____ 3. Confirm all arrangements and times for the honeymoon: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ 4. Ask to help your fiancee with thank you notes: *Although she might not actually have you help, the mere fact that you asked will mean a great deal to your busy fiancee
_____ 5. Make insurance provisions for you and your fiancee: _____ Life insurance _____ Medical _____ Personal property _____ Fire insurance _____ Household _____ 6. Discuss photo shots with the photographer: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ 7. Get final head count and menu selection for rehearsal dinner:
_____ Total # of people _____ Cost per person NOTES: ________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
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2 Weeks _____ 1. Notify your attendants of the hour and place of the wedding rehearsal: ________________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ 2. Double check to see if you and your fiancee have signed the wedding certificate and put it in a safe place before your honeymoon: ______________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ 3. Get your hair cut: *Allow enough time for your hair to adjust to the cut
Appointment: ______________________________________________ _____ 4. Verify security for reception: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ 5. Confirm accommodations for out of town attendants and notify them of their room assignments _____ 6. If you are moving, fill out a change of address form
1 week _____ 1. Pack for honeymoon _____ 2. Prepare envelopes to pay fees for officiant, musicians, etc. for the best man to pass out on the wedding day _____ 3. Pay any bills that might be due during your honeymoon _____ 4. Compile a list of all flight information, emergency phone numbers, etc. to give to someone for
The Day Before
your honeymoon. _____ 1. Pick up your wedding day attire and try it on _____ 2. Make sure that all of your attendants have picked up their wedding day attire _____ 3. Attend rehearsal dinner _____ 4. Give out your gifts, if you haven't already _____ 5. Review any special seating for ceremony with the head usher _____ 6. Confirm a meeting time with the best man: *He should help you get ready and basically be by your side
Your Wedding Day _____ 1. Eat a nutritious breakfast/lunch _____ 2. Allow plenty of time to get dressed _____ 3. Arrive at the church one-half hour before the ceremony _____ 4. Do not forget the marriage license _____ 5. Give the best man the ring _____ 6. Do not forget to tell your bride how beautiful she looks! _____ 7. Thank both sets of parents for your special day _____ 8. Give fees to the officiant _____ 9. Preregister the wedding night room
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