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We have been told time and time again that not only do our brides love our dresses, but even more, they love the way we take care of them in our store...where life’s worth Ascelebrating!theowner
on your recent engagement! Are you ready to find the most beautiful gown you will ever wear? All the gowns you will see in our store have been carefully selected and crafted with you in mind. Every one of our dresses is constructed from the finest fabrics to flatter your figure and have you look your best on your wedding day. We have all types of styles to accommodate how unique you are. I’ve worked to put hand touches on numerous styles and designs to help you feel absolutely beautiful on your wedding day.
of Something New, I want to personally invite you to schedule a visit or come on into our store and let us show you what it means to be a “Something New bride”. Looking forward to meeting you, Mindi Linscombe
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CONTENTS 02 403448252326 300736 Life’s Worth Celebrating! The Anatomy Of A Tuxedo Your Wedding Planning Calendar Party Member Guides 4 Reasons You Might Choose A Less Expensive Bridal Store Something New Brides 2021 Brooklyn Grace Look Book 4 Factors in a Dress Price Something New Bridal Party Inspo Welcome to Something New A visual guide to men’s formalwear 12 month planning guide for your wedding day Checklists for every member of your bridal party Common bridal store myths Top 5 things,“I loved most about my wedding!” Clay Venues by Tina Joiner Photography Makings of a Something New Dress Latest trends and Styles for your day 1 | SOMETHING13NEW44
New rather than somewhere else because they know they will be celebrated, treated with personal attention, and find exactly what they want for their big day.
“My experience at Something New was amazing,” bride Christy says. “As soon as my mom and I walked in the door, they had smiling faces and were completely engaging. My consultant was wonderful and made me feel like I was the only one there. I was from out-of-state, like completely across the country, and she didn’t even flinch. When I initially tried on “my dress,” but felt I needed some time to mull in over, there was absolutely no pressure! As soon as I walked back in their doors to officially make it real, they were so excited for me. All the staff members were amazing; they worked as a team helping each other when one of them had questions. I even heard one of them say, ‘I wear my Apple Watch so when one of my brides has a question, they text me and I can get right back to them.’ Amazing customer service in my mind! Thank you for making this such a great experience!”
a real customer standing there in the store. I eventually found my gown, but had to go to great lengths -- even out of state -- to find the experience for which I had hoped.”
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Her frustrating experience led her and her husband, Jordan, to open their store to create a better experience for brides and to ensure that no other bride would go through what she
searched for my own bridal gown for my wedding, it started off as a very disappointing experience,” says Mindi. “Many of the places I went treated me like a number or blatantly cared more about their dresses than they did me,
Since Something New opened in 2008, thousands of brides all across the country have flocked to the beautiful store. Brides tell us that they come not only for a beautiful and quality gown in a stunning setting, but for the “Something New Bridesexperience.”cometoSomething
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Linscombe, owner of Something New in Colorado Springs, Colorado, knows what it is like to be disappointed as a bride.
The 2022 Brooklyn Grace Collection will feature a wonderful balance of classic looks, destination gown options, and
This season, Something New’s exclusive in-house line, the Brooklyn Grace Collection, features brand new styles and fresh looks that were hand-picked by Mindi and the team. Curated by Mindi, the Brooklyn Grace collection was inspired by the birth of her daughter, Brooklyn Grace Linscombe, born after three boys.
As a recently engaged bride, the home to Colorado’s greatest bridal experience invites you to make an appointment where you can see what brides from all over are raving about: the brand new 10,000 square foot building, elegant lighting, the personal bridal suites and stylists, and a truly celebratory shopping experience that puts the bride first.
“Over the years, I have gleaned tremendous insight into what brides really want by going through a process of alterations and sketching gowns side by side with brides,” says Mindi. “I have used that knowledge to create this amazing collection of gowns that I would love for my own daughter to wear! This experience has allowed my team and I to put together an incredible collection of designs and styles we love, for ourselves and our own daughters.”
“Throughout the last year, my team and I have been hard at work selecting designs for the 2022 Brooklyn Grace Collection,” continues Mindi. “I know you’ll love it as much as we do. The designs are gorgeous, and the dresses are high-quality. I have worked hard to put my own unique touches on every single style.”
In addition to being a hand-selected private collection, a portion of the proceeds from each dress sold from the
Brooklyn Grace Collection will allow brides to give back through Compassion International and Colorado Children’s Hospital. Compassion International aims to positively impact long-term development of children living in poverty through child sponsorship and humanitarian aid. Children’s Hospital Colorado is one of the top children’s hospitals in the nation and has a very special personal connection with the Something New family.
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“I am so blessed to be able to contribute to and be a part of the missions of these organizations,” says Mindi. “We’re excited to be able to give back to such noble causes. I invite you to learn more about what they do at www.compassion. com and www.childrenscolorado.org.”
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Grace Collection pulls from Mindi’s personal experience in being a bride and her experience working with so many wonderful brides at Something New, carefully listening to what brides of all ages and body types want for their big day. To see the new line, please call us or visit online to schedule your appointment!
Mindi and all the stylists at Something New find great satisfaction in helping brides find the perfect dress that will bring out their confidence and beauty. After meeting Mindi and seeing how she and her staff care for the brides that come into her store, it is our hope that you or a bride you know will have the chance to have the experience of being assisted in your search for the perfect wedding gown by this exceptional trendsetter in the bridal industry.
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was born, I kept thinking about the fact that every bride is someone’s daughter,” says Mindi. “I want the very best for my own daughter, and I wanted this collection to reflect that. Every bride, every daughter, deserves to feel so loved, treasured, and special on their Thereday.”
“I can hardly wait for you to come in to see these new looks on you and your friends,” says Mindi. “We look forward to getting to know you and hearing about the current chapter of your unique wedding story. Also, if you know someone engaged, please be sure to share this story with them!”
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Get ready for the experience of a lifetime by calling Something New at (719) 282-6500 or visiting our website at www.somethingnewboutique.com. Set up your appointment and find your Something New!
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are many amazing wedding professionals who have worked hard to help tell the Brooklyn Grace story! The beautiful pictures of 2022 Brooklyn Grace gowns you see in this magazine are the result of a hand-picked team of incredible talent. Tina Joiner Photography worked with us to create these amazing images at Clay Venues. Through 90+ degree weather and a pandemic, we were able to capture some spectacular moments in these gorgeous dresses!
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Created by Something New, the Brooklyn Grace Collection is designed & curated with a heart to care for every daughter as our own -- helping them know how special, unique and deserving of the best that they are. A portion of the proceeds from every dress in the collection is contributed to Children’s Hospital Colorado. Brides can walk down the aisle in their Brooklyn Grace gown knowing that they’re helping ensure a child has the best opportunity to grow up and live out those dreams. S. Tejon Street, Suite 309 Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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Tina Joiner Photography had the honor of photographing Something New’s 2022 wedding dress line which is featured throughout this magazine. Tina’s work has led her all over the world and she has been published in over 175 magazines and blogs, including six magazine covers. She has been named a top 100 photographer in the world by Shoot and Share, she is a seven time gold winner of the Gazette’s Best of the Springs for Wedding Photography, and she is also a recipient of The Knot’s Hall of Fame Wedding Photographer Award. Let Tina Joiner Photography tell your love story.
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Inner Lining And Construction
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Our dresses are made from the finest fabrics available, including italian matte satin, silks, chiffon, taffeta, and organza to adorn you on your wedding day.
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The more boning and inner construction, the higher the price of a gown. The price of alterations also goes down as well since the dresses fit so much better.
Ornamentation
Some of our wedding gowns have over 10,000 individually sewn beads on a dress that can take on highly skilled seamstress 38 days just to sew on: other ornamentation can include lace, bead work, appliqués, and stunning patterns that will cause you, your fiancé and your guests to gasp in amazement when they see you. price of a wedding gown is
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Every single gown at our store is hand sketched and designed with the most luxurious and exquisite fabrics available and are hand sewn by the most talented artisans on the planet. Every gown at our store is hand selected by members of our staff to be the perfect gown for each of our wonderful brides! Many of our highly coveted and stunning gowns will not be seen at any other bridal salon in our area.
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Don’t just take our word for it. Consider what recent bride Rosilynn Willardson said about her experience at our “Whenstore.Iwalked
You’re Afraid You Won’t Be A Priority With Our Consultants41 Reasons Why You May Choose A Less Expensive Bridal Store
Given that our store is one of the largest and most highly recommended bridal salons in Colorado, you might think that you’ll fall through the cracks or be just a number because we work with so many brides. Many brides think they can get a better selection from a large box retailer or a more personalized service from a smaller, less successful boutique.
The reality is that you can have both! At Something New, our goal is to celebrate you and help you find your wedding dress from the literal hundreds of options we have in all sizes with our fun and easy bridal experience. You’ve already got so much going on with your wedding planning that another standard appointment and more hassle isn’t what you’re looking for.
into your store, I didn’t think I’d find anything,” Rosilynn said. “I am very picky, and I wanted something simple but elegant. I had been to many other stores and found things that came close but weren’t “The Dress.” My stylist was extremely nice and quick even though she was with another bride that day. After a few, though, I became discouraged, but my ever-cheerful stylist said there was one last dress she knew I’d love. I tried it on, and as soon as I stepped in front of the mirror, I knew it was “The Dress.” It was simple, elegant, and I looked amazing in it. To make it even better, it was under budget! I am so glad I went to your store to get my perfect wedding dress! I can’t wait to wear it on my big day!”
What you need is a personal bridal stylist who is an impeccably focused and trained bridal expert, someone who listens, AND someone who really cares about getting to know your wants and needs regarding what you’ll wear when you say “I do.”
You won’t have to compromise with amazing selection AND personalized service. There’s no need to sacrifice because you’re dealing with one of America’s top bridal retailers, and every highly trained member of our team is focused on giving you the VIP treatment you deserve.
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You think that all bridal stores are basically the same, and do basically the same thing
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First, any store that cuts prices must also cut and compromise the service and the quality of the overall experience they can provide at their store, and that means less for you in the long run.
If you have already been to another store, and they’ve offered you a big discounted price, here are three cautions you’ll want to keep in mind:
You’ve Heard From A Friend That A Certain Store Gives Crazy Discounts And Deals To Brides If You Ask Them
We hope after reviewing this magazine and discovering all of the differences about our store, that you’ll understand how untrue that statement really Certainly,is.
our entire approach on selling wedding gowns to attract brides who have a profound preference for “the best,” -- for having the most respected, qualified, and capable professionals handle every detail in preparation for their wedding. These same individuals are the brides, who if they have a medical need, they seek out the best doctor, not just any doctor. If this describes you, then you know very well that all bridal stores simply cannot be the same. So, for the most important gown you may ever wear, we invite you to seek out and choose the most experienced and successful team of bridal stylists you can.
Second, any store that cuts their prices reveals a mindset about how they sell. It suggests that they will be quickly and easily willing to reduce the other benefits you may get when you buy your dress from
all bridal stores sell wedding dresses in the same broad, general sense. But this is like saying all doctors and hospitals do basically the same things. However, there are certain hospitals with a much higher success rate with heart operations than other hospitals. There are doctors whom affluent, knowledgeable patients travel great distances to see, and there are doctors who struggle to get enough patients to barely make out a living in their
We certainly understand the temptation to give business to a friend or to another store you may have already been to, especially if that store has offered to cut their price to give you a deal. To be blunt, there’s no point in wasting your time or ours attempting to negotiate prices -- we don’t discount the price of our dresses.
any bridal store that is discounting their prices significantly must really need the business, and that may tell you something about how happy his or her brides really are and the small number of individuals who refer their friends and family to come to their store and buy from them. At our store, over 75% of all brides who buy from us are the direct result of an invitation or referral from a friend or family member.
With these things in mind, you should very thoroughly question any bridal store about their experience, how many referrals they get, and how varied the prices are between what is priced and what is actually sold.
Your wedding gown isn’t just any dress. It is probably the most important formal gown you will ever wear. It is a significant purchase, and you don’t want to be pushed into it or settle for something simply because of an over-promising retailer who just can’t deliver on what they’re selling. Please don’t make this mistake.
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Given these four reasons you are now probably considering, we hope that you’ll schedule an appointment with one of our caring and expert bridal stylists to help you find your dress.
The experience and successful track record of a bridal stylist really does matter. Here’s why: you not only want to find a beautiful wedding dress for your big day, but you want it to fit you perfectly and stun all of the guests at your wedding. You want to find the perfect dress efficiently, without being embroiled in messy details that will cause you unnecessary frustration and stress, which will disrupt your life and wedding planning. You want a smooth and easy experience. This is the kind of totally satisfying experience we pride ourselves on delivering to every bride who walks through our doors, evidenced by the thousands of very happy brides that our stylists have served over the past 14 years; and you can find these thrilled brides’ own comments and stories on our website or review platforms like Google, WeddingWire, or The Knot.
• A willingness to listen to suggestions and to consider expert advice
• Appreciates a systematic approach to narrowing down and finding the perfect dress
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Understands that the purchase of a wedding dress is a critically important decision that should be carefully and expertly handled Arrives at their decision in a thoughtful manner and says “yes to the dress” when the moment is right
• Greatly values their own time
If you feel like you are ready for the best experience you’ll ever have in shopping for any article of clothing (much less your beautiful wedding dress), simply call us and schedule an appointment. We’ll be happy to answer any of your questions and help prepare you for an experience you’ll always treasure and never forget.
Very honestly, it may be true that you know exactly what you’re looking for, or feel that you can find your dress on your own without any help. Obviously, if you are certain about what you’re looking for, we want to help you find your dream dress as soon as we possibly However,can.there
It doesn’t matter what kind of bridal stylist helps me find my dress -- I pretty much know what I want anyway
can be a very big difference between finding a wedding gown and finding the perfect wedding gown that will fit perfectly to your figure. Experience and a successful track record of helping literally thousands of brides find a dress that perfectly sculpts to their figure is something you’ll really appreciate.
In helping thousands of brides over the years to find their dream dress, we’ve identified the following key factors that our best brides share:
A preference for working with the most professional experts in the industry
Planning a wedding is no joke! We were so blessed to have the support of our parents, friends, other family in order to pull off the day. My cousin blessed us by being our videographer along with our family friends taking our pictures. We had friends helping my coordinator with the decor at our church and venue as well. It really does take a village and it was such a blessing to have the support of everyone we love.
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My husband and I met in church and it was so special to be able to get married in the House of God surrounded by the people we love the most in this world.
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My mom is truly my everything and has always supported me. She did so much behind the scenes to make sure I had the best day ever! She walked me down the aisle and was the one to give me away. My dress reveal to my girls was so worth the wait! I had written letters to them to read as I was getting ready to come out which made it that much more emotional (the tears just kept flowing) After, my ma led us in prayer together and we enjoyed the last moments before I became a wife. I look back on those photos constantly and I will cherish those moments forever
Coming into Something New, I was certain I would find my dress no problem. I had tried on 3 dresses and was already in love. Kristi was the BEST bride stylist and had brought out a dress that hadn’t even hit the floor yet. She told me that no one had tried it on and that the other bridal stylists in the store hadn’t seen it on either. I honestly felt so cool in this moment knowing that no one had tried this dress on. It was THE dress, MY dress. I fell in love instantly with how different it was and all the little details in between.
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I was reluctant at first when he said an ALL GREEN SUIT. However, it MADE the whole day. The color scheme was so beautiful and my maid of honor even stepped out in a bold velvet dress in the same color! It added such a unique touch to the day and made the pictures pop!
It’s hard to describe just how great Caitlin from Caitlin Alysse Photography is, but I think her work speaks for itself. We felt that it was incredibly important to find someone who was a storyteller, someone whose work jumped off the screen and captured the little candid moments. After all, this person is capturing a day that goes by in a blink of an eye, and we all want to have beautiful memories to look back on! She made everything feel natural and organic, and we cannot thank her enough for her wonderful work.
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I feel like it is incredibly cliche of me to even put Tyler on this list because I’m sure most people would think, “Well, OF COURSE you love your husband!” Cliche or not, he deserves acknowledgment iin this instance, not only because he is my chosen person, but because he was a huge asset in planning our wedding. It was so reassuring to know that I had such a patient partner who was willing to help make all of the decisions as a team. Tyler makes it easy for me to believe in him, in us. Easiest yes of my life!
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If I had to do the wedding all over again, I would choose The Broadmoor every time. The ceremony and reception was at the Fish House, a small cabin-like structure on the grounds of their golf course. It has incredible views of the mountains, a beautiful lake, and a picturesque willow tree that all provided a stunning backdrop for the day. From the initial planning meeting, to the food, to the staff, to every small detail, The Broadmoor and our coordinator Katie (thank you, Katie and team!) truly outdid themselves for our special day.
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I feel incredibly lucky that I found “the one” when I went to Something New. They made the whole process very easy, were very attentive to my requests, and truly created a wonderful experience for my mom and I. They never pushed me into trying anything I didn’t want, and they never pressured me into purchasing anything. The day of the wedding, when everything came together, I had the “THIS IS IT” moment. I knew looking in the mirror that I was right in following my gut because what I was looking at was exactly what I had pictured in my mind when I thought of how I wanted to look on my wedding day.
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Tyler and I desperately wanted to keep the guest list to just our close family so that we could be present with them during all of the festivities. They came from all over the country to help us celebrate, and we will forever be grateful to them for making the trip. Getting ready with my mom and walking down the aisle with my dad are memories that I will never forget.
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I mean..... There aren’t really words to describe the feeling of being in a dress that makes you feel as confident as I did that day. I can’t thank Mindi and the team enough for everything they did to make sure I wore my DREAM dress: The JoJo!!
As a healthcare worker, being safe over the last 2 years for not only myself and my loved ones but the amazing humans I work with was a high priority. Unfortunately, that meant our engagement and celebrations up to the wedding were minimal. Being able to celebrate with our loved ones and seeing people we hadn’t seen in almost 2 years was amazing! It made our wedding that much more special.
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“That was the most fun wedding I’ve ever been to” -- hearing those words from wedding guests made all the planning worth it. We definitely had a more laid-back vibe, i.e. food trucks instead of a sit down dinner via the amazing Bowls by KO and BP Provisions, a donut wall with gluten-free and vegan options (obviously) from Deby’s gluten-free bakery instead of cake, a Spotify playlist filled with songs that we love instead of a traditional DJ or band, and the ambiance of Great Divide Brewery barrel bar allowed people to REALLY let their hair down. Thanks to Tim and his amazing team Adventures and Weddings, we get to relive it all with the best wedding video and photos I could have hoped for.
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SAYING OUR VOWS IN FRONT OF EVERYONE Tyler and I decided to write our own vows. Out of all the memories from that day, this was the most magical. Standing in front of my best friend and being able to verbalize my love for him... to make real promises to him was so special.
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BEING TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
SMILES AND LAUGHTER (HEARING HOW MUCH FUN PEOPLE HAD)
GETTING MARRIED WHERE WE GOT ENGAGED
On July 20, 2020 while on a sunset hike in Genesee park (which is a place we frequent to watch the sunset as it’s only 20 minutes from our home), the love of my life got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. 14 months later on September 25, 2021, we made promises in front of all our loved ones. Promises to love, support, and cheer each other on for the rest of our lives.
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My dad and I are very close, and we are both huge softies, so we were worried about doing a slow, emotional song for our dance together and not being able to pull ourselves together. So we danced to “Just the Two of Us” by Will Smith and it was perfect. At the end of the dance, we had it change to “It Takes Two” by Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock, and we had such a blast dancing together to that. I will never forget that special moment.
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There wouldn’t have been a wedding if it hadn’t been for him! Through the entire planning process and day of the wedding, he remained my rock. As someone who works in the wedding industry, I have a lot of opinions on what I like and don’t like in a wedding, and he was incredibly understanding of that and trusted my recommendations. He truly wanted me to have the wedding I always dreamed of and went above and beyond in so many ways to make that happen.
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On the morning of the wedding, we both exchanged letters and a gift to one another and read them aloud while we were getting ready. It was so special to take a moment during all of the busy preparations to read his sweet words and be reminded of the true meaning of the day. We both still have the letters that the other person wrote, and I take it out to read it from time to time. It is such a sweet reminder of the day and the love we share.
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I worked with an absolutely amazing group of vendors, and I can never thank them enough for all they did for us. From the amazing experience of getting to be the first bride to find her dress in the new Something New store when it opened in 2020, to having dear friends as our photographer, videographer, and planner/florist who all absolutely blew my expectations, to the most delicious food from a special caterer friend, to our amazing DJ who even let me take to the DJ booth during the reception. The reception decor was everything I dreamed of and more! It was such a dream to work with all of them and I am so grateful to know them and to have had the honor of their presence at our wedding.
We originally had our wedding planned for October of 2020, but like many others, we had to reschedule it. We decided to get married anyway in 2020, but we were not able to have all of our friends and family present, so it was so special to finally have everyone come together on our one year anniversary to see us renew our vows for the ceremony and to participate in all of the special wedding traditions that we didn’t get to do the first time.
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Congratulations on your recent engagement! As you’re enjoying the glow and excitement of your new commitment to each other, here is a wedding planning calendar to help you plan your perfect wedding.
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Finalize your guest list.
| Choose a wedding date.
| Find a photographer and videographer.
| Purchase the bridesmaids dresses.
| Make a bridal registry.
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| Plan and book your honeymoon destination.
| Choose a florist and start planning your wedding flowers.
| Book the musical entertainment and master of ceremonies.
| Announce the engagement to friends and family.
6 Months Out
| Purchase your wedding gown and apparel accessories.
| Purchase or arrange for rental of groom and groomsmen tuxedos.
| Reserve rental equipment, such as tables, linens, chairs and tents.
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Arrange transportation to and from the wedding and reception.
12 Months Out
| Start shopping for your wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses.
| Choose your invitations.
| Select the caterer and choose a wedding cake.
| Decide on bridesmaids.
| Write your guest list.
| Choose the remainder of the wedding party.
| Mail invitations.
| Plan the rehearsal dinner.
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| Choose and book your reception location.
| Begin thinking about your preferred honeymoon location.
| Do a hair and makeup run through with your headpiece.
| The groom should buy a gift for the bride.
| Obtain the marriage license and request certified copies.
| The bride should buy a gift for the groom.
| Schedule the bridesmaids lunch.
| If you are changing your name, prepare the necessary documents.
| Plan makeup and hairstyling, book professional stylists if desired.
| Confirm all catering, floral, and travel details.
1 Month Out
| Buy a guest book.
| Create your wedding programs.
3 Months Out
| Send wedding announcement to local newspapers, if desired.
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| Finalize all music with the dj or entertainment provider.
| Have the mothers of the bride and groom choose their dresses.
| Purchase the wedding rings.
| Purchase wedding accessories like favors and place cards.
| Plan and invite everyone to the rehearsal dinner.
| Give the wedding party their gifts.
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| Finalize tickets and travel arrangements for your honeymoon.
| Pick up your wedding gown.
2 Weeks Out
| Confirm all plans with your florist.
| Attend bachelor/bachelorette party.
| Confirm honeymoon arrangements and pack for your honeymoon.
| Hold the rehearsal dinner.
| Finalize all details with the caterer and give an updated guest count.
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| Relax with family and friends. | Get wedding manicure and pedicure. | Retire early.
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| Travel to ceremony with his daughter
| Help coordinate vendors
| Greet guests in receiving line
| Make a welcoming speech
| Greet guests in receiving line
| Help bride put together family’s guest list
| Help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions
| Walk in recessional with his wife in a jewish wedding; escort mother of the bride out after wedding ceremony
| Be announced with his wife
| On wedding day, help bride get ready
| Contribute to wedding budget
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| Rent his own formal wear (ask couple if he’s to coordinate with wedding party)
| Offer suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony traditions
| Contribute to the wedding budget
| Help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions
| Choose own wedding outfit (may consult with mother of the groom about formality)
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| Travel to ceremony with her daughter and the father of the bride
| Be announced with her husband
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I want my father to (check all that apply):
| Toast the newlyweds after best man makes his speech and groom responds
| Host an engagement party (bride’s family traditionally gets the first opportunity)
| Sit in an honored place at parent’s table and next to bride in receiving line
| Help pick up out-of-town guests from the airport; may also arrange transportation to and from the wedding (vans, bus, and so on)
| Help bride shop for her wedding gown
AT WEDDING
| Escort his wife to her seat directly before ceremony begins; walk his daughter down the aisle as part of ceremony; in jewish wedding, walk with his wife and daughter and stand under huppah; in mormon marriage or sealing ceremony be one of the witnesses
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| Sit in an honored place at parents’ table
I want my mother to (check all that apply):
| Along with maid of honor and bridesmaids, plan and host a shower
| Along with his wife, host engagement party
| Be escorted by an usher (sometimes her son or husband) to her seat directly before the ceremony begins, if it’s a christian ceremony; in a jewish ceremony walk in procession with her husband and daughter and stand underneath huppah; in a mormon temple wedding, be seated next to the bride
| Help choose hotel for out-of-town guests and reserve a block of reduced-rate rooms, create maps to be included with invitation, or anything else the couple asks for help with
Parents of the CHECKLISTGroom
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| On wedding day, travel to ceremony with the groom and best man
| Be announced with his wife
| Help groom put together guest list
| Contact mother of the bride if the families are not acquainted
| Sit in an honored place at parents’ table
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| Along with her husband, may host an additional engagement party
| Walk in recessional with his wife in a Jewish wedding; escort his wife out after wedding party and bride’s parents
| Be escorted by an usher (sometimes her son or husband) to her seat directly before the ceremony begins, if it’s a Christian ceremony; in a Jewish ceremony walk in procession with her husband and daughter and stand underneath huppah; in a Mormon temple wedding, be seated next to the bride
AT RECEPTION
I want my father to (check all that apply):
| Along with his wife, plan rehearsal dinner
| Along with her husband, plan and host the rehearsal dinner
| Sit in an honored place at parent’s table and next to bride in receiving line
| Greet guests in receiving line
| Offer suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony traditions
| Be announced with her husband
| Attend (first) engagement party if the bride’s family hosts one
| Along with his wife, host an additional engagement party for groom’s side of the family
| Help coordinate vendors
PLANNING
| Along with maid of honor and bridesmaids, plan and host a shower
| May escort his wife to her seat right before mother of the bride is seated and before ceremony begins; if it’s a Jewish wedding, walk down the aisle with his wife and son and stand under huppah; in Mormon marriage or sealing ceremony be one of the witnesses
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AT WEDDING
| Attend (first) engagement party if the bride’s family hosts one
| Choose own wedding outfit (may consult with mother of the bride about formality)
| Help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions
| Rent his own formal wear (ask couple if he’s to coordinate with wedding party); attend fittings as needed
MOTHER of the GROOM FATHER of the GROOM
AT RECEPTION
| If close to the bride, help shop for her wedding gown
| Make a welcoming speech
| Along with his wife, contribute to the wedding budget
| Help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions
PRE-WEDDING AT WEDDING
I want my mother to (check all that apply):
| Contribute to wedding budget
| Greet guests in receiving line
| Toast the newlyweds
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AT RECEPTION AT RECEPTION
| Go on at least one bridesmaid dress shopping trip (except for out of town maids)
AT WEDDING
I want my ring bearer to (check all that apply):
| Take part in first dance
| Be announced at reception
| Help choose formal wear
| Attend shower with mother
| Attend shower with mother
PRE-WEDDING PRE-WEDDING
| Go for fittings and alterations as needed
| Walk in recessional paired with a groomsmen
| If also serving as an usher, stand at door ready to escort guests to their seats
| Walk in processional directly before the bride (possibly with the ring bearer) carrying a bouquet, wearing a floral head wreath, and/or scattering flower petals from a basket
| Walk in processional directly before the bride (possibly with flower girl) carrying a ring pillow with the wedding bands (most couples entrust the real ones to the best man)
FLOWERBRIDESMAIDSGIRL(S)
| Help shop for dress
| Sit at head table
RING GROOMSMENBEARER
I want my bridesmaids to (check all that apply):
| Stand in line in front of altar or stage, or sit with other bridesmaids
| Help plan and attend bachelor party
| Help plan shower and/or bachelorette party
I want my flower girl(s) to (check all that apply):
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| Sit at head table
| Go for fittings and alterations as needed
| Help with wedding planning errands
I want my groomsmen to (check all that apply):
| Stand with groom, best man, and other groomsmen at the altar or stage as ceremony is about to begin
| Stand in line or sit with other groomsmen during ceremony
| Be announced at reception
| Walk in recessional paired with a bridesmaid
| Walk single file in the procession along with other bridesmaids
| Attend couple’s shower
AT WEDDING
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| Walk in recessional with bride’s honor attendant
| Stand in receiving line
| Help groom shop for formal wear
| Help groom give out final payments and tips to vendors
| Spread word about couple’s registry
| Organize groomsmen on wedding day
| Plan shower and/or bachelorette party
| Help direct vendors - caterer, photographer, band - as needed
PRE-WEDDING
| Collect gifts and gift checks brought to the reception
I want my best man to (check all that apply):
| Organize programs, tossing petals, and so on
| Serve as toastmaster, making first toast to couple
| Stand in receiving line
| Help ‘host’ party (make introductions, get people dancing, etc.)
| Carry groom’s wedding ring (if no ring bearer)
| Help bride shop for gown
| Sign marriage license as a witness (if requested)
| Help bride shop for bridesmaid dresses
| Help bride bustle her gown
| Carry bride’s (or both) wedding ring(s) (if requested)
| Arrange groomsmen’s travel and lodging
PRE-WEDDING
| Coordinate tux fittings and payments
| Plan the couple’s shower and/or bachelor party
| Offer assistance with planning tasks
| Offer assistance with planning tasks
| Spread word about couple’s registry
| Coordinate bridesmaids’ dress orders, payment, and fittings
| Make toast to the couple
AT WEDDING
I want my maid of honor to (check all that apply):
| Sit at head table next to groom
| Sit at head table next to bride
| Hold bride’s bouquet during the vows
MAID of HONOR BEST MAN
AT WEDDING
| Walk in recessional with best man
| Stand at front with groom and other groomsmen as procession begins (or walk in, in a Jewish ceremony) or sit with groom’s family in temple ceremony
AT RECEPTION
AT RECEPTION
| Organize bridesmaids on wedding day
| Help ‘host’ party (make introductions, get people dancing, etc.)
| Dance with best man during first dance (if wedding party is involved)
| Dance with maid of honor during first dance (if wedding party is involved)
PLANNING
| Create a wedding-day emergency kit
| Walk down the aisle directly before the bride (if no flower girl)
| Adjust bride’s train at altar
| Sign marriage license as witness (if requested)
Accessories put the finishing touches on your whole wedding day look. You may choose to have the men in your wedding wear neither a vest nore cummerbund if you are going for a more casual look.
THE TROUSERS
The trousers for the tuxedo jacket will be determined somewhat by the jacket you’ve selected. In general, the same style and color trousers should be worn throughout the men in the wedding party.
SOCKS
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SHIRTS
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Pocket Squares are a great way to add a splash of color to your tux jacket. Many people match the pocket square with the tie they have chosen.
Choosing the right fit for the right body type is so important. Most men nowadays opt for the slim-fit tuxedo for a more modern and tailored look. The Traditional fit is more boxy, and then the Ultra Slim fit is the most trendy.
The Jacket a very important piece to your tuxedo look. The build of the groom and wedding party should be one major factor on which you base your decision.
Will Your Day Be Formal, Informal, Colorful, Classic, Trendy, Or Modern? The Style Of Your Wedding Will Play An Important Role In What You Choose For Your Men’s Formalwear.
Tuxedo
TIES
POCKET SQUARES
THE JACKET
CUFF LINKS & STUDS
SHOES
Shoes should be the last thing you pick out. You should only pick shoes that match once you have the rest of the tux all figured out.
Wear long dress socks to avoid showing any skin when you sit. A lot of men these days choose the socks to express their unique style and personality with different patterns and colors.
LAPEL
Shirts provide another opportunity to add character to your wedding day attire. The basic color for shirts are white and ivory, which should be based off the brides wedding dress. Microfiber material is the latest most popular material today providing a very smooth texture and feel and often many color options. The sleeve should be a little longer than your jacket to allow a little sliver of the shirt and cuff links to show.
Style. Color. Formality
ACCESSORIES
Ties come in many different styles, patterns, and colors. Bow ties are typically more classic and formal and are often a solid color. The windsor tie has become increasingly popular in recent years. Typically, the groom’s tie will match the color of the bridal gown, while the groomsmen’s will match the bridesmaids’ dresses.
Peak lapel is most common and traditional. While the Notch Lapel is most popular, most rentals have this. The Shawl Lapel is very traditional but not the best choice for rounder bodies.
Cuff links and Studs give your shirt a very polished look. The style of your wedding should be kept in mind when picking out all accessories.
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