Rochester Wedding Magazine

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DESSERTS / SWEET TREATS

JEWELRY DIRECTORY

Beads ‘N Things

585.586.7230 I BeadsNThings-NY.com

50 State St. Pittsford, NY 14534

Northfield Common - Village of Pittsford

Cornell’s Jewelers

585.264.0100 I CornellsJewelers.com 3100 Monroe Ave. Rochester, NY 14618

Fast Fix Jewelry & Watch Repair

585.227.5440 I FastFix.com

400 Greece Ridge Center Rochester, NY 14626

MJ Gabel

585.598.1090 I MJGabel.com

195 North Ave. Suite 3 Webster, NY 14580

Northfield Designer Goldsmiths

585.442.2260 | NorthfieldGoldsmiths.com 700 Park Ave. Rochester, NY 14607

Palazzo Jewelers

585.244.9494 I PalazzoJewelers.com 2851 Monroe Ave. Rochester, NY 14618

Richard’s Fine Jewelers

585.242.8777 | RichardsFineJewelers.com 1885 Monroe Ave. Rochester, NY 14618

VENUE DIRECTORY

41 Lakefront Hotel

315.789.0400 X 2101  I  41Lakefront.com

41 Lake Front Dr. Geneva, NY 14456

Seating Capacity I Up to 200

The Alexander

585.287.6933  I  AlexanderSocial.com

282 Alexander St. Rochester, NY 14607

Seating Capacity I Up to 120

The Ballroom at Carey Lake

585.626.9960  I  CareyLake.com

959 Walworth Penfield Rd. Macedon, NY 14502

Seating Capacity I Up to 500

Bella Vista at Casa Larga

585.223.4210  I  CasaLarga.com 2287 Turk Hill Rd. Fairport, NY 14450

Seating Capacity I Up to 300

Club 86 Party House

315.789.4955  I  Club86Events.com 86 Ave. E. Geneva, NY 14456

Seating Capacity I Up to 420

Double M Schuster Barn

585.669.2803  I  SchusterBarn.com 6464 Liberty Pole Rd. Dansville, NY 14437

Seating Capacity I Up to 240

The Boathouse Club

585.577.8732  I  TheBoatHouseClub.com 811 S Main St. Canandaigua, NY 14424

Seating Capacity I Up to 100

VENUE DIRECTORY

The Delan House on Main

585.598.3011  I  Deland nMain.com

1 E Church St. Fairport, NY 14450

Seating Capacity I Up to 175 Seated 700 Reception

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel ochester

585.475.1510  I  Rochester.Doubletree.com 1111 efferson Rd. Rochester, NY 14623

Seating Capacity I Up to 450

agle Vale  ol Club

585.377.5200 X 224  I  Eagle ale.com 4344 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd. Fairport, NY 14450

Seating Capacity I Up to 400

Evento East

585.210.0725  I  Evento East.com 1900 Empire Blvd. Suite 630 Webster, NY 14580

Seating Capacity I Up to 350

armer s Creeksi e Ta ern nn

585.768.6007  I  FarmersCreekside.com

1 Main St. Le Roy, NY 14482

Seating Capacity I Up to 200

Hotel Canan aigua

585.577.3500 I HotelCanandaigua.com 205 Lakeshore Dr. Canandaigua, NY 14424

Seating Capacity I Up to 350

Hyatt egency ochester

585.794.4810 I HyattRegencyRochester.com 125 East Main St. Rochester, NY 14604

Seating Capacity I Up to 640 Seated 1000 Cocktail

VENUE DIRECTORY

The Strathallan Hotel S a

585.241.7113  I  Strathallan.com

550 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14607

Seating Capacity I Up to 140

Tony D s

585.413.3640  I  TonyDs.net

1290 University Ave. Rochester, NY 14607

Seating Capacity I Up to 200

The Venue at the Trail

585.794.0571  I  The enueAtTheTrailNY.com

14 Railroad St. ictor, NY 14564

Seating Capacity I Up to 150

ebster ol Club

585.265.1920  I  WebsterGolf.com

440 Salt Rd. Webster, NY 14580

Seating Capacity I Up to 300

Westminster

585.582.6121  I  BookWestminster.com

3886 Rush Mendon Rd. Mendon, NY 14506

Seating Capacity I Up to 240

hitehall Mansion ent Venue

585.431.3015  I  WhitehallMansionNY.com

3845 Lake Rd. North Brockport, NY 14420

Seating Capacity I Up to 225

The il er oom

585.250.0785  I  TheWilderRoom.com

120 East Ave. 2nd Fl. Rochester, NY 14604

Seating Capacity I Up to 170

WEDDING WORKBOOK

WEDDING DAY

TIMELINE

Wedding Couple & Bridal Party Prep : Hair / Make Up / Getting Dressed ( 3 hours )

Brunch / Snackies

Getting Ready Photos

Wedding Couple Photos ( 30 mins )

Bridal Party Photos 30 mins

Family Formal Photos ( 30 mins )

Line Up for Ceremony

Wedding Ceremony Begins 30 mins

Additional Wedding Photos

Cocktail Hour

Reception Begins

Bridal Party Entrance

Wedding Couple Entrance

First Dance ( 5 mins )

Parent Dances ( 10 mins )

Dinner Service

Bridal Party / Family Speeches

Champagne Toast

Cake Cutting

Bouquet Toss

Party / Dance Time

Wedding Couple Send Off

Transportation Service for Guests

WEDDING WORKBOOK

ULTIMATE WEDDING CHECKLIST

Attire :

Engagement Party Outfit

Engagement Photos Outfit

Bridal Shower Outfit

Bachelor / ette Outfit

Rehearsal Dinner Outfit

Wedding Dress

Wedding Dress Alterations

Specialty Undergarments

Veil, Bridal Jewelry / Accessories

Wedding Shoes ( His & Hers )

Groom’s Tux / Formalwear

Wedding Dress Cleaning & Preservation

Beauty / Prep :

Pre-Wedding Haircut / Color

Waxing

Facial

Manicure / Pedicure

Spray Tan Hair / Makeup Trial

Hair / Makeup Day Of

WEDDING WORKBOOK

ULTIMATE WEDDING CHECKLIST

Cake / Desserts :

Display Cake

Sheet Cake for Extra Servings

Cake Topper

Cake Stand

Cake-Cutting Fee

Delivery Fee

Additional Desserts

Ceremony :

Ceremony Site

Officiant Fee

Marriage License

Beverages / Open Bar / Additional Cocktails :

Bar Package - If All Inclusive

Cocktail Hour Drinks

Reception Drinks

Champagne Toast

Specialty Cocktails

Bartender Service Fee & Gratuity

Mixers

Coffee / Tea / Soda

WEDDING WORKBOOK

ULTIMATE WEDDING CHECKLIST

Beverages / Open Bar / Additional Cocktails :

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Glassware

Corkage Fees

Liquor License ( If Not Provided by Venue or Caterer )

Favors / Gifts :

Wedding Favors

Wedding Party Gifts

Spouse Gifts

Parents Gifts

Welcome / Thank You Gift Bags for Out-of-Town Guests

Florals / Decor / Rentals :

Bouquets for Bride, Bridesmaids & Toss Bouquet

Boutonnières for groom, groomsmen, fathers & grandfathers

Corsages for Mothers & Grandmothers

Flowers / Accessories for the Flower Girl & Ring Bearer

Ceremony Arch / Chuppah

Ceremony Arrangements

Reception Centerpieces for Guest Tables, Guest Book Table, Food Stations, etc...

Wedding Signage | Welcome Sign, Seating Assignment, Dessert Table etc...

Specialty Décor Rentals | Tenting, Lanterns, Candelabras, Charis, Chair Covers, Tables, Linens, Table Runners, Drapery, Decorative Furniture, Seating Area, Vignettes, Photo Ops, Back Drops, Dance Floor etc...

WEDDING WORKBOOK

ULTIMATE WEDDING CHECKLIST

Food / Catering :

Tasting Appointment - if Not Complimentary with Your Package

Rehearsal Dinner

Hors D’oeuvres

Plated, Buffet or Family Style Meal

Food Stations

Service Staff

Catering Equipment | Plates, Silverware, Glassware, Chafing Dishes, Serving platters, etc...

Vendor Meals

Setup & Cleanup Fees

Tax & Gratuity / Service Charges

Invitations Stationary

Engagement Party Invitations

Save The Dates

Wedding Invitations - Including Inserts Like RSVP Cards or Maps

Rehearsal Dinner Invitations

Envelopes for Invitations, RSVPs & Thank You Cards

Postage for Invitations, RSVPs & Thank You Cards

Return Address Labels

Wedding Ceremony Programs

Place Cards / Menu Cards / Thank You Cards

Custom Napkins

Labels

WEDDING WORKBOOK

ULTIMATE WEDDING CHECKLIST

Music / Entertainment :

Ceremony Musicians

Cocktail Hour Music

Reception DJ or Live Band

Microphone / Sound System for Wedding

Ceremony & Reception Toasts

Additional Speakers

Photo Booth

Uplighting

Photography / Video :

Engagement Session

Rehearsal Dinner Coverage

Wedding Day Coverage

Albums / Prints

Same Day Edit / Montage

Raw Video Footage

Highlight Reel

Feature Film

Reception Venue :

Room Rental Fee

Venue Deposit

Ceremony Fee if Being Held at the Same Venue

Parking Fees

Liability Insurance

Tax & Service Fees

Security ( if Necessary )

WEDDING WORKBOOK

ULTIMATE WEDDING CHECKLIST

Transportation :

Bridal Party Transportation to the Ceremony Venue

Bridal Party Transportation to the Reception Venue if Different from Ceremony Site

Gratuity for Driver

Shuttle Service to Transport Guests to / from Their Hotels

Valet Parking Service

Bridal Consultant / Planner :

Day Of / Month Of or Full Service Wedding Coordination

Budget Development

Timeline Creation

Rehearsal Coordination

Wedding Day Setup & Management

Wedding Rings :

Wedding Bands

Ring Resizing / Customization

Wedding Ring Insurance

Honeymoon : Travel

WEDDING WORKBOOK

ESSENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOT MUST HAVES

Getting Ready :

Capturing the bride in her relaxed attire

The bride enjoying a drink alongside her bridesmaids

Playful moments of the bride & bridesmaids, jumping on the bed

A shot of the bride’s dress elegantly hung on display

Bridesmaids assisting the bride with her hair & makeup

Tender moments captured as the bride’s mother assists with veil or dress

A striking full-length portrait of the bride admiring herself in the mirror

Detailed close-ups of the bride’s accessories to complete her ensemble

Detailed shots of the bride’s footwear, garter, gloves, veil, and train

Close-ups of any stationery items, such as the invitation card, menu, signage

Photographs showcasing the couple’s rings

Images capturing the intricacies of hairstyle & hair accessories

A beautiful snapshot of the bride holding her bouquet

Heartfelt moments shared between the bride & her parents

A tender photo of the bride with her sibling/s

Warm embraces as the bride hugs her maid of honor

Formal portraits of the bride alongside her bridesmaids

Sweet scenes of the bride being kissed by her grandparent/s

The groom’s preparation alongside his groomsmen

A timeless shot of the groom adjusting his tie

The groom photographed with his parent/s

Getting Ready ( Continued ) :

Warm moments captured between the groom & his sibling/s

Affectionate photographs of the groom with his grandparent/s

The groom sharing a moment with his best man

Fun & relaxed images of the groom with his groomsmen

Groomsmen preparing, adjusting their bowties, or pinning boutonnieres

A close-up of the groom’s boutonniere

Detail shots of the groom’s shoes, watch, ring & other accessories

Heartwarming photos of the bride and groom reading the letters they exchanged before the ceremony, each in their separate suites

The First Look :

The groom facing away from the bride

The bride’s approach towards the groom

The bride gently tapping on the groom’s shoulder

Capturing the groom’s emotional reaction

The shared reactions of both bride & groom

Tears welling up

Radiant smiles

Hands intertwined in a tender grasp

The heartfelt embrace between them.

Artfully posed portraits

During the Ceremony :

Images showcasing the decor of the ceremony site before the arrival of guests

WEDDING WORKBOOK

ESSENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOT MUST HAVES

During the Ceremony ( Continued ) :

Guests entering the church or ceremony venue

Ushers assisting guests in finding their seats, and helping family to their seats

Bridesmaids & groomsmen fulfilling their roles

Photos capturing the flower girl & the ring bearer

Moments captured as the wedding party walks down the aisle

Grandparents or parents making their way down the aisle

Scenes of the wedding party awaiting the bride

The groom’s walk to the altar

The groom eagerly anticipating his bride’s arrival at the altar

A close-up shot of the bride just before her entrance

The bride’s graceful walk down the aisle

The couple standing together at the altar

A wide-angle view of the altar or stage, encompassing the couple, of ciant wedding party

A panoramic shot from the couple’s perspective, capturing the gathered guests

Close-ups of the couple’s faces during the exchange of vows

A close-up of the couple’s hands as they exchange rings

The tender moment of their 1st kiss as a married couple

The couple’s joyous stroll down the aisle

Capturing the newlyweds outside the venue

Cherished “just married” snapshots

Heartfelt hugs from friends and family

During the Ceremony ( Continued ) :

The couple’s departure from the venue.

The couple captured in their car, beginning their journey together

Cocktail Hour / Posed Portraits :

Stylized & affectionate couple portraits

Playful & whimsical couple portraits

Bride with her parents

Bride with her grandparents

Bride with her siblings

Bride with her family

Groom with his parents

Groom with his grandparents

Groom with his siblings

Groom with his family

Bride with the groom’s family

Groom with the bride’s family

Couple with both sets of parents

Couple with both sides of the family

Couple with other family members

Bride with her bridesmaids

Groom with the bridesmaids

Groom with the groomsmen

Bride with the groomsmen

The entire wedding party

The couple with their school/college friends

WEDDING WORKBOOK

ESSENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOT MUST HAVES

Cocktail Hour / Posed Portraits ( Continued ) :

The couple with their colleagues

Bride with her sorority sisters

Couple with their pets

Couple meeting their guests

Couple sipping their drinks

Reception / Venue :

Images capturing the exterior of the venue

Photos highlighting every reception detail, including floral arrangements, decor elements, seating arrangements, the central table, guest book, favor table, centerpieces & catering displays

Guests arriving & entering the venue

Cheerful “just married” shots

Warm embraces from friends & family

Couple’s departure from the venue

Moments of the couple captured in their car

The entrance of the wedding party

A spectacular grand entrance

Images from the receiving line

Newlyweds seated at the head table

Photos of parents & guests at their tables

Heartfelt moments during various speeches

Cheers & reactions to the speeches

Portraits of the bride and groom’s parents

The couple engaging with their guests

The couple’s poignant first dance

Reception / Venue : ( Continued ) :

Touching father-daughter & mother-son dances

Photographs of the cake table & wedding cake

Moments captured during the cake-cutting ceremony

Couple playfully feeding each other cake

The dessert table adorned with sweet treats

Bride tossing the bouquet

Bridesmaids eagerly vying to catch the bouquet

The traditional garter toss

Snagging of the garter

Parents sharing a dance together

Grandparents enjoying a dance

The wedding party showing off their dance moves

Kids having fun & dancing at the reception

The DJ or live band entertaining the crowd

Guests hitting the dance floor

Bride dancing with her bridesmaids.

Groom busting a move with his groomsmen.

Intimate couple portraits captured outside the reception venue

A momentary escape to seize stunning evening photos of the venue

Grand Exit :

The wedding party & other guests lined up on both sides to wave goodbye

A sparkler or confetti exit

The couple leaving the venue and waving from their car

Photos of the couple’s car departing

WEDDING WORKBOOK

EMERGENCY KIT MUST HAVES

Safety Pins

Sewing Kit

Fashion Tape

Hem Tape

Lint Roller

Scissors

Clear Nail Polish

Stain Remover

Blotting Paper

Tissues

Compact Mirror

Tweezers

Bobby Pins

Hair Spray

Hand Sanitizer

Toothbrush

Lip Balm

Deodorant

Lotion

Bandaids

Pain Reliever

Antacid

Tampons

Straws

Energy Bars

Mints

Pens

Phone Charger

CHANGING YOUR LAST NAME

Places to Contact :

SSA - Social Security Agency

DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles

Passport

Voter Registration

Banks

Credit Cards

Investments / Shares

Employer

401k / Pension Plans

Utilities

Health / Home / Car / Life Insurance

Cell Phone

TV / Internet

Voicemail Recording

Email Signature

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