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Dear Bride-to-be: Congratulations! You’ll find everything you need to plan your wedding inside of this wedding planner. Take it everywhere you go. Use it as a reference, keep up with vendors and stay organized. Planning a wedding can be a lot of fun! However, it’s not easy! So, if you feel like you need assistance with planning or considering vendors , please don’t hesitate to give us a call! Remember we’re here to help you while saving you money! Happy planning!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Vows ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4 Wedding Timeline ______________________________________________________________________________ 5 Bride Guest List _______________________________________________________________________________ 10 Groom’s Guest List ____________________________________________________________________________ 12 Your Wedding Contacts _________________________________________________________________________ 14 Your Wedding Budget __________________________________________________________________________ 15 Reception Budget _____________________________________________________________________________ 16 Ceremony Budget _____________________________________________________________________________ 17 Stationery Budget _____________________________________________________________________________ 18 Attendants ___________________________________________________________________________________ 19 Caterer Comparison____________________________________________________________________________ 20 Venue Comparison______________________________________ ______________________________________ 21 Your Ceremony Details _________________________________________________________________________ 22 Your Reception Details _________________________________________________________________________ 23 Your Wedding Gown ___________________________________________________________________________ 24 Your Beauty Services __________________________________________________________________________ 25 Your Wedding Day Schedule _____________________________________________________________________ 26 Music _______________________________________________________________________________________ 27 Playlist ______________________________________________________________________________________ 28 Photography__________________________________________________________________________________ 29 Videography __________________________________________________________________________________ 32 Bakers ______________________________________________________________________________________ 33 Flowers _____________________________________________________________________________________ 34 Transportation ________________________________________________________________________________ 35 Apparel______________________________________________________________________________________ 36 Formalwear __________________________________________________________________________________ 37 Tuxedo Rentals _______________________________________________________________________________ 38 Wedding Day Emergency Kit _____________________________________________________________________ 39 Your Honeymoon Budget________________________________________________________________________ 40 Your Honeymoon Details ________________________________________________________________________ 41 Your Honeymoon Essentials _____________________________________________________________________ 42 Your Honeymoon Itinerary _______________________________________________________________________ 43 Bridal Party Gifts ______________________________________________________________________________ 44 Your Rehearsal Dinner _________________________________________________________________________ 45 Gifts ________________________________________________________________________________________ 46 Wedding Do’s and Dont’s _______________________________________________________________________ 47 Wedding Terminalogy __________________________________________________________________________ 48 Vendor Listings _______________________________________________________________________________ 49 Zelle Bridal DIY Wedding Planner
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6 to 8 Weeks
Send out the wedding invitations Have your wedding announcement placed in your local newspaper Purchase wedding gift for fiancé Purchase bridal party gifts Have wedding menu cards printed if desired Start practicing and timing make-up and hair Do a photo session with hair and makeup to see if the overall look photographs well Purchase wedding shoes and start breaking them in Prepare maps and directions to the ceremony and reception, post on your wedding website and print hard copies to hand out or mail Bride’s dress fitting Choose the music for your ceremony Determine what special songs you will have played at your reception (and the do not play list) and communicate them to the DJ or band Choose and book a location for the wedding rehearsal dinner Design and order your wedding programs, if needed
4 to 6 Weeks Apply for marriage license Track RSVPs and follow up with unresponsive guests Schedule an appointment with human resources at work. Complete paper work to change beneficiary on 401 K. Change life insurance beneficiaries at work if company provided Find out which partner’s medical plan will be best for both of you Schedule an appointment with your insurance agent. Investigate what changes need to be made to drivers’ insurance policies, home owners or apartment rental policies Update your wedding planning timeline Complete seating chart if applicable Finalize floral arrangements Groom and groomsmen fitting Bride’s dress fitting Bridesmaid dress fittings Arrange the bridesmaid’s luncheon Send out invitations or e-evites for bridesmaid luncheon
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Your Stationery Budget Invitations
Stationery Pens Reception inserts Reply cards Envelopes Direction inserts Accommodation Inserts Menu cards
Estimate
Actual
# Ordered
The Event
Wedding programs Menu cards Table cards Place cards Escort cards Thank you cards
Announcements and Invitations Save the date Bridal shower Bachelor party Bachelorette party Rehearsal dinner Wedding
Calligraphy/Printing Postage Notes:
Grand Total:
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“I love being in the business of making people happy” Jazelle Taylor, President Zelle Bridal Experience
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