Bridal Planner by Jazelle Taylor

Your Wedding Planner

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A complete manual and vendor guide for planning and organizing your special occasion. www.zellebridalexperience.com

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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Vows Why do you love him? What is your promise to him? Why are you proud to be his wife?

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Your Wedding Timeline 9 to 12 Months                           

Create first draft of wedding guest list Find out if your families will be contributing to the wedding finances Determine your wedding budget Brainstorm wedding ideas to determine style, colors, and theme Determine your ceremony you type (religious, secular) Hire a wedding planner Open a joint checking account for wedding expenses Decide on your system of organization Determine where you will store wedding items purchased Order thank you cards or stationary for your engagement/pre-marriage gifts Pick at least 3 possible wedding dates Select the members of your wedding party Secure a venue for your ceremony and wedding reception Hire the caterer if the venue does not provide Hire a vendor to make the wedding cake if the venue does not provide Hire a photographer and videographer Book the band or DJ Hire transportation Find an officiant for your ceremony Check on any cultural or religious customs that may apply to your wedding Book your hotel suite If you will be having out-of-town guests, secure group rates at a hotel for your guests Put up a wedding website Create a joint wedding e-mail address for the wedding Have engagement photos taken Announce your wedding in your local newspaper Make your wedding gift registry checklist and register for your gifts

Affordable Wedding Stationery

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6 to 9 Months           

Reserve reception rentals like tents, tables, linens Select and order the bridal gown Choose and order your bridesmaid dresses Hire a florist Coordinate parents’ attire Select and order wedding invitations Review and revise the guest list and the remaining budget Review and revise your wedding planning timeline Finalize your wedding reception menu Order the wedding favors Secure reception detail cards from venue as well as lodging detail cards from hotel to include with your invitations  Send save the date cards or evites  Book hairstylist(s) for bride and bridesmaids  Book make-up artist 3 to 5 Months      

Purchase guest book or guest book alternative Reserve the hotel room for your wedding night Finalize the guest list Choose and order groom and groomsmen attire Purchase and engrave wedding bands Apply for passports and fulfill requirements if traveling internationally for honeymoon

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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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2 to 4 Weeks          

Pick up formal wear, shoes, have shoes shined Mail the wedding rehearsal invitations Confirm rehearsal dinner with location Wrap wedding favors Purchase appropriate gifts for out of town guests’ hotel room and wrap Give final guest head count to the caterer Final bride’s dress fitting Arrange for gown cleaning and/or preservation after the wedding Confirm guest lodging with reserved hotels Arrange bridal party help with post-wedding tasks (rental returns, the dress, gifts)

1 to 2 Weeks  Record and send thank you notes for gifts already received  Host bridesmaid’s luncheon and give gifts there, or at rehearsal dinner  Make final payments on everything (modify from the wedding timeline template based on your contracted vendor payment dates)  Follow up with florist, music, transportation, wedding venue, and church with any last minute details  Confirm honeymoon arrangements  Make a honeymoon travel day itinerary with flight info, arrival transportation info and contact number, and hotel address and number  International honeymoon? Arrange for an international cell phone  Have hair cut / colored or highlighted  Pack for honeymoon  Contact caterer with any special dietary needs for guests  Coordinate picking up out of town guests at airports or train stations, and their transportation to the event  Pick up bride’s dress  Make an emergency kit for wedding day  Make detailed wedding day timeline  Make your back-up plan

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1 to 5 Days              

Deliver guests’ gift baskets to hotel Deliver favors to wedding reception venue Deliver wedding menu cards to venue Deliver seating chart to venue Deliver place cards to venue Pick up tux if renting Have bikini area waxed if desired (this can move up in the wedding timeline template, never wax the day before the wedding) Have manicure and pedicure Arrange for a basket of food and drink to be placed in your wedding night hotel, or for the caterer to pack a care basket/box for you to take with you Make sure your “day of” consultant has wedding day timeline/itinerary, contact information for all involved, as well as special instructions Email wedding day timeline (or partial itinerary) to attendants and relevant participants Arrange food, drink, and music for the bride’s suite/ staging room where the bride and bridesmaids will be getting ready on the wedding day Greet out of town guests Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner

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Guest List Bride’s Guests Name

Address

Total # Invited

Family

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RSVP

Name

Address

Total # Invited

RSVP

Address

Total # Invited

RSVP

Friends

Name Co-Workers

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Guest List Groom’s Guests Name

Address

Total # Invited

Family

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RSVP

Name

Address

Total # Invited

RSVP

Address

Total # Invited

RSVP

Friends

Name Co-Workers

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Your Wedding Contacts Name

Phone

Wedding Planner Ceremony Site Reception Venue Bridal Shop Men’s formalwear Alterations Officiant DJ Musician(s) Rehearsal Dinner Site Caterer Pastry Chef Photographer Videographer Florist Stationery Shop Party/décor shop Rental Company Transportation Guest accommodations Hair Makeup Nails Spa

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Your Wedding Budget Category

Budget

Actual

CEREMONY Site Rental Officiant Rental Fees Chairs Misc.

Category

Budget

MENSWEAR Tuxedo Rental Shoes MUSIC Wedding Reception DJ Bands/Artist(s)

RECEPTION Site Rental Other rental fees:

FLOWERS Ceremony Site Reception Bouquets Corsages Boutonnieres

Decorations Food Cake Beverages Bar

STATIONERY Save the dates Invitations Thank you cards

BRIDAL GOWN Dress Veil/Headpiece Shoes Foundation garments Jewelry Alterations

PHOTOGRAPHY

VIDEOGRAPHY

HAIR AND BEAUTY Hair Nails Makeup Spa Misc.

MISC

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Actual

Your Reception Budget Reception

Rental fee Deposit Caterer Bartender Liquor Wedding Cake Decorations Cake decorations Table decorations Table favors Band/DJ Audio visual Guestbook Gratuities

Estimate

Actual

Other

Hotels Transportation Parking Caterer Servers Chef Food Dishware Glasses Silverware Table and chairs Chair covers Sashes Table linens Flowers Decorations Photographer Videographer Childcare Grand Total Notes

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Your Ceremony Budget Ceremony

Site Fee Deposit Officiant fee Marriage license fee Ring pillows Flower girl flowers Site flowers Bridesmaid bouquets Bride bouquet Corsages Boutonnieres Decorations Candles Musician fees Wedding coordinator Miscellaneous Grand Total

Estimate

Actual

Notes:

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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

Grand Total:

Notes:

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Attendants Role

Name

Home

Cell

Mother of Bride Father of Bride Mother of Groom Father of Groom

Brides Attendants Maid of Honor Matron of Honor Bridesmaid Bridesmaid Bridesmaid Bridesmaid Bridesmaid Bridesmaid Bridesmaid Flower Girl Grooms Attendants Best Man Groomsman Groomsman Groomsman Groomsman Groomsman Groomsman Groomsman Ring bearer

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Caterer Comparison Information Name Address Phone Number Website Email Fax

Contracted or Staff Meals prepared from scratch? On-site meal prep? Corking/cake cutting fees? Handles place settings/place cards/favors? Wait staff serves and clears? Rate per plate All Inclusive Rate Sit-down meal Buffet Dinner Brunch Cocktails hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres only Open bar Vegetarian/allergen alternatives 1 waiter per X number of guests Plating ahead Placed to order Gratuities/Service charges Parking Seasonal food

Caterer

Questions

Costs

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Venue Comparison Information Venue

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

Address Phone # Rental Fee Capacity Parking Lot Capacity DĂŠcor/style Proximity to hotels Deposit Schedule Cancellation policy

Questions In-House Catering? Liquor policy Coat check? Handicap accessible? # of bathroom Outdoor space? Bridal Suite provided? Earliest setup time? How many weddings in one day?

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Your Ceremony Details Ceremony Site

Officiant

Name Address Contact Person Business Phone Mobile Phone Email

Name Address Phone Email Fee/Donation

Items needed Chairs Flowers Decorations Other

Musician Name Contact

Reader Name Contact Name Contact

Name Contact Name Contact Photographer Name Contact Videographer Name Contact

Makeup by Ehleria

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Your Reception Details Reception Site Address Catering Coordinator Business Phone Mobile Phone Email # of Guests # of Tables

Decorations

Flowers

Napkins Linen Colors: Tablecloth Overlay Chair Covers Sashes

Centerpieces Cake Table Guest Book Place Card Table Head Table

Bar Candles Cake Table Guest Book

Open bar Bring your own alcohol Cash bar

Favors:

Parking Valet

Place Cards:

Notes:

Audio/visual equipment Cost for rental: OTHER COSTS Gratuity Other Misc. rentals Other Charges

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Your Wedding Gown Dress Shop Sales Consultant Phone Number Email Fax Manufacturer Manufacturer Dress Style# Size Ordered Fitting Schedule First Fitting Date Seamstress: Location: Second Fitting Date: Location: Final Fitting Date: Locations: P/U Date and Time: Costs Gown: Alterations: Veil: Headpiece: Other, misc. Grand Total

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Your Beauty Services Stylist

Appointment

Mobile / In Salon Address Phone Number Email Website

Consultation Date / Time

Wedding Day Date / Time

Nail Technician Mobile / In salon Address Phone Number Email Website

Manicure Date / Time Pedicure Date / Time

Tanning Salon Address Phone Number

Session 1: Session 3:

Makeup

Mobile / In salon Artist #1 Address Phone Email # Of additional faces? Bride makeup colors:

Artist #2

Session 2: Session 4:

Consultation Date / Time Wedding Day Date / Time

Bridesmaid makeup colors:

Waxing Address Phone Email

Eyebrows: Bikini: Other:

Massage Mobile / In Salon Technician

Costs

Hair Makeup Nails Tanning sessions Waxing

Grand Total

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Your Wedding Day Schedule Schedule

Time

Eat breakfast Hair Makeup Put on gown

Leave for ceremony Get bouquet Get corsages and boutonnieres Pre-ceremony photos Wedding guests start to arrive Parents of the bride and groom take their seats Ushers take their seats Bridal attendants assemble Groom, best man, and minister assemble to the altar Ceremony begins Ceremony ends Receiving line Post-ceremony photos

Reception Cocktails

Bride and groom entrance Bridal Party entrance First Dances Toasts Meals Cutting of cake Bridal bouquet throw Groom garter toss Eating, drinking, and dancing Bride and groom change Bride and groom leave reception

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Music DJ Name Contact Person Phone Email Website

Band Performers Name Address

Name Address

Phone/Fax Email

Introductions/Toasts Music Ceremony Reception Bride and Groom Grand Entrance First dances Bride and Groom Bride and father Bridal Party Groom and mother Cake cutting Last dance

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Your Playlist Ceremony Set

Seating Guests Seating Guests Seating Guests Seating Guests Seating Guests Seating Guests Seating Guests Seating Guests Groom Entrance Bridal/groom attendants Bridal/groom attendants Bride Entrance Guest book signing Exit procession Music during cocktails Music during serving Music during dinner Cutting the cake Tossing the bouquet Bride and groom first dance Bride/father dance Groom/mother dance Brides choice Grooms choice Request Request Request Request Request Request Request

Title

Artist

Length

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Photography Photography Phone Fax Email Web site

Cost: Photography Prints Album

Foschini Photography Call 866-931-8613 to book!

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Photography Shots Pre-Ceremony Shoot with Groom These shots can be taken at the groom’s suite shot an hour or so before the ceremony. Guests will start to arrive 30 - 45 minutes before the ceremony begins. This is sometimes a good time to get a number of the family photos out of the way so that they don't cut into your photo shoot timing after the ceremony.           

Ceremony The majority of ceremony shots are standard and most photographers know what to take. The things that you might want to add to this list would be anything that may be cultural in nature and/or an event that you've added to part of the ceremony that is not part of the standard ceremony fare.                  

Close ups and Full Length - Alone With your mother With your father With both your parents With other family members With the best man With the groomsmen With ring bearer Checking your tie and/or finishing up Getting ready candid’s Groom's Details, i.e. boutonniere, tuxes hanging, bottle of cologne, card/gift from bride, etc.

Pre-Ceremony Shoot with Bride These shots can be taken at her bridal suite while she's getting ready. Again, this is a good time to take some of the family photos to save time later.           

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Close ups and Full Length - Alone With your mother With your father With both your parents With other family members With Maid/Matron of Honor With bridesmaids With flower girl Putting on the finishing touches Adjusting garter Bride's Details, i.e. the dress, the shows, the bouquets, makeup, jewelry, card/gift from the groom, etc.

Ushers seating guests and mothers Bride's Arrival Processional Bride being walked down the aisle Groom waiting at the alter Bride being given away Wedding Party members at the alter Kneeling at the alter Exchanging rings Exchanging vows Lighting unity candles Exchanging kiss Signing marriage license With officiant Recessional In front of the church after ceremony Candid’s outside with guests Guests outside and inside the church. Some brides have elected to have shots done of all of the people attending the church ceremony. Couple leaving in limo

Formal Photo Shoot This usually takes place after the ceremony, but if you are getting married in the autumn months and/or you have a very limited time between your ceremony and reception, it might be beneficial to do this before the ceremony. You can consult with your photographer on where an appropriate place may be. Be sure to inform all individuals that are required for your photos.             

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Reception Photos this list covers all of the standard happenings at a reception. If you have any scheduled special activities, be sure to be specific and let your photographer know. It is also very beneficial to provide your videographer with this list. Extended group shots, other than immediate family should probably be scheduled during the reception time.             

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Talking with guests at reception - receiving line First dance Cutting the cake Toasting With special guests Dancing and candid’s at the reception Wedding Cake before cutting Food or desert tables Organist and/or soloists Musicians Any decorations that you have spent a lot of time and energy putting together. Candid photos of everyone at the reception Photo of the invitation with bouquets, toasting glasses and table centerpieces

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That basically covers all of the aspects of your day in a very specific manner. Again, you may have a talented and photojournalistic photographer; a list like this could be very restrictive for them.

The last part of your list may be to include any friends and extended relatives that you want photos with. Be specific with your groups. The photographer needs to know, for timing purposes, exactly what the sizes of the groups will be to coordinate it quickly and efficiently.

Family Photos The following covers all of the standard combinations that you want to make sure you capture for your family photos. We have included some of these into some of the above areas, especially if we felt it would be beneficial to do these shots at times when it would be the easiest in your schedule, but the following is so that you make sure you don't forget anything.    

Bride with Mother, Father and Siblings Bride with Mother, Father, Siblings, their spouses and children Bride with Grandparents Family generation photo including all above (you may want to wait and do this with the groom) Groom with Mother Groom with Father Groom with Mother & Father Groom with Siblings (you may want to do individually or as a group) Groom with Mother, Father and Siblings Groom with Mother, Father, Siblings and their spouses and children Groom with Grandparents Family generation photo including all above (you may want to wait and do this with the bride) Bride, Groom and Bride's Parents Bride, Groom and Groom's Parents Bride, Groom and Both Sets of Parents Bride, Groom and Bride's Grandparents Bride, Groom and Groom's Grandparents Bride, Groom and Bride's Siblings Bride, Groom and Groom's Siblings Bride, Groom and all Siblings Bride, Groom and Brides entire family Bride, Groom and Grooms entire family Bride, Groom and both families combined

Bride with Mother Bride with Father Bride with Mother & Father Bride with Siblings (you may want to do individually or as a group

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Videography Videographer Address Phone Fax Email Web site Type of filming Mandatory shots/or people to film 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Music

Others

Costs Videography Editing DVD’s GRAND TOTAL: Notes:

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Baker Bakery Contact Person Phone Email Flavor Number of tiers Icing or Fondant Accent Colors Toppers Misc. dĂŠcor and designs Sheet cake necessary? Notes:

Totals: Wedding cake Sheet Cake Delivery fee Other Charges GRAND TOTAL:

Notes:

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Your Flowers Florist Address Contact Person Phone Fax Email

Wedding Party

Bride’s bouquet Bride’s Throw bouquet Bridesmaids’ bouquets Corsages Mother of the bride Mother of the groom Boutonnieres Flowers for hair Flower girl basket/petals

Ceremony

Altar or archway Pews or chairs Petals for runner/aisle

Reception

Centerpieces (# of tables) Buffet tables Cake

Notes:

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Your Transportation Car Service Address Phone Fax Email Vehicle(s) rented:

Transport to ceremony Name

Transport to reception Name

Pickup Location

Notes

www.chariotlimoservice.com Phone: 215-284-8348 267-250-7139 leeburrow@msn.com P.O. Box 33093 Philadelphia, PA 19142

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Apparel Bride Apparel

Estimate

Wedding dress Shoes Undergarments Veil Jewelry Garter Hosiery Dress Bag Honeymoon clothes Alteration costs

Actual

Groom Apparel Tuxedo Shoes

Rings Bride ring Groom ring Fitting costs Engraving costs

Grand Total: Dress Styles Role Maid of Honor Matron of Honor Bridesmaid Styles Junior Bridesmaids Flower girls

Manufacturer

Style no.

Dress Shop

Quick Tips: Order your gown at least 6 months in advance. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to take a minimal amount of people when gown shopping. This makes it easier for you to choose the dress you love!

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Formalwear Formalwear shop Address

Contact person Phone Fax Email

Pickup date Return date

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Tuxedo Rentals Role

Date Measured

Total Rental

Date Picked up

Father of Bride

Father of Groom

Grooms Attendants

Ring bearer Usher

Usher

Notes:

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Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit Apparel Dress Hosiery Undergarments Something old/new/borrowed/blue Garter Veil Jewelry Shoes

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Dress Needle Thread Hemming tape Safety pins White chalk Clear nail polish Steam cleaner/wrinkle spray Scissors Spot remover

Touch-Ups Cotton balls Iron Blow dryer Lint brush Nail polish Powder Lip stick Nail file Bobby pins Hair brush Hair spray

Others Shoe polish Disposable camera Batteries Drinking straw Cell phone Marriage License Extra earring backs Extra shoes Extra garter Portable mirror Tweezers Tissues Corsage pins Rings/pillow Vows Wedding favors Wedding day itinerary

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Your Honeymoon Budget Prep

Necessary

Passports Shots/Medication Pet/House Care Weather Luggage

Additional

Travel

Airfare Taxi Bus Train Rental Car Gas

Daily Necessities

Hotel ( x number of days) Breakfast ( x number of days) Lunch ( x number of days) Dinner ( x number of days) Drinks (x number of days)

Entertainment Equipment (for beach, skiing, scuba diving, etc.) Tour fees Entrance fees Clubs/bar Shows Sports Shopping/souvenirs Tips Taxes GRAND TOTAL:

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Your Honeymoon Details Travel Agent Address Phone Fax Email Website

Wedding Night Hotel Phone Email Confirmation #

Address Fax Website Price

Transportation To Airport:

Misc. Notes

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Your Honeymoon Essentials Hotel Confirmation

Items

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Plane ticket confirmation Birth certificates Passports Driver’s license Checkbook/credit cards Hotel Confirmation photocopy Plane ticket confirmation photocopy Birth certificates photocopy Passports photocopy Driver’s license photocopy Checkbook/credit cards photocopy front and back ID tags for suitcases Locks for suitcases Camera Contraceptives Chargers for cell phones, iPods, tablets, and laptops Traveler’s checks Local currency Sunscreen/sunglasses Weather-appropriate Weeklong weather report Prescription medication Itinerary Bus/train/subway route Maps

Important Numbers Emergency contacts

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Your Honeymoon Itinerary Departure

Destination 2

Departure date Departure time Airline/Flight# Arrival date: Arrival time:

Hotel check-in time: Hotel phone # Hotel confirmation #: Meal reservation Meal reservation date: Meal reservation time:

Destination 1 Hotel check-in time: Hotel phone # Hotel confirmation #: Meal reservation Meal reservation date: Meal reservation time: Attraction #1: Attraction #1 date: Attraction # time: Attraction #2:

Attraction #1: Attraction #1 date: Attraction # time: Attraction #2: Attraction #2 date: Attraction #2 time: Attraction #3: Attraction #3 date: Attraction #3 time:

Attraction #2 date: Attraction #2 time: Attraction #3: Attraction #3 date: Attraction #3 time: Departure date:

Departure date: Departure time: Airline/Flight# Arrival date: Arrival time:

Return

Notes:

Departure time: Arrival date: Arrival time:

Quick Tips Create an online honeymoon registry. This way your guests will know exactly what you need. Shop around for all-inclusive resorts in the area you would like to visit. Make your arrangements as early as possible to catch money saving deals.

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Bridal Party Gifts Gift

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Bride Attendants Maid of Honor Matron of Honor Bridesmaid Bridesmaid Bridesmaid Bridesmaid Bridesmaid Bridesmaid Bridesmaid Bridesmaid

Groom Attendants Best man Groomsmen Groomsmen Groomsmen Groomsmen Groomsmen Groomsmen Groomsmen Groomsmen

Both Flower girl Ring bearer Usher Usher Usher Usher Usher

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Your Rehearsal Dinner Location Address Phone Email Time # of Guests # of Tables Guest Name

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Quick Tips: Make sure to plan to have a lot of fun at your rehearsal dinner. This is a good time for your families to mingle and socialize with each other. The dinner does not have to be formal and can take place at your local area dining restaurant of choice. You can also take your family and friends to a place to hang out. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a certain way. You choose your style! Just be sure to have lots of fun!

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Wedding Do’s and Don’ts DO……. 

Think seriously about hiring a makeup artist; everyday makeup is different from your wedding day needs.

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Take time to try a few different makeup artists and choose one who understands your personal tastes.

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Use eye drops if your eyes look red or tired on the day of (but stick with a brand you've used before to avoid unwelcome surprises).

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Get as much sleep as possible the night before the big day.

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Apply concealer to banish dark circles under your eyes.

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Use matte eye shadows (they won't reflect light or look too shiny).

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Use an off-white matte shadow along your brow bone if you have light skin, or peach if you have dark skin, to illuminate your eyes even more.

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Blend well, especially at the corners of your eyes, since cameras pick up visible makeup lines.

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Define your brows with a pencil or powder that matches your hair color.

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Wear at least two layers of mascara.

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Use an eyelash curler before and after applying your first coat of mascara.

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Prevent makeup meltdowns by using a smudge-proof or waterproof mascara. (If you really don't like its look or feel, use one coat of regular mascara overlaid with a light coat of waterproof mascara.)

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Buy a new mascara for your wedding day, but test it a few days before the wedding if it's a new brand.

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Wear too much eye makeup: You'll look like a drag queen.

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Change your eye color with colored lenses (unless you always wear them).

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Try to be too trendy (that glitzy silver shadow may look silly ten years from now).

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Use an under-eye concealer that's too light for your skin tone (you'll look like a deer caught in headlights).

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Experiment with eye products you haven't tried before.

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Wear dark shadows like charcoal or dark brown (you'll look like you've been punched).

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Wear frosted, shiny, sparkly shadow (It creases easily and will reflect camera flashes).

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Forget about your eyebrows.

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Tweeze your brows at the last minute on your wedding morning.

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Wax on the day of your wedding.

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Wear false eyelashes if they're not 100% comfortable and you're not 200% confident they won't fall off.

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Wedding Terminology Ascot Scarf-like necktie worn looped under the chin. This tie is worn with the cutaway. Boutonniere A single flower or very small arrangement of flowers, usually worn by men on the lapel of their suit jacket. Calligraphy A fancy decorative style of handwriting. Charmeuse A satin fabric with a soft, lightweight and flexible finish. Chiffon

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A lustrous sheer fabric. lightweight and often layered. Corsage

Small arrangement of flowers worn by women which is pinned on their dress near their shoulder. Cuff links Jewelry used to fasten (link) shirt cuffs. Maid of Honor An unmarried woman whom a Bride chooses to stand by her side. The Maid of Honor also signs as an official witness on the marriage certificate. Matron of Honor A married woman whom a Bride chooses to stand by her side. The Matron of Honor also signs as an official witness on the marriage certificate. Officiant One who performs/officiates a wedding ceremony. Procession When the bridal party walks down the aisle to start the ceremony. Unity Candle Pillar candle that is lit by the couple from two individual taper candles that were previously lit by the mothers of the bride and groom. The caSymbolizes the intertwining of their two lives. Wedding day emergency kit Container filled with items to deal with any last minute mishaps the day of the wedding.

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Listings Venues

DJ & Entertainment

Ed Oliver Golf Club 800 North DuPont Road Wilmington, Delaware (302) 571-9041 www.edolivergolfclub.com

Entertainment Factory (302) 824-1428 www.entertainmentfactoryde.com

The Farmhouse 5600 Old Capitol Trl # A Wilmington, DE 19808 (302) 999-8477 www.thefarmhousede.com

Rental Equipment

Patrice and The Show (215) 813-9882

Circle That Date 523 S. Red Haven Lane Suite 101 Dover, DE 19903 (302)-747-0845 www.circlethatdate.com *****catering services also available

Sheraton Wilmington South 365 Airport Road New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 328-6200 www.sheraton.com/WilmingtonSouth

Apparel/Clothing

Caterers

Bridal and Tuxedo Shoppe 124 Astro Shopping Ctr Newark, DE 19711 (302) 731-8802 www.bridal-and-tuxedo.com

Twice The Spice Caterers (302) 722-7108 www.twicethespicecaterers.com

Pastry Chefs

Fairy Godmothers of Delaware 11 Yorktown Ct. Newark, DE 19702 888-569-9444 www.fairygodmothersdelaware.com

Custom Cake Creations by Constance (302) 377-6989 www.cgrantbakes.com Pound Cake Heaven 714 Church Lane Yeadon, Pa. 19050 (610) 613-6206 www.poundcakeheaven.net

The One Stop Tutu Shop (973) 544-8672 www.facebook.com/TheOneStopTutuShop

Marisha’s Couture Cakes (302) 357-5221 marishascouturecakes.blogspot.com

Stationery Jacfred Creation (212) 363-0121 www.jacfredcreation.com

Tasteful Temptations (302) 409-7874

Carlson Craft (866) 931-8613 www.zellebridal.cceasy.com

Design Consultant Wiilow House Sue Bennett (302) 239-1517 www.withsuebennett.willowhouse.com

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Listings (contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) Calligraphy Living Letters Studio, Inc. 1328 Washington Street Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 656-2777 www.livingletters.biz

Photography Frances Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Photography (610) 662-4131 www.francesobrien.com

Photo Booth SWB Kingdom Photo Booth (856) 244-1346 www.swbphotobooth.com

Jewelry Consultant Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry Tameka Norman (267) 721-6075 tracilynnjewelry.net/tamekanorman

Skincare Rodan and Fields Dermatologists Kimberly Resnick (302) 834-1892 www.kimresnick.myrandf.com

Bridal Resources Perfect Wedding Guide www.PerfectWeddingGuide.com

Financial American General Life and Accident Insurance Company Jenine Mills, MBA (856) 596-0103 www.myagla.com/jeninemills

Listings (cont’d) Specialty Services K&B Basketcases K’June Evans-Harris P.O. Box 7346 Wilmington, DE 19803 (302)357-9723 www.kbinvestorsllc.com Uppercase Living Michell Rios-Ordonez (302) 357-6749 www.michell.uppercaseliving.net Pure Romance Tameka Norman (267) 290-0295 tamekanorman.pureromance.com Velata Andrea Sweetman (302) 898-0949 www.andreasweetman.velata.us

Travel Agent Reality Vacations 302-261-6258 www.realityvacations.agentarc.com

Have questions or need some quick advice about planning your wedding?

Massage Therapy

Visit jazellesblog.wordpress.com Zelle Bridal Experience, Artinia Green (866) 931-8613 www.zellebridalexperience.com

Post your question and get a prompt response!

Makeup Zelle Bridal Experience, Ehleria Smith (866) 931-8613 www.zellebridalexperience.com

Happy Planning!

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Notes

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“I absolutely love being in the business of making people happy” Jazelle Taylor, President Zelle Bridal Experience

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