Bridal Planner

Your Wedding Planner

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

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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!

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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


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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

Wedding and Ceremony Essentials


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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

RSVP

Family


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Invited

RSVP

Friends


Invited

RSVP

Co-Workers


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Guest List Groom’s Guests


Invited

RSVP

Family


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Invited

RSVP

Friends


Invited

RSVP

Co-Workers


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Your Wedding Contacts

Name Email 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 Category Budget Actual

CEREMONY MENSWEAR

Site Rental Tuxedo Rental

Officiant Shoes

Rental Fees

Chairs MUSIC

Misc. Wedding

Reception DJ Bands/Artist(s)

RECEPTION Site Rental

Other rental fees: FLOWERS Ceremony Site Reception

Decorations Bouquets Food Corsages Cake Boutonnieres

Beverages Bar STATIONERY

Save the dates Invitations

BRIDAL GOWN Thank you cards Dress

Veil/Headpiece PHOTOGRAPHY Shoes

Foundation garments Jewelry

Alterations VIDEOGRAPHY

HAIR AND BEAUTY Hair MISC Nails

Makeup Spa Misc.


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Your Reception Budget

Reception Estimate Actual Rental fee

Deposit

Caterer

Bartender

Liquor

Wedding Cake

Decorations

Cake decorations

Table decorations

Table favors

Band/DJ

Audio visual

Guestbook

Gratuities

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 Estimate Actual 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

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Your Stationery Budget

Invitations Estimate Actual # Ordered √ Stationery

Pens

Reception inserts

Reply cards

Envelopes

Direction inserts

Accommodation Inserts

Menu cards

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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Handmade expressions customized to your style and

budget.

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Attendants

Role Name Home Cell Email 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 Caterer Caterer Caterer Name

Address

Phone Number

Website

Email

Fax

Questions 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

Costs Sit-down meal

Buffet

Dinner

Brunch

Cocktails hors d’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


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Venue Comparison

Information Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Venue

Address

Phone #

Rental Fee

Capacity

Parking Lot Capacity

Décor/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 Name

Address Address

Contact Person Phone

Business Phone Email

Mobile Phone Fee/Donation

Email

Items needed Musician

Chairs Name

Flowers Contact

Decorations

Other Name

Contact

Name

Contact

Reader Photographer

Name Name

Contact Contact

Name Videographer

Contact Name

Contact

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Your Reception Details

Reception Site

Address

Catering Coordinator

Business Phone

Mobile Phone

Email

# of Guests

# of Tables

Decorations Flowers Napkins Centerpieces

Linen Colors: Cake Table

Tablecloth Guest Book

Overlay Place Card Table

Chair Covers Head Table

Sashes

Bar Candles Open bar

Cake Table Bring your own alcohol

Guest Book Cash bar

Favors: Parking Valet

Place Cards:

Audio/visual equipment Notes:

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 Consultation

Address Date / Time

Phone Number

Email Wedding Day

Website Date / Time

Nail Technician

Mobile / In salon Manicure

Address Date / Time

Phone Number

Email Pedicure

Website Date / Time

Tanning Salon

Address Session 1: Session 2:

Phone Number Session 3: Session 4:

Makeup Mobile / In salon Consultation

Artist #1 Artist #2 Date / Time

Address

Phone Wedding Day

Email Date / Time

# Of additional faces?

Bride makeup colors:

Bridesmaid makeup colors:

Waxing Address Eyebrows:

Phone Bikini:

Email 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 Name

Address Address

Phone/Fax Phone/Fax

Email 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 Title Artist Length 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

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Photography

Photography

Phone

Fax

Email

Web site

Cost:

Photography

Prints

Album

Foschini Photography

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bride Alone

Groom Alone

Bride & Groom together - various locations

Bride with attendants

Groom with attendants

Bride with "the guys"

Groom with "the girls"

Bride with each attendant individually

Groom with each attendant individually

Entire Wedding Party

Hands with wedding rings

With children from wedding party

With best man and maid of honor


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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.

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

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.

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

Bride with Father

Bride with Mother & Father

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

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

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.


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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. décor 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 Pickup Location

Transport to reception Name Pickup Location

Notes

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Apparel

Bride Apparel Estimate Actual Wedding dress

Shoes

Undergarments

Veil

Jewelry

Garter

Hosiery

Dress Bag

Honeymoon clothes

Alteration costs

Groom Apparel Tuxedo

Shoes

Rings Bride ring

Groom ring

Fitting costs

Engraving costs

Grand Total:

Dress Styles

Role Manufacturer Style no. Dress Shop

Maid of Honor

Matron of Honor

Bridesmaid Styles

Junior Bridesmaids

Flower girls

Quick Tips:

Order your gown at least 6 months in advance.

It’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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Newark, Delaware 19711

302-731-8802

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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 √

Dress Needle

Hosiery Thread

Undergarments Hemming tape

Something old/new/borrowed/blue Safety pins

Garter White chalk

Veil Clear nail polish

Jewelry Steam cleaner/wrinkle spray

Shoes Scissors

Touch-Ups Spot remover

Cotton balls Others

Iron Shoe polish

Blow dryer Disposable camera

Lint brush Batteries

Nail polish Drinking straw

Powder Cell phone

Lip stick Marriage License

Nail file Extra earring backs

Bobby pins Extra shoes

Hair brush Extra garter

Hair spray Portable mirror

Hygiene Tweezers

Deodorant Tissues

Dental floss Corsage pins

Mints Rings/pillow

Tampons Vows

Perfume Wedding favors

Band-Aids/blister protection Wedding day itinerary

Aspirin


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Your Honeymoon Budget

Prep Necessary Additional Passports

Shots/Medication

Pet/House Care

Weather

Luggage

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 Address

Phone Fax

Email Website

Confirmation # Price

Transportation

To Airport:

Misc.

Notes

Tameka Norman

Romance Consultant

(267) 290-0295

tamekanorman.pureromance.com

http://tamekanorman.pureromance.com/


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Your Honeymoon Essentials

Items √ Hotel Confirmation 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 Doctors House/pet sitters Hotels Credit card company

Foreign embassy


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Your Honeymoon Itinerary

Departure Destination 2 Departure date Hotel check-in time:

Departure time Hotel phone #

Airline/Flight# Hotel confirmation #:

Arrival date: Meal reservation

Arrival time: Meal reservation date:

Destination 1 Meal reservation time:

Hotel check-in time: Attraction #1:

Hotel phone # Attraction #1 date:

Hotel confirmation #: Attraction # time:

Meal reservation Attraction #2:

Meal reservation date: Attraction #2 date:

Meal reservation time: Attraction #2 time:

Attraction #1: Attraction #3:

Attraction #1 date: Attraction #3 date:

Attraction # time: Attraction #3 time:

Attraction #2: Return Attraction #2 date: Departure date:

Attraction #2 time: Departure time:

Attraction #3: Airline/Flight#

Attraction #3 date: Arrival date:

Attraction #3 time: Arrival time:

Departure date: 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 Cost √

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

Jewelry Advisor

Tameka Norman

(267) 721-6075

[email protected]

tracilynnjewelry.net/tamekanorman

mailto:[email protected]

http://tracilynnjewelry.net/tamekanorman


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Your Rehearsal Dinner

Location

Address

Phone

Email

Time

# of Guests

# of Tables

Guest Name Table No Guest Name Table No

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 doesn’t have to be a certain way.

You choose your style! Just be sure to have lots of fun!


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Your Gifts

Gift Received From Thank You sent


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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.

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

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).

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

Apply concealer to banish dark circles under your eyes.

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

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.

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

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

Wear at least two layers of mascara.

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

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.)

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

DON'T……

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

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

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

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

Experiment with eye products you haven't tried before.

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

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

Forget about your eyebrows.

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

Wax on the day of your wedding.

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

http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-resources/wedding-hair-makeup.aspx


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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

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.

www.patriceandtheshow.com


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Listings

Venues

Ed Oliver Golf Club

800 North DuPont Road

Wilmington, Delaware

(302) 571-9041

www.edolivergolfclub.com

The Farmhouse

5600 Old Capitol Trl # A

Wilmington, DE 19808

(302) 999-8477

www.thefarmhousede.com

Sheraton Wilmington South

365 Airport Road

New Castle, DE 19720

(302) 328-6200

www.sheraton.com/WilmingtonSouth

Caterers

Twice The Spice Caterers

(302) 722-7108

www.twicethespicecaterers.com

Pastry Chefs

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

Marisha’s Couture Cakes

(302) 357-5221

marishascouturecakes.blogspot.com

Tasteful Temptations

(302) 409-7874

DJ & Entertainment

Entertainment Factory

(302) 824-1428

www.entertainmentfactoryde.com

Patrice and The Show

(215) 813-9882

Rental Equipment

Circle That Date

523 S. Red Haven Lane

Suite 101

Dover, DE 19903

(302)-747-0845

www.circlethatdate.com

*****catering services also available

Apparel/Clothing

Bridal and Tuxedo Shoppe

124 Astro Shopping Ctr

Newark, DE 19711

(302) 731-8802

www.bridal-and-tuxedo.com

Fairy Godmothers of Delaware

11 Yorktown Ct.

Newark, DE 19702

888-569-9444

www.fairygodmothersdelaware.com

The One Stop Tutu Shop

(973) 544-8672

www.facebook.com/TheOneStopTutuShop

Stationery

Jacfred Creation (212) 363-0121

www.jacfredcreation.com

Carlson Craft

(866) 931-8613


Design Consultant

Wiilow House

Sue Bennett

(302) 239-1517

www.withsuebennett.willowhouse.com

http://www.thefarmhousede.com/

http://www.sheraton.com/WilmingtonSouth

http://www.cgrantbakes.com/

http://www.circlethatdate.com/

http://www.bridal-and-tuxedo.com/

http://www.fairygodmothersdelaware.com/

http://www.facebook.com/TheOneStopTutuShop

http://www.jacfredcreation.com/

http://www.zellebridal.cceasy.com/

http://www.withsuebennett.willowhouse.com/

Listings (cont’d)

Calligraphy

Living Letters Studio, Inc.

1328 Washington Street


(302) 656-2777

www.livingletters.biz Photography

Frances O’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

http://www.livingletters.biz/

http://www.swbphotobooth.com/

http://www.kimresnick.myrandf.com/

http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/


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Listings (cont’d)

Specialty Services

K&B Basketcases

K’June Evans-Harris

P.O. Box 7346


(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

Massage Therapy

Zelle Bridal Experience, Artinia Green

(866) 931-8613


Makeup

Zelle Bridal Experience, Ehleria Smith

(866) 931-8613


Happy Planning!

References:

www.Theknot.com, www.weddingbee.com, www.fancypantsweddings.com

Have questions or need some quick advice

about planning your wedding?

Visit jazellesblog.wordpress.com

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response!



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Notes

“I absolutely love being in the business of making people happy”

Jazelle Taylor, President

Zelle Bridal Experience

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