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Once Upon a Time
Wedding and Events
By Hannah LagasseCertified Wedding and Event Planner
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At Once Upon A Time Weddings and Events I know that the most important day for a couple is their wedding day. As a certified wedding and event planner I
can provide wedding and anniversary consulting services to brides, grooms, and other family members. Once Upon A Time Weddings and Events is a full-service event planning coronation and my goal is make this as stress-free for the Bride,
Groom and their families as possible. Too many people become overly stressed and frustrated when planning an important event such as this. I am experienced,
professional and will use my expertise to help create memorable and stress free events for my clients.
My goal is to make your dream wedding or event become a reality so please leave the stress and planning to Once Upon A Time Weddings and Events!
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Contact us: Email- [email protected] Phone-555-9516
Initial Client ContactThe initial contact will be made by phone or email discussing what services the client wants. Based on this information, I will call them back personally to schedule a time to meet in person. This meeting will be held at a local Panera Bread or other similar restaurant. I would encourage the bride to invite her fiancé, friends and or family that may be involved in the decision making. The cost would be covered by me. For clients who are not able to meet face to face there is the option of using Face time or Skype. I will have the bridal questionnaire on hand for the client(s) to complete and from there we will touch on subjects such as: budget, number of guest, expectations, themes, likes and dislikes. I will also provide the Bride with a binder which will include:
• Business cards • Preferred Vendors
• Service Packages incl. additional Services • List Engagement
• Marriage License Requirement for Baltimore, Maryland • Bridal Shower Party Themes
• Seasonal Wedding Ideas • Bridal Party Checklist
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Bridal Profile Questionnaire1. Name of Bride-to-be:__________________________________________________ Date of birth: _________________________________________________________ 2. Name of Groom-to-be: ________________________________________________ Date of birth: __________________________________________________________ 3. Current Address: ____________________________________________________ 4. Future Address: ______________________________________________________ 5. Age: (circle one)
• 18 – 24
• 25 – 30
• 31 – 35
• 36 – 45
• Over 45 6. City of Wedding: ______________________________________________________ 7. Wedding Date: _______________________________________________________ 8. Time of Ceremony: _____________________________________________________ 9. Time of Reception: ____________________________________________________ 10. Bride’s heritage (optional): ______________________________________________ 11. Groom’s heritage (optional):______________________________________________ 12. Wedding Budget: (circle one)
• Under $10,000
• $10,001 - $15,000
• $15,001 - $20,000
• $20,001 - $25,000
• Over $25,000
13. Number of guests: (Used for price per person estimates, such as invitations, catering, and cake)_______________________________________
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14. How many hotel rooms are needed? ________________________________________________
15. What type of wedding is planned? (Circle one)
• Very Formal
• Black Tie
• Semi-Formal
• Formal
• Informal
• Other_______________________________________________________16. Select two words from the following list that best describes your wedding day vision:
• Elegant • Simple
• Party • Celebration
• Grand • Traditional
• Romantic • Sophisticated
• Glamorous • Contemporary
• Funky • Vintage
• Magical • Festive
• Conservative 17. How many bridesmaids, including the Maid of Honor? (Circle one)
• 1-3
• 4-6
• 7-10
• 10 or more 18. How many groomsmen/ushers, including the Best Man? (Circle one)
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• 1-3
• 4-6
• 7-10
• 10 or more 19. Will you have a flower girl/s? If so, how many? (Circle one)
• 1-2
• 3-4 20. Will you have a ring bearer? (Circle one) Yes or No 21. Your favorite primary color is: (Circle one)
• Red
• Yellow
• Blue 22. Your favorite secondary color is: (Circle one)
• Green
• Purple
• Orange 23. Your favorite intermediate color is: (Circle one)
• Magenta • Lime green
• Teal • Red-orange
• Gold • Indigo 24. Your favorite achromatic color is: (Circle one)
• Black
• White
• Brown 25. Your favorite pastel color is: (Circle one)
• All • Pink
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• Purple • Blue
• Yellow • Peach
• Mint • None 26. Your favorite accent colors are: (Circle one)
• Tan, taupe, champagne • Black, platinum, silver
• Chocolate, latte, espresso • Purple, plum, lavender, lilac
• Navy, indigo • Light blue, periwinkle
• Peach, coral, cantaloupe • Red, cinnamon, apple
• Light green, mint green, sea green 27. Your favorite wedding gown designers are: (Choose all that apply)
• Amy Lee • Bonny MT
• Bridal • Originals
• Champagne • Formals
• Diamond • Forever Yours
• Impression • Melissa Sweet • Monique • Moonlight • Private Label • Sweetheart
• Gowns • Venus Bridals
• Vera Wang • Victoria’s
• Not Sure
• Other: _________________________________________________ 28. Reception: (Match to answers regarding vendor preferences)
• Indoor
• Outdoor
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• Both 29. Catering: (Choose all that apply)
• Seated/plated dinner
• Buffet
• Appetizers only
• Champagne and Cake only
30. Cake Style: (Circle one)
• Contemporary
• Fun
• Traditional
• Simple
• Elegant 31. Flowers: (Choose two per season of your wedding date)
Winter: • Amaryllis • Baby’s Breath • Carnations • Cattleya • Orchids • Chrysanthemum • Daisies • Orchid • Roses • Spay Orchid Spring: • Amaryllis • Anemones • Baby’s Breath • Calla Lily • Carnations • Cattleya • Orchids • Daffodils • Day Lily • Delphinium • Freesia • Forget-me-knot • Gardenias • Iris • Jonquil • Lilac • Lily • Lily of the • Valley • Larkspur • Orchid • Peony • Ranunculus • Roses • Sweetpea • Tulip • Violet
Summer: • Aster • Baby’s Breath • Bachelor • Buttons • Calla Lily • Canterbury • Bells • Carnations • Cattleya • Orchids • Chrysanthemum • Daisies • Day Lily • Delphinium • Geranium • Hydrangea • Larkspur • Iris • Lily • Orchid • Roses • Stephanotis • Straw Flowers • Zephyr Lily
Fall: • Aster • Anemones • Baby’s Breath • Calla Lily • Carnations • Cattleya • Orchids • Chrysanthemum • Daisies • Day Lily • Delphinium • Orchid • Roses • Zephyr Lily • Zinnia
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32. Photography Style: (Circle one)
• Traditional
• Photojournalistic
• Storybook
• Combination 33. Ceremony Location: (Circle one)
Indoor:
• Religious facility
• Hall
• Special Venue ____________________________________________
Outdoor:
• Garden • Backyard
• Special Venue ____________________________________________
34. Ceremony Music: (Circle one)
Processional:
• Live singer/soloist
• String Quartet
• Classical CD
• Other ____________________________________________
Recessional:
• Live singer/soloist
• String Quartet
• Classical CD
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• Other ____________________________________________
35. Reception Music: (Circle one)
• Jazz • Contemporary
• Rock • Country
• Combination • Oldies
• Top 4 0 • Classical 36. Transportation: (Circle one)
• Sedan/Town • Car
• Limousine • Van
• Mini Bus • Motor Coach
• Excalibur • Rolls Royce
• Stretch Hummer • Trolley
• Horse & Carriage • Beetle
• Other________________________________________________
36. Videographer: Budget: ________________________________________________
37. Style: (Circle one)
• One Camera
• Two Cameras
• Cinema Style 38. Wedding Planner:
• Planner
• Coordinator
• Director
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• All Services
39. Decorations/Favors/Extras: (Choose all that apply)
• Dove release • Sand ceremony
• Guest favors. • Gift baskets
• Bubbles • Rose petal paper cones
• Ice sculpture
• Other_____________________________________________40. Wedding Gown Color: (Circle one)
• Blue White
• Natural White
• Cream
• Ivory
• Other_______________________________________________ 41. Wedding Gown Style: (Circle one)
Length:
• Full
• Ankle
• Knee
Fabric: (Choose two per season) Spring/Summer • Chiffon • Lightweight lace • Silk Charmeuse • Eyelet linen • Lightweight satin • Organza
Fall/Winter • Velvet • Heavy lace • Brocade • Rich taffeta • Satin
Silhouette: • A-line • Ball gown • Basque waist • Empire • Sheath • Mermaid
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Sleeve Options: • Strapless • Spaghetti straps • Off the shoulder • Three-quarter length • Cap • Fitted point
Neckline: • Bateau • Décolletage • Halter • Jewel • Off-the-shoulder • Sweetheart • Scoop • V-neck • Wedding Band Collar 42. Headpiece Style: (Circle one)• None
• Tiara
• Headband
• Wreath43. Veil Style: (Circle one)
• None • Blusher
• Ballerina • Sweeping
• Cathedral44. Bridal Shoes: (Circle one)
• Sneakers
• Ballet Slippers
• Strappy Sandals
• Open Back Slings
• Other______________________________________________________________45. Accessories: (Choose all that apply)
• Gloves
• Garter
• Handkerchief
• Jewelry
• Purse
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• Wrap 46. Stationery: (Match to answers regarding style)
• Paper: o Linen o Vellum o Parchment o Jacquard o Corrugated o Handmade paper o Glassine o Rice paper • Printing: o Engraved invitations o Thermography o Offset printing o Letterpress o Calligraphy • Wording: o Traditional Wording - Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the parents of Nicole Smith, request the honor… o Contemporary Wording - We invite you to join us in celebrating…
Notes:______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
“Day Of” Services ContractOnce Upon A Time Weddings and Events
Hannah Lagasse Certified Wedding and Event Planner
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9876 Main Street, Sykesville, MD 21784 555-9516 [email protected]
This Agreement is made this ______ day of__________________, 20__.
Bride’s Name: __________________________
Groom’s Name: _________________________
Address: _______________________________ City___________________ State __________
Home Phone: ___________________________
Other:_________________________________
Date of Event: __________________________
Package: “Day of” Service Name and Location of Event: ______________________________________________________
Number of Guests: _______________________
Services Provided:
• Consultation with bride and groom-$35.00 per hour
• Preparation of wedding day itinerary-$200.00
• Confirmation of arrangements with vendors-$65.00
• Attendance at and overseeing and directing the ceremony and reception (Up to 10 hours)-$400.00
• Additional Time $25.00 per ½ hour
Cancellation PolicyIn the event the services of the Wedding Planner are no longer required (cancellation of the wedding, etc.); a percentage of the deposit will be forfeited, as set out below:
•0% of the deposit if the event is cancelled within 3 days of the signing of this contract.
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•33% of the deposit if the event is cancelled between 4-15 days of the signing of this contact.
•67% of the deposit if the event is cancelled between 16-30 days of the signing of this contract.
•100% of the deposit if the event is cancelled after 30 days of the signing of this contract.
Total the client agrees to the total fee as outlined above and to a payment schedule as follows: $_______. Payment Schedule
• 10% of total fee as deposit upon booking
• 50% of outstanding balance due: ______/______/______
• Outstanding balance due two weeks prior to event date: ______/______/______
I/We agree to the terms and conditions as set out above ___________________________________________________
Notes:______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
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Wedding Budget
Notes:______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Marriage License Information Only one party need be present to apply.
There is a $35.00 fee for the issuance of the license.
A license is not effective until 6:00 a.m. on the second calendar day after the license is issued, unless otherwise specified on the license.
The license is issued the same day you apply, and it is valid for 6 months (you must be married within 6 months or the license will expire).
If it is not convenient to visit the Clerk's Office in the county where the marriage is to take place, you may apply for a license using a Non-Resident Marriage License Application-Affidavit form(fillable PDF).
Information needed from both parties:
Full Names
Physical, Permanent Address
Age
State of Birth
Social Security Number (mandatory)
If you have been married before, we need to know the place and date of each divorce or death of a spouse. Supporting documents may be needed if less than thirty (30) days since the divorce or death.
Office Hours and Locations:
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Monday- Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Courthouse 100 N. Calvert Street Baltimore, MD 21202 410 333-3775
Rockville City Hall111 Maryland AvenueRockville, Maryland 20850240-314-5000
Town of Ocean City Clerk
301 N. Baltimore Avenue
Ocean City, MD, 21842
410-289-8824
Civil Ceremony Data SheetWedding Fact Sheet
Bride_______________________________________ First Middle Last
Address ___________________________________________________ Street Apt. or Box No.
___________________________________________________________ City State Zip
Phone _____________________________________________________
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Home Work Cell
E-mail Address _____________________ Age _____________________
Groom ____________________________________________________ First Middle Last
Address __________________________________________________ Street Apt. or Box No.
____________________________________________________________ City State ZipPhone ______________________________________________________ Home Work Cell
E-mail Address_______________________ Age ___________________
Information about you
How and where did you meet ? _________________________________
__________________________________________________________
How long have you known each other ?_________________________
Do one or both of you have children? ____Who, and how many children?
_____________________________Ages_________________
Will the children be included in the wedding service ? _____ If so, in what
way?______________________________________________
Are either one of you widowed/ divorced ? If divorced, who and what are the
dates of divorce (s) ?___________________________________________
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Date of Wedding _______________________Time_______________
Address or place the wedding will be held?__________________________
Any specific directions or area involved?___________________________
Will your wedding require a rehearsal the day before the ceremony? _________If so, time of rehearsal ? ______________.
Bride and Groom only? _______ Wedding Party?_____________
If there is a wedding party, number of bridesmaids ? ____________
Number of Groomsmen?________ Any others involved?__________
If so, who ?________________How will they be involved? ___________
_________________________________________________________
Will anyone be giving the bride away ? ___________________________
During the ceremony, how do you wish to be addressed? (For example, Mike instead if Michael or Sandy instead of Sandra, etc.) ____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Type of Ceremony, civil or religious? _________________________(Ceremony to be discussed with Chaplain. )
Are there any special wishes that you have about the ceremony?__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
* Be certain to bring your Marriage License with you, as the ceremony cannot be preformed without it!
Back to Planning Your Ceremony
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Wedding PackagesBronze Wedding Consultant Package – $150.00 • A great package for those who just need help getting started, or at any other point where a little assistance is needed! • Up to three hours of consultation regarding your planning • Referral to reputable vendors and advice regarding contracts • Unlimited basic email and telephone questions (long distance excluded) • 10% discount on catalogue invitations (optional) • Full payment required at signing of contract
Silver Wedding Directing Package - $475.00• Perfect for those wanting professional assistance ONLY on the day of their wedding! • Review of all vendor contracts and confirmation of vendor services 1 – 2 weeks prior to the wedding day • Assistance in development of a wedding day itinerary • Consultant’s services on the wedding day for a maximum of ten hours • Provision of complete wedding emergency kit • Personal management of the wedding day itinerary, vendors, and the wedding party • $150.00 deposit at signing of contract with balance due on the wedding day
Gold Wedding Consultation Package - $475.00
• Need full assistance with your plans, but not wedding day directing services • FREE wedding planning binder with tip sheets, questions for vendors, worksheets and timeline guides, including pockets for your contracts, pictures, and other important information! • Up to ten hours of consultation regarding your planning • Referral to reputable vendors, review of vendor contracts, and confirmation of vendors 1 -2 weeks prior to wedding day • Assistance in developing your wedding day itinerary
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• FREE Wedding Style Consultation • One visit to your ceremony and reception venue prior to the wedding (travel charges may apply) • Unlimited email and telephone questions (long distance excluded) • 10% discount on tent/canopy rental (optional) • 10% discount on rentals from some of Edmonton’s major suppliers (optional) • 20% discount on catalogue invitations (optional) • $150.00 deposit at signing of contract with balance paid one week prior to the wedding day
Platinum Wedding Coordination Package - $925 to $1500 • All-inclusive wedding package! • Includes all the details of the Gold Package • Coordinator attendance and assistance at the wedding ceremony rehearsal • Coordinator services on the wedding day for a maximum of 12 hours • Provision of complete wedding emergency kit • Personal management of wedding day itinerary, vendors, and wedding party • $200.00 deposit at signing of contract with balance due on the wedding day.
Vendors
Catering: Liberatores Ristorante and Catering 410-781-4114 Salernos Catering 410-795-8400
Florist: Hutchinson’s Flowers 410-795-6400 Ripples Florist 410-795-0020
Cakes: Ottenberg Bakers 410-795-3362 Desserts By Linda 410-549-3576
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DJ: DJ Nick Taylor 410-793-1017Golden Productions 410-781-6121
Photographers: YooNeek Photography 443-876-2173MG Photography 410-549-8692
Bridal Party ChecklistsMaid/Matron of Honor’s Checklist: •Helps the bride select bridesmaids’ attire.
•Helps address invitations and place cards.
•Attends as many prenuptial events as possible.
•Organizes bridesmaids’ gift to the bride. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple.
•Makes sure that all the bridesmaids, the flower girl, and the ring bearer are at fittings, the rehearsal, and the ceremony on time.
•Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included at the rehearsal dinner.
•Walks in processional and recessional.
•Holds the groom’s wedding ring.
•Helps with the bride’s gown.
•Arranges the bride’s veil and train before the processional and recessional.
•Makes sure the bride’s gown is “picture perfect” throughout the day.
•Holds the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony.
•Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate.
•Stands in the receiving line.
•Keeps the bride on schedule.
•Helps the bride change into her going away clothes.
•Takes care of the bride’s gown and accessories after the reception.
•Pays for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding.
Bridesmaids’ Checklist:
•Assist the Maid of Honor as requested.
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•Attend as many prenuptial events as possible.
•Possibly host or co-host a party or shower (optional).
•Assist the bride with errands. •Contribute to bridesmaids’ gift to the bride. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple.
•Are expected to attend the rehearsal and are included at the rehearsal dinner.
•Arrive at dressing site promptly.
•Walk in processional and recessional.
•Possibly participate in receiving line.
•Dance with ushers and single male guests.
•Help gather guests for the first dance, cake cutting, and bouquet toss.
•Participate in bouquet toss, if single.
•Look after the couple’s elderly relatives or friends.
•Pays for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding.
Best Man’s Checklist: •Organizes a pre-wedding party for the groom.
•Coordinates the ushers’ gift to the groom. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple.
•Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included in the rehearsal dinner.
•Gets the groom dressed and to the ceremony on time.
•Makes sure the groom’s wedding related expenses are prepared (Officiant fee, tips, etc.).
•Makes sure the groom has the marriage license with him.
•Delivers any payment to Officiant, sexton, and ceremony musician(s), as prearranged.
•Enters the sanctuary with the groom.
•Takes care of and holds the bride’s wedding ring.
•Makes sure all ushers and properly attired and in place on time.
•Walks in the recessional.
•Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate.
•Drives the bride and groom to reception, if no driver is hired.
•Helps welcome guests at reception.
•Offers first toast to bride and groom at reception.
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•Dances with the bride, maid of honor, mothers, and single female guests.
•Helps the groom get ready for the honeymoon.
•Gathers up and takes care of groom’s wedding clothes after he changes.
•Has a car ready for the bride and groom to leave the reception or perhaps drives them to their next destination.
Head Usher’s Checklist:
•Expected to attend the rehearsal and is included at the rehearsal dinner.
•Receives any lists of guests who are to be seated in a specific pew and is aware of the importance and sequence of seating special guests, such as the mothers and grandmothers of the bride and groom. •Makes sure that programs, if used, are handed to guests when they are seated.
•Makes sure that people who are designated to receive special flowers or corsages do, if the flowers have not been delivered to the recipients beforehand.
•Checks that all ushers are dressed properly and wearing their boutonnieres on the left side, stem down.
•Makes sure that the ushers know how to usher: how to greet guests, how to offer an arm to a single woman guest, and how to precede a couple to their seats.
•Helps gather the wedding party for photographs either before or after the ceremony and ensures that transportation arrangements have been made for all members of the wedding party to and from the ceremony.
•Completes entire Groomsmen and Ushers Checklist, if needed.
Groomsmen and Ushers’ Checklist:
•Participate in party for the groom, if there is one.
•Contribute to the ushers’ gift to the groom. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple.
•Expected to attend the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner.
•Review any special seating situations with the head usher before the ceremony begins.
•Greets guests as they arrive.
•Seat the eldest women first if a group of guests arrive simultaneously.
•Ask guests whether they are to be seated on the bride’s side or the groom’s side.
•Offer their right arm to female guests (with the guest’s escort walking behind) or ask couples to follow behind (leading couple to their seat).
•Walk to the left side of a male guest.
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•Hand each guest a program when they are seated.
•Put the aisle runner in place after guests are seated and before the processional begins.
•Know the order of seating per tradition such as special guests, grandmothers of the bride and groom, and bride’s mother last.
•Remove pew ribbons, one row at a time, after the ceremony.
•Close windows and check pews for programs or articles left behind after the ceremony.
•Are prepared to direct guests to the reception site (having extra maps available, if used).
•Dance with bridesmaids and other guests at the reception
•Look after elderly relatives or friends.
•Participate in garter ceremony, if there is one, and encourage other single men to participate. •Coordinate return of rented apparel with head usher or best man.
•Pay for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding.
Best Man’s Checklist:
•Organizes a pre-wedding party for the groom
•Coordinates the ushers’ gift to the groom. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple
•Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included in the rehearsal dinner
•Gets the groom dressed and to the ceremony on time
•Makes sure the groom’s wedding related expenses are prepared (Officiant fee, tips, etc.)
•Makes sure the groom has the marriage license with him
•Delivers any payment to Officiant, sexton, and ceremony musician(s), as prearranged
•Enters the sanctuary with the groom
•Takes care of and holds the bride’s wedding ring
•Makes sure all ushers and properly attired and in place on time
•Walks in the recessional
•Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate
•Drives the bride and groom to reception, if no driver is hired
•Helps welcome guests at reception
•Offers first toast to bride and groom at reception
•Dances with the bride, maid of honor, mothers, and single female guests
•Helps the groom get ready for the honeymoon
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•Gathers up and takes care of groom’s wedding clothes after he changes
•Has a car ready for the bride and groom to leave the reception or perhaps drives them to their next destination
Mother of the Bride’s Checklist:
•Hosts an engagement party (the bride’s family traditionally gets the first opportunity).
•Helps couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big planning decisions.
•Usually contributes to the wedding budget.
•Assists the bride in putting together the family’s guest list.
•Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony traditions.
•May help bride to shop for wedding gown and accessories.
•Chooses own wedding day outfit (may consult with mother of the groom about formality).
•Along with the maid of honor and bridesmaids, may plan and host bridal shower.
•On wedding day help bride to get ready.
•May accompany daughter and husband to ceremony.
•Walk in recessional with husband following wedding party.
•Greet guests in receiving line.
•May be announced along with husband.
•Sits in an honored place at parent’s table.
•May assist with coordinating vendors.
•May host a post-wedding brunch.
Father of the Bride’s Checklist:
•Hosts an engagement party (the bride’s family traditionally gets the first opportunity).
•Helps couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big planning decisions.
•Usually contributes to the wedding budget.
•May select hotel for out of town guests and reserve a block of reduced rate rooms.
•Rents own formalwear (work with couple to coordinate with wedding party).
•Helps pick up out-of-town guests from airport. May also arrange transportation to and from the wedding.
•Typically travels to ceremony with the bride.
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•Walks daughter down the aisle.
•Gives the bride away during the ceremony.
•Escorts the mother of the bride out following the wedding party.
•Greets guests in the receiving line.
•May be announced with wife at reception.
•May make a welcoming speech.
•Sits in an honored place at the parent’s table.
•Toasts the newlyweds after the best man makes his speech and the groom responds.
•Dances with the bride.
•May take care of vendor balances at the end of the reception.
Mother of the Groom’s Checklist:
•Contacts the mother of the bride if the families are not acquainted (or plans a celebration if you have met).
•Attends (first) engagement party if the bride’s family hosts one.
•Along with husband, may host an additional engagement party for the groom’s side of the family. •Usually contributes to wedding budget.
•May help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions.
•Helps group to put together family’s guest list.
•Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony traditions
•May help bride shop for her wedding gown.
•Chooses own wedding day outfit (may consult with mother of the bride about formality).
•Along with husband, plans and hosts the rehearsal dinner.
•Escorted out following the wedding party and the bride’s parents
•Greets guests in the receiving line.
•May be announced with husband at the reception.
•Sits in an honored place at the parent’s table.
•Does mother-son dance with groom.
•Attends post wedding brunch (if held).
Father of the Groom’s Checklist:
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•Attends (first) engagement party, if the bride’s family hosts one.
•Along with wife, may host an additional engagement party for groom’s side of the family.
•Along with wife, may contribute to the wedding budget.
•May help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions.
•Rents own formalwear (after talking with couple to coordinate with wedding party); attends fittings as needed.
•Along with wife, plans rehearsal dinner.
•May travel to ceremony with the groom and the best man.
•May escort wife to her sear right before the mother of the bride is seated.
•Escorts mother of the groom out after wedding party and bride’s parents.
•Greets guests in the receiving line.
•May be announced with wife.
•May make a welcoming speech.
•Sits at an honored place at the parent’s table.
•May toast the newlyweds.
•May settle final bills with wedding vendors.
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