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Your Wedding Planner
…….cherish your experience
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!
Remember we’re here to help you while saving you money!
Happy planning!
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Bride to be: ____________________
Wedding Date: ______________
Wedding Website: ____________
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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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Name Address Total #
Invited
RSVP
Friends
Name Address Total #
Invited
RSVP
Co-Workers
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Guest List Groom’s Guests
Name Address Total #
Invited
RSVP
Family
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Name Address Total #
Invited
RSVP
Friends
Name Address Total #
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
Notes:
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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
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
Items needed Musician
Chairs Name
Flowers Contact
Decorations
Other Name
Contact
Name
Contact
Reader Photographer
Name Name
Contact Contact
Name Videographer
Contact Name
Contact
Makeup by Ehleria
Contact 866-931-8613
to book!
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Your Reception Details
Reception Site
Address
Catering Coordinator
Business Phone
Mobile Phone
# 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
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
Need a professional opinion? Contact us! We’ll meet
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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
Chelle Bella
Vocalist
“An angelic voice for your big day”
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Photography
Photography
Phone
Fax
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
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
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
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
Vehicle(s) rented:
Transport to ceremony Name Pickup Location
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 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
Pickup date
Return date
Astro Shopping Center
Newark, Delaware 19711
302-731-8802
www.bridal-and-tuxedo.com
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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
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
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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
tameka.jewelry@gmail.com
tracilynnjewelry.net/tamekanorman
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Your Rehearsal Dinner
Location
Address
Phone
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.
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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
www.zellebridal.cceasy.com
Design Consultant
Wiilow House
Sue Bennett
(302) 239-1517
www.withsuebennett.willowhouse.com
Listings (cont’d)
Calligraphy
Living Letters Studio, Inc.
1328 Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(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
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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
Massage Therapy
Zelle Bridal Experience, Artinia Green
(866) 931-8613
www.zellebridalexperience.com
Makeup
Zelle Bridal Experience, Ehleria Smith
(866) 931-8613
www.zellebridalexperience.com
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
Post your question and get a prompt
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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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