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Resources & Questions |
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Here is a list of questions I ask all my brides to get to know them better. |
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1. Bride and Grooms name (before and after wedding) 2. Bridal Party (names and honors) 4. Parents names (attending) 5. Wedding colors 7. Contact person (help us know who is who) 8. Location address and phone numbers of the wedding and the reception. 9. Schedule of events 10. Music and dancing 11. Alcohol 12. Number of guests 13. Guest attire 14. Photographers attire 15. Meal served 16. Can the bride and groom see each other before the wedding? 17. List of desired prints |
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The List 12 to 6 months before the wedding —Announcement of engagement in newspaper —Select date —Set budget and establish priorities —Reserve wedding and reception site —Choose a caterer —Compile guest list —Choose and retain officiant —Choose and retain attendants —Order dress and accessories —Book florist and choose arrangements —Book photographer —Book band or DJ —Book musicians for the ceremony —Plan and book your honeymoon 6 to 4 months before the wedding —Reserve rental equipment —Register for gifts —Order wedding cake —Order Stationary, including Thank you cards —Purchase or reserve grooms attire —Purchase wedding rings —Book calligrapher —Choose favors —Choose gifts for the wedding party and groom —Book room for wedding night —Arrange transportation 4 to 2 months before the wedding —Discuss details of menu with caterer —Discuss service with officiant —Choose readings for the ceremony —Schedule rehearsal time and rehearsal dinner 2 to 1 month before the wedding —Purchase the guest book —Have programs printed —Mail invitations —Send a list of accommodations to out of town guest —Complete proper documents for name change —Send change of address information to post office —Have make up artist and hairstylist do a trail run —Obtain marriage license 3 weeks before the wedding —Finalize song list for the band or DJ —Send wedding information to the newspaper —Confirm hotel and transportation reservations for out of town guests 2 weeks before the wedding —Final dress fitting —Arrange seating plan and write place cards —Notify caterer of final guest count —Address announcement 1 week before the wedding —Pick up dress or have it delivered —Pack for honeymoon —Confirm travel arrangements —Confirm details with caterer 1 day before the wedding —Finalize seating chart —Confirm limousines or other transportation —Give wedding announcements to maid of honor to mail after the wedding —Have manicure and pedicure —Give gift to each of the wedding party —Rehearsal ceremony and dinner |