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WEDDING PLANNER WORKSHEETS Y This planner will help keep you organized and informed with all the information you accumulate during your planning! Planning your dream wedding will become easier and stress-free! Follow the steps below to print and begin setting up your wedding planner! 1 Print all pages. 2 Punch holes on the side where the pink stripe is and add it to a binder. Print extra pages as needed as you start documenting in your planner. 3 Add photo clippings of ideas to the white pages in between. 4 Insert folders to keep all important paperwork from your vendors. 5 Provide copies to your vendors to share your ideas and information.
MY WEDDING PLANNER Our Wedding Date: Colors: Theme: Bride’s Name Parents of the Bride Phone Number Email ( ) ( ) Maid/Matron of Honor ( ) ( ) Groom’s Name Parents of the Groom Phone Number Email ( ) ( ) Best Man ( ) ( ) Flower Girl(s) ( ) ( ) Greeter(s) ( ) ( ) ( ) Ring Bearer(s) ( ) ( ) Usher(s) ( ) ( ) ( )
Our Colors: Paste your colors here include any accent colors as well! Bridesmaids Phone Number Email ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Junior Bridesmaids ( ) ( ) Groomsmen ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Junior Groomsmen ( ) ( ) 2
MONTH/YEAR (12 Months Before The Wedding) SU M T W TH F S TEN TO TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE Proposal Date: o Introduce both families and announce your engagement Budget Range: o Wedding Budget: Discuss and decide Type: o Type of wedding: Informal or Formal Approx. #: o Guest List: Discuss and create o Tentative wedding date: Discuss and select Date: o Y Wedding Coordinator: Interview and select Wed Planner: o Wedding website: Create to share your engagement Website: o Wedding party: Choose and announce o Y Officiant: Meet and book o Y Banquet/Reception site: Visit and book o Wedding insurance: yes or no? o Y Honeymoon: Discuss plans o Exercise: Start a routine to feel your best o Y Photographers: Start looking at photos for inspiration o Y Photographers: Schedule to have engagement photo sitting o Y Bridal Shops: Try on wedding dresses and veils. Bring heels, a strapless bra, boy shorts (recommended) and a hair clip to each appointment, along with this planner to jot down notes in the Bridal Gown Section 3
MONTH/YEAR (11 Months Before The Wedding) SU M T W TH F S TEN TO TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE o Introduce both families and announce your engagement o Wedding Budget: Discuss and decide o Type of wedding: Informal or Formal o Guest List: Discuss and create o Tentative wedding date: Discuss and select o Y Wedding Coordinator: Interview and select o Wedding website: Create to share your engagement o Wedding party: Choose and announce o Y Officiant: Meet and book o Y Banquet/Reception site: Visit and book o Wedding insurance: yes or no? o Y Honeymoon: Discuss plans o Exercise: Start a routine to feel your best o Y Photographers: Start looking at photos for inspiration o Y Photographers: Schedule to have engagement photo sitting o Y Bridal Shops: Try on wedding dresses and veils. Bring heels, a strapless bra, boy shorts (recommended) and a hair clip to each appointment, along with this planner to jot down notes in the Bridal Gown Section 4
MONTH/YEAR (10 Months Before The Wedding) SU M T W TH F S TEN TO TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE o Introduce both families and announce your engagement o Wedding Budget: Discuss and decide o Type of wedding: Informal or Formal o Guest List: Discuss and create o Tentative wedding date: Discuss and select o Y Wedding Coordinator: Interview and select o Wedding website: Create to share your engagement o Wedding party: Choose and announce o Y Officiant: Meet and book o Y Banquet/Reception site: Visit and book o Wedding insurance: yes or no? o Y Honeymoon: Discuss plans o Exercise: Start a routine to feel your best o Y Photographers: Start looking at photos for inspiration o Y Photographers: Schedule to have engagement photo sitting o Y Bridal Shops: Try on wedding dresses and veils. Bring heels, a strapless bra, boy shorts (recommended) and a hair clip to each appointment, along with this planner to jot down notes in the Bridal Gown Section 5
MONTH/YEAR (9 Months Before The Wedding) SU M T W TH F S SIX TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE o Y Officiant: Choose your officiant and discuss ceremony plans o Y Flowers: Research floral designs, interview and select florist o Y Catering: Research, Interview and select caterer o Y Photographers: Research, interview and select wedding photographers o Y Videographers: Research, interview and select wedding videographers o Y Music and Entertainment: Research, Interview and select bands/DJs o Y Bridal Shops: Order your gown and wedding veil o Y Accessories: Browse and purchase wedding dress accessories, including shoes, lingerie, purse, gloves and day-of per- sonalized tank tops for you and your bridal party o Y Bridal Shops: Select Men’s Formalwear o Y Bridal Shops: Shop and select bridesmaid dresses o Y Dance Studios: Consider signing up for dance classes o Y Bridal Registry: Select bridal gift registry and bridal shower registry. o Y Accommodations: Research prices and reserve rooms for out-of-town guests o Y Invitations: Research, interview and place your order for your wedding invitations. Send Save-the-dates o Y Honeymoon: Research honeymoon locations and pricing. Book your honeymoon! 6
MONTH/YEAR (8 Months Before The Wedding) SU M T W TH F S SIX TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE o Y Officiant: Choose your officiant and discuss ceremony plans o Y Flowers: Research floral designs, interview and select florist o Y Catering: Research, Interview and select caterer o Y Photographers: Research, interview and select wedding photographers o Y Videographers: Research, interview and select wedding videographers o Y Music and Entertainment: Research, Interview and select bands/DJs o Y Bridal Shops: Order your gown and wedding veil o Y Accessories: Browse and purchase wedding dress accessories, including shoes, lingerie, purse, gloves and day-of per- sonalized tank tops for you and your bridal party o Y Bridal Shops: Select Men’s Formalwear o Y Bridal Shops: Shop and select bridesmaid dresses o Y Dance Studios: Consider signing up for dance classes o Y Bridal Registry: Select bridal gift registry and bridal shower registry. o Y Accommodations: Research prices and reserve rooms for out-of-town guests o Y Invitations: Research, interview and place your order for your wedding invitations. Send Save-the-dates o Y Honeymoon: Research honeymoon locations and pricing. Book your honeymoon! 7
MONTH/YEAR (7 Months Before The Wedding) SU M T W TH F S SIX TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE o Y Officiant: Choose your officiant and discuss ceremony plans o Y Flowers: Research floral designs, interview and select florist o Y Catering: Research, Interview and select caterer o Y Photographers: Research, interview and select wedding photographers o Y Videographers: Research, interview and select wedding videographers o Y Music and Entertainment: Research, Interview and select bands/DJs o Y Bridal Shops: Order your gown and wedding veil o Y Accessories: Browse and purchase wedding dress accessories, including shoes, lingerie, purse, gloves and day-of per- sonalized tank tops for you and your bridal party o Y Bridal Shops: Select Men’s Formalwear o Y Bridal Shops: Shop and select bridesmaid dresses o Y Dance Studios: Consider signing up for dance classes o Y Bridal Registry: Select bridal gift registry and bridal shower registry. o Y Accommodations: Research prices and reserve rooms for out-of-town guests o Y Invitations: Research, interview and place your order for your wedding invitations. Send Save-the-dates o Y Honeymoon: Research honeymoon locations and pricing. Book your honeymoon! 8
MONTH/YEAR (6 Months Before The Wedding) SU M T W TH F S SIX TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE o Y Officiant: Choose your officiant and discuss ceremony plans o Y Flowers: Research floral designs, interview and select florist o Y Catering: Research, Interview and select caterer o Y Photographers: Research, interview and select wedding photographers o Y Videographers: Research, interview and select wedding videographers o Y Music and Entertainment: Research, Interview and select bands/DJs o Y Bridal Shops: Order your gown and wedding veil o Y Accessories: Browse and purchase wedding dress accessories, including shoes, lingerie, purse, gloves and day-of per- sonalized tank tops for you and your bridal party o Y Bridal Shops: Select Men’s Formalwear o Y Bridal Shops: Shop and select bridesmaid dresses o Y Dance Studios: Consider signing up for dance classes o Y Bridal Registry: Select bridal gift registry and bridal shower registry. o Y Accommodations: Research prices and reserve rooms for out-of-town guests o Y Invitations: Research, interview and place your order for your wedding invitations. Send Save-the-dates o Y Honeymoon: Research honeymoon locations and pricing. Book your honeymoon! 9
MONTH/YEAR (5 Months Before The Wedding) SU M T W TH F S FOUR TO FIVE MONTHS BEFORE o Y Cakes: Research wedding cake designs, meet and book baker o Y Catering: Discuss menu ideas with your catering manager o Y Bridal Shops: Confirm your bridesmaids ordered their gowns and decide on accessories o Y Bridal Shops: Have your mother and future mother-in-law coordinate and select their dresses o Y Jewelers: Shop and Purchase your wedding rings and send for engraving if applicable o Y Favors: Get ideas for wedding favors o Y Transportation: Book limo, party bus, and/or cars for wedding day o Y Rehearsal Dinners/Showers: Confirm dates for bridal showers and bachelorette parties o Y Catering and Rentals: Reserve rental equipment such as chairs, linens, tables, tents, etc. o Y Rehearsal Dinners/Showers: Research and book your rehearsal dinner location o Y Salon and Makeup: Get ideas, select and book makeup and hairstylist. o Notify any family or friends whom you would like to give readings, sing solos, serve as guest book attendant, serve as an extra pho- tography assistant etc. o Interview and hire any additional management staff and babysitters if needed o Give your guest list to shower hostesses and check that your registry has enough items and update wedding website 10
MONTH/YEAR (4 Months Before The Wedding) SU M T W TH F S FOUR TO FIVE MONTHS BEFORE o Y Cakes: Research wedding cake designs, meet and book baker o Y Catering: Discuss menu ideas with your catering manager o Y Bridal Shops: Confirm your bridesmaids ordered their gowns and decide on accessories o Y Bridal Shops: Have your mother and future mother-in-law coordinate and select their dresses o Y Jewelers: Shop and Purchase your wedding rings and send for engraving if applicable o Y Favors: Get ideas for wedding favors o Y Transportation: Book limo, party bus, and/or cars for wedding day o Y Rehearsal Dinners/Showers: Confirm dates for bridal showers and bachelorette parties o Y Catering and Rentals: Reserve rental equipment such as chairs, linens, tables, tents, etc. o Y Rehearsal Dinners/Showers: Research and book your rehearsal dinner location o Y Salon and Makeup: Get ideas, select and book makeup and hairstylist. o Notify any family or friends whom you would like to give readings, sing solos, serve as guest book attendant, serve as an extra pho- tography assistant etc. o Interview and hire any additional management staff and babysitters if needed o Give your guest list to shower hostesses and check that your registry has enough items and update wedding website 11
MONTH/YEAR (3 Months Before The Wedding) SU M T W TH F S TWO TO THREE MONTHS BEFORE o Finalize guest list o Y Salon and Makeup: Make appointment for hair and makeup trials o Y Favors: Order your wedding favors o Y Accessories: Start browsing and purchase wedding accessories like ring pillow, candles, baskets, etc. o Purchase gifts for each other and your parents o Y Bridal Shop: Confirm tuxes have been ordered for groom/groomsmen o Y Honeymoon: Prep for your honeymoon o Y Transportation: Finalize wedding transportation o Y Music and Entertainment: Select your music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and review with musicians / singers o Y Rehearsal Dinners/Showers: Finalize rehearsal dinner plans and order rehearsal invitations, menus, table numbers, escort cards, and any other stationery accessories o Y Invitations: Mail invitations eight weeks before your wedding day 12
MONTH/YEAR (2 Months Before The Wedding) SU M T W TH F S TWO TO THREE MONTHS BEFORE o Finalize guest list o Y Salon and Makeup: Make appointment for hair and makeup trials o Y Favors: Order your wedding favors o Y Accessories: Start browsing and purchase wedding accessories like ring pillow, candles, baskets, etc. o Purchase gifts for each other and your parents o Y Bridal Shop: Confirm tuxes have been ordered for groom/groomsmen o Y Honeymoon: Prep for your honeymoon o Y Transportation: Finalize wedding transportation o Y Music and Entertainment: Select your music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and review with musicians / singers o Y Rehearsal Dinners/Showers: Finalize rehearsal dinner plans and order rehearsal invitations, menus, table numbers, escort cards, and any other stationery accessories o Y Invitations: Mail invitations eight weeks before your wedding day 13
MONTH/YEAR (1 Month Before The Wedding) SU M T W TH F S ONE TO TWO MONTHS BEFORE o Y Bridal Shops: Have your first bridal gown fitting o Y Officiant: Finalize ceremony readings and songs, and review with performers o Y Catering: Order liquor/beverages not handled by caterer o Y Officiant: Meet with your officiant to finalize the ceremony, including attendant formations o Vows: Begin writing your vows if applicable o Thank-you notes for bridal showers and early wedding gifts: Start addressing envelopes o Research where to get your marriage license o Y Photographers: Prepare a must-have photo shot list for your photographer and videographer o Y Rehearsal Dinners/Showers: Schedule the bridesmaids’ luncheon and buy attendant gifts o Y Dentist: Whiten teeth for your wedding day o Y Insurance: Consider liability insurance for your reception location o Y Bridal Coordinator and Planners: Consider month of/week of/day of coordination o Y Flowers: Consider arranging to have your flowers preserved after the wedding o Y Photographers: Consider a video montage to feature on your wedding day 14
MONTH/YEAR (* 1 Month Before Wedding ) This month is repeated to ensure 3-4 weeks is viewed depending on the day your wedding falls on. SU M T W TH F S THREE TO FOUR WEEKS BEFORE o Y Jewelers: Finalize your jewelry selections o Y Music and Entertainment: Finalize your “must play” and “don’t play” music lists and review with musicians o Y Dance Studios: Practice your first dance wearing your bridal shoes o Y Invitations: Design and order your wedding program o Y Honeymoon: Confirm honeymoon and travel arrangements o Call guests who haven’t RSVP’d o Y Jewelers: Pick up your wedding rings o Get your marriage license, typically no earlier than 30 days before the wedding o Research how to change your name o Y Invitations: Mail your rehearsal-dinner invitations o Purchase small candles, candies, and mints for your guest powder room o Y Salon and Makeup: Meet with your stylist to discuss and test the perfect makeup and hairstyle 15
MONTH/YEAR (Month of Wedding) SU M T W TH F S TWO WEEKS BEFORE o Y Bridal Shops: Have your final wedding gown fitting o Finalize and share your wedding-day schedule (including receiving-line order) o Y Salons and Makeup: Confirm all of your beauty appointments o Y Transportation: Confirm pick-up times, schedules, and addresses with your transportation o Y Bridal Shops: Pick up the groom’s formalwear o Finalize your vows for the ceremony o Get your hair colored and trimmed o Confirm final headcount o Give final attendance numbers to vendors and confirm final date/time for pick-ups after wedding o Y Bridal Shops: Pick up your wedding dress! 16
MONTH/YEAR (Day of the Wedding) (And After the Wedding) SU M T W TH F S WEEK BEFORE WEDDING WEEK WEEK AFTER Notes: 17
ONE WEEK BEFORE o Y Honeymoon: Pack for your wedding night and honeymoon o Create a “wedding box” to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license, candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book) and assign someone to transport o Prepare a “reception box” for accessories such as guest books, cameras, toasting goblets, cake toppers, etc., and assign someone to transport o Y Favors: Prepare all of your wedding favors for transportation to reception venue and assign someone to move them o Y Banquets: Finalize your seating arrangements (making sure you involve both sets of parents) and submit to caterer o Y Invitations: Prepare place cards o Y Photographers: Confirm dates/times/locations for all photo and video sessions the day of the wedding o Confirm dates/times/locations with all vendors THE DAY BEFORE o Payment envelopes including tips: Prepare and assign someone responsible for distributing to vendors o Assignment lists and checklists: Give out to ensure everyone knows their tasks including person responsible for transporting gifts o Ceremony box: Give to appropriate person o Reception box: Give to appropriate person o Favor box: Give to appropriate person o Announcement cards: Assign someone to mail o Gather together: wedding dress, accessories, and bridal emergency kit o Y Salons and Spa: Get a manicure, pedicure, and massage o Y Officiants: Rehearse ceremony with officiant and wedding party THE WEDDING DAY o Y Your day has arrived! You may be nervous, but try to eat breakfast and drink plenty of fluids o Take a lavender bath or practice yoga o Y Salons and Makeup: Wear a button-down shirt for your hair and makeup appointments AFTER THE WEDDING o Get your wedding dress cleaned and preserved o Y Flowers: Preserve your bouquet o Y Invitations: Write and mail your thank-you notes o Complete your name-change o Conclude your bridal registry program o Y Photographers: Meet with photographer and videographer to finalize albums/video o Meet with photographer and videographer to finalize albums/video 18
WEDDING BUDGET CHECKLIST Reception Site: $ Deposits Total PAID Food Drinks Cake Location Fee Service Fee (wait staff, bartenders, valet) Rentals (tables, chairs, etc.) Decorations (other than floral) Other: Attire Cost: $ Bridal Dress Tuxedos Headpiece, Veil Jewelry (other than wedding rings) Shoes Garter Accessories Other: Photographer / Videographer $ Photographer Engagement Sitting Videographer Albums Photo Booth Other: $ Music / Entertainment: DJ’s Band/Musicians for the Ceremony Band/Musicians for the Reception Other: $ Floral / Decorations: Bouquets Boutonnieres Corsages for the Mothers Ceremony Flowers Reception Flowers Other: $ Ceremony: Ceremony Location Fees Officiant’s Fee or Donation 19
Stationary: $ Deposits Total PAID Announcements Wedding Invitations RSVP Cards Calligraphy Thank You Cards Stamps Reception Napkins/Matches Other: Rings: $ Bride’s Wedding Ring Groom’s Wedding Ring Other: Transportation: $ Transportation to the Ceremony Transportation to the Reception Guests Transportation (Trolleys, Vans, Buses) Other: Gifts: $ Wedding Favors Gifts for the Bridesmaids Gifts for the Groomsmen Gifts for the Parents Gifts for Each Other Other: Miscellaneous: $ Marriage License Taxes Tips Other: Accommodations for the Night: $ Hotel Other: Honeymoon: $ Airfare: Resort: Spa Day Activities Other TOTAL FOR WEDDING: TOTALS $ 20
CEREMONY Location: Officiant: Phone: ( ) Address: Cell: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Website: Appointments: Home Address: Ceremony Box Attendant: Phone: Email: o Marriage License o Candles o Basket o Ring Pillow o Guest book o Programs Idea’s and Notes: 21
RECEPTION Location: Contact: Phone: ( ) Address: Cell: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Website: Appointments: Appointments: Reception Box Attendant: Phone: Email: o Place Cards o Guest Book o Toasting Goblets o Cake Toppers o Favors CATERING Vendor: Contact: Phone: ( ) Address: Cell: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Website: Appointments: Notes: 22
WEDDING PLANNER Wedding Planner: Phone: ( ) Address: Cell: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Website: Address: Home Address: Notes: Ideas: 23
VOWS 24
BRIDAL REGISTRY Store/Registry: Web Address: Store/Registry: Web Address: Notes: 25
BAR ACCESSORIES Napkin Holder Coffee Mugs Bar Cart/Tool Set Place Mats Cookware Set Coaster Sets Serving Bowls Cooling Rack Cocktail Shaker Serving Platters Corkscrew Champagne Flutes Soup Tureen and Ladle Cutting Boards Double Old-Fashioned Glasses Stainless Steel Flatware Garlic Press Highball Glasses Steak Knives Ice Cream Scoop Ice Bucket Sugar and Creamer Set Kitchen Timer Juice Glasses Tablecloths Knife Sharpener Margarita/Martini Glasses Tea Kettle Measuring Cup/Spoon Set Red/White Wineglasses Mixing Bowls Set Water Goblets HOME DECOR Oven Mitts Wine Fridge Alarm Clock Roasting Pan Candles/Holders Salad Spinner BATHWARE Clocks Salt/Pepper Shaker Bathrobes Coffee Tables Spice Rack Bath Mat Ottomans Storage/Canister Sets Bath Towels/Washcloths Picture Frames/Wall Art Tongs Hair Dryer Shelving Veggie Peeler Hand Towels Sofas Wisk Lotion Dispenser Table Lamps Tissue Holder Throw Blankets OUTDOOR Toothbrush Holder TVs Garden Hose Tub Mat Tumbler Vases Grill Scale Wall Mirrors Patio Accessories Soap Dispenser Window Treatment Patio Furniture Shower Curtain Patio Umbrella Showerhead HOME APPLIANCES Snow Blower Shower Radio Dishwasher Dryer SMALL APPLIANCES BEDDING Washer Blender Bed Skirt Coffeemaker Blankets CLEANING & LAUNDRY Coffee Grinder Comforter Set Carpet Cleaner Deep Fryer Duvet Covers Garment Cleaner Dutch Oven Euro Shams Hamper Espresso Machine Flat Sheets Handheld Steamer Food Processor Fitted Sheets Handheld Vacuum Hand Mixer Mattress Pad Iron Panini Press Pillows Ironing Board Slow Cooker Pillow Shams Mop/Broom Stand Mixer Pillow Case Set Trash Can Toaster Vacuum Waffle Maker DINNERWARE Butter Dish KITCHEN TRAVEL Cake Stand Bakeware Set Carry-on Casual Place Settings Basting Brushes Digital Camera Cloth Napkins Broiler Pan Garment Bag Covered Casseroles Canister Set Photo Printer Formal Place Settings Can Opener Suitcase Formal Silver Flatware Set Casserole Dish Toiletry Kit Gravy Boat/Stand Cheese Grater Travel Totes Knife Block Citrus Zester Wheeled Cooler 26 © 2014 The American Wedding Guide
WEDDING CAKE Bakery: Phone: ( ) Address: Cell: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Website: Cake Tasting Appointment: # of Guests: # of Cake Tiers: Cake Shape: Round Square Hexagon Oval Petal 1/2 Sheet 1/4 Sheet Cupcakes Cake Design/Colors: CAKE FLAVORS: CAKE FILLING: CAKE FILLING: CAKE ICING: TO PURCHASE: Cake Knife & Server (engraving optional) Other: Cake Topper: Cake Ad-Ons: Flower Petals: Other: Notes: 29
JEWELRY SHAPE Cushion Emerald Marquise Pear Oval Asscher Heart Round Princess Radiant GIA D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z COLOR color nearly color- faint very light yellow light yellow to grading colorless Deep Cut Shallow Cut Ideal Cut scale less yellow strong yellow Flawless. Internally Flawless: No internal or external imperfections. Internally Flawless: No internal imperfec- FL, IF tions. Very rare. Very, Very Slightly Included: Very difficult to see imperfections under 10x magnification. An excellent quality VVS1, VVS2 diamond. CLARITY VS1, VS2 Very Slightly Included: Imperfections are not typically visible to the unaided eye. Slightly Included: Imperfections are visible under 10x magnification, and may be visible with the unaided eye. A SI1, SI2 good diamond value. I1, I2, I3 Included: These diamonds have inclusions visible with the unaided eye. r Jeweler: Name: Phone: Address: Bride Groom Shape Carat Type Color Designer Designer Clarity Style # Style # Cut Cost Cost r Jeweler: Name: Phone: Address: Bride Groom Shape Carat Type Color Designer Designer Clarity Style # Style # Cut Cost Cost Bridesmaids Flower Girl Mother of the Bride Mother of the Groom 30
BRIDAL GOWN What Looks and Feels the Best: Style Neckline Waistline Sleeves A-Line Strapless Portrait Natural Fitted Ballerina Sweetheart Spaghetti Strap Princesss Seaming Cap Ballgown Square Bateau Basque Flutter Empire Jewel Asymmetric Dropped Illusion Mermaid V-neck Off-the-shoulder Asymmetrical Juliet Sheath Halter Scoop Empire Bell Trains Veils Other Bustling Chapel Birdcage Fingertip Lace Standard Bustle Court Flyaway Waltz Beading French Bustle Cathedral Blusher Floor-length Embroidery Fishtail Fountain Mantilla Ruching Watteau Elbow Sweep or Chapel Belt Royal or Monarch Pouf Cathedral Puddle or Sweep Waterfall Bridal Shop: Name: Style What I liked about the dress: Neckline Waistline Sleeves Train Veils Bustle Designer Style # Cost Style What I liked about the dress: Neckline Waistline Sleeves Train Veils Bustle Designer Style # Cost Style What I liked about the dress: Neckline Waistline Sleeves Train Veils Bustle Designer Style # Cost 27
LIMOUSINE & TRANSPORTATION Limousine Company: Phone: ( ) Address: Cell: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Website: BACHELORETTE/BACHELOR PARTY DATE: Limousine Party Bus Sedan Other: Details: # of people: Conformation #: WEDDING DAY DATE: Limousine Party Bus Sedan Other: Details: # of people: Conformation #: NOTES: NIGHT OF WEDDING DATE: Limousine Party Bus Sedan Other: Details: # of people: Conformation #: HONEYMOON TRAVEL DATE: Limousine Party Bus Sedan Other: Details: # of people: Conformation #: 28
BRIDAL SHOWER Name of Location: Address: Phone # / Email: Available Dates: Available Times: Type/Theme of Shower: Colors: Decor Ideas: Notes: Brides Family: Grooms Family: Friends: 31
Brides Family: Grooms Family: Friends: 32
BACHELORETTE PARTY Name of Location: Address: Phone # / Email: Available Dates: Available Times: Type/Theme: Games: Ideas: Notes: Guest: Phone #: Email: 33
Guest: Phone #: Email: 34
PHOTOGRAPHY Photographer: Assistant: Phone: ( ) Address: Cell: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Website: Candids Black and White Photo Albums Portraits Sepia Table Shots Touch Color Details Blur Effects Ideas and Must-Haves: ENGAGEMENT PHOTO SHOOT Photographer: Assistant: Phone: ( ) Address: Cell: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Website: Place: Day / Time: Ideas: 35
Paste/Staple examples of poses you like 36
MUSIC SELECTION DJ or Band: Contact: Phone: ( ) Address: Cell: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Website: Intro Song for Grandparents and Parents: Artist: Grandparents of Bride: Grandparents of Groom: Parents of Bride: Parents of Groom: Intro Song for the Bridal Party: Artist: Bridesmaids Groomsmen Escorted By: Escorted By: Escorted By: Escorted By: Escorted By: Escorted By: Escorted By: Escorted By: Escorted By: Flower Girl(s) Ring Bearer: Maid of Honor Best Maid: Notes: 37
Intro Song for Bride and Groom: Artist: Bride and Groom Introduced As: Bride and Grooms First Dance: Artist: Whole or Half: Bridal Party Joins In: YES NO Blessing By: Toast by Maid of Honor: Toast by Best Man: Toast by Other: Anniversary Dance / Song: Artist: Centerpiece Giveaway: Artist: Cake Cutting Song: Artist: Bouquet Toss: Artist: Garter Off: Artist: Garter Toss: Artist: Garter On Bouquet Winner: Artist: Bride’s Dance With Father: Artist: Groom’s Dance With Mother: Artist: Last Song For Bride & Groom: Artist: 38
PREFERRED SONGS Color In The Stars To Rate The Song Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: 39
DO NOT PLAY LIST Song: Artist: Song: Artist: DO NOT Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: PLAY LIST Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: DO NOT Song: Artist: Song: Artist: PLAY LIST Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: DO NOT Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: PLAY LIST Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: Song: Artist: 40
FLOWER CHOICES Bride: Bridal Bouquet Throw away Bouquet Hair Flower Body Flower Maid of Honor: Bouquet Hair Flower Body Flower Bridesmaids: Bouquet Hair Flower Body Flower Flower Girl(s): Bouquet Head Piece Petals Basket Groom: Boutonniere Best Man: Boutonniere Groomsmen: Boutonniere Ushers: Boutonniere Ring Bearer: Boutonniere Ring Pillow Other Ideas: 41
Mother of the Bride: Corsage Mother of the Groom: Corsage Grandmother of the Bride/Groom: Corsage Bout Father of the Bride: Boutonniere Father of the Groom: Boutonniere Grandfather of the Bride/Groom: Corsage Bout Church / Ceremony Site: Altar Church Doors Runner Bows Entryway Gazebo Unity Candle Unity Sand Other Reception Site: Entry Place Cards Guest Book Bar Cocktail Hour Buffet Chair Table Decor Head Table Votive Candles Cake Table Cake Flowers Gift Table Bathroom Rental Glass Other 42
FAVORS / GIFTS NAME GIFT NAME GIFT Maid/Matron of Honor Best Man Bridesmaids Groomsmen Junior Bridesmaids Junior Groomsmen Flower Girl(s) Ring Bearer(s) Parents of the Bride Parents of the Groom Guests / Ideas / Store browsed 43
VIDEOGRAPHY Videographer: Assistant: Phone: ( ) Address: Cell: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Website: Short Version Audio Clips Number of DVD copies Long Version Photography Documentary Type Music Cinematic Type Rehearsal Dinner Notes: Ideas / Notes 44
BRIDES FAMILY GUEST LIST Guest: Address: 45
GROOMS FAMILY GUEST LIST Guest: Address: 46
BRIDES FRIENDS GUEST LIST Guest: Address: 47
GROOMS FRIENDS GUEST LIST Guest: Address: 48
INVITATIONS Designer / Calligrapher: Address: Phone: ( ) Address: Cell: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Website: WEDDING INVITATIONS Reception Card Response Card Hotel Card Envelopes Belly Band Wording: SAVE-THE-DATES Magnets Postcard Folded Card Other: Save-the-date Hotel Card Other: Wording: 49
REHEARSAL DINNER INVITES Invitation Directions Envelopes w/response card Other: Wording: PROGRAM /ITINERARIES Wording: THANK YOU CARDS Wording: 50
SEATING CHART Option # 1: By using these worksheets, you can pencil in your guests or use long, thin sticky notes to adjust as needed. Option #2: Materials Needed: paper plates, long, thin sticky notes, pencil, floor or table space 1) Layout paper plates on floor or table to mimic banquet hall layout of dining tables. 2) Use long, thin sticky notes to assign guest seating. 3) Take a photo of layout and use the Seating List worksheet to record final seating. 51
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SEATING LIST TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ 53
SEATING LIST TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ TABLE # ________ 54
TABLE ARRANGEMENT Plan out your centerpiece and table arrangements Feel free to use pictures or sketch! Chair Arrangement 55
SEATING MAP OF RECEPTION Draw location of all tables. 56
TIME SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Day of Wedding: 5:00 am 5:30 am 6:00 am: 6:30 am: 7:00 am 7:30 am 8:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 9:00 pm 9:30 pm 10:00 pm 10:30 pm 11:00 pm 11:30 pm 12:00 am 12:30 am 1:00 am 1:30 am REHEARSAL DINNER Location: Contact: Phone: ( ) Address: Cell: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Website: DATE: TIME: 57
EMERGENCY BRIDAL SURVIVAL KIT To ensure your special day runs as smooth as possible, put together a survival kit! Below is a checklist of items you should include in your tote bag. Health Beauty Extras q Medicine (Benadryl, Advil, ect.) q Hair comb q Scotch tape q Band-Aids q Hair spray q Scissors q Eye Drops q Hair bands and pins q Rubber bands q Hand Sanitizer q Nail file, remover, white polish q Envelopes q Quick snacks q Mirror q Pen q Straw q Extra earring backs q Note pad q Water bottle q Tissues q Paper clips q Lot’s of Water. Keep hydrated! q Makeup q Binder pins q Perfume q Sunglasses Hygene q Sunscreen q Tampons/sanitary napkins Dress & Footwear q Cash: q Tooth Brush q Baby Wipes (for dress stains) q Other: q Tooth Paste q Clear nail polish (stocking runs) q Other: q Dental Floss/Toothpicks q Chalk (to cover dress stain) q Other: q Breath Spray/Mouthwash q Spot remover pen q Other: q Breath mints q Lots of safety pins q Other: q Chapstick q Mini sewing kit q Other: q Deodorant q Static cling dryer sheets q Other: q Lotion q Lint roller q Other: q Face Wipes q Krazy Glue q Other: q Spare underwear q Heel protectors q Other: q Q-tips q Flat shoes/flip flops q Other: q Tweezers q Shoe pads q Other: NOTES: 58
HONEYMOON CHECKLIST Name of Location: Address: Phone # / Email: Travel Agent: Phone # Contact Name: Email: Notes Bride’s Clothing Groom’s Clothing 59
MUST HAVE Face Cleanser Airline tickets or confirmation Baby Wipes Passport, visas Cotton balls and swabs Driver’s license Tweezers Credit, ATM, auto-club, & telephone calling cards Comb/brush Money and traveler’s checks Hair gel/spray Hotel, theater, restaurant, and other reservation Nail file/clippers confirmations (and copies) Shaving cream Medical and/or trip insurance coverage and prescriptions Bubble bath (and copies) Scented massage oil Phone numbers for your doctor, emergency contacts, Contact lens and solution and credit card companies Extra pair of glasses/contacts Prescription medicine (in the original bottle) Hair accessories Contraception Shampoo and conditioner In-flight reading Body lotion Ear plugs Hair dryer Sunglasses Shower cap Sun hat Shout Wipes Paperback books Anti-bacterial liquid or lotion Deck of cards Visine Canvas tote bag for beach or pool Razors Maps, guidebooks, & translation dictionary Electrical converter/adapter LEAVE WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS Chargers for cell phones, iPods, and digital cameras Your itinerary iPod Hotel phone numbers Camera Photocopies of your passport Extra camera batteries Photocopies of your credit cards Ziplock bags Traveler’s check receipts Sewing kit Will Alarm clock Life insurance policy numbers Small backpack(s) Pertinent financial information Comfortable wearing shoes Workout clothing OTHER Compact umbrella FIRST AID Antibacterial wipes Aloe vera Band-Aids Insect repellent & anti-itch cream Travel-sickness pills Aspirin Ibuprofen Antacid Antihistamine Asthma inhaler Diarrhea medicine TOILETRIES Toothpaste Toothbrushes Deodorant Cosmetics Tampons/pads Lip Balm Tooth Floss Make-up remover 60
MY VENDORS CONTACT LIST q Accommodations: q Jewelers: Phone: Phone: q Banquet Facility: q Make up: Phone: Phone: q Bridal Coordinator: q Music: Phone: Phone: q Bridal Shop: q Officiant: Phone: Phone: q Cake/Baker: q Photo Booth: Phone: Phone: q Caterer: q Photographer: Phone: Phone: q Dance Studio: q Realtor: Phone: Phone: q Favors: q Rentals: Phone: Phone: q Financial Services: q Rehearsal Dinner: Phone: Phone: q Flowers: q Salon: Phone: Phone: q Floral Preservation: q Transportation: Phone: Phone: q Gown Preservation: q Travel Agent: Phone: Phone: q Insurance: q Videographer: Phone: Phone: q Invitations: q Other: Phone: Phone: q Emergency Contact: Phone: Relation: 61
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