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I Do WEDDING PLANNER WORKSHEETS - Our Wedding Date: Hawthorne Creative
WEDDING PLANNER WORKSHEETS

                    I Do

Our Wedding Date:
WEDDING PLANNER WORKSHEETS

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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
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Bride’s Name

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Best Man

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Flower Girl(s)
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Greeter(s)
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Our Colors:
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include any accent colors
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Groomsmen
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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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MONTH/YEAR   (Day of the Wedding) (And After the Wedding)

                         SU   M          T     W              TH             F                S
     WEEK BEFORE
     WEDDING WEEK
     WEEK AFTER

                    Notes:

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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

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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

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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         $

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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:

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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:

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WEDDING PLANNER

     Wedding Planner:

      Phone: (    )                     Address:
      Cell:   (   )
      Fax:    (   )

     Email:
     Website:

     Address:               Home Address:

     Notes:

     Ideas:

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VOWS

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BRIDAL REGISTRY
     Store/Registry:
     Web Address:

     Store/Registry:
     Web Address:

     Notes:

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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

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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:

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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

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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

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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 #:

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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:

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Brides Family:   Grooms Family:   Friends:

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BACHELORETTE PARTY

     Name of Location:
     Address:                         Phone # / Email:

     Available Dates:             Available Times:

     Type/Theme:

     Games:                       Ideas:

     Notes:

     Guest:                Phone #:                      Email:

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Guest:   Phone #:   Email:

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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:

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Paste/Staple examples of poses you like

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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:

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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:

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PREFERRED SONGS
     Color In The Stars
     To Rate The Song
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DO NOT PLAY LIST

Song:               Artist:
Song:               Artist:

         DO NOT
Song:               Artist:
Song:               Artist:
Song:               Artist:

        PLAY LIST
Song:               Artist:
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                  DO NOT
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                 PLAY LIST
Song:               Artist:
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         DO NOT
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        PLAY LIST
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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:

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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

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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

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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

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BRIDES FAMILY GUEST LIST
Guest:            Address:

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GROOMS FAMILY GUEST LIST
Guest:                 Address:

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BRIDES FRIENDS GUEST LIST
Guest:            Address:

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GROOMS FRIENDS GUEST LIST
Guest:                  Address:

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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:

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REHEARSAL DINNER INVITES
     Invitation   Directions            Envelopes w/response card   Other:

Wording:

                               PROGRAM /ITINERARIES
Wording:

                                THANK YOU CARDS

Wording:

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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.

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SEATING LIST
     TABLE # ________   TABLE # ________   TABLE # ________

     TABLE # ________   TABLE # ________   TABLE # ________

     TABLE # ________   TABLE # ________   TABLE # ________

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SEATING LIST
TABLE # ________     TABLE # ________   TABLE # ________

TABLE # ________     TABLE # ________   TABLE # ________

TABLE # ________     TABLE # ________   TABLE # ________

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TABLE ARRANGEMENT
                          Plan out your centerpiece and table arrangements
                                 Feel free to use pictures or sketch!

     Chair Arrangement

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SEATING MAP OF RECEPTION
       Draw location of all tables.

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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:

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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:

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HONEYMOON CHECKLIST
     Name of Location:
     Address:                  Phone # / Email:

     Travel Agent:                                 Phone #

     Contact Name:                                 Email:

     Notes

     Bride’s Clothing                      Groom’s Clothing

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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
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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:

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