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WeddingFall 2017
Planner
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Contact your local newspaper to see what their announcement requirements are. Following are three traditional types of announcements and what to include in each.
EngagEmEnts This is the first announcement for the paper. It includes the names of the bride-elect and groom-elect, city of residence, parents’ names, time, date and place of wedding, names of grandparents, education and honors. The announcement of the engagement should be submitted no more than six months and no less than two weeks before the wedding date. A photograph can be submitted.
WEddings This is submitted after the wedding. Information should include the names of the couple, parents and grandparents; time, date and location of wedding; officiating minister’s name; who gave the bride away; bride’s attendants and bridesmaids; flower girls and ring bearer; best man and groomsmen; location of the reception; honeymoon location; and the city where the couple will be living. A photograph can be submitted.
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Use this as a guide for what to include in your engagement announcement:
Full name of bride-elect ___________________________________
Complete address & phone ________________________________
Full names of bride’s parents _______________________________
Full names of bride-elect’s grandparents ______________________
Bride-elect’s education information _________________________
Bride-elect’s employment (job title & location) _________________
Full name of groom-elect __________________________________
Address & phone of groom -elect ___________________________
Full names of groom’s parents ______________________________
Full names of groom’s grandparents __________________________
Groom’s education information _____________________________
Groom’s employment (job title & location) ____________________
Date, place and time of wedding (please be specific)
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• Meeting room for all your bridal needs• Free Hot Breakfast• Indoor heated Pool
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Tell all family members.Talk to children, if this is a second/third marriage.Select a wedding date and time.Make a preliminary budget.Determine your wedding theme or style and colors.Plan your ceremony.Determine who will officiate the ceremony. Hire a wedding consultant if you plan to use one.Reserve your ceremony and reception location. Determine the size of your guest list.Start compiling names and addresses of guests.Select bridal attendants.Have fiancé select his attendants.
Plan reception.Check catering facilities, if at a club or hotel.Select a caterer, if one is necessary.Select a professional photographer and videographer.Select a musical service for reception and wedding. Select a professional florist.Select your dress and headpiece.Announce your engagement in the newspaper. Select bridesmaids’ dresses. Select the men’s wedding attire
and reserve the right sizes .Select the engagement ring with
fiancé if he has not already done so.
twelve to six months Before
Before the wedding
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Located in the Miami Valley Centre Mall
987 East Ash St., [email protected]
(937) 773-1225(Attached to Piqua Comfort Inn)
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Our banquet center holds up to 180 people.
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Six months before the weddingShop for wedding rings and other symbols of family unity.Make final arrangements for ceremony (deposits paid, contracts signed).Make sure all bridal attire is ordered.Have all mothers coordinate and select their dresses.Register for bridal registry.Complete the guest lists and compile them in order.Check the requirements for a marriage license.Start planning the honeymoon. Decide where you will live after the wedding.Begin to shop for the bride’s trousseau.
Two months before the weddingAddress the invitations and announcements, which should be mailed four to six weeks before the wedding.Order wedding cake, if not supplied by caterer.Finalize ceremony details with officiant.Make rehearsal arrangements.Plan bridesmaids’ luncheon.Make appointments for hair, nails, and make-up.Arrange accommodations for out of town attendants, guests and family members.Finalize honeymoon plans.Make sure final musical arrangements are made for wedding and reception.
six to two months Before
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Duties of the Maid/Matron of Honor• Plans and coordinates
bridal shower. • Assists the bride in
additional planning. • Helps bride address
envelopes, record wedding gifts received, shopping and other pre-wedding tasks.
• Pays for her own wedding attire and accessories.
• Helps coordinate the bridesmaids with their fittings.
• Attends the ceremony rehearsal and is invited to the rehearsal dinner party.
• Helps the bride get ready before the ceremony.
• Oversees the bridesmaids and informs them of their responsibilities.
• Arranges the bride's veil and train during the ceremony.
• Holds the bride's bouquet during the ceremony.
• Hands the officiant the groom's wedding ring.
• Signs the marriage certificate as a legal witness.
• Helps the bride change into her going-away clothes after the reception.
Duties of the Bridesmaids
• Pay for their own wedding attire and accessories.
• Help with pre-wedding preparations.
• Co-host the bridal shower with the maid of honor.
• Attend the ceremony rehearsal and are invited to the rehearsal dinner party.
Duties of the Flower Girl• The flower girl's parents
are usually responsible for her attire. With parents, attends the ceremony rehearsal and is invited to the rehearsal dinner party.
• Carries a basket of flowers. Walks before the bride in the processional, stands
next to the maid or matron of honor during the ceremony and follows the bride and groom during the recessional.
Duties of the Ring Bearer• The ring bearer's parents
are usually responsible for his attire.
• With parents, attends the ceremony rehearsal and is invited to the rehearsal dinner party.
• Carries a pillow with rings tied to it.
• Walks down the aisle with or after the flower girl.
Duties of the Best Man• Plans and coordinates
the bachelor party. • Pays for his own wedding
attire and accessories. • Helps coordinate the
groomsmen's formal wear fitting.
• Attends the ceremony rehearsal and is invited to the rehearsal dinner party.
• Gets the groom to the ceremony site on time.
• Oversees the groomsmen/ushers and informs them of their responsibilities.
• Hands the officiant the bride's wedding ring
• Signs the marriage certificate as a legal witness.
• Responsible for giving the officiant payment.
• Responsible for giving other professionals their payment.
• Make sure the couple's car is ready to go.
• Return's the groom's attire to the tuxedo shop.
Duties of the Groomsmen
• Pay for their own wedding attire and accessories.
• Attend the ceremony rehearsal and are invited to the rehearsal dinner party.
• Assist with setup and straighten and clean up after the ceremony.
• Escort the bridesmaids. • Oversee transfer of gifts
to a secure location after the reception.
Duties of the Ushers • Pay for their own
wedding attire and accessories
• Attend the ceremony rehearsal and rehearsal dinner party.
• Assist with setup. • Seat guests. • Seat the mother of the
groom in the right front row and then seat the bride's mother in the left front row.
• Unroll the aisle runner. • Straighten up and clean
after the ceremony. • Oversee transfer of gifts
after the reception.
Other participants• Person who reads
scripture at the ceremony.
• Soloist at the ceremony. • Person to hand our
ceremony programs.• Person to stand at guest
book.• Person in charge of the
gift table.
Duties of thewedding party
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CompilE namEs and addrEssEs of guEsts
r Bride’s guest listr Groom’s guest listr Bride’s parents’ guest listr Groom’s parents’ guest listr Finalize the guest list and determine
number of invitations neededr Double-check spellings of names
and addressesr Order the invitations and stationery at
least four to six months before the wedding
ordEring invitations Stationer: _______________________ Address: ________________________ Phone: __________________________ Contact: ________________________
Cost for EaCh: Invitations _______________________ Envelopes _______________________ Liners __________________________ Response cards ___________________ Envelopes _______________________ Reception cards ___________________ Pew cards _______________________ Announcements __________________ Wedding programs ________________ Place cards ______________________ Thank you notes __________________ Other __________________________
invitations Number ordered __________________ Date ordered ____________________ Delivery date _____________________ Style/font _______________________ Paper/color ______________________ Ink color ________________________
r Design and print maps to be included in the invitations if needed.
r Address and assemble the invitations.r Ensure you are using the proper
postage when stamping the envelopes.
r Mail the invitations, ask the post office to hand-cancel.
r Mail the announcements.r Write thank-you notes.r Mail thank-you notes.
Invitations
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The wedding partyMaid of Honor
Matron of Honor
Best Man
Flower Girl
Ring Bearer
Bridesmaids Groomsmen
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dECidE on a loCation
Location address: __________________
Location phone: ___________________
Type of location: __________________
Deposit required: _________________
Cancellation policy: ________________
Restrictions: _____________________
Size description: __________________
Site rental fee: ____________________
Clergy fee: _______________________
Parking: _________________________
handicap accessible: Yes no
thEmE | rEhEarsal timEs & datE
My Theme: ______________________
My style/colors: ___________________
Date reserved: ___________________
1st rehearsal time: _________________
1st rehearsal date: _________________
2nd rehearsal time: ________________
2nd rehearsal date: ________________
Final rehearsal time: ________________
Final rehearsal date: ________________
Set up time: ______________________
Start time: _______________________
End time: ________________________
Photo time: ______________________
Clean up time: ____________________
guEst
Number of guests invited: ___________
Number of guests confirmed: _________
drEssing rooms
Available: Yes No
Number Available: _________________
Capacity: ________________________
drEssing loCation
Bride: __________________________
Maid/Matron of Honor: _____________
Bridesmaids: _____________________
Flower girl: ______________________
Groom: _________________________
Best Man: _______________________
Groomsmen: _____________________
Ushers: _________________________
Ring Bearer: _____________________
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TOTAL BUDGET AMOUNT $ ___________________
BUDGET ACTUALTotal Reception (45%) $ _______________ $ ______________Reception Site $ _______________ $ ______________Catering $ _______________ $ ______________Drinks $ _______________ $ ______________Wedding Cake $ _______________ $ ______________Miscellaneous (e.g., security) $ _______________ $ ______________
Total Attire (10%) $ _______________ $ ______________Dress and veil $ _______________ $ ______________Jewelry and shoes $ _______________ $ ______________Hair and makeup $ _______________ $ ______________Lingerie $ _______________ $ ______________Groom’s tux $ _______________ $ ______________
Total Photography (10%) $ _______________ $ ______________Photographer $ _______________ $ ______________Videographer $ _______________ $ ______________Bridal/Engagement photos $ _______________ $ ______________
Total Stationery (4%) $ _______________ $ ______________Invitations $ _______________ $ ______________Postage $ _______________ $ ______________Ceremony programs $ _______________ $ ______________Save-the-date notes $ _______________ $ ______________Thank-you notes $ _______________ $ ______________
Total Transportation (5%) $ _______________ $ ______________Wedding party transportation $ _______________ $ ______________Bride and groom transportation $ _______________ $ ______________
Total Entertainment (10%) $ _______________ $ ______________Ceremony music $ _______________ $ ______________Reception music (e.g., Band, DJ) $ _______________ $ ______________
Total Flowers (10%) $ _______________ $ ______________Ceremony arrangements $ _______________ $ ______________Bouquets and Boutonniewres $ _______________ $ ______________Parent’s flowers $ _______________ $ ______________Reception site arrangements $ _______________ $ ______________
Total Miscellaneous (6%) $ _______________ $ ______________Ceremony site and officiant fees $ _______________ $ ______________Gifts for each other, attendants $ _______________ $ ______________Wedding rings $ _______________ $ ______________Marriage license $ _______________ $ ______________
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checklist
Wedding party attireBridE’s WEdding attirEr Bridal gownr Veil/Headpiecer Shoesr Undergarmentsr Slipr Stockingsr Garterr Gloves (if needed)r JewelryDate ordered: _______________________From where: ________________________Ready for pick-up on: _________________
maid/ matron of honorr Dressr Headpiecer Shoesr Stockingsr Gloves (if needed)r AccessoriesDate ordered: _______________________From Where: _______________________Ready for pick-up on: _________________
BridEsmaidsr Dressr Headpiecer Shoesr Stockingsr Gloves (if needed)r AccessoriesDate ordered: _______________________From Where: _______________________Ready for pick-up on: _________________
floWEr girlr Dressr Headpiecer Shoesr Stockingsr Gloves (if needed)r AccessoriesDate ordered: _______________________From Where: _______________________Ready for pick-up on: _________________
groomr Tuxedor Shirtr Vest/Cummerbundr Tier Shoes/Socksr Suspendersr Cuff links/ Button studsDate ordered: _______________________From Where: _______________________Ready for pick-up on: _________________
groomsmEn/ushErsr Tuxedor Shirtr Vest/Cummerbundr Tier Shoes/Socksr Suspendersr Cuff links/ Button studsDate ordered: _______________________From Where: _______________________Ready for pick-up on: _________________
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One month before the weddingHave a final fitting for your wedding gown and your bridesmaids’ gowns.Have a formal bridal portrait done.Complete all physical and dental appointments.Confirm details of photographer & videographer. Get a marriage license.Make transportation arrangements for the wedding day.Purchase gifts for the attendants.Purchase gifts for fiance if gifts are exchanged.Have the bridesmaids luncheon.Purchase going-away outfit.Keep a careful record of all gifts received to help with thank you notes. Make sure to have all accessories-toasting goblets, ring pillow, garter, candles etc.Select a responsible person to handle guest book and determine its location.
Two weeks before the weddingAttend to business and legal details; get the necessary forms to change names on.Social Security card, driver’s license, insurance and medical plans, bank accounts, make a will.Prepare wedding announcements to be sent to the newspaper.Reconfirm accommodations for out-of-town guest.
Arrange to have possessions and gifts delivered to your new home if moving.Finish addressing announcements to be mailed on the wedding day.
One week before the weddingContact guests and family who have not responded.Give final count to caterer and review details.Go over final details with all professional services you have engaged.Give photographer family information and a list of pictures you want.Plan toast for reception to include family members, children, etc.Give the videographer a list of shots your would like included in the video.Plan the seating arrangements.Plan line-up for the receiving line.Arrange for someone to assist with last minute errands and to help you dress on wedding day.Have a practice session with the hairdresser and make-up artist. Pack a suitcase for your honeymoon.Make sure you have a valid marriage license.
Make sure all wedding attire is picked up and fits properly.Have a rehearsal with all participants, reviewing their duties.
On your wedding dayBe sure to eat something—you have a big day ahead and many brides have been known to faint.Fix hair or have an appointment to have it done at least 3 – 4 hours before the ceremony.Make sure nails are done, allow plenty of time for make-up and make sure. you have all your accessories.Start dressing one to one-and-a-half hours before the ceremony.If pictures are being taken, have yourself and your attendants ready two hours before the ceremony.Have the music start 30 minutes before the ceremony.Five minutes before the ceremony starts, have the groom’s parents seated.Immediately before the procession, the bride’s mother is seated.
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Officiant InformationName:_____________________________________Address:___________________________________Phone number:_______________________________Religious denomination:__________________________Dates available:_______________________________Fee:_ _____________________________________Available for date desired? Yes NoEstimated total cost:____________________________Cancellation policy:_____________________________Arrival time:_________________________________Wedding date:________________________________Wedding location:_____________________________Wedding time:________________________________
Rehearsal date:_________________________________Rehearsal time:_________________________________Rehearsal location:_______________________________Special classes required? Yes NoDate of classes (if required):_ ________________________Time of classes (if required):_________________________Class fee:_ ____________________________________Class location:__________________________________r Book officiant six months in advancer Confirm feesr Make sure officiant is available to attendrehearsal dinner before scheduling it.r Discuss your music plans with the officiantmaking sure that there are no restrictions.
If you are planning on writing your own vows, discuss this with the officiant. Arrange for the officiant to be paid in private after the ceremony. Invite the officiant and a guest to the reception.Clergy
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FIND A CATERER
Caterer ___________________________________
Address __________________________________
Phone ____________________________________
Establish menu _____________________________
My menu __________________________________
Final guest count ____________________________
Establish guideline ___________________________
Buffet or served dinner _______________________
Time food will be set out/served ________________
Time food will be taken away ___________________
Number of bartenders and servers ______________
Confirm list of equipment provided by caterer
If self-catered ______________________________
Meat ____________________________________
Vegetables_________________________________
Fruits ____________________________________
Breads, Rolls, Crackers _______________________
Cheese, Dips, Dairy _________________________
Condiments _______________________________
Desserts __________________________________
Beverages _________________________________
ORDER THE WEDDING CAKE
Select bakery ______________________________
Make arrangements for pick-up or delivery ________
Decide where cake table will be located___________
Purchase a cake topper _______________________
Decide time of cake cutting ceremony ____________
If you are saving the top cake layer, make arrangements to have it taken home and preserved. Confirm all major details of your cake order one month in advance.
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