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Table of Contents

Calendar & Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-38

Planning & Scheduling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40The Wedding Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 - 45

Countdown & Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Bride’s Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 - 51Groom’s Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 - 55Wedding Week Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Wedding Day Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 - 58

Budget & Worksheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Breakdown of Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 - 62Expense Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 - 72

Traditions & Etiquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Traditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 - 79Etiquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 - 87

Marriage Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Gift Registries & Bridal ShowsMacy’s Wedding & Gift Registry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Sterling Cut Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Gift Registries Do’s & Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94-95List of Cincinnati-Dayton Bridal Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Wendy’s Bridal Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Cincinnati Wedding Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Wedding Mafia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Bridal Rama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Anderson Bridal Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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Bridal Attire, Gowns, Men’s Formal Wear, Intimate ApparelWendy’s Bridal Galleria 105Cincinnati Bride 106Folchi’s Formal Wear 107Skeffington’s Formal Wear 108Peppe Ramundo & Son 109Madison Avenue Bridal 110New Bridal Beginning 111Sheer Necessities Lingerie/Sew Much 112Brogan Hesketh Formal Wear 113

Culinary: Cakes, Confections & CateringIncredible Endings 117Jack’s Catering 118Village Pantry Catering 119Vonderhaar’s Catering, Inc. 120Busy Bistro Catering 121Funky’s Catering 122-123A Spoon Fulla Sugar 124Patricia’s Cakes 125MPG Events & Catering 126Fantasy in Frosting 127Celebrations Catering 128All Things Catered 129North College Hill Bakery 130Raffels Catering 130Diane’s Cake Candy & Cookie Supplies 131DessertWorks Cakery 131

Decorations, Rentals & LightingA Sign of Peace 135Entertainment Unlimited 136Academy Rentals 137A Day To Remeber USA 138Fitz The Occasion 139

FlowersSwan Floral & Gift Shop 143Village Floral Design 144Ruttle & Neltner 145Yellow Canary 146Robinson Floral Designs 147Greene’s Flower Shoppe 148Polk’s Petals 1486

Perfect Petals Florist 149Jack Herb Florist 149Brian’s Flowers 150

Wedding ServicesEventurous 155Cork-n-Bottle 156Details By Dawn 157Wed Now Cincinnati 158MyCincinnatiChapple.com 159Party Hoppers 160Pure Romance by Christy 160

Guest Lodging

Health & BeautyAularale Skin Care & Cosmetics 169Mandarine Hair, Foot & Body Spa 170-171Figure Weight Loss 172Community Weight Loss Challenge 173Ashley Matho 173

Honeymoon & TravelFirst Discount Travel 179Travel Authority, The 180Provident Travel 181Victoria Travel 182

Invitations, Favors & GiftsLand of Oz Wedding Invitation Outlet, The 187Personalized By Request 187Poeme 188Lia Sophia 189Inkredible Creations 190

JewelryJames Free Jewelers 195Stafford Jewelers 196Richter & Phillips Jewelers 197Eddie Lane’s Diamond Showroom 198Rogers Jewelers 199Hannoush Jewelers 200Schulz & Sons Jewelers Inc. 201

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Faigle & Sons Jewelers 202Monmouth Jewelers 202

Music, Dance & EntertainmentHey Mr. DJ Entertainment 207R.M.P.C. DJ & Karaoke 208McFadden Music 209C & C Music Services 210A Quality Sounds DJ 211Party Pleasers 212-213Steve Bender Production 214OneStop Entertainment 215Weddings Remembered 216Priceless DJs 217Party Tyme Entertainment 218Ballroom Dancing by Bud Walters 219Jack Garrett Productions 220

PhotographyA Thousand Words Photography 225Tom Taylor Photography 226-227Masterworks Photography 228Creighton Photography 229Gentry Photography 230E. Larkin Photographer 231Essenza Studio 232Patrick Banfield Photography 233Aaron Asch Photographer 234CJ Photography 235White Photography 236Molly Grosse Photography 237Studio 66 238Jeff Schaeffer Photography 239Pottinger Photography 240JMM Photography 241PhotoGraphic Memories 242Lifemark Studios 243Images by Daniel Michael 244Finished Vision Photography 245

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Preservation Gown & FlowersHeirloom Flowers by Anderson 249

ReceptionsMariners Inn 25320th Century Theater & Catering 254Farm, The 255Farfield Banquet & Convention Center 256R.S.V.P. Conference Center 257Phoenix, The 258-259Oasis Conference Center 260-261Savannah Center at Chappell Crossing 262-263Fairfield Community Arts Center 264Destiny’s Catering at Beckett Ridge Country Club 265Chateau Pomije 266Oscar Event Center 267Raffels Catering, Inc. 268Aston Oaks Golf Club 269Pebble Creek Golf & Event Center 270-271Venue 222 272Laurel Court 273Destiny Yacht Charters 274Anderson Center 275Kings Island Resort & Conference Center 276Barn N Bunk 277FOP Events Center at Joyce Park 277Golf Center at Kings Island, The 278

Rehearsal Dinners & PartiesSunset Room Atop the Waterfront, The 283Jeff Ruby’s 284The Precinct 285Carlo & Johnny 286Destiny Yacht Charters 287Pebble Creek Golf Club 288McCormick & Shmicks Seafood 289Jag’s Steak & Seafood 290Maggiano’s 291Lodge Bar 292

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TransportationM&M Limousine Company 297A Savannah Nite 298-299A B Cincy Limousine 300L&L Limousine Service 301Limo Unlimited 302Empire Transportation 303Galant Coach Service 303Your Chauffeur Limo 304

Video & Cinema ProfessionalsR Max Video Digital Video Productions 309Take One Studio 310Lifemark Studio 311

Your FutureCathy Fields of Sibcy Cline Realtors 315

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Planning

Let the wedding celebration make a statement of your personal style. Fill it with yourfavorite people, food, music and flowers. It is a day for sharing love, happiness andtradition with those closest to you. A wedding is one of life's most joyous occasions.

With careful planning and attention to detail you can craft the exact wedding youwant. Use this wedding planner as your source book. It will walk you through thenecessary steps of planning, ordering and contracting for a memorable event. Thecity's most respected wedding suppliers and merchants are listed in these pages.They can help expertly guide you in making critical decisions effortlessly; so you canenjoy the process.

The Bride and Groom Planner encourages you to become a VIB (Very ImportantBride) Club Member. As a VIB Club Member you will receive the “Red Carpet”experience you deserve. Each month a prize of significant value will be given toone lucky winner. All you have to do is visit our website atwww.BrideandGroomPlanner.com and look for the VIB button.

This should be one of the most exciting times of your life. Anticipate your specialday and let the momentum of this happy occasion carry on in your life together as acouple. Weddings are as unique as brides and grooms themselves. There are somany lovely customs to choose from and so many ways to plan a celebration thatmake it your own.

The wedding ceremony is a rite of passage; revered by people today and in timespast. Think of tradition as a framework…leave in what feels right and omit whatdoesn't.

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Introduction

The type of wedding you choose will

reflect your taste and style. Will it be a

formal, semiformal or informal event?

Will you have a religious or civil cere-

mony? What kind of location and time

of day do you prefer? Which traditions

do you want to keep in the wedding?

What is your budget?

Planning your wedding together is an

exercise in thinking as a couple. You

and your groom will make many deci-

sions together; as well as negotiating

and compromising with everyone

from wedding vendors to attendants,

guests and parents. Remember, the

bride and groom set the standard for

graciousness and courtesy on this

monumental occasion.

Included in this section is a timeline, or

countdown. Use it as a tool to keep

you on schedule and stay organized.

It will help assure you that all the

important aspects of your wedding

are covered in a timely fashion.

Introduction

The quotations and traditions you find in the planner willremind you of the timelessness, beauty and romance thathave always been associated with weddings.

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Selecting attendants for the wedding is one of the earliest planning decisions you will

make. The choices may be simple and quick or require great tact and consideration.

Traditionally the bride's sister or best friend is the maid of honor (matron of honor if

married) while the groom selects his brother or best friend as best man. Other atten-

dants may include one or more bridesmaids and groomsmen chosen from close

friends. A groom's sister may be invited to serve as a bridesmaid or the bride's brother

may be a groomsman.

The number of attendants you have will generally depend on the size and formality of

the wedding. In a more formal wedding you may choose to include a ring bearer (a

child usually between the ages of three and six) and a flower girl (age four to eight).

In Victorian times, three or four young girls served as bridesmaids, a custom still fol-

lowed in European weddings and in British royal weddings.

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Brides were once believed to be especially vulnerable to jealous evil spir-its. To fool the spirits, their best friends would dress up like the bride andthe groom's friends would dress like him. Thus was born the weddingparty!

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Introduction

is a source of support and help to

the bride. On the wedding day she

will help the bride dress and during

the ceremony she holds the groom's

ring, the bride's bouquet, adjusts the

veil and train, and signs the mar-

riage license as a witness.

Bridesmaidsmay help the bride with errands and

participate in pre-wedding parties

and showers. On the wedding day,

bridesmaids mingle with guests at

the reception.

my maid / matron of honor

my br idesmaids

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The Maid of Honor


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generally between the ages of four and eight, carries a decorated bas-

ket on her arm and walks down the aisle just before the bride, sprinkling

fresh flower petals for the bride to walk on.

The Flower Girl

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Introduction

offers the same degree of support to the groom, as a maid of honor provides to

the bride. He helps take care of any last minute details, and may host a bach-

elor party. At the ceremony he holds the bride's ring and signs the marriage

license as a witness. At the reception he traditionally offers the first toast to the

couple.

Ushers offer assistance to the groom, help the best man with the bachelorparty and escort guests to their seats before the ceremony. At the reception

they dance with the bridesmaids and mingle with other guests.

the ushers

The Ring Bearer, usually a young boy between three and six, precedesthe flower girl down the aisle carrying a satin pillow on which two rings have

been sewn. These rings are symbolic, as the best man and maid of honor

have the real wedding rings.


The Best Man

the best man

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6 to 12 months before:

Set a date and time for the wedding.

Determine the size and degree of formality of your wedding.

Discuss expenses with all concerned and make a preliminarybudget.

Interview and hire a wedding consultant if you plan to use one.

Make a guest list and begin compiling addresses.

Reserve the site for the wedding. Retain the officiant to performthe ceremony.

Select bridal attendants and inform them of all pertinent dates.

Plan the reception. Book the location and begin to researchand select wedding professionals such as the florist, caterer,cake baker and musicians.

Research and select a photographer and videographer. Haveengagement photos taken if desired and an announcementput in the newspaper.

Shop for wedding gown and accessories and bridesmaidsdresses. Consult with groom on men's wedding attire.

Have invitations and personal stationery designed and printed.

Begin planning honeymoon with fiancé.

Begin house or apartment hunting.

Call to schedule dance lessons.

Bride’s Checklist

Countdown & Timeline



Search for a salon/spa you are comfortable with.

Decide on hair style and show your stylist your ideas,make sure that their time and yours are not conflictingthe day of your wedding.

Shop for wedding rings. Allow time to have themengraved, if desired.


Register with a bridal registry in the town or towns of both fami-lies.

Have mothers select their attire.

Plan the ceremony rehearsal and consult with groom's parentsabout the type of rehearsal dinner you will have. Make reserva-tions for rehearsal dinner.

Finalize all contracts with wedding professionals (deposits paid,contracts signed).

Hire wedding related transportation (vans, limousines) if needed.

Finalize the guest list. Address invitations and prepare maps andenclosures to include with the invitations.

Reserve blocks of rooms, if needed, for out-of-town guests.

Book wedding night accommodations, if different from honey-moon accommodations.



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Reconfirm date and time of rehearsal with officiant.

Reconfirm dates and finalize details with wedding professionals.

Finalize wedding attendants' duties.

Plan a get-together in honor of your attendants. Select gifts forattendants. Your fiancé should also do so.

Devise a system for recording gifts. Begin writing thank-you noteswith groom for wedding presents.

Book beauty-related professionals (hair stylist, facialist, manicurist)as needed.

Choose your going away outfit and honeymoon trousseau.

Make appointment with photographer for bridal portrait.

4 to 6 weeks before:

Mail wedding invitations. Start a list to track guests' responses.

Compose, design and print ceremony program if necessary.

Arrange final fittings of your wedding gown and attendants'dresses.

Prepare wedding announcements for newspapers and arrangeto send with wedding photo after ceremony.

Confirm honeymoon reservations and travel arrangements.

Obtain marriage license with fiancé.

Pick up wedding rings with fiancé.




Make changes to insurance policies, banking information, willsand other legal documents.

Select wedding present for groom.

Make sure you have all wedding accessories (toasting goblets,ring pillow, garter, candles, guest book, etc.).

Finalize the order of events for the reception.

Bring in veil or other hair accessories, ask your stylist and make upartist to do your hair and face exactly the way you want them tolook on your wedding day.

Review toast, welcome, or introduction assignments.

If you are thinking of body waxing you need to let your hair growa minimum of 3 weeks before the service and schedule anappointment.


Reconfirm accommodations for out-of-town guests.

Decide who will be seated within the ribbon.

Finalize plans for rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.

Finalize list of plans with photographer for list of poses you wanttaken during the ceremony and reception.

Reconfirm reservations and final details with all wedding profes-sionals. Provide a list of all vendor contacts to each.

Make sure clothing and accessories for all members of bridalparty are in order.



1 week before:

Give final guest count to caterer or hotel.

Assemble your wedding attire.

Enjoy the planned get-together with your bridesmaids.

The day before, or the day of the wedding, have a mani-cure and pedicure if desired.

Make sure you, your parents or your groom have all wed-ding gratuities and checks for balances due to vendors.

Attend wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.

Finish packing for honeymoon.

Make arrangements for transporting gifts fromreception.

Make arrangements for the return of rental items.

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Countdown & TimelineNotes


the wedding day:

Rest and relax with a bath and possibly a massage. Eat a goodbreakfast!

Have hair styled and make-up applied.

Dress with help of mother and bridesmaids. Allow at least twohours before you have to be at the ceremony for photographs.

Have wedding gift and note delivered to groom.

Make sure groom has rings and marriage license to bring toceremony.

Take along a quick-fix kit to ceremony: needle and thread, safetypins, aspirin, tape, band-aids, breath mints, comb and brush,hair spray, tissues, hand towelettes, make-up and hose.

Have ambient music start fifteen minutes before the musicprogram.

Have guests seated as they arrive. Five minutes before theceremony, have groom's parents seated. Immediately before theprocession, have the bride's mother seated.



Best Man and/or Maid of Honor brings home wedding giftsfrom reception.

Maid of Honor collects all bridal apparel. Arrange to have itcleaned and stored.

Return borrowed or rented items.

Write thank-you notes to everyone who helped make thewedding a success.

after the wedding:

Groom’s Checklist


Discuss with fiancée date and type of wedding.

Compile your guest list.

Decide financial obligations.

Select your best man and ushers.

Begin planning and making arrangements forhoneymoon with fiancée.

Discuss plans for your new home together.

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Complete your guest list, including addresses and phonenumbers.

Check requirements for marriage licenses in your area.

Select and order men's attire with fiancée.

Finalize honeymoon plans and send in required deposits.

Assist parents with plans for rehearsal dinner party.


Reconfirm accommodations for out-of- townattendants.

If moving, give change-of-address card to postoffice; arrange to have utilities and phone serviceturned on in new home. If not moving, finishcleaning and reorganizing your home; help yourfiancée move her things.

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Meet with officiant to finalize ceremony details.

Purchase gifts for best man and ushers.

Purchase wedding gift for fiancée.

Pick up wedding rings.

Arrange accommodations for your out-of-town attendants.

Take care of business and legal affairs (add bride's name toinsurance policies and medical plans, make a new will, addher name to joint checking accounts or joint charge cards).

Reconfirm that ushers have been fitted and attire has beenordered.

Pick up marriage license with fiancée.




1 week before:

Finalize all details with fiancée; offer to help where needed.

Pick up and try on wedding attire. See that ushers get their wed-ding attire.

Pack for honeymoon. Re-confirm honeymoon reservations.

See to it that you and your ushers are at the rehearsal and knowtheir duties. Go over seating arrangements with ushers.

Attend rehearsal dinner.

Arrange with fiancée for gifts brought tothe reception to be taken to your newhome.

Pack luggage in the car.

Attend bachelor party or get-togetherwith ushers.

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Notes


the wedding day:

Eat a good breakfast.

Allow adequate time to get dressed (at least one hour prior toceremony).

Give the bride's wedding ring to your best man.

Place the officiant's fee in a sealed envelope and give it to thebest man to present after the ceremony.

Either you or the best man must bring the marriage license to theceremony.

Arrive on time for the ceremony!

Have the best man and maid of honor sign the certificate as wit-nesses.

At the wedding reception, dance first with your bride, then witheach mother and the bridesmaids.

Remember to thank the bride's parents and say farewell to yourparents before leaving the reception.



Be sure to send flowers or a gift expressing your apprecia-tion and thanking the bride's parents for a beautiful wed-ding and reception.

Best man collects all men's attire and return to formalwearshop.

Help make sure rental items are returned.

Assist in writing thank-you notes.

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When you begin planning your wedding, determine how much you can spend andprioritize how to spend it. Thoughtful planning and organization is key to yoursuccess in staying within your budget. Consult with both families and decide who iswilling and able to pay for the wedding or for specific expenses. Couples may opt topay for their own wedding. It is important to remain realistic, communicate openlyand be courteous.

All weddings regardless of the budget or number of guests have the same basicpercentages spent on individual category items as it relates to the total budget. Thisbreakdown includes all aspects of the wedding celebration regardless of who isresponsible for the item.

Budget Percentages

Reception Facility 15-18%(includes hall & alcohol)

Beauty & Health 2-3%

Bridal Attire 6-7%

Cakes & Pastries 2-4%

Catering 18-22%

Ceremony 3-5%

Decorations & Rentals 6-7%

Flowers 5-8%

Invitations & Favors 3-4%

Music & Entertainment 3-18%

Transportation 2-3%

Video Services 7-9%

Jewelry & Gifts 2-3%(excludes engagement ring)

Photography 8-10%

Tuxedos 1-2%

Wedding Consultant 5-10%

The honeymoon is not normally considered a direct wedding expense.


Budget & Worksheet

Wedding dress and accessories.

Announcements, invitations (costs depend on the qualityof paper and fee for printing, letter press or engraving).

Wedding consultant services if used.

Ceremony fees.

Reception costs. Some vendors may negotiate pricesdepending on season, day and time. January andFebruary weddings will generally be lessexpensive, as will weddings held on days andtimes other than Saturday evening.

Photographer and Videographer.

Musicians.

Wedding cake.

Transportation costs to ceremonyand reception.

Bridesmaids' luncheon, their gifts and bou-quets.

Groom's wedding ring and gift.

Flowers (flowers in season are typically lessexpensive).

Lodging for out-of-town attendants (option-al).

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Breakdown of Expenses

The Bride & Her Family


Budget & Worksheet

Engagement and weddingrings for bride.

Rehearsal dinner expenses.

Officiant's fee.

Marriage license.

Bride's bouquet, corsagesand boutonniere' forimmediate family members.

Groom's wedding attire.

Wedding gift for bride.

Honeymoon expenses.

Accommodations for out-of-town ushers and best man.

Breakdown of Expenses

The Groom & His Family

the wedding attendants:

Transportation, if coming from out-of-town - Apparel and accessories / Rentalof formalwear - Gift for bride / Gift for groom - Bridal shower; girl's night out /Bachelor party

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Budget & Worksheet

Accommodations

Night before wedding:

Bride

Groom

Out of town attendants:

Bridesmaids

Groomsmen

Wedding night:

Bride & Groom

Accommodations Totals

Bridal Consultant

Additional Staff

Expenses

Service Fee

Bridal Consultant Totals

Ceremony

Church Fee

Officiant Fee

Programs

Ring Pillow or

Bell Ringer’s Bell

Yarmulkes

Cermony Totals

Accommodations, Bridal, Consultant & Ceremony


Estimated Cost Actual Cost

Budget & Worksheet

Clothing

Bridal Attendant’s

Grooming:

Makeup

Nails

Jewelry

Bride’s Ensemble:

Dress or Suit

Hair

Headpiece & Veil

Jewelry

Makeup & Nails

Shoes & Gloves

Undergarments

Groom’s Garb:

Cufflinks & Cumberbund

Shoes & Tie

Tuxedo or Suit

Clothing Totals

Bridal Attire & Formal Wear



Budget & Worksheet

Flowers

Ceremony:

Altar Flowers/Aisle Runners

Candelabra Flowers

Chuppah

Entry or Door Flowers

Personal

Bouquets

Corsage & Boutonnieres

Flower Girl Baskets

Pew Bows or Flowers

Unity Candle

Reception:

Buffet Centerpieces

Cake Flowers

Cocktail Reception Flowers

Entry or Door Flowers

Table Centerpieces

Place Card Table Flowers

Powder Room Flowers

Rental Plants

Toss Bouquet

Flowers Totals

Flowers for Ceremony & Reception



Budget & Worksheet

Gifts

Attendants

Bride & Groom

Parents

Guest Table Favors

Welcome Basket or Bags

Gifts Total

Miscellaneous

Babysitting Service

Children’s Gifts & Activities

Gratuities

Dance Lessons

Invitations to Children’s

Reception

Massages for Bride &

Groom

Other

Miscellaneous Totals

Gifts, Favors, Baskets & Bags



Budget & Worksheet

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Music

Band or DJ

Ceremony musicians:

Organist

Trumpeter

Trio or Quartet

Bagpiper

Vocalist

Cartage Fees (loading in & out)

Cocktail Music

Costuming

Disc Jockey

Early Setup/Late Teardown Fees

Instrument Rental (piano)

Microphone for Toasts

Overtime

Sound System

Music Total

Music, Band or Disc Jockey



Budget & Worksheet

Bridal Luncheon:

Food

Facility & Decor

Next-day Breakfast/Brunch:

Food

Facility & Decor

Rehearsal dinner:

Food

Facility & Decor

Other Events Totals

Photography:

Engagements Portrait

Photographer’s Fee:

Albums

Assistant

Film & Processing

Parent’s albums

Pre-wedding Bridal Portrait

Signature portait:

Print

Finished Frame

Reprints

Photography Totals

Luncheon, Rehearsal & Photographer



Budget & Worksheet

Additional personnel:

Coat Check Attendants

Parking Attendants

Beverage:

Alcohol

Bar Setups (Juice Mixers, Etc.)

Cake:

Delivery Fee

Groom’s Cake

Wedding Cake

Catering:

Cake Cutting Fee

Delivery Fee

Guest Meal

Gratuity & Sales Tax

Serving Staff Fee

Vendor Meals:

Photo/Videographer

Consultant & Staff

Band /Disc Jockey

Reception Totals

Reception, Beverage, Cake & Catering



Budget & Worksheet

Rentals:

Band Platform

Candles

Chairs

Cleaning Fees

Room Treatment

Additional Decor

Space/Room/Hall Rental

Coat Check:

Rack

Hangers

Tags

Dance Floor

Glassware

Linens

Silverware

Tables

Portable Restrooms

Restroom Toiletries

Tents:

Catering Tent

Guest Tent

Electricity

Floor

Lighting

AC/Heat

Remember: stay within your budget!



Budget & Worksheet

Specialty Lighting:

Ceiling Patterns

Centerpiece Pin Spotting

Dance Floor

Wall Up-Lights

Table Numbers

Reception Totals

Stationery:

At-Home Cards

Calligraphy

Escort Cards

Guest Books

Reception/Cermony

Cards

Map & Direction Cards

Pew Cards

Reply Cards

Thank You Notes

Invitations:

Inner & Outer

Envelopes

Stationery Tools

already over your budget?



Budget & Worksheet

Rings:

Ceiling Patterns

Centerpiece Pin Spotting

Dance Floor

Wall Up-Lights

Table Numbers

Reception Totals

Transportation:

Bride & Groom

Guests

Parents

Wedding Party

Transportation Total

Video & Cinema Service:

Growing-Up Photo Montage

Love Story Video

Video Pesentation:

Rehearsal/Reception

Wedding Video:

Pre-Ceremony

Ceremony (# of cameras__)

Formal Photo Session Taping

Reception (# of cameras_)

Hi-Lite Montage

Duplications (copies)

Videos & Cinema Totals

Oh well you only get married once!



Budget & Worksheet

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Tradition:A tradition is defined as a practice or custom. Although the way we live

and love has changed significantly from years ago, the wedding celebra-

tion remains the most traditional rite of passage.

Etiquette:Etiquette is the polite or conventional man-

ner in which traditions are carried out. The

social details help guide us and keep us

secure that we are doing things well.

Etiquette does not mean being rigid or pre-

tentious, but rather being well mannered,

considerate, and socially capable. Handle

the details with finesse. Following basic eti-

quette throughout your wedding will help

make it a more successful experience for

all.

Rich History & Symbolism



TRADITIONS & ETIQUETTE

The Betrothal:Traditionally, the betrothal, or engagement, is the time used to make

wedding arrangements. Parents are told the good news and formal

engagement announcements may be placed in the papers. A

betrothal today is a pledge to marry made out of love. In the Middle

Ages, however, the betrothal was an arrangement made between

two families, not just the bride and groom. If the couple happened

to fall in love, so much the better. At the time of the betrothal, a ring

was placed on the right hand of the bride-to-be and a kiss confirmed

the arrangement. The ring was transferred over to the third finger of

the left hand during the marriage ceremony. The practice of wearing

the ring on the third finger of the left hand appeared as early as

ancient Greece, because it was thought that the nerve of this finger

had a direct connection to the heart.

Early rings were made of bronze, ivory and bone. In the late Middle

Ages and Renaissance, rings were made of iron, gold and silver, and

often festooned with diamonds or precious stones. By the seven-

teenth century, the thin gold band came into vogue. The gold rings

were often fashioned into symbols of unity such as hands and hearts

clasped together, tied bows, and buckles. The romantic Victorians

often included personal inscriptions such as “Ever Thine.”

Wedding Traditions

The wedding ring today remains a powerful symbol of a couple'slove; a love with no beginning and no end, a form of eternity.



The Ceremony:Marriage rites have been found in virtually every known society.

The expression "tying the knot" comes from the ancient Romans,

who literally tied the bride and groom together with ribbon

before the ceremony to symbolize their joining into one family.

Showers & Parties:The first bridal shower was reportedly due to a Dutch father

refusing to give his daughter a dowry if she persisted in her

intent to marry a poor miller. The miller's friends came to their

aid and "showered" the bride-to-be with household items she

would need in married life.

Legend has it that bachelor parties were devised to raise a "fun

fund" for the groom so he could still carouse with his friends

even after his wife seized control of the household funds!

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Many wedding customs in the United States are Anglo-Saxon in origin. The

word 'wed' dates back to the early custom of wife purchase in which the

prospective groom pledged money, cattle or property as the 'wed' or

security to purchase the bride from her father. A bride was often married

against her will. To help curb this practice, societies began to require at

least two witnesses who would attest to the bride's willingness to be mar-

ried. One of these would be her closest friend, or maid of honor.

A young Queen Victoria was the first to wear the classic bridal outfit in her

marriage ceremony to Prince Albert in 1840. She broke with royal tradi-

tion (white and silver robes) by appearing in a stunning all-white ensem-

ble and floor-length lace veil.

The white wedding gown has come to symbolize purity, and the veil, mod-

esty. Earlier forms of the wedding veil (not Queen Victoria's fashionable

floor-length style) may have been worn by the Bride to protect her from

unfriendly and envious stares. The color white, according to the ancient

Wedding Traditions



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Greeks, was the supreme symbol of joy.

June is a popular month for marriages. This tradition can be attrib-uted to the ancient Romans who named the month of June forJuno, goddess of women and marriage, who, according to leg-end, vowed to protect those who married during her month.

The Reception:Ancient societies cheered weddings because they symbolizedgood fortune. An elaborate feast was presented in the townsquare and the entire village celebrated for days.

In Elizabethan times guests were presented with small bouquets offlowers tied with ribbons, which were called favors. Favors at awealthy nobleman's wedding were more extravagant: jewelry,handkerchiefs, gloves and scarves, often stitched with the brideand groom's initials. These were the possible forerunners of mono-grammed napkins and matchbooks.

Wedding cakes are derived from anancient Roman ritual in which the weddingguests would throw grains of wheat at thecouple to promote fertility. Bakers eventu-ally made small wheat cakes for thegroom to break above the head of hisbride. Guests would nibble at the crumbs,sharing in their fortune. In the Middle Agesthe wheat cakes were replaced by sweetrolls that were piled into a tall pyramid,over which the bride and groom kissed. AFrench baker thought to frost the concoc-tion, thus creating the first layered wed-ding cake.

By tradition, the groom's boutonniere is a flower plucked from thebridal bouquet. The tossing of the bride's bouquet is thought tobring good luck and a husband to the recipient.

Saving the top tier of the cake began as a superstition. If thecake crumbled before the first year of marriage had passed, themarriage would face trouble.

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Wedding Traditions

The garter was first thrown in the 14th century to prevent guestsfrom tearing at the bride's dress. (Having a piece of the bride'sclothing was considered good luck.) The French began the cus-tom of "toasting" the new couple. At sixteenth century weddingcelebrations, a piece of toasted bread was placed in the bottomof a goblet. The glass was filled with wine and passed among theladies. The lady who received the glass with the last sip, wouldalso receive the bit of toast; and the hope of good fortune infinding her ideal mate.

The Honeymoon:Wedding lore has it that cou-ples honeymooning inNiagara Falls will have goodfortune if they remember totoss pennies in the Bridal VeilFalls.

The term "honeymoon" mayderive from an ancientGerman custom of drinking abeverage containing honeyfor 30 days, one cycle of themoon, after the wedding.

The Victorians referred to thehoneymoon as the "bridaltour."

Trousseau is a French wordmeaning "bundle." It originallydefined a bundle of clothingand personal possessions that the bride carried with her into her



Wedding Traditions

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new home. A proper Victorian bride would include "12 of every-thing" in her wedding trousseau: night dresses, chemises, stock-ings, gloves and hankies. In addition, she would bring with herenough breakfast gowns, day outfits, tea outfits, evening attireand outerwear to last her for many years.

Statistics show that 98% of all newly married couples take a hon-eymoon; the average length of which is eight days.

The Engagement:When announcing the good news, first inform the bride-to-be'sparents, then the groom's parents. After that, inform your closefamily members and friends. Both sets of parents should get intouch at that point, and meet if possible. The bride's familymay host an engagement party wherethe happy news is announced. Atoast by the bride's parents expressingtheir delight at the engagement is fol-lowed by the groom's toast in praiseof his future in-laws. You may want tosubmit an announcement of yourengagement to your local newspa-pers. (Most newspapers will send youa form to complete and write theannouncement based on that infor-mation.)

Another meeting with parents may beused to discuss budget parameters,the style and size of wedding and the guest list. The number ofpeople invited is traditionally divided equally between the twofamilies.

The Invitation:Formal invitations utilize white, ivory or cream heavy paper stock,folded, with the text of the invitation engraved in black ink on thefront outside panel. A less formal invitation may be printed on an

Wedding Etiquette

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unfolded cream or ivory card, or colored paper.

Do not use abbreviations except for Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., or Jr.Envelopes should be addressed by hand in black ink. If childrenare included in the invitation, their names should be writtenbeneath their parents' names. If a single guest is welcome tobring a date, the words "and Guest" appear after their name onthe inner envelope.

Remember to invite the following: the officiant and their spouse,parents of flower girls or ring bearers, spouses or fiancés of any-one in the wedding party, or anyone who has been invited to apre-wedding party or shower, unless your wedding is a strictly pri-vate family affair. You should not invite some of the guests to theceremony only and not to the reception, but you may inviteguests to the reception and not to the ceremony if the ceremonylocation is small.

*Response cards are placed inside their own envelopes.

Place the invitation, fold-side down in the inside envelope. (Tissuepaper is placed over the invitation toprevent smudging.)

All enclosures are placed inside theenvelope with the invitation, and thisenvelope is placed inside the outermailing envelope face-side uptoward the flap.

The proper wording for aformal invitation is as follows:

Mr. and Mrs. John Smith

request the honor of your presence

at the marriage of their daughter

Patricia Smith

to

Mr. Terry Jones

on Saturday, the fifteenth of May

at five o'clock

Saint Peter Cathedral

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Wedding Etiquette


Wedding Style

Formal:Long white dress and veil - Formalmen's wear - Church ceremonyheld in the evening or late after-noon - Several attendants -Catered reception - Organist,musicians or soloist - 100 guests,or more - Engraved invitations

Semi-Formal:Street length or simple floorlength dress with a simple head-piece - Dark suits for men - Anytime of day - Fewer attendants -Engraved or printed invitations

In-Formal:Bride wears suit or dress; the groomwears a suit - Two attendants - Morningor afternoon ceremony - Handwritten ornovelty invitations - Unique or unusuallocation may be used for the ceremony


The Ceremony

In a tradit ional wedding, the bride's guests sit on the left as oneenters the church, and the groom's sit on the right. Music begins 20-30minutes prior to the ceremony. The groom's mother should be seated fiveminutes before the mother of the bride is seated. The head usher escortsher to the first pew on the right. Her husband follows and sits with her,along with other immediate family members. The head usher also escortsthe bride's mother to her seat in the first pew on the left. She should be

seated near the aisle, with space left for her husband to sit. The churchdoors are then closed, and the processional begins. If tradit ional seatingprocedures do not apply due to special family circumstances such asdivorce, discuss the mat ter with all concerned and choose a seatingarrangement most comfortable for all.




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Christian Tradition

Jewish Tradition

The Reception

The reception is the celebration of your marriage and should bea fun and memorable affair. If you choose to do so, the receiving linemay be in place as guests enter the reception, if it has not been heldimmediately following the service. This is the time for the wedding partyto greet their guests.

If you would like a head table, the bride sits to the groom's right, the bestman next to her and the maid of honor next to the groom. The atten-dants also sit at the table in alternating man/woman fashion. The par-ents generally have tables nearby and are seated with other close rela-tives and the officiant.

The first toast is given by the best man when everyone is seated. Hetoasts the bride and groom, who remain seated. The groom then stands,thanks the best man, and proceeds to toast the bride, the parents, andthe bridesmaids. The best man thanks the groom on behalf of the brides-maids. At this time an usher or a close friend may also make a toast, ifinvited to do so. The father of the bride offers a welcome on behalf of



The Ceremony



his wife and himself, thanking everyone for coming and signaling for thefestivities to begin.

The first dance is reserved for the bride and groom. The bride's fatherthen dances with the mother of the groom, and the groom's fatherdances with the mother of the bride. Attendants and guests may join in.The bride also dances with her father and the father of the groom, andthe groom with his mother and his bride's mother.

Cut the cake just before, or during, the coffee service. The groomplaces his right hand over the bride's and together they cut the firstslice. They offer each other a bite, which symbolizes a willingness toshare their lives. The bride may then offer her new in-laws a slice, andthe groom should do the same for her parents. Guests are then served.

The bride tosses her bridal bouquet over her shoulder to the assembled,unmarried women.

The groom removes the garter from the bride's leg and tosses it over his

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shoulder to all unmarried men. This is traditionally done just before thebride and groom change into their going away outfits. They re-appearfor a final goodbye before leaving in a shower of rice and good wishes.

The bride and groom are the center of attention at theirwedding. How they present themselves to the public on this occasion isimportant. If they treat others with courtesy, even when difficult situa-tions arise, this indicates their style and graciousness.

- Be on time for appointments. Canceling long-standing appointments withvendors at the last minute is rude.

- Say thank-you in writing for gifts you receive. Writing notes expressing yourgratitude for exceptional service or thoughtful acts is also appreciated.

- Give your attendants a gift in token of their support. Also send a gift andthank-you note to your parents after the wedding.

- Compromise, when necessary, and work with others. Keep a perspectiveand know what's worth worrying about and what isn't.

- Do not ask for gifts. You are inviting people to the wedding to share inyour special event, not for what they may give you. You should not listwhere you are registered on your wedding invitation, but you may informpeople if they ask you.

- Your guests should be made to feel welcome at your wedding celebra-tion. Acting with thoughtfulness and consideration will enhance the expe-rience for all.

Here are some simple rules to follow:



Typical Marriage LicenseRequirements:

The average fee is in the range of

$50.00 - $100.00, payable in cash.

The marriage ceremony may be

performed anywhere in your state

unless otherwise restricted by the

county in which the ceremony will

take place. A premarital physical

examination and blood test may

be required. A marriage

license is valid for a limited peri-

od of time. Minimum age require-

ments usually apply.

To apply for a marriage license,

typically both parties must

appear and present documenta-

tion. Typical documents include:

Birth Certificate, Driver’s License,

Passport, and Social Security Card.

Note:Original documents are required.

A Marriage ceremony cannot

take place unless a valid mar-

riage license has been issued.

Always call the County

Courthouse well in advance of

your ceremony date to determine

specific requirements needed.

What To Do & Where To Go

Marriage Licenses

Ohio

Butler County513-887-3299513-887-3300

Brown County937-378-3956

Clermont County513-732-7243

Clinton County937-382-2280

Hamilton County513-946-3590513-946-3589

Montgomery County937-225-4645

Warren County513-695-1175

Kentucky

Boone County859-334-2112

Campbell County859-292-3885

Gallatin County606-567-5411

Grant County606-824-3321

Kenton County859-491-0702

Pendleton County606-654-3380

Indiana

Dearborn County812-5371040


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Attire

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Attire:Dresses, Tuxedos, Men’s Wear, Accessories,Lingerie. Comparison Bids and Notes

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Attire

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Notes

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Culinary-Cakes,

Catering&Confections

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Culinary:Cakes, Catering & ConfectionsComparison Bids and Notes

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4

Culinary-Cakes,

Catering&Confections

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Decorations&

Rentals

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Notes

Decorations & Rentals:Event Accessories, Doves, Ice Carving, Linens & LightingComparison Bids and Notes

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Decorations&

Rentals

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Notes

Notes

Flowers

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Flowers

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Flowers:Comparison Bids and Notes

Notes

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Notes

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WeddingServic

es

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4WeddingServices

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Wedding Services:Party Planning, Event Planners, Officiants & ChapelsComparison Bids and Notes

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GuestLodging

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Guest Lodging:Comparison Bids and Notes

GuestLodging

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Health&Beauty

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Notes

Health&Beauty Health & Beauty:

Fitness, Spas, Dentistry, Cosmetic SurgeryComparison Bids and Notes

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Honeym

oon,Tra

vel&Destina

tionWeddings

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Honeymoon,Travel

&DestinationWeddings

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Honeymoon & Travel:Comparison Bids and Notes

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Notes

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Notes

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Invitations-Fa

vors

Gifts

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Invitations, Favors & Gifts:Print Design, Welcome Baskets, Wedding Party GiftsComparison Bids and Notes

Invitations-Favors

Gifts

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Notes

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Notes

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Jewelry

Notes

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Jewelry:Engagement Rings & Wedding RingsComparison Bids and Notes

Jewelry

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Music,Dance&

Entertainment

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Music & Entertainment:Live Music, DJs, Dance Lessons & VocalsComparison Bids and Notes

Music,Dance&

Entertainment

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Notes

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Photography

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Photography

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Preservation

Gown&Flo

wers

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Preservation Gown & Flowers:Comparison Bids and Notes

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Preservation

Gown&Flowers

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Receptions

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Receptions:Ballrooms, Reception Centers & Banquet HallsComparison Bids and Notes

Receptions

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RehearsalDinners

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Rehearsal Dinners & Parties:Bachelor/Bachelorette, Luncheons,Dinners & ShowersComparison Bids and Notes

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Transportation

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Video&Cinema

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AAB Cincy Limo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300A Day to Remember USA . . . .138A Quality Sounds DJ . . . . . . . . .211A Savannah Nite . . . . . . . .298-299A Sign of Peace . . . . . . . . . . . .135A Spoon Fulla Sugar . . . . . . . . .124A Steve Bender Productions . .214A Thousand WordsPhotography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225Aaron Asch Photographer . . .234Academy Rentals . . . . . . . . . . .137All Things Catered . . . . . . . . . .129Anderson Bridal Show . . . . . . .101Anderson Center . . . . . . . . . . .275Ashley Matho Makeup Artistry 173Aston Oaks Banquet Center . .269Aularale Skin Care &Cosmetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

BBallroom Dancing byBud Walters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219Barn N Bunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277Bridal Rama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Brogan Hesketh Formal Wear .113Bryan’s Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . .150Busy Bistro Catering . . . . . . . . .121

CC&C Music Services . . . . . . . . .210Carlo & Johnny . . . . . . . . . . . . .286Cathy Fields of SibcyCline Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315Celebrations Catering . . . . . . .128Chateau Pomije . . . . . . . . . . . .266Cincinnati Bride . . . . . . . . . . . .106Cincinnati WeddingShowcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98CJ Photography . . . . . . . . . . . .235Community Weight

Loss Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . .173Cork n Bottle . . . .156, Back CoverCreighton Photography . . . . .229DDessertWorks Cakery . . . . . . . .131Destinys Catering at Beckett RidgeCountry Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265Destiny Yacht Charters . .274, 287Details by Dawn . . . . . . . . . . . .157Diane’s Cake, Candy & CookieSupplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

EE. Larkin Photography . . . . . . .231Eddie Lane’s DiamondShowroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Empire Transportation . . . . . . .303Entertainment Unlimited . . . . .136Essenza Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232Eventurous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

FFaigle & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202Fairfield Banquet & ConventionCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256Fairfield Community ArtsCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264Fantasy in Frosting . . . . . . . . . .127Farm, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255Figure Weight Loss . . . . . . . . . .172Finished Vision Photography . .245First Discount Travel . . . . . . . . .179Fitz The Occasion . . . . . . . . . . .139Folchi’s Formal Wear . . . . . . . .107FOP Events Center at JoycePark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277Funky’s Catering . . . . . . . .122-123

GGallant Coach Services . . . . .303Gangsters Duelling Piano

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Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . .Front of pocketGentry Photography . . . . . . . .230Golf Center at Kings Island,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278Greene’s Flower Shoppe . . . . .148HHannoush Jewelers . . . . . . . . .200Heirloom Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . .249Hey Mr. DJ Entertainment . . . .207IImages by Daniel Michael . . .244Incredible Endings . . . . . . . . . .117Inkredible Creations . . . . . . . . .190JJack Garrett Productions . . . .220Jack Herb Florist . . . . . . . . . . . .149Jack’s Catering . . . . . . . . . . . .118Jag’s Steak & Seafood . . . . . .290James Free Jewelers . . . . . . . .195Jeff Ruby’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284Jeff Schaeffer Photography . .239JMM Photography . . . . . . . . . .241

KKings Island Resort and ConferenceCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276

LL&L Limousine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301Land of Oz Wedding InvitationOutlet, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Laurel Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273Lia Sophia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189Lifemark Studios . . . . . . . .243, 311Limo Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . .302Live {Click}Photobooths . .Inside back coverLodge Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292

MM&M Limousine Company . . .297

Macy’s Wedding & GiftRegistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Madison Avenue Bridal . . . . . .110Maggiano’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291Mandarine Hair, Foot &Body Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170-171Mariner’s Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253Masterworks Photography . . .228McCormick & ScmicksSeafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289McFadden Music . . . . . . . . . . .209Molly Grosse Photography . . .237Monmouth Jewelers . . . . . . . .202MPG Events & Catering . . . . . .126MyCincinnatiChappel.com . .159

NNew Bridal Beginning . . . . . . . .111North College Hill Bakery . . . . .130

OOasis ConferenceCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206-261OneStop Entertainment . . . . . .215Oscar Event Center . . . . . . . . .267

PParty Hoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160Party Pleasers . . . . . . . . . . .212-213Party Tyme Entertainment . . . .218Patricia’s Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . .125Patrick Banfield Photography .233Pebble Creek GolfClub . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270-271, 288Peppe Ramundo & Son . . . . .109Perfect Petals Florist . . . . . . . . .149Personalized By Request . . . . .187Phoenix, The . . . . . . . . . . . .258-259PhotoGraphic Memories . . . . .242Poeme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188Polk’s Petals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

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Precinct, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285Priceless DJs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217Provident Travel . . . . . . . . . . . .181Pure Romance by Christy . . . .160

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RRaffel’s Catering . . . . . . . .130, 268R.M.P.C. DJ Entertainment &Karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208RMAX Video Digital VideoProductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309Richter & Phillips Company . . .197Robinson Floral Designs . . . . . .147Rogers Jeweler . . . . . . . . . . . . .199R.S.V.P. Conference Center . .257Ruttle & Neltner . . . . . . . . . . . .145

SSavannah Center at ChappellCrossing . . . . . . . . . . .262-263, IFCSchulz & Sons DiamondJewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Sheer Necessities Lingerie/SewMuch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Shutter Booth Photobooth . . .320Skeffington’s Formal Wear . . .108Stafford Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . .196Sterling Cut Glass . . . . . . . . . . . .93Studio 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238Sunset Room Atop the Waterfront,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283Swan Floral & Gift Shop . . . . . .143

TTake One Studio . . . . . . . . . . . .310Tom Taylor Photography .226-227Travel Authority, The . . . . . . . . .18020th Century Theater &Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253

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VVenue 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272Victoria Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182Village Floral Design . . . . . . . . .144Village Pantry Catering . . . . . .119Vondehaar’s Catering . . . . . . .120

WWed Now Cincinnati . . . . . . . .158Wedding Mafia, The . . . . . . . . .99Weddings Remembered . . . . .216Wendy’s Bridal . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Wendy’s Bridal Show . . . . . . . . .97White Photography . . . . . . . . .236

X, Y & Z

Yellow Canary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146Your Chauffeur Limo . . . . . . . .304

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