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Endless Events by Elise

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By Elise DeraCertified Wedding and Event

Planner

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About UsAt Endless Events by Elise we know the most important day for you is the

day of your event. We understand that there is only one chance to plan the perfect once-in-a-lifetime day, and we know the importance of creating a

unique experience for you and your guests.

As a certified wedding and event planner I can provide both wedding and event services ranging from day of coordination to the full package. At

Endless Events we work had to make sure you get you’re dream event all while making sure the design process is seamless and stress free.

At Endless Events we want to tell a story, your story. We take your vision and turn it into reality.

Contact Us:

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Initial Client Consultation

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At Endless Events initial contact can be made in a variety of ways including phone, email, or via a website such as Wedding Wire. Upon initial contact, an in person meeting will be set up. The meeting will be held either at Panera or if the potential client chooses their location. A 15 mile maximum will be used

and will be determined upon intial contact.

The bride is encouraged to bring along to the meeting any involved in the decision making process.

Before the initial meeting the bride will be given the bridal questionnaire to fill out prior to the first meeting so that it may be discussed at the intial

meeting.

The bride or client will be provided a welcome packet at the initial meeting to include:

An Endless Event’s business cardService packet list with all the options available Sample budgetSample TimelineA guarantee for holding the date of the event for 7 daysBridal QuestionnaireBridal Profile

Bridal QuestionnaireI would like to employ the services of ________________________________ for:

The Full Planning Experience

Partial Planning


Day of Wedding at ______________________________

Other ________________________________________________________

Please fill out the following information completely:

Bride’s Name:

Wedding Date:

City of Wedding:

Street Address/PO Box:

City:

State:

Zip:

Phone:

Work Phone:

Email:

Budget:

Number of Guests:

Indoor:

Outdoor:

Seated:

Buffet:

Specific Requests:

Notes:

Please choose the category or categories you are interested in getting more

information to help plan your wedding:

Bridal Shops Alterations Appearance Wedding Cakes Reception Hall


Decorations Invitations Gifts Florists Relationship Education

Hotel Accommodations Officiant Ceremony Sites Consultants

Limousine Photographer Videographer Jewelry Insurance

Honeymoon Packages Tuxedos Events Specials Entertainment

Payment Method:

Check Cash

Signature:____________________________________Date:__________________________

Bridal Profile Questionnaire1. Name of Bride-to-be:

________________________________________________________

a. Date of Birth:

____________________________________________________________

2. Name of Groom-to-be:


______________________________________________________

a. Date of birth:

____________________________________________________________

3. Current Address:

________________________________________________________________

4. Future Address:

_________________________________________________________________

5. Age:

a. 18 – 24

b. 25 – 30

c. 31 – 35

d. 36 – 45

e. Over 45

6. Income:

a. Under $30,000

b. $31,000 - $50,000

c. $51,000 - $75,000

d. $76,000 - $100,000

e. Over $100,000

7. City of Wedding:

________________________________________________________________

8. Wedding Date:

__________________________________________________________________

9. Time of Ceremony:

______________________________________________________________


10. Time of Reception:

_______________________________________________________________

11. Bride’s heritage (optional):

________________________________________________________

12. Groom’s heritage (optional):

_______________________________________________________

13. Wedding Budget:

a. Under $10,000

b. $10,001 - $15,000

c. $15,001 - $20,000

d. $20,001 - $25,000

e. $25,001 - $35,000

f. $35,001 - $45,000

g. $45,001- $55,000

h. $55,001 +

14. Number of guests:

_______________________________________________________________

15. How many hotel rooms are needed?

________________________________________________

16. What type of wedding is planned?

a. Very Formal c. Semi-Formal e. Other

b. Formal d. Informal

17. Select two words from the following list that best describes your wedding

day vision:


a. Elegant

b. Simple

c. Party

d. Celebration

e. Grand

f. Traditional

g. Romantic

h. Sophisticated

i. Glamorous

j. Contemporary

k. Hip

l. Funky

m. Vintage

n. Magical

o. Festive

p. Conservative

q. Minimal

r. Light Hearted

18. How many bridesmaids, including the Maid of Honor?

a. 1-3

b. 4-6

c. 7-10

d. 10 or more

19. How many groomsmen/ushers, including the Best Man?

a. 1-3


b. 4-6

c. 7-10

d. 10 or more

20. Will you have a flower girl/s? If so, how many?

a. 1-2

b. 3-4

21. Will you have a ring bearer?

a. Yes

b. No

22. Your favorite primary color is:

a. Red

b. Yellow

c. Blue

23. Your favorite secondary color is:

a. Green

b. Purple

c. Orange

24. Your favorite intermediate color is:

a. Magenta d. Lime green

b. Teal e. Red-orange

c. Gold f. Indigo

25. Your favorite achromatic color is:

a. Black

b. White

c. Brown


26. Your favorite pastel color is:

a. None

b. Pink

c. Purple

d. Blue

e. Yellow

f. Peach

g. Green

h. All

27. Your favorite accent colors are:

a. Tan, taupe, champagne

b. Black, platinum, sterling (silver)

c. Chocolate, latte, espresso

d. Purple, plum, lavender, lilac

e. Navy, indigo

f. Light blue, periwinkle

g. Peach, coral, cantaloupe

h. Red, cinnamon, apple

i. Light green, mint green, sea green

j. pale yellow, gold

28. Your favorite wedding gown designers are: (Choose all that apply)

Alfred Angelo Alfred Sung Alvina Valeta Alyce Amy Lee

Avica Bridal Anjolique Bari Jay Belsoie Bill Levkoff

Bonny MT Bridal Originals Champagne Formals Christos Demetrios


Dessy Diamond Eden Bridal Emme Fashion 1001 Nights

Forever Yours Guzzo Ian Stuart Impression Bridal

Jasmine Bridal Jacqueline Bridal

Jessica McClintock Jim Hjelm Jordan Fashions Lamour Bridals

Lazaro Lestella Little Angels Lizette Maggie Sottero

Marisa Melissa Sweet Mon Cheri Monique Montique

Moonlight Mori Lee New Image Paloma Bianca P.C. Mary’s

Private Label Pronovias Rena Koh Sweethart

Gowns Venus Bridals Vera Wang Victoria’s Bridal

Watters & Watters Not Sure Other: ____________________

29. Wedding Gown Color:

a. Blue White

b. Natural White

c. Cream

d. Ivory

e. Other: ____________________

__________________________________________________________________

30. Wedding Gown Style:

a. Length:

i. Full

ii. Ankle

iii. Knee

b. Fabric: (Choose two per season)

i. Spring/Summer

1. Chiffon


2. Lightweight lace

3. Silk Charmeuse

4. Eyelet linen

5. Lightweight satin

6. Organza

ii. Fall/Winter

1. Velvet

2. Heavy lace

3. Brocade

4. Rich taffeta

5. Satin

c. Silhouette:

i. A-line

ii. Ball gown

iii. Basque waist

iv. Empire

v. Sheath

vi. Mermaid

d. Sleeve Options:

i. Strapless

ii. Spaghetti straps

iii. Off the shoulder

iv. Three-quarter length

v. Cap

vi. Fitted point


e. Neckline:

i. Bateau

ii. Décolletage

iii. Halter

iv. Jewel

v. Off-the-shoulder

vi. Sweetheart

vii. Scoop

viii. V-neck

ix. Wedding Band Collar

31. Headpiece Style:

a. None

b. Tiara

c. Headband

d. Wreath

32. Veil Style:

a. None

b. Blusher

c. Fingertip

d. Ballerina

e. Sweeping

f. Cathedral

33. Bridal Shoes:

a. Sneakers

b. Ballet Slippers


c. Strappy Sandals

d. Open Back Slings

e. Other

34. Accessories: (Choose all that apply)

a. Gloves

b. Garter

c. Handkerchief

d. Jewelry

e. Purse

f. Wrap

35. Stationery: (Match to answers regarding style)

a. Paper:

i. Linen

ii. Vellum

iii. Parchment

iv. Jacquard

v. Corrugated

vi. Handmade paper

vii. Glassine

viii. Rice paper

b. Printing:

i. Engraved invitations

ii. Thermography

iii. Offset printing

iv. Letterpress


v. Calligraphy

c. Wording:

i. Traditional Wording

1. Mr. and Mrs. Jones, the parents of Alicia Jones, request the honor…

ii. Contemporary Wording

1. We invite you to join us in celebrating…

36. Reception: (Match to answers regarding vendor preferences)

a. Indoor

b. Outdoor

c. Both

37. Catering: (Choose all that apply)

a. Seated/plated dinner

b. Buffet

c. Appetizers only

d. Champagne and Cake only

38. Cake:

a. Style:

i. Contemporary

ii. Fun

iii. Traditional

iv. Simple

v. Elegant

vi. Other

____________________________________________________________

b. Flavor:


i. Vanilla

ii. Chocolate

iii. Other

___________________________________________________________

39. Flowers: (Choose two per season of your wedding date)

a. Winter:

Amaryllis Baby’s Breath Carnations Cattleya

Orchids Chrysanthemum

Daisies Orchid Roses Spay Orchid

b. Spring:

Amaryllis Anemones Baby’s Breath Calla Lily Carnations

Cattleya Orchids

Daffodils Day Lily Delphinium Freesia

Forget-me knot

Gardenias Iris Jonquil Lilac

Lily Lily of the Valley

Larkspur Orchid Peony

Ranunculus Roses Sweetpea Tulip Violets

c. Summer:

Aster Baby’s Breath Bachelor

Buttons Calla Lily Canterbury

Bells Carnations Cattleya

Orchids Chrysanthemum Daisies Day Lily

Delphinium Geranium Hydrangea Larkspur Iris

Lily Orchid Roses Stephanotis Straw Flowers


Zephyr Lily

d. Fall:

Aster Anemones Baby’s Breath Calla Lily Carnations

Cattleya Orchids

Chrysanthemum Daisies Day Lily Delphinium

Orchid Roses Zephyr Lily Zinnia

40. Photography Style:

a. Traditional

b. Photojournalistic

c. Storybook

d. Combination

_____________________________________________________________

41. Ceremony Location:

a. Indoor:

i. Religious facility

ii. Hall

iii. Special Venue

_____________________________________________________

b. Outdoor:

i. Garden

ii. Backyard

iii. Special Venue

_____________________________________________________

42. Ceremony Music:

a. Processional:


i. Live singer/soloist

ii. String Quartet

iii. Classical CD (I.e. Canon in D)

iv. Other

____________________________________________________________

b. Here Comes the Bride

__________________________________________________________________

c. Recessional:

i. Live singer/soloist

ii. String Quartet

iii. Classical CD (I.e. Canon in D)

iv. Other

____________________________________________________________

43. Reception Music:

a. Live Band

i. Jazz

ii. Contemporary

iii. Rock

iv. Country

v. Combination

b. Disc Jockey

i. Oldies

ii. Top 40

iii. Rock

iv. Country


v. Combination

c. String Quartet

i. Classical

ii. New Age

iii. Combination

44. Transportation:

Sedan/Town

Car

Van

Mini Bus

Motor Coach

Limousine

Rolls Royce Stretch

Hummer Stretch

Navigator

Truck Limousine

Mercedes Sedan

Mercedes Stretch

Trolley Horse & Carriage

Other: _____________________

45. Videography:

a. Budget:

_________________________________________________________________

b. Style:

i. One Camera


ii. Two Cameras

iii. Cinema Style

46. Wedding Planner:

a. Planner

b. Coordinator

c. Director

d. All Services

47. Decorations/Favors/Extras: (Choose all that apply)

a. Dove release

b. Sand ceremony

c. Guest favors

d. Gift baskets

e. Bubbles

f. Rose petal paper cones

g. Ice sculpture

h. Sparklers

h. Other

__________________________________________________________________

48. Are there any elements or traditions that you want to include?

___________________________________________________________________

49. Are there any elements or traditions that you do not want to include?

___________________________________________________________________

50. Will you write your own vows?

Yes


No

Day Of Services ContractEndless Events by Elise

Elise Dera

Certified Wedding and Event Planner

13139 New Parkland Drive, Oak Hill, Va 22102

571.435.6502

[email protected]

Client Names (Bride & Groom):_ __________________________________________

Wedding Date:_________________________________

Client Telephone: Cell _________________ Home __________________

Email:_____________________________________________________________

Ceremony Location: __________________________________________

Ceremony Address: _____________________________________________

Reception Location (if different from ceremony):________________________________

Reception Address: _________________________________________________

Ceremony Time:________

Reception start time (Cocktail hour & reception): _________

Day Of coordination fees: $1,250


*Additional hours/meetings: $______________

**Travel fees: $_____________

Total Due: $______________

50% due and payable to reserve wedding/event date.

Deposit paid: _______________

Balance due one week prior to wedding/event date: $______________________________.

*Additional meetings or additional hours on the rehearsal or wedding day are available at a rate of $35/hour if booked in advance. Hours added on the day of the wedding itself will be charged at a rate of $45/hour (accrued in half-

hour increments)

** Travel fees of $25/hour are applicable for any meeting locations or venues

requiring more than a 1-hour round-trip drive from the coordinator’s home in Reston, Va.

Any additional hours accrued on the wedding day are payable within 14 days of the wedding date. The coordinator has full discretion regarding the

addition of extra hours on the wedding day, and may decline for any reason.

Endless Events by Elise promises to provide Day Of services, to include the following:

• Up to 3 pre-wedding consultations with the client to explain the planning and coordination process, review wedding details, and answer any questions

(or two meetings and one site walkthrough at the venue)

• Phone and online interaction on an ongoing basis between this contract date and the wedding

• Creation of wedding day schedule in cooperation with bride & groom to be distributed at rehearsal to all wedding participants

• 90 minutes of services on rehearsal day, & management of the rehearsal as needed

• Eight (8) hours of services on the wedding day


• Access to planning templates and tips sheets for negotiating contracts with vendors upon request

• Contact of wedding vendors as specifically requested by client

I understand that I am using Endless Events by Elise to help with my weddings planning. I also understand a 50% deposit is required and final payment is due one week prior to the wedding/event date. I can cancel at any time or change my contract at any time and agree to pay all fees. I

understand that it is my responsibility to purchase my own wedding insurance, if I so desire. I understand that Endless Events by Elise’s role will

be that of advisor and coordinator. I will make the actual selections of service providers and I will implement those selections. I will make payments directly to the service providers/vendors and not to Endless Events by Elise.

If litigation occurs, it occurs in the jurisdiction where Endless Events by Elise is located and the winning party will be reimbursed for attorney and legal

fees and court costs.

It is my responsibility to provide Endless Events by Elise with contact names, telephone numbers and any scheduled timetables for all service providers involved in the wedding ceremony/reception no later than 14 days prior to

the wedding or upon the signing of this letter.

It is also my responsibility to notify Endless Events by Elise of any changes in a timely manner. Endless Events by Elise shall not be held liable for any

changes made by the client or their selected service providers.

Endless Events by Elise will use professional judgment when taking action in regard to changes, weather, tardiness, nonperformance, etc. based on the

situation, time limitations and/or your wishes.

Cancellation Policy

In the event the services of the Wedding Planner are no longer required (cancellation of wedding, etc.); a percentage of the deposit will be forfeited,

as set out below:

• 0% of the deposit if the event is cancelled within 7 days of the signing of this contract.

• 33% of the deposit if the event is cancelled between 7-15 days of the signing of this contact.


• 67% of the deposit if the event is cancelled between 16-30 days of the signing of this contract.

• 100% of the deposit if the event is cancelled after 31 days of the signing of this contract.

This Agreement is entered into on this ______ day of ____________________, 20__, in the City of ____________________, the County of ____________________,

State of ____________________.


Wedding BudgetApparel- 5%- 15%Engagement ringWedding rings- 2%-5%Bridal gownVeil/headpieceShoesJewelryGarterHosieryGroom's tuxedoGroom's shoesOther_______________________Total Apparel

Decorations- 2%-3%Bows for church pews/other

seatingTable centerpieces (excludes

flowers)CandlesLightingBalloonsOther________________Total Decorations

Gifts- 2%-3%AttendantsBride and groomParentsReaders/other participantsOther________________Total Gifts

Flowers- 10%-12%BouquetsBoutonnièresCorsagesCeremonyReception


Other________________Total Flowers

MusicMusicians for ceremonyBand/DJ for receptionOther________________Total Music

Photography- 7%-10%FormalsCandidsExtra printsPhoto albumsVideography- 5%-7%Other_________________Total Photography

Reception (excludes music and decorations)- 40%-60%Room/hall feesTables and chairs*FoodDrinksLinens*CakeFavorsStaff and gratuitiesOther_________________Total Reception

*all rentals 3%-5%Stationery/Printing- 4%-5%InvitationsAnnouncementsThank-You cardsPersonal stationeryGuest bookProgramsReception napkinsMatchbooksCalligraphyOther_________________


Total Stationery/Printing

Transportation- 2%-5%Limousines/trolleysParkingTaxisOther_________________Total Transportation

Other ExpensesOfficiantChurch/ceremony site fee- 4%-

8%Wedding coordinator- 8%-12%Rehearsal dinnerEngagement party*Showers*Salon appointmentsBachelor/ette parties*BrunchHotel roomsHoneymoon- 5%-15%Other________________- 8%-15%Total Other Expenses

*all parties 4%-5%

Notes:______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________


Civil Ceremony SpecificsCounty:Officiant:Obtain Application: Online In-Person Phone Mail OtherSubmit Application: Online In-Person Phone Mail OtherFees:Payment Options: Cash Check Credit Card Debit Card Other

Waiting Period:Validity Period:Requirements

Age:Residency:Proof of Identification:

Driver’s License Passport US Military ID

State ID Card Alien Registration Other

Medical:

Other Information:

Office Location Address Email Phone Hours

Notes:


Fairfax County Marriage License Information

Basics: Marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. There are no residency requirements to obtain a marriage license in Virginia. A couple may go to any circuit court in Virginia to obtain this license. Once the license is issued, there is no waiting period and no blood test is required. The marriage license is valid for 60 calendar days and the marriage must take place in Virginia. Marriage license applicants who are 18 years of age or older, can complete the pre-application online and submit it directly to the Fairfax Circuit Court. Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation document via e-mail. Within 60 days of submission, bring the confirmation document, payment and a valid photo id (driver’s license, passport or military identification card) to the Public Service Division of the Fairfax Circuit Court to obtain your license. Both applicants must appear at the courthouse together.

Location: The Fairfax County Courthouse at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia on the first floor in Suite 116.

Cost: The fee is $30.00 payable by cash or credit card (Visa or MasterCard only with a 4% processing fee).

Requirements: The couple must appear before the Clerk together to obtain a license and be 18 years of age or older. The couple must provide the following: (i) valid photo identification (a valid driver's license with picture, passport or military identification); (ii) $30 cash or credit card (MasterCard and Visa only with a 4% transaction fee); (iii) their social security number (they do not need to bring their social security card); and (iv) the full names of each applicant’s parents (including full middle names) as they appear on their birth certificates. (If a parent’s maiden name differs from their current name, the applicant must provide that parent’s full maiden name.

Minors: If a party is 16 or 17 years of age a parent must appear with valid photo identification. The Clerk's Office will provide a special affidavit for the parent's signature.

Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Questions: If you have any questions, please contact the Fairfax Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 703-691-7320, press 3, 6, 1.


Wedding PackagesA La Carte Services:

Consultation only hourly rate: $40

Bridal Jumpstart Packet only: $75

Wedding Itinerary only: $150

Wedding budget management: $150

After Event Clean Up Crew: $300

Pre Wedding Party Planning:

Engagement Party $250 and up

Bridal Shower $250 and up

Bachelorette Party $150 and up

Bachelor Party $150 and up

Rehearsal Dinner $200 and up

Post Wedding Brunch $200 and up

Wedding Planning and Coordination Services:

Amethyst Package $500 *Full payment required at contract signing

For those who need a little push to get started or who need professional assistance and advice at any point along the way.

Referrals to preferred vendors

Budget assistance

Advice regarding vendor contracts

Unlimited basic phone and email questions

Up to 3 hours of consultation regarding anything to do with your planning

Emerald Package $850 *Full payment required at contract signing

Let us take care of part of the planning so you can focus more on enjoying being engaged.


Initial consultation (up to 2 hours)

Bridal jumpstart packet (vendors, checklists, themes)

Wedding itinerary

List of preferred vendors

Budget assistance

Review and coordination of all vendor contracts

Unlimited basic phone and email questions

Wedding day emergency kit

2 hours of set up and vendor coordination day of event

Sapphire Package $1,250 * 50% required at contract signing

We will be behind the scenes taking care of everything, making sure you will have a stress free and enjoyable wedding day experience.



Up to (3) meetings to discuss and assist with wedding day itinerary, vendors, budget, guest list, contracts, etiquette, etc. (up to 2 hours)

Unlimited phone and email questions

Review and coordination of all vendor contracts

Wedding day emergency kit

Coordinate rehearsal (up to 3 hours)

Confirmation of all vendor appointments 2 weeks before the wedding and again the day before the wedding

Wedding itinerary management

Complete management and coordination services on day of wedding (up to 8 hours)

Diamond Package 10% of wedding budget starting at $2,500 *50% required at contract signing

You will not have to worry about a thing from the day you are engaged to the last minute of your wedding day. Endless Events by Elise will take care of everything so


you can enjoy each other and your friends and family during this exciting and memorable time in your life. We will work with you and make your wedding day

vision into a perfect, worry free event.

This package is catered to each individual couple’s needs and includes:


Unlimited phone and email questions

Maximum of one meeting a week to discuss plans with couple (1 hour blocks)


Personal management of vendors, wedding day itinerary, wedding party, guest list, budget

Set appointments with all vendors and attends with couple

Coordinator attendance and assistance at the wedding ceremony rehearsal

Complete management and coordination services on day of wedding (up to 8 hours)

Assistance in creative selections including theme and color scheme

Provision of wedding day emergency kit

Insure that proper wedding etiquette, religious and cultural traditions and wedding traditions are observed

Music selection assistance

Coordinate wedding party and parent responsibilities for the wedding day

Event PlanningWe can provide a tailored package for your corporate event,

Birthday, Anniversary, or Bridal Shower.

Services include:


Design Boards, Decorating Setup/breakdown, vendor coordination,

and more! We can create the perfect package to fit your needs and

budget. Pricing tailored to your event.

Recommended VendorsCATERING

• RSVP Catering 703.573.8700

•Purple Onion 703.639.4073

FLORISTS

•Conklyn’s Florist 703.299.9000

•Worldgate Florist 703.834.1600


Bridal Shop

•Soliloquy Bridal Couture 571.449.2580

•Hannelore’s of Old Town 703.549.0387

CAKES

•Confections 703.670.6639

•Victoria’s Cakery 703.273.0800

DJ

•MyDeejay 888.613.9237

•Bialek’s Music 301.355.2692

PHOTOGRAPHER

•The Pro’s Photography 844.334.7131

•Freed Photography 301.710.0552

Wedding Timeline

12+ months before

Date: ______________________

Envision your wedding and draw up a budget.

Assemble your "planning team." Consider hiring a wedding consultant.


Pick a wedding date and time. Select several options, and then check with

your venues, officiant, and important guests before finalizing.

Start planning the guest list.

Look for and book ceremony sites and reception sites.

Ask friends and relatives to be in the wedding party.

Optional: Have an engagement party. You may want to register beforehand

for gifts.

8-10 months before

Date: ______________________

Bride: Think about, shop for, and order your gown.

Envision reception food.

Decide what type of entertainment you want. A pianist for the cocktail hour,

strolling violinists, a DJ, or band?

Think about your floral decor.

Research and book your wedding professionals. Interview vendors:

photographer, videographer, reception band or DJ, florist, caterer,

transportation.

Research a wedding insurance policy to protect your deposits.

Research and reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests.

Register for gifts.

Contact rental companies if you need to rent anything for

ceremony/reception, such as chairs, tables, and tent.

Find an officiant.

Finalize your wedding colors, theme, and style.

Choose and purchase your wedding rings.


6-8 months before

Date: ______________________

Book ceremony musicians.

Order bridesmaid dresses.

Start planning honeymoon.

Send save-the-date cards. This is a particularly good idea if you're marrying

during a tourist or holiday season or having a destination wedding.

Finalize and order attire for your attendants.

4-6 months before

Date: ______________________

Attend pre wedding counseling, if required.

Shop for and order invitations, envelopes, thank you cards, etc.

Contact florist and finalize your arrangements.

Renew or get passports, if necessary.

Envision your wedding cake and research, interview, and book a cake

designer.

Choose your wedding cake.

Decide on wedding décor including favors.

3 months before

Date: ______________________


Order wedding cake.

Hire a calligrapher, if you want your invitations professionally addressed.

Attend your shower. (It may be earlier, depending on when hosts decide to

have it.)

Groom: Rent the men's formalwear.

Hire wedding-day transport: limousines, other cars. Look into transportation

sooner if you're considering renting streetcars or over-the-top travel.

Meet with officiant to discuss details of the ceremony.

Choose gifts for attendants and parents.

Confirm honeymoon arrangements.

Start writing wedding vows.

2 months before

Date: ______________________

Mail your invitations.

Finish writing your vows.

Purchase gifts for parents, attendants, and each other.

Book your stylist and try out big-day hairstyles.

Book a makeup artist and go for a trial run.

Start making or buying wedding favors.

Finalize music selections for the ceremony details.

Reserve room for wedding night.

1 month before

Date: ______________________


Apply for a marriage license. Check with the local bureau in the town where

you'll wed.

Bride: Have final gown fitting. Bring your maid of honor along to learn how to

bustle your dress. Have the dress pressed and bring it home.

Call all bridesmaids. Make sure they have their gowns ready for the wedding.

Make last-minute adjustments with vendors.

Create a wedding program to hand out to guests.

Order and plan in-room welcome baskets for out-of-town guests.

Meet with photographer and provide a list of required shots. Include who

should be in formal portraits and determine when portraits will be taken.

Start working on your seating plan.

Confirm all final payment amounts with your vendors as well as dates, times,

etc.

Attend bachelor/ bachelorette parties.

2 weeks before

Date: ______________________

Review final RSVP list and call any guests who have not yet sent a response.

Finalize seating chart.

Bride: Get your last pre wedding haircut and color.

Confirm delivery time and locations with the florist.

1 week before

Date: ______________________


Give reception site/caterer final guest head count. Include vendors, such as

the photographer or band members, who will expect a meal. Ask how many

extra plates the caterer will prepare.

Supply location manager with a list of vendor requests such as a table for DJ

or setup space needed by florist.

Print place and table cards, or finalize list with the calligrapher you have hired

to do so.

Call all wedding vendors and confirm arrangements.

Give ceremony and reception site managers a schedule of vendor delivery

and setup times, plus contact numbers.

Groom: Get your hair trimmed.

Make sure men have their final suit fitting.

2-3 days before

Date: ______________________

Bride: If you need to, have your gown pressed or steamed.

Make sure all groom/smen pick up their outfits.

Determine wedding-party positions during ceremony and the order of the

party in the processional and recessional.

Hand off place cards, table cards, menus, disposable cameras, favors, and

any other items for setting the tables to the caterer and/or reception site

manager.

Reconfirm final details with all vendors. Discuss any necessary last-minute

substitutions.

Call the limousine- or car-rental company for pickup times and locations.


Arrange for guests without cars to be picked up from the airport or train

station. Ask friends, attendants, or relatives to help.

Deliver welcome baskets to the hotel concierge; make sure to include names

and delivery instructions.

Day before

Date: ______________________

Provide all wedding professionals with an emergency phone number to call

on the day of the wedding.

Write checks and/or talk to wedding hosts (usually your parents, if not you)

about any final balances to be paid at the end of the reception.

Have manicure/pedicure.

Reconfirm hair and makeup appointments.

Night before

Date: ______________________

Rehearse ceremony. Meet with wedding party, ceremony readers, immediate

family, and your officiant at the ceremony site to rehearse and iron out

details.

Bring unity candle, aisle runner, yarmulkes, or other ceremony accessories to

the site.

Give your marriage license to your officiant.

Attend rehearsal dinner.


Present attendants with gifts at the rehearsal dinner. You'll want to do this

especially if the gifts are accessories to be worn during the wedding.

Day of

Date: ______________________

Present parents and each other with gifts.

Give wedding bands to the best man and the maid of honor to hold during

the ceremony.

Give best man the officiant's fee envelope, to be handed off after the

ceremony.

Introduce your reception site manager to your consultant or maid of honor for

questions or problems during the reception.

Assign a family member or attendant to be the photographer's contact so he

knows who is who.

Try to eat breakfast.

Have your hair and makeup done.

Post wedding

Date: ______________________

Prearrange for someone to return any rentals.

Preplan for attendants to take the bride's gown for cleaning and return the

groom's tux to the rental shop.


Write and send thank-you notes to gift-bearing guests and vendors who were

especially helpful.

Wedding Day Time GuideBride's hair: One hour.

Bride's makeup: 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the makeup style selected

Bridesmaids' hair: 30 minutes per person.

Bridesmaids' makeup: 45 minutes per person.


The order: When your hairstylist arrives, have her start on your bridesmaids first. Instead, the bride should start with makeup.

When should the photographer arrive? One hour before the bride is ready to go

If you have more than yourself plus four getting hair done, ask your stylist to bring an assistant to cut down on time. For makeup, add an assistant after yourself plus two.

If you're traveling to a salon, double the travel time you anticipate.

Put on your veil after the dress. Consider asking your stylist to stick around until then to make sure your veil is secure.

Pre-ceremony photos of the bride with her family and attendants/groom with his family and attendants: Two to three minutes per shot; more if the groups are very large, and less if they are very small.

First look: 15-30 minutes.

***

Groom and groomsmen arrive: An hour and a half before the ceremony.

Bride and bridesmaids arrive: An hour* before the ceremony.

*If the bride won't be taking photos at the venue prior to the ceremony, then she can arrive moments before walking down the aisle and wait in the limo until it's time.

Ideal ceremony length: 30 minutes.

Receiving line: For a ceremony with 100 guests or less, this will take 12-15 minutes. With 150 guests, allow 20 minutes. If you're expecting more than 150 guests, consider skipping the receiving line and visiting guests at their tables during dinner instead.


Maximum gap between ceremony and reception: One hour

***

Family photos: Two to three minutes per shot — if your family is properly organized!

Bridal party: Two to three minutes per shot.

Didn't have a first look? Allow 30 minutes post-ceremony for photos of you and your groom. If you did have a first look, you'll still want 15-20 minutes post-ceremony for just the two of you.

Save photos of very large groups (like classmates, coworkers, and large extended family groups) for the reception, when your DJ or band leader can make an announcement to gather everyone. You'll be able to take the photos much faster than trying to track down 50 people during the cocktail hour.

Tip: The best way to save time taking photos is by being prepared.

Ideal length: Six hours.

***

Order of events:

First dance: The most common timing is immediately after the bride and groom enter the reception, but you can also do your first dance following the conclusion of dinner or right after dessert.

Father/daughter dance: Immediately following the first dance.

Mother/son dance: Immediately following the father/daughter dance. Or, sometimes, this dance is shared with the father/daughter dance.

Welcome toast: Given by the father of the bride or by the bride and groom.


First course (salad/appetizer) served

Toasts: Ladies first! Start with the maid of honor, followed by the best man.

Second course (main course) served

Toasts: The bride and groom can give a toast here, if desired.

Guests invited to dance: Open up the dance floor, and get the party started!

Cake cutting: Two hours before the reception ends.

Bouquet and garter tosses: Right after the cake cutting, or about two hours before the end of the reception.

Late-night snacks: A popular trend, many couples start passing around bite-size snacks at this point to refuel guests.

Farewell: If you're doing a sparkler farewell, for example, have guests start lining up about 10 minutes before you plan to exit.

Bridal Party ResponsibilitiesMaid of Honor’s Checklist

• Helps the bride select bridesmaid’s attire

• Helps address invitations and place cards

• Attends as many prenuptial events as possible

• Organizes bridesmaids’ gift to the bride. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple.

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• Makes sure all the bridesmaids, the flower girl, and the ring bearer are at fittings, the rehearsal, and the ceremony on time

• Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is include at the rehearsal dinner

• Walks in processional and recessional

• Holds the groom’s wedding ring

• Helps with the bride’s gown

• Arranges the bride’s gown is ‘picture perfect’ throughout the day

• Holds the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony

• Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate

• Stands in the receiving line

• Keeps the bride on schedule

• Helps the bride change into her going away clothes

• Takes care of the bride’s gown and accessories after the reception

Notes: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

Bridesmaids’ Checklist

• Assist the Maid of Honor as requested

• Attends as many prenuptial events as possible

• Assist the bride with errands

• Contribute to bridesmaids’ gift to the bride. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple

• Are expected to attend the rehearsal and are included at the rehearsal dinner

• Arrive at dressing site promptly

• Walk in processional and recessional


• Possibly participate in receiving line

• Help gathering guests for the first dance, cake cutting, and bouquet toss

• Participate in bouquet toss, if single

• Look after the couple’s elderly relatives or friends Notes:______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

Best Man’s Checklist

• Organizes a pre-wedding party for the groom

• Coordinates the ushers’ gift to the groom. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple

• Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included in the rehearsal dinner

• Gets the groom dressed and to the ceremony on time

• Makes sure the groom’s wedding related expenses are prepared

• Makes sure the groom has the marriage license with him

• Delivers any payment to Officiant, sexton, and ceremony musician, as prepared

• Enters the sanctuary with the groom

• Takes care of and holds the bride’s wedding ring

• Makes sure all ushers and properly attired and in place on time

• Walks in the recessional

• Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate

• Drives the bride and groom to reception, if no driver is hired

• Helps welcome guests at reception

• Offers first toast to bride and groom at reception

• Helps the groom get ready for the honeymoon

• Gathers up and takes care of groom’s wedding clothes after he changes

• Has a car ready for the bride and groom to leave the reception or perhaps drive them to the next destination


Notes: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

Head Usher’s Checklist

• Expected to attend the rehearsal and is included at the rehearsal dinner

• Receives any lists of guests who are to be seated in a specific pew and is aware of importance and sequence of seating special guests, such as the mothers and

grandmothers of the bride and groom

• Makes sure that programs, if used, are handed to guests when they are seated

• Makes sure that people who are designated to receive special flowers or corsages do, is the flowers have not been delivered to the recipients beforehand

• Checks that all ushers are dressed properly and wearing their boutonnieres on the left site, stem down

• Makes sure that the ushers know how to usher: how to greet guests, how to offer

a single woman guest, and how to precede a couple to their seats

• Helps gather the wedding party for photographs either before or after the ceremony and ensure the transportation arrangement have been made for all

members of the wedding party to and from the ceremony

• Completes entire Groomsmen and Ushers Checklist, as needed

Notes: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

Groomsmen and Ushers’ Checklist

• Participate in party for the groom, if there is one

• Contribute to the ushers’ gift to the groom. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple

• Expected to attend the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner

• Review any special seating situations with the head usher before the ceremony begins


• Greets guests as they arrive

• Seat the eldest women first if a group of guests arrive simultaneously

• Ask guests whether they are to be seated on the bride’s side or the groom’s side

• Offer their right arm to female guests

• Walk to the left side of a male guest

• Hand each guest a program when they are seated

• Put the aisle runner in place after guest are seated and before the processional begins

• Know the order of seating per tradition such as special guests, grandmother of the groom, and bride’s mother last

• Close windows and check pews for programs or articles left behind after the ceremony

• Are prepared to direct guests to the reception site

• Dance with bridesmaids and other guests at the reception

• Look after elderly relatives or friends

• Participate in garter ceremony, if there is one, and encourage other single men to participate

• Coordinate return of rented apparel with head usher or best man

Notes: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

Mother of the Bride’s Checklist

• Hosts an engagement party

• Helps couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big planning decisions

• Usually contributes to the wedding budget

• Assists the bride in putting together the family’s guest list

• Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony traditions

• May help bride to shop for wedding gown and accessories


• Chooses own wedding day outfit

• Along with the maid of honor and bridesmaids, may plan and host bridal shower

• On wedding day help bride to get ready

• May accompany daughter and husband to ceremony

• Walk in recessional with husband following wedding party

• Greet guests in receiving line

• May be announced along with husband

• Sits in an honored place at parent’s table

• May assist with coordinating vendors

• May host a post-wedding brunch

Notes: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

Father of the Bride’s Checklist

• Hosts an engagement party

• Helps couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big planning decisions

• Usually contributes to the wedding budget

• May select hotel for out of town guests and reserve a block of reduced rate rooms

• Rents own formalwear (work with couple to coordinate with wedding party)

• Helps pick up out-of-town guests from airport. May also arrange transportation to the wedding

• Typically travels to ceremony with the bride

• Walks daughter down the aisle

• Gives the bride away during the ceremony

• Escorts the mother of the bride out following the wedding party

• Greets guests in the receiving line


• May be announced with wife at reception

• May make a welcoming speech

• Sits in an honored place at the parent’s table

• Toasts the newlyweds after the best man makes his speech and the groom responds

• Dances with the bride

• May take care of vendor balances at the end of the reception

Notes: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

Mother of the Groom’s Checklist

• Contacts the mother of the bride if the families are not acquainted

• Attends the first engagement party if the bride’s family hosts one

• Along with husband, may host an additional engagement party for the groom’s side of the family

• Usually contributes to wedding budget

• May help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions

• Helps group to put together family’s guest list

• Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony traditions

• May help bride shop for her wedding gown

• Chooses own wedding day outfit

• Along with husband, plans and hosts the rehearsal dinner

• Escorted out following the wedding party and the bride’s parents


• May be announced with husband at the reception


• Sits in an honored place at the parent’s table

• Does mother-son dance with groom

• Attends post wedding brunch (if held)

Notes: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

Father of the Groom’s Checklist

• Attends engagement party, if the bride’s family hosts one

• Along with wife, may host an additional engagement party for groom’s side of the family

• Along with wife, may contribute to the wedding budget

• May help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions

• Rents own formalwear

• Along with wife, plans rehearsal dinner

• May travel to ceremony with the groom and the best man

• May escort wife to her sear right before the mother of the bride is seated

• Escorts mother of the groom out after wedding party and bride’s parents


• May be announced with wife

• May make a welcome speech

• Sits at an honored place at the parent’s table

• May toast the newlyweds • May settle final bills with wedding vendors

• Attends or hosts post-wedding brunch

Notes: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________


Flower Girl’s Checklist

• Dress and accessories should be paid for by her family

• Attends the rehearsal although she usually does not attend the rehearsal dinner

• In the processional, walks alone directly before the bride and her father

• Often scatters petals from a basket she holds, although this is sometimes too overwhelming a responsibility for a young girl to manage in front of a large group of people. It is usually easier for her to carry either a small basket of flowers or a tiny

nosegay of flowers similar to those carried by the bridesmaids

• In the recessional, walks with the ring bearer, directly behind the couple

• The bride may hire a babysitter or ask one of the bridesmaids to look after the flower girl, to be in charge of checking her appearance and making sure she is present for formal pictures, helping her manage her food at the reception, and

escorting her to the ladies room

Notes: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

Ring Bearer’s Checklist

• His attire should be paid for by his family

• Attends the rehearsal

• He immediately precedes the flower girl in the processional

• Carries either the actual rings or a facsimile of the rings, on a white velvet or satin cushion. If the rings are genuine, they should be fastened to the cushion with a very thin thread or placed over a firmly fixed hatpin. The best man takes the rings from

the cushion at the ring moment

• Walk with the flower girl in the recessional, directly behind the bride and groom

• The bride may hire a babysitter or ask one of the users to look after the ring bearer, to be in charge of checking his appearance, making sure he is present for

formal pictures, helping him manage his food at the reception, and escorting him to the men’s room

Notes: ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________


___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

Engagement or Bridal Shower Themes

Engagement Party Themes

1. Las Vegas Theme - Choose a site such as a hotel party room, it is not necessary to be a big place. Décor the environment by fancy and bling-bling style that could make people feel wealthy. Food and drink make the dinner a cocktail party style,

such as fingers foods, fruit salads, champagne and cocktail drinks. The ambiance is something casual and modern. For the gifts, encourage the guests to bring gifts

that can be played with, such as some card games.

2. All Around the World Theme - This theme can be set up at home. Stick a world map on the wall and mark the place that the couple is heading for their honeymoon on the map. Borrow some old fashion style luggage from their parents, show all the

travel photos of them and stick them everywhere of the house, and write some funny memory of each of the photos. Share their past travel videos or photos on the TV. Encourage people to dress in different cultural themes and bring their luggage. Food and Drink can be buffet style but could be internationally appealing such as having a sushi tray, Chinese dim-sum, spaghetti, mini burgers. Dessert could be

macaroons, and you could English tea and red wine as drinks. For the gifts encourage the guests to bring some things that the new couple can use in their

honeymoon, for example, new towel.


3. Movie Theme Set up this theme as home-based and invite the guests by mailing movie tickets printed with their event and activities. Get a small popcorn machine,

melted butter, soft drinks and place in a see-through fridge. Choose 2-3 of their favorite movies in different themes and play in the background. Turn on dim lights. For the food and drink have fast food style with burgers and hot dogs, fries, wings. For beverages have soda and water. For dessert you could have packaged candy.

The gifts could relate to movies, especially the new couple’s favorite movies.

4. Costume Cocktail Hour- Ask guests to come dressed as their favorite married couples from history, the big screen, or the tabloid pages. Have a game trying to

guess who they are. Guests can bring movies as gifts starring the person they dressed up as, creating a nice movie collection for the new couple. Food and drinks

would include a normal cocktail hour menu.

5. Tasting and Toasts- Rent out a local wine bar or winery and have a wine tasting engagement party. Ask each guest to bring a bottle of wine as a gift to start a wine collection for the couple. Set aside time for toasts before or after tasting for guests

to offer toasts and best wishes for the couple. Serve chocolates, meats and cheeses, bread, and fruit.

6. Date Night and Advice- Ask your guests to come prepared to write a date night idea or advice for the couple. For gifts, guests can bring something that the couple would need during their advice or date night idea. The couple will be set with date night ideas from close friends and family for a while. For an intimate setting for a

smaller party, have it at a close friend or family’s home. This could be a fun outdoor party with barbeque foods for lunch or dinner. Ask guests to bring a side dish for a

potluck style meal.

7. Honeymoon Party- The couple will register for their honeymoon and any extras they might want. Then guests can purchase things such as upgrades of your room, brunches, lunches, boat trips, scuba gear and all that other fun stuff. The party can be decorated based on where the couple is going on their honeymoon. Serve food

based on where the couple is honeymooning. If they are going to Mexico, serve enchiladas, quesadillas, chips and salsa, pina coladas, margaritas, rice and beans.


8. Color Theme - Host this party at the couple’s most liked restaurant. Set up the environment by the couple’s favorite color, but it must be a different color than

their wedding day color. All foods and drinks can come with the same color with the theme. Encourage the guests to bring some gifts in their party color.

9. BBQ – This is a budget friendly idea and can be held at someone’s home. Guests attending the party can bring a dish which will also cut down on the budget.

Decorate the tables with balloons and streamers. Serve hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken and sausage from the grill. Macaroni salad, potato salad, chips/veggies and dip and coleslaw make delicious side dishes. Pink or yellow lemonade, soda, water, beer and wine coolers will refresh your guests, and keep them hydrated while under the hot summer sun! Put beverages in cans and bottles in a large plastic tub filled

with ice. Have plenty of lounge chairs outside. Set up games such as ring toss, bocce and badminton.

10. Stock the Bar- Guests are encouraged to “stock the bar” for the couple. Ideas for gifts could include wine glasses, cocktail glasses, wine openers, ice buckets etc

or giving bottles of nice wine, bourbon, scotch, etc.

Bridal Shower Themes

1. High Tea Shower- This is a great idea for some brides who love chatting and laughing with their best girls in a relaxed and elegant environment. They will serve

hot tea and some small bakery or finger foods on 3-level trays. Every guest will have their own teapot set. Guests are encouraged to dress in elegant or vintage

style.

2. Cooking Shower- Arrange this shower at the bride’s house, and she assigns the guests to come with different food materials, and to bring recipes for the new couple. Encourage the guests to bring kitchen related gifts such as knives set,

containers, china plates.

3. Naughty and Nice- All guests bring a nice gift and something "naughty" for the honeymoon. The shower can be decorated in a fun way for this theme. Split the

room down the middle and decorate one side “naughty” and the other “nice”. Stick with black and pink or black and red for the naughty side, and pastels and white for


the nice side. For drinks and food, serve alcoholic beverages, spicy foods and anything dipped in chocolates on the naughty side, and nonalcoholic drinks, healthy

foods, vanilla cupcakes and light snacks on the nice side. Games are completely necessary for this theme! For the perfect game split between both naughty and nice is sort of like truth or dare. If the guest chooses "naughty," then they have to do a naughty dare or tell a naughty story about the bride. If they choose "nice," they need to give the bride a compliment or give her advice for the wedding day or

night. You will want to send the ladies home with some great favors from such an outrageous bridal shower. Edible body lotion, bags of licorice whips and bottles of

chocolate syrup are just a few favor ideas for naughty gift bags. A bag of marshmallows, a bottle of white wine and small bottles of perfume or body spray

are perfect for the "nice" gift bags.

4. Spa and Beauty Bridal Shower- This theme is a good choice for a de-stressing opportunity for the bride and her guests. It can be at a spa or hire a masseuse or manicurist to pamper guest during the party at the hostess home. Decorate the home to look like a spa. Put out fluffy white towels; turn on relaxing music, serve light bites that are easy to nibble with one hand while getting a manicure. Guest

can bring gifts that help the bride and groom relax.

5. Fashion themed Bridal Shower- For the bride with a need for fashion or the diva who likes to shine this theme is perfect for her. Table cards can say things like, “Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.” Cookies can be modeled after

shoes, wedding gowns, and handbags. The bride can be fashion forward with lots of bling and dazzle. She can be made up with her hair done up also. Guest can dress up and bring fashion inspired gifts for the bride. Tables will also have a beauty or

fashionable gifts for guests.

6. Monograms and Mimosas- Have stations for bagels, yogurt parfaits, fruit salad, and donuts set up throughout the room. Also have a Mimosa bar with various fruits

and juices. Guests are encouraged to bring a personalized gift, such as monogrammed towels or etched wine glasses.

8. A Crafty Shower- A perfect solution for hosts on a budget or for the bride who has everything, the craft shower allows guests to get creative and have a great time


making something the bride can really use. Gather scrap-booking supplies and encourage guests to bring photographs, recipes, and other memorabilia from the friendships. The project of the party will be to adorn the pages of a keepsake book for the bride to take home. Since the guests will be busy making a craft to bring to

the shower, provide food.

How to Get the Groom Involved1. Make a groom cake for him

2. Make a special video that records his buddies’ best wishes for him in his special day.

3. Download and play his favorite music/songs at the reception site.

4. Let him pick the favors for his best-men, ushers.

5. Arrange a professional shave service for him at the wedding day morning.

6. Include his interests in reception activities and décor.

7. Arrange a massage or spa for him to relax at the night before the wedding day.

8. Hire a servant for him at the wedding day, so that he can feel less pressure and relax to handle his big day.

9. Ask best-man and ushers to create a surprise performance or dance for him before the wedding dinner.

10. Dress in different color with his best-man and ushers.


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FAQ’s • How many years have you been in business?

This is my first year in business in the wedding planning industry. I have been in the event planning industry for five years.

• What training and certifications do you have?

I have my first wedding planning certification from The Wedding Planning Institute in April of 2016. I have a degree from Virginia Tech in business with a concentration in hospitality and tourism management. I have been working in the event planning

world since graduation in May of 2011.

• Do you provide references, testimonials, and pictures?

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• Do you work alone, with a partner, or with a team?

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• How many weddings do you plan at a time?

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each year. I will schedule Day of and parties services throughout the year.

• Can you work with a limited budget?

I have packages that save money and I have a la carte services available for couples who want assistance in specific areas as well.

• What is your attire for the wedding day and other events?

Business casual unless told otherwise.

• What payment methods do you accept?

We accept cash, or checks.


Can you give me an example of when you had to be quick thinking and

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I had planned this massive $40,000 corporate event and the caterer forgot the linens. I had to quickly run to the local party store and grab some plastic table

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Bridal Registry Ideas


Wedding Registry Options in the DC Metro Area:

Crate & Barrel

Bloomingdale’s

Target

Pottery Barn

Lowe’s

Macy’s

Bed, Bath and Beyond

Kohl’s

William’s-Sonoma

Ikea

Nordstrom

JC Penny’s

Home Depot

Amazon

Best Buy

Honeymoon Registries:

Honeymoonwishes.com

Honeyfund.com

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