THE PREMIER BRIDE PLANNER

THE WEDDING TIMELINE

WEDDING DAY CHECKLIST

THE WEDDING BUDGET

SHARING THE COST

PLANNERS FOR CAKES, CATERING, FLOWERS, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT, PHOTOGRAPHY, RECEPTION & VIDEOGRAPHY

WEDDING ATTIRE PLANNER

IMPORTANT INFORMATION & NOTES

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COPYRIGHT ©2020 Premier Bride 8-10 MONTHS AHEAD 10-12 MONTHS AHEAD 12 MONTHS AHEAD n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Organized advance planning will ensure you enjoy every minute of your special day. Start planning your wedding wedding your planning day. Start special your of minute every enjoy you ensure will planning advance Organized Discuss honeymoonplanswithfiancé & beginarrangements Begin shoppingforweddingrings Plan thedetailsofreception (limousines, carriages,etc.) Select &reservetransportationfortheweddingparty Select &reservemusic/entertainmentforthereception Select &reservemusiciansfortheceremony Determine weddingcakedesign;select&reserveabakerorbakery Select &reservepartyrentalequipment(tents,tables,chairs,décor) Select &reservetheflorist Select &reservethedecorator Select &reservethecaterer Get yourengagementphototaken send save-the-datecards have alotofout-of-townguests,orareplanningdestinationwedding, If you’remarryingduringabusytime(i.e.,theholidays), Research, review&selectyourvideographer Research, review&selectyourphotographer (bridesmaid gowns&accessories,childattendants’attire) Select &orderattendantsweddingattire Choose yourweddingpartyattendants(bridesmaids,groomsmen,etc.) Determine theguestlist(compiledbyyoutwo&yourfamilies) Order gown (veil, gloves,lingerie,shoes) Begin shoppingforgown&accessories Arrange forfamiliestomeet(iftheyhavenotalreadydoneso) aspects; orwithweddingdayonly) one tohelpyou(withentireplanningprocess;withcertain Determine yourneedforweddingcoordinatorservices&hire Select &reservethereceptionsite Select anofficiantforyourceremony Select &reservetheceremonysite the numberofguestsyouwishtoinvite Determine, withyourfiancé,(&familiesifappropriate) or informal,largesmall) Determine, withyourfiancé,thetypeofweddingyouwillhave(formal (including allactivitiesrelatedtoyourwedding) available toyou&setabudgetforthewedding Consult withyourfiancé&allparentstodeterminethefinancialsupport Select thedateforyourwedding(&alternatedates) 12 months ahead of time if possible and use the following timeline as a guide through the process. the through aguide as timeline following the use and possible if time 12 of ahead months Once the planning is complete, relax and get plenty of rest - the festivities are about tobegin. about are festivities -the rest of plenty get and relax complete, is planning the Once THE WEDDINGTHE TIMELINE

2-4 MONTHS AHEAD 4-6 MONTHS AHEAD 6-8 MONTHS AHEAD n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n (finalize arrangements,checkpassports/visas,notifyemployers) Finalize honeymoonplanswithfiancé to/from theceremony&reception Reserve transportationforout-of-towngueststotravel Reserve accommodationsforout-of-townguests Register forweddinggiftsatonetothreestores & thankyounotes Order invitations,announcements,informalstationery Buy weddingsrings&orderengraving Address weddinginvitations Buy &wrapgiftsforweddingparty Schedule ceremonyrehearsal¬ifyparticipants Select ceremonymusic,readings&vows Meet withofficianttodiscussceremony Meet withcaterertodiscussmenu Confirm deliverydatesforbridalgown&bridesmaids’dresses Announce engagementinlocalnewspapers Finalize guestlist Find &reserveyourrehearsaldinnerlocation Begin dancelessonswithfiancé Select &hirecalligrapher,ifneeded Select &purchaseweddingguestfavors Meet withfloristtoplandetails Select stylistorsalonforbridalpartyhair,nails&make-up (if differentfromhoneymoonplan) Reserve accommodationsforweddingnight Select &ordermen’sformalwear

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THE WEDDINGTHE TIMELINE 1 WEEK AHEAD 2-4 WEEKS AHEAD 1-2 MONTHS AHEAD n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Host bridesmaids’luncheon for thebestmantodistribute Put feesdueontheweddingdayinenvelopes, Confirm pick-uptimes/locationswithtransportationproviders & weddingwithpartyparticipants Confirm time/locationforrehearsal,rehearsaldinner family &friends Confirm wedding-dayassignmentswithweddingcoordinator, (pack suitcases,preparecamera,purchasetraveler’schecks) Make finalpreparationsforhoneymoon photographer &videographer Make finalcontactwithbaker,caterer,florist,musicians/DJ, Notify postofficeofchangeaddress(ifapplicable) Confirm finalguestcounttocaterer&receptionfacility & finishseatingchart/placecards Follow upwithguestswhodidn’trespondtotheinvite & weddingreception Assist fiancéwithwritingtoastsforrehearsaldinner all weddingpartymembers Confirm arrangementsforattire&accessoriesof Confirm honeymoonarrangements Arrange forbridalbouquetpreservationafterwedding after wedding Arrange forcleaning&preservationofweddinggown & spatreatments Schedule pre-weddingmanicure/pedicure,massage Record giftsreceived&writethankyounotespromptly (if applicable) Begin arrangementsforchangingbride’snameondocuments Pick upweddingrings&checkengraving & flowergirl/ringbeareraccessories) toasting glasses,unitycandle,kiddushcup,cakeknife&server, Purchase weddingaccessories(guestbook&pen, & videographer Confirm requestlistswithphotographer,musicians/DJ & boutonnierescakecutting) (guest book&tableattendants,assistancewithcorsages Assign weddingdaytaskstofriends ceremony officiant&receptionsitemanager Confirm ceremony&receptiondetailswithweddingcoordinator, Plan pre-weddingpartyorluncheonforbridesmaids Start seatingplan&placecardsforreception Prepare printedprogramforceremony Mail invitations Schedule bloodtest(onlyafewstatesstillrequirethis) fiancé togetyourlicense (when, where,howmuch)&scheduleadatewithyour Call yourcountyclerk’sofficeformarriagelicensedetails Remind bridesmaidstoschedulefinalfittings Schedule finalfittingsonyourgown

AFTER THE WEDDING DAY OF THE WEDDING CONTINUED n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Favors Return rentalattire Unity candle,kiddushcup Guestbook &pen Assign persontocollect/transportgifts Pay officiant&vendors Cake knife&server,toastingflutes Wedding programs Ring bearerpillow/flowergirlbasket Groom’s emergencykit Groom’s weddingattire Bride’s emergencykit Bride’s weddingattire Rings &marriagelicense one-year anniversary Freeze thetoplayerofyourcaketoenjoyon Have bridalbouquetpreserved Have weddinggowncleaned&preserved returning fromyourhoneymoon) (they shouldallbedonewithintwomonths(onemonthafter Record giftsreceived&writethankyounotespromptly ©2020 Premier Bride

UPDATING HONEYMOON WEDDING DAY WEDDING YOUR NAME CHECKLIST EMERGENCY KIT ATTIRE The smallest forgotten detail can often create the biggest headache. Two weeks before the wedding, as well as the the as well as wedding, the Two before weeks headache. biggest the create often can detail forgotten smallest The n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n FOR HER: Passports/Visas Resort/Hotel phone&confirmationnumber arrival time) Cruise tickets(notecabinnumber(s)&departure/ arrival time) Airline tickets(noteflightnumber&departure/ Headpiece &veil Gown -besureitispressed Driver’s license Deeds/titles Credit reportingagencies Car insurancepolicy Bank &creditcardaccounts Auto Registration Gloves Wrap/Jacket Jewelry &accessories Shoes Hosiery &garter Lingerie & superglue Nail polish bobby pins) Hair care Skin care tampons &asmallsnacksuchasgranolabar) Personal emergencykit (thread, needle,safetypins&scissors) Sewing kit wedding coordinator&vendors Phone numbersforweddingparty, day before, simply review this list to ensure that you have not overlooked any of these easy-to-forget items. easy-to-forget these of any overlooked not have you that toensure list this review simply before, day (bra, bustier,slip,petticoat) (cleansers,moisturizers&lotion) (hair dryer,curlers,brush,comb,hairspray,

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Extra contactlensesorglasses Medicines/Prescriptions Sewing kit Traveler’s checks Credit cards Camera &film Employee records Socks &shoes Cufflinks Neckwear Cummerbund Coat, shirt,vest&trousers Passport Memberships Medical/dental records Life insurancepolicy Investment accounts Extra earringbacks Something old,new,borrowed&blue Anti-cling spray Disposable wipes&tissues Hand mirror Portable ironorsteamer Toothbrush, toothpaste,mouthwash Extra nylons 2-sided tape&scotch Makeup

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Favors Hair dryer Clock radio,travelsize Travel iron Electrical plugadapters Toiletries Wills/trusts Voter registrationrecords Tax agencyrecords(state/federal) Stock certificates Social Securityrecords Post Officerecords Unity candle,kiddushcup Guestbook &pen gifts Assign persontocollect/transport Pay officiant&vendors Cake knife&server,toastingflutes Wedding programs Ring bearerpillow/flowergirlbasket Rings &marriagelicense  Spray-on spotremover Toupee tapeforfallenhems White tailor’schalkforgownfixes Plastic bags Breath mints Cash & bottledwater Antacid, aspirin,allergymedication Deodorant (coins &bills) ©2020 Premier Bride

the wedding costs. If circumstances don’t allow the families to follow tradition, the proper rationale in deciding who pays for what what for pays who deciding in rationale proper the tradition, tofollow families the allow don’t circumstances If costs. wedding the and budget for the wedding with their families to determine whether to follow a traditional division of financial responsibility for for responsibility financial of division atraditional tofollow whether todetermine families their with wedding the for budget and It is no longer expected that wedding costs will be assigned according to tradition. The bride and groom should discuss their plan plan their discuss should groom and bride The totradition. according assigned be will costs wedding that expected longer no is It

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Honeymoon Marriage license Accommodations forout-of-townattendants(optional) Formal wearforbestman&groomsmen(optional) Gift forparents(optional) Gifts forbestman,groomsman&ushers Wedding giftforbride Mothers’ corsages Boutonnieres formeninweddingparty Bride’s bouquet&going-awaycorsage Bride’s engagement&weddingrings Wedding attire&shoes Accommodations forself Bachelor(ette) party Bridal showerforbride Welcome partyforout-of-townguests(optional) Shipment ofweddinggiftstocouple’snewhome Rehearsal dinner Groom’s informalstationery&thankyounotes Wedding giftfornewlyweds Groom’s parents’weddingattire Groom’s weddingattire Engagement party(optional;followingbybride’sparents) Fee forofficiant ©2020 Premier Bride WEDDING ATTIRE MUSIC RECEPTION CEREMONY RINGS Know your overall budget BEFORE you start planning your wedding - it’s one of the first issues you and your fiancé should should fiancé your and you issues first the of one -it’s wedding your planning start you BEFORE budget overall your Know Other Shoes Accessories Neckwear &Cufflinks Groom’s Formalwear GROOM Other Hair, Makeup&Manicure Wrap/Jacket Jewelry &Accessories Shoes Lingerie, Hosiery&Garter Headpiece &Veil Alterations Bride’s Gown BRIDE Other Reception Ceremony Other Rental Items Cake/Cake CuttingFee Beverage/Bar CorkageFee Food, Service,Tax&Gratuity Reception SiteFee Other Candles/Candelabra Aisle Runner Marriage License Officiant Ceremony SiteFee Groom’s WeddingRing Bride’s WeddingRing Engagement Ring discuss. Set your priorities based on what is most important to both of you and spend accordingly. For example, if the the if example, For accordingly. spend and you of toboth important most is what on based priorities your Set discuss. meal is the most important element of your wedding, you’ll want to allocate a greater portion of your budget to it. toit. budget your of portion agreater toallocate want you’ll wedding, your of element important most the is meal : :

THE WEDDINGTHE BUDGET

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STATIONERY FLOWERS VIDEOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY Wedding VHS/DVD Other Parents’ Sets Candids Wedding Album Proofs Formal WeddingPortrait Engagement Portrait Photographer’s Fee Other Announcements Placecards Ceremony Programs Informal Stationery Thank YouNotes Postage Calligrapher Invitations &Envelopes Save-the-Date Cards Other Decorations/Balloons Reception Flowers Ceremony Flowers Helper Corsages/Boutonnieres Attendants’ Boutonnieres Groom’s Boutonniere Attendants’ Bouquets Bride’s Bouquet Other Projector Rental “Love Story”Production Edited HighlightsofCeremony Reception Entertainment: Photo MontageVideow/Music Additional Copies

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BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL Wedding Party Transportation: Rings ______Limousine, Carriage, etc. ______Ceremony ______Guest Transportation ______Reception ______TOTALS Parking ______Music ______Other ______Wedding Attire ______Other ______Photography ______Videography ______

TRANSPORTATION Flowers ______Stationery ______BUDGET ACTUAL Transportation ______Cake Knife & Server ______Favors & Accessories ______Cake Top ______Gifts ______Favors ______Optional Items ______Flower Girl’s Basket ______Guest Book & Pen ______GRAND TOTAL ______Ring Bearer’s Pillow ______Toasting Glasses ______Unity Candle, Kiddush Cup ______Other ______Other ______FAVORS & ACCESSORIES & FAVORS

BUDGET ACTUAL Maid/Matron of Honor ______Bridesmaids’ ______GIFTS Best Man ______Groomsmen ______Ushers ______Child Attendants ______Bride & Groom ______Bride’s Parents ______Groom’s Parents ______Hosts for Out-of-Town Guests ______Pre-Wedding Party Hosts ______Cake Cutting Attendant ______Gift Table Attendant ______Guest Book Attendant ______

Soloists/Musicians (who are friends) ______Other ______

BUDGET ACTUAL Wedding Coordinator ______Attendant Accommodations ______Bridesmaids’ Dresses/Shoes ______Flower Girl’s Dress ______Groomsmens’ Formalwear ______Ring Bearer’s Attire ______Bridesmaids’ Luncheon ______

OPTIONAL ITEMS Other ______Other ______

©2020 Premier Bride • • • • • • • • Questions Ask the Right CAKE COSTS CAKE ACCESSORIES CAKE STYLE reception? at the cake the to prepare need you do time much How atasting? offer you Do needs? dietary certain for cakes create specialized you Can favors? as wedding used to be cakes create individual you Can flowers? or swatches to fabric colors cake match you the Can idea? or aphotograph from cake groom’s or create awedding custom you Can for an outdoor or seasonal reception? cake of type acertain recommend you Do flavors? or styles any in certain specialize you Do Balance due&datedue: Amount ofdepositdue&datedue: Cake knife&serverrentalcost: Cake standrentalcost: Delivery charge: Total cakecost: Cake knife&server: Cake boxes: Cake stands: Cake decorations: Cake flowers: Cake topper: Date totastesamples: Type &flavoroficing: Type &flavoroffilling: Type ofcake: providing photographs of designs you like or fabric swatches of your color scheme. It is also customary to order toorder customary also is It scheme. color your of swatches fabric or like you designs of photographs providing Your baker should not only be accustomed to making wedding cakes, but should also be skilled in transporting transporting in skilled be also should but cakes, wedding tomaking accustomed be only not Your should baker a groom’s cake. This is a cake designed to reflect a particular hobby or personality trait of the groom, and can can and groom, the of trait personality or hobby aparticular toreflect designed acake is This cake. a groom’s and assembling them. Find someone who will visualize and decorate your cake, how you want it to look by tolook it want you how cake, your decorate and visualize will who someone Find them. assembling and be a true work of edible art. Ask your baker to provide additional sheet cakes for a large reception. alarge for cakes sheet additional toprovide baker your Ask art. edible of work atrue be CAKES PLANNER CAKES • • • • • • • • GROOM’S CAKE SETUP DETAILS DESCRIPTION • • Total cakecost: Description: Type &flavoroficing: Type &flavoroffilling: Type ofcake: Person toreturncakestandbakery: Person tostorecaketop,knife&server: Person tosave&freezethecake: Part tosaveforBride&Groom: How todecoratecaketable: Location: How far in advance must I book your services? your Ibook must advance in far How stand? cake or plateau the on policy return is your What charge? is the so, what If cake? the for stand or aplateau provide you Do so, when? If arefund? for bases and supports the May Ireturn cake? the on bases or any supports for charge you Will cake? the of top the to freeze which in container aproper supply you Will cake? the to how cut on instruction offer you Do Is a deposit required? If so, when and how much? how and so, when If required? adeposit Is policy? cancellation is your What ©2020 Premier Bride • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Questions Ask the Right COURSES TYPE OF MEAL are appropriate for my wedding? many How staff? wait provide you Do them? placecards? May Isee or linens chairs, tables, arrange or supply you Do etc? them? shakers, May Isee pepper and salt stemware, china, flatware, provide you Will me? with reception the of plan over to afloor go able be you Will needs? dietary havewho special my guests for entrees provide you Can dishes? ethnic or any special provide you Can menu? the to finalize we need will When the wedding related vendors? for price or menu have you Do aspecial any overage? much? provide you How Do count? guest final the for deadline is the When fee? acorking charge you do this service, provide you If separately? handled bar is the or alcohol provide you Do service? beverage provide you Do wedding? the site before reception the to visit available be you Will site before? at myHave reception worked you include? they do offer? you What do packages What n n n n n n n n n n n n Dessert Entrée Salad Soup Appetizer Horsd’oeuvres Dessert Dinner Cocktails Lunch Tea Breakfast/Brunch The success of your wedding will depend largely on the skill of your caterer. A full-service caterer will provide the the provide will caterer caterer. Afull-service your of skill the on largely depend will wedding your of success The food, experienced servers, linens, chair covers, china, glassware, silverware and serving dishes. Find a caterer acaterer Find dishes. serving and silverware glassware, china, covers, chair linens, servers, experienced food, who will guide you in your menu planning, listen to your ideas, and make innovative suggestions. Aided by Aided suggestions. innovative make and ideas, toyour listen planning, menu your in you guide will who your caterer’s creativity and professionalism, you can host a truly delightful and memorable affair. memorable and delightful atruly host can you professionalism, and creativity caterer’s your

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• • • • • • • • • Do you have references I can contact that have been have that been contact Ican have you Do references displays? work plates? previous have you of Do photos on or table buffet the on food the arrange you will How license.) aliquor a bar, includes this license sure be having are you If insurance. have and liability standards department health met they’ve (Meaning: licensed? you Are far? How food? grown locally source you Do food? frozen or fresh with work you Do beverage? and food leftover the keep will Who dressed? be staff your and you will How DESSERT FLAVOR RENTAL ITEMS services? your Ibook must advance in far How fee? acake-cutting there Is desired? if baker cakes? outside an Iuse Can wedding do you Do style.) menu asimilar and guests of number a similar had that references two brides? at least (Get previous n n n n n n n n n n Ratio ofgueststoservers:______n n n n RENTALS AVAILABLE Thematic Ethnic Exotic Seasonal Regional Thematic Ethnic Exotic Seasonal Regional Linens China, glassware,silverware&servingdishes Chairs &chaircovers Tables

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FLOWERS PLANNER Flowers express the life and love you celebrate on your wedding day. If you are petite, don’t overwhelm yourself with a large bouquet. You can also wear delicate flowers in your hair. Your attendants’ bouquets should be identical, with slight variance for your maid/matron of honor. The men should wear a boutonniere.

Ask the Right Questions • May I see samples of your work? Floral Preservation • What packages do you offer? What do they include? • May I see samples of your work? • How do you suggest we make the most of our floral budget? • How quickly after the wedding • Do you deliver the flowers? Is there a delivery charge? should I send you the bouquet? • Do you provide any other kinds of decorating? • When can I expect the preserved bouquet? • Do you set up at the ceremony and reception locations? • What creative ways do you offer to • Will you label each piece for its intended party member? display the preserved flowers? • Do you rent or provide decorations and props such as columns, arches or trellises? • Will you come to the ceremony and reception site to plan out the decor? • Can you provide fresh flowers for the cake? Will you put them on the cake? • Will the flowers be moved from ceremony to reception if needed? If so, will you provide staff to move them? • How far in advance must I book your services? • What is your cancellation policy? • Is a deposit required? If so, when and how much?

Boutonniere. . . Single flower for men worn on lapel Corsage . . . . . Single flower for women worn on wrist or pinned to breast Cascade. . . . . Blossoms & greenery in teardrop shape Hand tied. . . . .Cut flowers tied with ribbon or fabric, carried Nosegay. . . . . Single flower or small bouquet, carried Pomander. . . . Round bouquet on a cord usually for flower girls Spray...... Small bunch of gathered flowers, carried Toss Bouquet. . .Bouquet or flower thrown to the bridesmaids & bachelorettes TERMINOLOGY

SPRING SUMMER FALL WINTER YEAR ‘ROUND Cherry blossom Anemone Larkspur Autumn Leaves Amaryllis Baby’s breath Iris Daffodil Astilbe Lilac Celosia (cockscomb) Anemone Calla Lily Lily Dogwood Azalea Lily of the Valley Chinese Lantern Casablanca Lily Carnation Orchid Forsythia Calla Lily Marigold Chrysanthemum Evergreen Cattleman Protea Hellebore Camellia Mimosa Crosnia Forced Bulbs Chrysanthemum Ranunculus Hyacinth Cosmos Pansy Dahlia Freesia Daisy Rose Lilac Daffodil Hydrangea Peony Gerber Daisy Freesia September Aster Lily of the Valley Dahlia Primrose Seasonal Berries Heather Gardenia Snapdragon Muscari Daisy Ranunculus Statice Narcissus Gerber daisy Stephanotis Peony Delphinium Scabiosa Sunflower Holly (ilex) Gladiolus Tuberoses Quince French Tulip Snapdragon Yarrow Paper-white FLOWERS BY SEASON Rose Hollyhock Sweet Pea Poinsettia Sweet pea Hyacinth Tulip In California, most summer Tulip Hydrangea Violet flowers are also available in Rose the fall. Viburnum Jasmine Zinnia Stephanotis Lady’s Mantle

©2009 Premier Bride ©2020 Premier Bride FLOWERS CONTINUED description

Bride’s Bouquet

Bride’s Toss Bouquet

Bride’s Going-Away Corsage

Maid/Matron of Honor’s Bouquet

Bridesmaids’ Bouquets

Flower Girl’s Bouquet or Basket WEDDING PARTY Groom’s Boutonniere

Best Man’s Boutonniere

Groomsmen’s Boutonnieres

Ushers’ Boutonnieres

Ring Bearer’s Pillow

Ring Bearer’s Boutonniere

Mothers’ & Grandmothers’ Corsages

Fathers’ & Grandfathers’ Boutonnieres

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Wedding Coordinator

Cake Cutting Attendant

Gift Table Attendant HELPERS Guest Book Attendant

Officiant

Soloists

Musicians

Other

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Altar/Chuppah

Candles & Holders

Pew/Aisle Markers CEREMONY

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Entryway

Head Table Centerpiece

Parents’ Table Centerpieces

Guest Table Centerpieces RECEPTION Reception Room Flowers

Cake & Cake Table

Champagne/Punch Table

Gift Table

Guest Book Table

Restroom ©2020 Premier Bride MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT PLANNER Weddings are sacred ceremonies. They are also celebrations. You and your guests will want to have a lively time on the dance floor to express the joy of your wedding day. A good band or versatile DJ will reach out to all ages and musical tastes, with showmanship and energy to keep the party in high gear.

Ask the Right Questions • What packages do you offer? What do they include? • How long do you play and how many breaks do you take? • May I see your references and a demo CD? • How long will you need to prepare or set up? • May I see you perform at an event or bridal show? • Will you be able to act as master of ceremonies? • Is a variety of music offered for selection? • When do you begin charging overtime? • If I provide you with a list of songs, will you play them? Are • How far in advance must I book your services? you able to get sheet music for any pieces I want played? • What is your cancellation policy? • Can we control the volume of the music? • Is a deposit required? If so, when and how much? • How will you and other musicians be dressed?

Make song choices before your wedding day. Give a copy of these choices to your musicians and DJs so they can plan accordingly. Include those songs that you do not want to hear that day. Also think about who you want to emcee the event; inform the DJ of these assignments as well.

song performed by start time

Prelude

Processional

Service

Recessional CEREMONY Postlude

song performed by start time

Cocktail Hour

Arrival of Newlyweds

Couple’s First Dance

Bride & Father Dance RECEPTION Groom & Mother Dance

Guests’ First Dance

Dinner

Cake Cutting

Tossing the Bouquet

Throwing the Garter

Last Dance

Other

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©2020 Premier Bride • Have you photographed at my ceremony and reception site reception at my and ceremony • Have photographed you digitally? shoot you • Do specialize you do photography of type • What to Idecide if price, reorder is the • What pricing? your in albums or reprints include you • Do negatives? the to purchase couples allow you • Do include? they do offer? you What do packages • What wedding aprofessional have been you long • How the taking be will who photographer the you • Are Questions Ask the Right RECEPTION PRE-WEDDING PORTRAITS there? lighting/layout the with familiar you Are before? acombination?) or white and black photojournalistic, in? (candid, portraits, order additional prints later? work? your of samples photographer? May Isee photographer? that with Imeet can not, If pictures? n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n BRIDE BRIDE &GROOM: Close-up ofcouple’shandsdisplayingrings Bride &groomwithentireweddingparty Bride &groomwitheachsetofparents Bride &groomtogether Group pictures&candidsthroughout reception Bride &Groomlisteningtotoasts Toasts Favors Centerpieces, placesettings&platedmeals Placecards Guests signingguestbook Guests atcocktailparty Guests arriving&beingseated Front ofceremonylocation Groom’s attendantsgettingready Groom gettingready Bride’s attendantsgettingready Candid shotsofbridepreparing&relaxing Bride puttingonveil Bride gettingready Bride, backofdress Bride, full-length Signing themarriagecertificate ­’ S PHOTOS: mesh and find out exactly what photos they’ll be taking. Discuss any restrictions your church or synagogue synagogue or church your restrictions any Discuss taking. be they’ll photos what exactly out find and mesh Your photographer’s personality is as important as their skill. Meet with them to make sure your ideas ideas your sure tomake them with Meet skill. their as important as is personality Your photographer’s may impose. Determine what you’ll need to do to get reprints and extra albums later on. later albums extra and reprints toget todo need you’ll what Determine impose. may PHOTOGRAPHY PLANNER PHOTOGRAPHY n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n

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• Will you provide valet, coat check, restroom, restroom, coat check, valet, provide you • Will decor, on photography, any restrictions there • Are as a such any equipment provide you • Do • Are there adequate outlets for the electrical entertainer? restrooms? adequate convenient and there • Are we have will access rooms and areas • What here? held receptions other or photographs • May Isee site? your • May Itour Questions Ask the Right STYLE SITE SERVICES LOCATION bar and door attendants? service? bar or smoking videography, AV PA system, or sound system? accessible?Are they handicap to? any Are there restrictions? n n n n n n n n n n SERVICES PROVIDED n n n n n n n RECEPTION DATES AVAILABLE have to be arranged carefully. Choosing a location will determine many things about your wedding day, such as what what as day, such wedding your about things many determine will alocation Choosing carefully. arranged tobe have The location, food, drinks, decor and entertainment all play important roles in creating the perfect ambiance and will will and ambiance perfect the creating in roles important play all entertainment and decor drinks, food, location, The More thanoneeventatatime Staff tocutthecake On-site weddingcoordinator Coat check Valet Adequate parking Disabled access Beverage/Alcohol Food Rooms Intimate Casual Fun, funky Rustic Formal Modern Old-world, ornate the style and formality of the attire will be, and whether or not you will hire a separate food and beverage caterer. beverage and food aseparate hire will you not or whether and be, will attire the of formality and style the RECEPTION PLANNER RECEPTION Ratio ofgueststoservers:______n n n n Within milesofceremonysite n n n n n n n n n n n SITE FEATURES RENTALS AVAILABLE LOCATION Fireplace Fabulous staircase Balcony Piano Marble Chandeliers Great entrance Linens China, glassware,silverware& Chairs &chaircovers Tables Walking distancefromceremony Same siteasceremony Outdoor Indoor serving dishes n n n n n Dance floormeetsmysizerequirements Nice changingarea/restrooms Stunning windows/windowtreatment Great view Hardwood floors • Is a deposit required? If so, when and how much? how and so, when If required? adeposit • Is policy? cancellation is your • What services? your Ibook must advance in far • How leave? we must when time acertain there • Is the have you scheduled events • Do any other caterer? onsite an to use there • Is we required Are guests? for parking ample there • Is

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Ask the Right Questions • Can I see samples of your work? • Will you be the one who will be shooting my • How long have you been a professional wedding wedding? If not, can I speak with that person? videographer? How many weddings have you done? • What types of cameras and microphones will you use? • What packages do you offer? What do they include? How new is the equipment? Where will they be placed? • Are you able to accommodate any restrictions with • Do you attend the wedding rehearsal? lights and tripods at the ceremony location? • How long will it take to receive our • Can I keep the raw, unedited footage as well as the completed video after the wedding? finished product? Is there an added fee for this? • Will a backup camera be on hand for the event? • Do you offer DVDs? • How far in advance must I book your services? • What is the charge per extra copy made? • What is your cancellation policy? • Will you be able to film while a photographer is present? • Is a deposit required? If so, when and how much?

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Ask the Right Questions • What formalwear is best with the time and style • Can tuxedos be tried on when they are picked up? of my wedding? • When can the formal wear be returned? • What packages do you offer? What do they include? • How can out-of-town guests communicate measurements? • Do you provide alterations as part of the rental fee? • How far in advance must I book your services? • Are shoes, studs, cummerbund and cufflinks included? • What is your cancellation policy? • When should fitting appointments be made? • Is a deposit required? If so, when and how much?

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