3.1 Bridal Client Profile Data Sheet I would like to employ the services of for: • Planning and designing my wedding. • Directing the “Day Of” my wedding at • Other Please sign here for the day of service agreement Please fill out the following information completely: Bride’s Name: Wedding Date: City of Wedding: Street Address/PO Box: City: State: Zip Code: 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 from to help plan your wedding: Bridal Shops Alterations Looking Good Wedding Cakes Recreation Hall Decorations Invitations Gifts Florists Rental Hotel Accommodations Officiant Ceremony Sites Consultants Limousine Photographer Videographer Jewelry Honeymoon Packages Tuxedos Events Specials Real Estate Insurance Loan Info. Relationship Education Local Newsletter Subscriptions Entertainment - Type Provide payment information below only for the reservation and payment of wedding “Day Of” services. Authorized Signature: Date: Visa Mastercard AMEX Discover Card #: Exp: Date: 3.2 Wedding Party Checklist Maid of Honor's Checklist Bridesmaid's Checklist Helps the bride select bridesmaids’ attire Assist the Maid of Honor as requested Helps address invitations and place cards Attend as many prenuptial events as possible Attends as many prenuptial events as possible Possibly host or co-host a party or shower (optional) Organizes bridesmaids’ gift to the bride. Assist the bride with errands Usually gives an individual gift to the couple Contribute to bridesmaids’ gift to the bride. Makes sure that all the bridesmaids, the flower girl, Usually gives an individual gift to the couple and the ring bearer are at fittings, the rehearsal, Are expected to attend the rehearsal and are and the ceremony on time included at the rehearsal dinner Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included Arrive at dressing site promptly at the rehearsal dinner Walk in processional and recessional Walks in processional and recessional Possibly participate in receiving line Holds the groom’s wedding ring Dance with ushers and single male guests Helps with the bride’s gown Help gather guests for the first dance, cake cutting, Arranges the bride’s veil and train before the and bouquet toss processional and recessional Participate in bouquet toss, if single Makes sure the bride’s gown is “picture perfect” Look after the couple’s elderly relatives throughout the day and/or friends Holds the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony Pays for own wedding attire and transportation Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate to the wedding 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 Pays for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding Best Man's Checklist Head Usher's Checklist Organizes a pre-wedding party for the groom Expected to attend the rehearsal and is included Coordinates the ushers’ gift to the groom. at the rehearsal dinner Usually gives an individual gift to the couple Receives any lists of guests who are to be seated in Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included a specific pew and is aware of the importance in the rehearsal dinner and sequence of seating special guests, such Gets the groom dressed and to the ceremony as the mothers and grandmothers of the bride on time and groom Makes sure the groom’s wedding related expenses Makes sure that programs, if used, are handed are prepared (Officiant fee, tips, etc.) to guests when they are seated Makes sure the groom has the marriage license Makes sure that people who are designated with him to receive special flowers or corsages do Delivers any payment to Officiant, sexton, receive them, if the flowers have not been and ceremony musician(s), as prearranged delivered to the recipients beforehand Enters the sanctuary with the groom Checks that all ushers are dressed properly and Takes care of and holds the bride’s wedding ring wearing their boutonnieres on the left side, Makes sure all ushers are properly attired and in stem down place on time Makes sure that the ushers know how to Walks in the recessional usher: how to greet guests, how to offer an arm Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate to a single woman guest, and how to precede Drives the bride and groom to reception, if no driver a couple to their seats is hired Helps gather the wedding party for photographs Helps welcome guests at reception either before or after the ceremony and ensures Offers first toast to bride and groom at reception that transportation arrangements have been Dances with the bride, maid of honor, mothers, made for all members of the wedding party and single female guests to and from the ceremony Helps the groom get ready for the honeymoon Completes entire Groomsmen and Ushers Checklist, Gathers up and takes care of groom’s wedding as needed clothes after he changes Has a car ready for the bride and groom to leave the reception or perhaps drives them to their next destination Groomsmen & Usher's Checklist Mother of the Bride's Checklist Participate in party for the groom, if there is one Hosts an engagement party (the bride’s family Contribute to the ushers’ gift to the groom. traditionally gets the first opportunity) Usually gives an individual gift to the couple Helps couple to decide on sites or assists Expected to attend the rehearsal and the rehearsal in making other big planning decisions dinner Usually contributes to the wedding budget Review any special seating situations with the head Assists the bride in putting together the family’s usher before the ceremony begins guest list Greets guests as they arrive Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic Seat the eldest women first if a group of guests ceremony traditions arrive simultaneously May help bride to shop for wedding gown and Ask guests whether they are to be seated on the accessories bride’s side or the groom’s side Chooses own wedding day outfit (may consult Offer their right arm to female guests (with the with mother of the groom about formality) guest’s escort walking behind) or ask couples Along with the maid of honor and bridesmaids, to follow behind (leading couple to their seat) may plan and host bridal shower Walk to the left side of a male guest On wedding day help bride to get ready Hand each guest a program when each guest May accompany daughter and husband has taken their seat to ceremony Put the aisle runner in place after guests Walk in recessional with husband following are seated and before the processional begins wedding party Know the order of seating per tradition such as Greet guests in receiving line special guests, grandmothers of the bride May be announced along with husband and groom, and bride’s mother last Sits in an honored place at parent’s table Remove pew ribbons, one row at a time, after the May assist with coordinating vendors ceremony May host a post-wedding brunch) Close windows and check pews for programs or articles left behind after the ceremony Are prepared to direct guests to the reception site (having extra maps available, if used) 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 Pay for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding Father of the Bride's Checklist Mother of the Groom's Checklist Hosts an engagement party (the bride’s family Contacts the mother of the bride if the families traditionally gets the first opportunity) are not acquainted (or plans a celebration Helps couple to decide on sites or assists if you have met) in making other big planning decisions Attends (first) engagement party if the bride’s Usually contributes to the wedding budget family hosts one May select hotel for out of town guests and Along with husband, may host an additional reserve a block of reduced rate rooms engagement party for the groom’s side Rents own formalwear (work with couple of the family to coordinate with wedding party) Usually contributes to wedding budget Helps pick up out-of-town guests from airport. May help couple decide on sites and/or make May also arrange transportation to and from other big planning decisions the wedding/reception Helps group to put together family’s guest list Typically travels to ceremony with the bride Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic Walks daughter down the aisle ceremony traditions Gives the bride away during the ceremony May help bride shop for her wedding gown Escorts the mother of the bride out following Chooses own wedding day outfit (may consult the wedding party with mother of the bride about formality) Greets guests in the receiving line Along with husband, plans and hosts the May be announced with wife at reception rehearsal dinner May make a welcoming speech Escorted out following the wedding party Sits in an honored place at the parent’s table and the bride’s parents Toasts the newlyweds after the best man makes Greets guests in the receiving line his speech and the groom responds May be announced along with husband Dances with the bride at the wedding reception May take care of vendor balances at the end Sits in an honored place at the parent’s table of the reception Does mother-son dance with groom Attends post wedding brunch (if held) Mother of