Reserve wedding location

Reserve wedding location
(church, synagogue, temple, other)

As soon as possible after the engagement $______

Book wedding officiate
(priest, minister, rabbi, notary, etc.)

Usually at the same time the location is being lined up $______

Determine number of guests Needed to determine reception location, and food budget and selection for caterer

$______

Establish a budget This should be done in conjunction with determining the number of guests and before proceeding so that you will be able to determine the facilities and services you can afford. Do you want 200 people, hors d'oeuvres and no honeymoon, or 100 people, a nice buffet, and a weekend trip? You should have a firm idea of what you can spend before talking to the following vendors. Most of them will have different options for different price ranges.

$______

Determine attire for attendants

Formal, semi-formal, informal $______

Choose attendants

$______

Guest list Have each set of parents/family make out their guests lists.

$______

Reception location/caterer Be sure to investigate at least three before booking a date. Depending on your choice and budget, this may end up being two separate entities (e.g., reception at Philippi Mansion being catered by The Waterside Room).

$______

Hair & make-up Be sure to book a date with your hair and make-up artist for you and your wedding party.

$______

Photographer/videographer It's usually a good idea to interview three or four to see how they work, what they offer, and what they charge. Depending on your budget, you'll have to decide if you want photography, videography, or both.

$______

Florist Again, talk to at least three different florists. Reserve your date - coordinate specific bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, etc. based on your florist's recommended timetable.

$______

Baker Reserve your date - coordinate details of wedding cake and other items as appropriate.

$______

Musicians, disk jockey, etc.

Reserve your date - coordinate details one-two months in advance. $______

Set appointments for hair, medical, dental

$______

Select bride's gown

$______

Select attendants' gowns and accessories

$______

Select china, crystal and silver patterns

$______

Register with gift & department store registries

$______

Record gifts and write thank-you notes as they arrive

$______

Plan the seating for the bridal table, parents' table, and other tables, if applicable $______

* In sequence of general priority


Reserve wedding location (church, synagogue, temple, other)	As soon as possible after the engagement	$______
Book wedding officiate (priest, minister, rabbi, notary, etc.)	Usually at the same time the location is being lined up	$______
Determine number of guests	Needed to determine reception location, and food budget and selection for caterer	$______
Establish a budget	This should be done in conjunction with determining the number of guests and before proceeding so that you will be able to determine the facilities and services you can afford. Do you want 200 people, hors d'oeuvres and no honeymoon, or 100 people, a nice buffet, and a weekend trip? You should have a firm idea of what you can spend before talking to the following vendors. Most of them will have different options for different price ranges.	$______
Determine attire for attendants	Formal, semi-formal, informal	$______
Choose attendants		$______
Guest list	Have each set of parents/family make out their guests lists.	$______
Reception location/caterer	Be sure to investigate at least three before booking a date. Depending on your choice and budget, this may end up being two separate entities (e.g., reception at Philippi Mansion being catered by The Waterside Room).	$______
Hair & make-up	Be sure to book a date with your hair and make-up artist for you and your wedding party.	$______
Photographer/videographer	It's usually a good idea to interview three or four to see how they work, what they offer, and what they charge. Depending on your budget, you'll have to decide if you want photography, videography, or both.	$______
Florist	Again, talk to at least three different florists. Reserve your date - coordinate specific bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, etc. based on your florist's recommended timetable.	$______
Baker	Reserve your date - coordinate details of wedding cake and other items as appropriate.	$______
Musicians, disk jockey, etc.	Reserve your date - coordinate details one-two months in advance.	$______
Set appointments for hair, medical, dental		$______
Select bride's gown		$______
Select attendants' gowns and accessories		$______
Select china, crystal and silver patterns		$______
Register with gift & department store registries		$______
Record gifts and write thank-you notes as they arrive		$______
Plan the seating for the bridal table, parents' table, and other tables, if applicable		$______