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getting STARTED

The Plan

The Invite

The Registry

The Guests

the LOOK

The Dress

The Flowers

The Photography

The Videography

The Ring

the EVENT

The Location

Catering

The Cake

Music

THE JOURNEY

The Honeymoon

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getting STARTED

Rings (p. 32)...........................................................................

Invitations/Stationery (p. 12).............................................

Church Fee..............................................................................

Marriage License...................................................................

Photo/Videography (p. 29/31)........................................

Bridal Gown/Accessories (p. 21)...................................

Tuxes..........................................................................................

Flowers (p. 25)......................................................................

Wedding/Reception Music (p. 43)................................

Transportation.........................................................................

Reception Hall........................................................................

Decorations..............................................................................

Rental Items.............................................................................

Food/Drinks (p. 38)............................................................

Cake (p. 40)...........................................................................

Wedding Night & Honeymoon (p. 45).........................

GRAND TOTAL......................................................................

• Do they want children?FAITH• What are their religious beliefs?FINANCIAL• Do they have debt? What kind of debt? Credit card debt?

Student loans? Car loans?• Who will handle the bill paying in your marriage?ETHICS AND CHARACTER• How would they describe a person of good character?• Are they willing to do hard work or do they want instant

success and quick money?PERSONALITY TRAITS• Do they have a quick temper?• Are they open to discussing sensitive subjects or do they

get defensive and withdraw? • Do they hold a grudge or are they forgiving?• Do they criticize others — pointing out their flaws and short-

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Before you say, “I do,” you need to make sure you know your potential mate well. You can probably learn a great deal about them just by noting how they live their life. But whether it’s by observing or by discussing, you want to make sure you have a clear picture of their character, their lifestyle and their expecta-tions. Here are some questions to get you started. The answers can help you determine in what areas you mesh, and what areas are “red flags.”LIFESTYLE• Are they a morning person or a night person? • Are they neat or messy? Do they pick up after them-

selves?• How often will they want to go out socially as a couple, on

their own, or with their friends?• How much TV do they watch? • Do they want to live in the same town or are they open to

relocating?• Do they want to live in the city, the country or the suburbs?CHILDREN

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9-12 MONTHSbefore wedding

Pick your Wedding date now! Wedding dates can be booked years in advance; be sure to have a date in mind when you looking at venues.

Share the news, by announing your engagement in local newspapers.

Sit down with the groom to discuss the budget and each other’s ideas or expectations for the wedding, reception, and parties.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Wedding planners would be ideal, however, if your budget does not allow, be sure to ask friends or family members to help with specific tasks.

With the groom, start getting the guest list ready. Be sure that the out-of-town guest have plenty of time to make travel plans.

Reserve the reception venue.

Choose your attendants.(continued on page 6)

the plan

COUNTDOWN TO

the big day


(continued from page 5) Time to pick out your wedding gown, shoes, and accessories.

Start shopping for bridesmaids’ dresses.

Determine what type of theme you want with the food, table settings, flowers and entertainment.

Begin interviewing and getting written estimates for caterers, musicians, florists, photographers, videographers, and bakers.

6 MONTHSbefore wedding

Time to select the caterer. Be sure to get a written con-tract.

Reserve the mu-sic entertainment.

Book your pho-tographer and/or vid-eographer.

Select the baker and order your cake.

Choose a florist.

Decide on your color scheme.

Start shopping for wedding rings.

Pick out your ideal honeymoon destination, and work with a travel agent to book your travel accomodations.

Select the wedding invitations. Be sure to have personal stationery ready for thank-you notes.


Register for bridal gifts.

Ensure both mothers are shopping for their dress.

Select specific music for your ceremony and reception.

Choose the readings for your wedding and write your wed-ding vows.

Plan the rehearsal dinner and reserve the location.

Start arranging hotel accommodations for members of the wedding party and guests who live out of town. Inquirer about group discounts, special packages and block room availablity.

Reserve all wedding-day transportation and wedding-day rental needs.

Make appointments for all gown and tuxedo fittings.

Check your state require-ments for obtaining marriage license.

Complete all contracts and finalized all arrangements with every service provider.


Be a good host. Design a map and include venue driving

directions for your guests.

Begin working on all invitations and announcements. Invita-tions should be mailed six to eight weeks prior to the wedding.

Give the caterer an estimated number of guests to ensure enough food is ordered.

Confirm honeymoon reservations.

Check with bridesmaids have received their gowns and made the necessary adjustments.

Start shopping for bridesmaids’ gifts, and offer to help the groom select gifts for his attendants too.

Make an appointment to have formal portraits taken by your photographer.

Make an appointment to have your hairstylist for the photo session and again before your wedding. Consider arranging a spa day for your bridesmaids before your wedding.(continued on page 8)

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Mail out wedding invitations.

Take wedding portraits.

Submit the bridal portrait and your wedding announcement to local news papers.

Finalize music for the wedding ceremony.

Meet with the musicians to plan out exactly what you ex-pect for your reception: preferences, volume, favorite songs, and even songs you don’t want to hear.

Plan your rehearsal dinner.

Purchase all special accessories for your wedding-day attire.

Plan a luncheon for your bridesmaids.

Make all appointments for your beauty services: hair, make-up, and nails.

Finalize honeymoon plans. Double check to make sure your passport is up-to-date and that you have all required documents for travel.

Gather necessary birth or baptismal certificates that may be required to obtain the marriage license.

1 MONTHbefore wedding

Get your wedding license

Schedule a final fitting of your gown and make sure your attendants have theirs.

Double check menu selections and service plans with the caterer.

Keep track of wedding gifts has they arrive.

Write thank-you notes daily.

Make a seating plan and place cards for the dinner reception.

Confirm dates and times of flower deliveries.

Confirm transportation arrangements.

Start making plans for change of names and change of ad-dresses.

Discuss with your photographer the type of formal and candid shots you expect to be taken at the event.

Discuss creative ideas with the videographer.

2 WEEKSbefore wedding

Keep writing thank-you notes for incoming gifts.

Pick up rings.

Start packing for honeymoon.

1 WEEKbefore wedding

Time for final checks with all your vendors; officiant, musi-cians, florist, photographer, videographer, transportation provider, caterers and baker.

Ask a friend to take charge of gifts that need to be brought to the reception and those that need to be delivered to your home.

Have bridal gifts ready for the rehearsal dinner.

Purchase travelers’ checks and reconfirm honeymoon travel.

Take care of all the financial obligations to the service provid-ers.

Relay the confirmed number of guests to the caterer. Con-firm hotel accommodations for guests.

1 DAYbefore wedding

Relax!

Traditionally, this day is for your rehearsal ceremony and re-hearsal dinner.(continued on page 10)


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THE DAY! Allow enough time for dressing, makeup, and hair.

If you plan on photography before the ceremony, allow plenty of time, an hour or two, so that you are not in a rush.

Enjoy your special day. Do not let small stuff stress you out. This is the day you will remember for the rest of your life.


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WEDDING PARTYroles

MAID/MATRON OF HONORThe maid/matron of honor plans the bridal shower, helps the bride write and address invitations and other cor-respondence; helps the bride dress before the wedding; holds the groom’s wedding ring; helps make sure the bride’s dress is positioned correctly; arranges veil and holds bouquet during ceremony; holds the bride’s flowers; and signs the marriage certificate.

BEST MANThe best man organized the bachelor party; holds the bride’s wedding ring; signs the marriage certificate; gives officiant honorarium; toasts the couple at the reception; and returns the groom’s tuxedo to rental location.

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BRIDESMAIDS/GROOMSMEN

USHERSUshers seat guests; distribute programs at the ceremony, and escort the groom’s parents and bride’s mother to the front row.

FLOWER GIRLThe flower girl walks immediately before the bride, usually carrying a basket of flowers.

RING BEARERThe ring bearer walks down the aisle with the flower girl.

GUEST BOOK ATTENDANTThe guest book attendant looks after the guest book and accepts wedding gifts on behalf of the couple.


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the invite

process, but here is some helpful advice.

{ Step 1 }Start desiging wedding invitations as soon as you’ve reserved the date and location, at least five months ahead of time. Invitations should be mailed four to six weeks before the wedding.

{ Step 2 }“Save the date” cards need to be mailed three to six months ahead for guests who will be traveling in from out of town.

{ Step 3 }Finalize the guest list to determine how many invitations you will need. Print 20 to 30 extra invitations and envelopes in case of late additions or accidents.

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Decide on a budget.

{ Step 5 }Pick a theme for the invitations and place an order with a merchant. Tip: stay with standard sizes to save a bundle.

{ Step 6 }Hire a designer to create a custom invitation or announce-ment if you don’t find the standards appealing. He or she will be able to create unique, fun, elegant or whim-sical looks to meet your theme.

{ Step 7 }Explore printing effects. options. Traditional engraving, elegant let-terpress, and relatively inexpensive thermography are all classy extras. However, plain offset printing with black ink is the least expensive.

{ Step 8 }Proofread. Proofread. Proofread. Then have fresh eyes read it too.

{ Step 9 }Consider hiring a calligrapher to ad-dress the envelopes for achieving beautiful extra attention to detail. A professional may charge $6 or $7 per envelope.

{ Step 10 }Be thrifty. There is no rule stating you have to have more than one envelope. Save money by using just one outer envelope and enclosing a prestamped RSVP postcard.

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checklistINVITATIONOPTION 1

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RReceiving wedding gifts is always a lot of fun, but even more if they are the gifts you actually want! It is very important to register for bridal gifts, and make people aware of the stores where you have registered.

Most people find it difficult to choose a wedding gift for a couple. Worrying about things like wheth-er the couple will like it, can it be exchanged, and similar things can make the shopping expedition quite tiresome. You can make things much easier for your guests by creating a wedding registry.

This is a win-win situation; not only do you make things easier for your guests by creating a wed-ding registry but also for yourself. You will receive only things you really want and you won’t end up with six of the same thing. Here are some things to keep in mind when creating your wedding registry.

1} Create your wedding registry with a store that has a wide variety of things. A large and popular store like Dillard’s is a good option to create your wedding registry with.

2} Let your guests know about your wedding registry at least 2 months in advance. If a guest has already bought you a gift, it is highly unlikely that she would buy another one from your wedding registry.

3} Ensure that you have gifts in your wedding reg-istry from a wide price range. Choosing only high priced wedding gifts as part of your wedding reg-istry could be considered to be in bad taste.

4} Create a wedding registry with a store that al-lows you to merge the registry online and offline. This will make it easy for guests from out of town

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TIMINGis everything{Begin registering at least 2 months before a wedding shower, to allow time for you to think through the items you need. Don’t rush!

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Creating Your Wedding Registry


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to shop for you.

5} Ensure that your wedding registry includes items that can be easily shipped. While most guests are willing to spend on the wedding gift itself, if they have to pay extra for shipping and handling they may not be so excited about it.

6} When creating your wedding registry make sure you specify your name as well as that of your spouse.

7} Creating a wedding registry online has many benefits. The online wedding registry keeps track of who bought you what. Also, you can email thank you notes directly from the website.

8} You can also create multiple wedding regis-tries with different stores. However, be careful that the items you choose do not overlap since there is no way you can integrate different stores into one wedding registry.

Creating a wedding registry is as easy as cake. In addition, it saves you and your guests a whole lot of trouble. If you want to get wedding gifts of your choice (and not another toaster!), create your wed-ding registry today. You’ll be glad you did, and so will your guests.

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FORMAL DINNERWARE 8-12 Place Settings (setting should include dinner plate, salad/dessert plate, bread and butter plate, teacup and saucer) Accent Plates Pasta/Soup Bowls Sugar Bowl and Creamer Serving Bowls Serving Platters

FORMAL CRYSTAL(same quantities as your china) Water Goblets Wine Glasses Champagne Flutes Iced Beverage Glasses

BARWARE(same quantities as your china) Highball Glasses Double Old-Fashioned Glasses Brandy Glasses

SILVER 8-12 Place Settings (setting should

include dinner fork, salad fork, table-spoon, teaspoon, and knife) Butter Knives Serving Utensils Soupspoon Cold Meat Server

EVERYDAY DINNERWARE 8-12 Place Settings (setting should include dinner plate, salad/dessert plate, soup/cereal bowl and mug) Cereal Bowls Sugar Bowl and Creamer Salt and Pepper Shakers Serving Bowls Serving Platters

EVERYDAY CRYSTAL & GLASSWARE(same quantities as everyday ware) Tall Beverage Glasses Juice Glasses

EVERYDAY FLATWARE 8-12 Place Settings Serving Set

Hostess Set Entertainment Set

KITCHENWARE Blender Hand Mixer Waffle Iron Rice Cooker/Vegetable Steamer Toaster/Toaster Oven Food Processor Juicer Coffee and Tea Makers Sauce Pans Sauté Pans Stockpot/Dutch Oven Tea Kettle Steamer/Double Broiler Wok/Stir Fry Pan Casserole Dishes Grill/Griddle Cake and Pie Pans Pizza Pans Lasagna/Baking Pans Bread Pans Knife Set Roasting Pans Cookie Sheets Muffin Pans Measuring Cups and Spoons Mixing Bowls Cooking and Serving Utensils Dishtowels Hot Pads Canisters Colander

BED AND BATH Sheet Set Comforter Bedskirt Blankets Pillows Towels Bath Rugs Shower Curtains


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MMany brides have had visions of wear-ing a wedding gown since they were little girls. Whatever their vision - from a fairy princess to a sleek starlet - choos-ing the perfect wedding gown can be hard work. We will show you the steps involved to making your dream gown a reality.You Will Need:

your wedding style your wedding date your wedding budget

STEP 1: Pick Your StyleYour wedding gown should mirror your ceremony and reception. Will the wedding be a formal evening? Or an informal afternoon outdoor wedding in nature? These decision will help you pick out the appropriate dress.

STEP 2: Find Your FavoritesLook through bridal magazines and cut out pictures of the gowns you like. Make a scrap book of your favorites. Check out the wedding gown sites online as well, such as theknot.com or weddingchannel. com. Find bridal gown salons in your area, that you want to visit.

STEP 3: Understanding Gown Ba-sicsThe anatomy of a wedding gown boils down to six main categories: silhou-ette, neckline, sleeve, train, fabric, and color. The gown’s silhouette is by far the most important as it determines the overall shape of the gown. And as each silhouette flatters different body types, it’s vital to choose the right sil-houette for your figure.

The A-line (or Princess) silhouette is the most popular silhouette - it flatters just about everyone. It can make shorter brides appear taller, and help hide larg-er hips because of the way the fabric flares over them, rather than hugging them. The A-line can also add feminine curves to a straight figure.

The Ball Gown silhouette offers a clas-sic, elegant, Cinderella look - great on average-height to tall brides. It’s espe-cially good at concealing large hips as it draws the eyes up from the lower body to the bodice.

The Mermaid silhouette, sometimes called the fit-and-flare, hugs the body to just past the hips where it flares out to a full hemline. If you want to show off your perfect figure, these gowns are great, as they leave little room for imagination.

The Empire Waist silhouette has a small bodice, and a high waist, which begins just under the bust line. The Empire make petite brides look taller and bustier, and de-emphasizes a thick waist.

The Sheath silhouette is an elegant, straight - fitted gown, often floor-length. It’s flattering to tall and thin brides, but also makes petite brides look taller.

STEP 4: Try On Some GownsVisit local stores and see how the dress looks off the hanger, in real life. Be sure to take along a close friend or family member whose advice you respect. Don’t try on too many dresses in one day. Take notes when you are trying on the gowns, so you’ll remem-

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dress SHAPESBALL GOWN: A fitted bodice and a waistline that leads to a very full

skirt

EMPIRE: A high waistline that falls to a slim skirt

A-LINE/PRINCESS: Vertical seams that flow to a flared skirt (creating

an A=shape)

SHEATH: A silhouette that closely follows the line of the body

MERMAID: A fitted dress through the bodice, down through the hips

and to about mid or lower calf where the skirt flares out

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Remember to wear undergarments, shoes, and a hair style similar to what you plan to wear on your wedding day. Skip the makeup, and the lipstick. Cosmetics may damage the gowns.Here’s an insider’s tip: visit bridal salons on weekdays rather than weekends when the stores are busy.

STEP 5: Zero In On Your FavoritesDifficult as it may be, narrow down your choices. If you fall in love with a dress, buy it! You’ll be disappoint-ed when it’s gone. And, do tell your salesperson that your wedding gown budget is less than what it actually is. It’s their job to persuade you to buy above your budget.

STEP 6: Close The DealAsk the store about the dress’s manu-facturer and how long it will take to get the dress after it’s ordered. Inquire about the store’s payment policies.Get a written estimate for alterations. Make sure to get everything in writing. Paying with a credit card, not a debit card, can protect you in case some-thing goes wrong with your purchase.

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So, you’ve figured out who will be the lucky bridesmaids- that’s the easy part. Finding outfits you and your bridesmaids are happy with is the tricky part, but don’t worry, we have some tips.

Bridesmaids no longer have to be unhappily forced to squeeze into matching gowns that were tossed into their wardrobes after the wed-ding, never to be worn again.

These days, the rules have changed. Brides are choosing less formal but more fashionable outfits for their bridesmaids. Dresses are now available that can be worn to other events, not just the wedding.

OPTIONS

When it comes to shopping for bridesmaids’ outfits there are a few op-tions. You can choose gowns – either matching or in the same fabric but different styles; buy the fabric and have them made by a dressmaker; or buy an evening or cocktail dress from a fashion boutique or designer label. A popular trend is for the bride to choose a color theme and let her bridesmaids choose a style.

WHO PAYS?

There are no strict rules on who should pay for the dresses – it can be the bride, mother of the bride, or the bridesmaids themselves. But, it is usually the bridesmaids who pay for their dresses.

IN STYLE

A popular style is the cocktail dress with a knee or mid-calf hemline and an emphasis on the waist – often cinched and highlighted with belts, bows or a fuller skirt – in satins and silks.

Colors themes range from muted tones like champagne, gun-metal grey, sage, vintage rose and mushroom to stronger hues like royal blue. Prints are also a unique trend.

Remember, the most important thing is that you and your bridesmaids are all happy with the dress choice.

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To get the flowers you really desire, you should consult a professional for design ideas. Here’s a few hints to get exactly what you want:

1) THEY’RE BUSY

During the holidays, Christmas-Valentine’s Day, florists are super busy. It may not be a good idea to drop in unannounced. If at all possible, try to wait until after the holidays and be sure to make an appointment.

2) SUPPLY A PICTURE OF THE GOWN

Having pictures of the wedding gown can be extreme-ly helpful. Florists are visual people, and they need to see what you have in mind.

3) FLOWERS ARE SEASONAL

Like fruit, prices of flowers fluctuate. If you want to save money, keep this in mind when you are choosing the perfect flower.

4) SWATCHES!

Plum isn’t the same lavender. Pink can be hot pink or pastel pink. Even white can be eggshell or slate. Have swatches all all dresses to ensure the flowers match beautifully.

5) A QUESTION OF EXPERTISE

Tulips are beautiful. However, during the summer the heat can quickly destroy tulips. If you touch a gardenia, the oil from your skin is going to turn the flower brown. You need to trust that the florist is going to know these things. They’re not trying to spoil your fun. They simply know what works and what doesn’t.

6) WHERE TO SAVE

No one will remember the centerpeice, however, ev-eryone will have pictures of you and the bridal bouquet. If you’re on a tight budget, cut down the centerpieces.

7) HAVE EVERYTHING READY BEFOREHAND

Where is the wedding? Where is the reception? Who is attending? What is the date? These are very simple questions and it would amaze you to know how many people don’t know the answers. Florists are always happy to help you with ideas. However, when it comes time to book the busy florist, you should be able to answer all of these question.

8) REVIEW THE ORDER

You should get a copy of the flower order. Review it (continued on page 27)

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