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CUSTOM WEDDING PLANNER WORKSHEETS
This planner will help keep you organized and informed with all the information you accumulate during your planning! Planning your dream wedding will become easier and stress-free!
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Print all pages.
Punch holes on the side where the pink stripe is and add it to a binder.
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TEN TO TWELVE MONTHS BEFOREo Introduce both families and announce your engagement
o Wedding Budget: Discuss and decide
o Type of wedding: Informal or Formal
o Guest List: Discuss and create
o Tentative wedding date: Discuss and select
o Y Wedding Coordinator: Interview and select
o Wedding website: Create to share your engagement
o Wedding party: Choose and announce
o Y Officiant: Meet and book
o Y Banquet/Reception site: Visit and book
o Wedding insurance: yes or no?
o Y Honeymoon: Discuss plans
o Exercise: Start a routine to feel your best
o Y Photographers: Start looking at photos for inspiration
o Y Photographers: Schedule to have engagement photo sitting
o Y Bridal Shops: Try on wedding dresses and veils. Bring heels, a strapless bra, boy shorts
(recommended) and a hair clip to each appointment, along with this planner to jot down notes in the Bridal Gown Section
Proposal Date:
Budget Range:
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TEN TO TWELVE MONTHS BEFOREo Introduce both families and announce your engagement
o Wedding Budget: Discuss and decide
o Type of wedding: Informal or Formal
o Guest List: Discuss and create
o Tentative wedding date: Discuss and select
o Y Wedding Coordinator: Interview and select
o Wedding website: Create to share your engagement
o Wedding party: Choose and announce
o Y Officiant: Meet and book
o Y Banquet/Reception site: Visit and book
o Wedding insurance: yes or no?
o Y Honeymoon: Discuss plans
o Exercise: Start a routine to feel your best
o Y Photographers: Start looking at photos for inspiration
o Y Photographers: Schedule to have engagement photo sitting
o Y Bridal Shops: Try on wedding dresses and veils. Bring heels, a strapless bra, boy shorts
(recommended) and a hair clip to each appointment, along with this planner to jot down notes in the Bridal Gown Section
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TEN TO TWELVE MONTHS BEFOREo Introduce both families and announce your engagement
o Wedding Budget: Discuss and decide
o Type of wedding: Informal or Formal
o Guest List: Discuss and create
o Tentative wedding date: Discuss and select
o Y Wedding Coordinator: Interview and select
o Wedding website: Create to share your engagement
o Wedding party: Choose and announce
o Y Officiant: Meet and book
o Y Banquet/Reception site: Visit and book
o Wedding insurance: yes or no?
o Y Honeymoon: Discuss plans
o Exercise: Start a routine to feel your best
o Y Photographers: Start looking at photos for inspiration
o Y Photographers: Schedule to have engagement photo sitting
o Y Bridal Shops: Try on wedding dresses and veils. Bring heels, a strapless bra, boy shorts
(recommended) and a hair clip to each appointment, along with this planner to jot down notes in the Bridal Gown Section
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SIX TO NINE MONTHS BEFOREo Y Officiant: Choose your officiant and discuss ceremony plans
o Y Flowers: Research floral designs, interview and select florist
o Y Catering: Research, Interview and select caterer
o Y Photographers: Research, interview and select wedding photographers
o Y Videographers: Research, interview and select wedding videographers
o Y Music and Entertainment: Research, Interview and select bands/DJs
o Y Bridal Shops: Order your gown and wedding veil
o Y Accessories: Browse and purchase wedding dress accessories, including shoes, lingerie, purse, gloves and day-of per-
sonalized tank tops for you and your bridal party
o Y Bridal Shops: Select Men’s Formalwear
o Y Bridal Shops: Shop and select bridesmaid dresses
o Y Dance Studios: Consider signing up for dance classes
o Y Bridal Registry: Select bridal gift registry and bridal shower registry.
o Y Accommodations: Research prices and reserve rooms for out-of-town guests
o Y Invitations: Research, interview and place your order for your wedding invitations. Send Save-the-dates
o Y Honeymoon: Research honeymoon locations and pricing. Book your honeymoon!
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(8 Months Before The Wedding)
SIX TO NINE MONTHS BEFOREo Y Officiant: Choose your officiant and discuss ceremony plans
o Y Flowers: Research floral designs, interview and select florist
o Y Catering: Research, Interview and select caterer
o Y Photographers: Research, interview and select wedding photographers
o Y Videographers: Research, interview and select wedding videographers
o Y Music and Entertainment: Research, Interview and select bands/DJs
o Y Bridal Shops: Order your gown and wedding veil
o Y Accessories: Browse and purchase wedding dress accessories, including shoes, lingerie, purse, gloves and day-of per-
sonalized tank tops for you and your bridal party
o Y Bridal Shops: Select Men’s Formalwear
o Y Bridal Shops: Shop and select bridesmaid dresses
o Y Dance Studios: Consider signing up for dance classes
o Y Bridal Registry: Select bridal gift registry and bridal shower registry.
o Y Accommodations: Research prices and reserve rooms for out-of-town guests
o Y Invitations: Research, interview and place your order for your wedding invitations. Send Save-the-dates
o Y Honeymoon: Research honeymoon locations and pricing. Book your honeymoon!
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SIX TO NINE MONTHS BEFOREo Y Officiant: Choose your officiant and discuss ceremony plans
o Y Flowers: Research floral designs, interview and select florist
o Y Catering: Research, Interview and select caterer
o Y Photographers: Research, interview and select wedding photographers
o Y Videographers: Research, interview and select wedding videographers
o Y Music and Entertainment: Research, Interview and select bands/DJs
o Y Bridal Shops: Order your gown and wedding veil
o Y Accessories: Browse and purchase wedding dress accessories, including shoes, lingerie, purse, gloves and day-of per-
sonalized tank tops for you and your bridal party
o Y Bridal Shops: Select Men’s Formalwear
o Y Bridal Shops: Shop and select bridesmaid dresses
o Y Dance Studios: Consider signing up for dance classes
o Y Bridal Registry: Select bridal gift registry and bridal shower registry.
o Y Accommodations: Research prices and reserve rooms for out-of-town guests
o Y Invitations: Research, interview and place your order for your wedding invitations. Send Save-the-dates
o Y Honeymoon: Research honeymoon locations and pricing. Book your honeymoon!
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(6 Months Before The Wedding)
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SIX TO NINE MONTHS BEFOREo Y Officiant: Choose your officiant and discuss ceremony plans
o Y Flowers: Research floral designs, interview and select florist
o Y Catering: Research, Interview and select caterer
o Y Photographers: Research, interview and select wedding photographers
o Y Videographers: Research, interview and select wedding videographers
o Y Music and Entertainment: Research, Interview and select bands/DJs
o Y Bridal Shops: Order your gown and wedding veil
o Y Accessories: Browse and purchase wedding dress accessories, including shoes, lingerie, purse, gloves and day-of per-
sonalized tank tops for you and your bridal party
o Y Bridal Shops: Select Men’s Formalwear
o Y Bridal Shops: Shop and select bridesmaid dresses
o Y Dance Studios: Consider signing up for dance classes
o Y Bridal Registry: Select bridal gift registry and bridal shower registry.
o Y Accommodations: Research prices and reserve rooms for out-of-town guests
o Y Invitations: Research, interview and place your order for your wedding invitations. Send Save-the-dates
o Y Honeymoon: Research honeymoon locations and pricing. Book your honeymoon!
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(5 Months Before The Wedding)
FOUR TO FIVE MONTHS BEFOREo Y Cakes: Research wedding cake designs, meet and book baker
o Y Catering: Discuss menu ideas with your catering manager
o Y Bridal Shops: Confirm your bridesmaids ordered their gowns and decide on accessories
o Y Bridal Shops: Have your mother and future mother-in-law coordinate and select their dresses
o Y Jewelers: Shop and Purchase your wedding rings and send for engraving if applicable
o Y Favors: Get ideas for wedding favors
o Y Transportation: Book limo, party bus, and/or cars for wedding day
o Y Rehearsal Dinners/Showers: Confirm dates for bridal showers and bachelorette parties
o Y Catering and Rentals: Reserve rental equipment such as chairs, linens, tables, tents, etc.
o Y Rehearsal Dinners/Showers: Research and book your rehearsal dinner location
o Y Salon and Makeup: Get ideas, select and book makeup and hairstylist.
o Notify any family or friends whom you would like to give readings, sing solos, serve as guest book attendant, serve as an extra pho-
tography assistant etc.
o Interview and hire any additional management staff and babysitters if needed
o Give your guest list to shower hostesses and check that your registry has enough items and update wedding website
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(4 Months Before The Wedding)
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FOUR TO FIVE MONTHS BEFOREo Y Cakes: Research wedding cake designs, meet and book baker
o Y Catering: Discuss menu ideas with your catering manager
o Y Bridal Shops: Confirm your bridesmaids ordered their gowns and decide on accessories
o Y Bridal Shops: Have your mother and future mother-in-law coordinate and select their dresses
o Y Jewelers: Shop and Purchase your wedding rings and send for engraving if applicable
o Y Favors: Get ideas for wedding favors
o Y Transportation: Book limo, party bus, and/or cars for wedding day
o Y Rehearsal Dinners/Showers: Confirm dates for bridal showers and bachelorette parties
o Y Catering and Rentals: Reserve rental equipment such as chairs, linens, tables, tents, etc.
o Y Rehearsal Dinners/Showers: Research and book your rehearsal dinner location
o Y Salon and Makeup: Get ideas, select and book makeup and hairstylist.
o Notify any family or friends whom you would like to give readings, sing solos, serve as guest book attendant, serve as an extra pho-
tography assistant etc.
o Interview and hire any additional management staff and babysitters if needed
o Give your guest list to shower hostesses and check that your registry has enough items and update wedding website
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(3 Months Before The Wedding)
TWO TO THREE MONTHS BEFOREo Finalize guest list
o Y Salon and Makeup: Make appointment for hair and makeup trials
o Y Favors: Order your wedding favors
o Y Accessories: Start browsing and purchase wedding accessories like ring pillow, candles, baskets, etc.
o Purchase gifts for each other and your parents
o Y Bridal Shop: Confirm tuxes have been ordered for groom/groomsmen
o Y Honeymoon: Prep for your honeymoon
o Y Transportation: Finalize wedding transportation
o Y Music and Entertainment: Select your music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and review with musicians /
singers
o Y Rehearsal Dinners/Showers: Finalize rehearsal dinner plans and order rehearsal invitations, menus, table numbers, escort
cards, and any other stationery accessories
o Y Invitations: Mail invitations eight weeks before your wedding day
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TWO TO THREE MONTHS BEFOREo Finalize guest list
o Y Salon and Makeup: Make appointment for hair and makeup trials
o Y Favors: Order your wedding favors
o Y Accessories: Start browsing and purchase wedding accessories like ring pillow, candles, baskets, etc.
o Purchase gifts for each other and your parents
o Y Bridal Shop: Confirm tuxes have been ordered for groom/groomsmen
o Y Honeymoon: Prep for your honeymoon
o Y Transportation: Finalize wedding transportation
o Y Music and Entertainment: Select your music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and review with musicians /
singers
o Y Rehearsal Dinners/Showers: Finalize rehearsal dinner plans and order rehearsal invitations, menus, table numbers, escort
cards, and any other stationery accessories
o Y Invitations: Mail invitations eight weeks before your wedding day
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(1 Month Before The Wedding)
ONE TO TWO MONTHS BEFOREo Y Bridal Shops: Have your first bridal gown fitting
o Y Officiant: Finalize ceremony readings and songs, and review with performers
o Y Catering: Order liquor/beverages not handled by caterer
o Y Officiant: Meet with your officiant to finalize the ceremony, including attendant formations
o Vows: Begin writing your vows if applicable
o Thank-you notes for bridal showers and early wedding gifts: Start addressing envelopes
o Research where to get your marriage license
o Y Photographers: Prepare a must-have photo shot list for your photographer and videographer
o Y Rehearsal Dinners/Showers: Schedule the bridesmaids’ luncheon and buy attendant gifts
o Y Dentist: Whiten teeth for your wedding day
o Y Insurance: Consider liability insurance for your reception location
o Y Bridal Coordinator and Planners: Consider month of/week of/day of coordination
o Y Flowers: Consider arranging to have your flowers preserved after the wedding
o Y Photographers: Consider a video montage to feature on your wedding day
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THREE TO FOUR WEEKS BEFOREo Y Jewelers: Finalize your jewelry selections
o Y Music and Entertainment: Finalize your “must play” and “don’t play” music lists and review with musicians
o Y Dance Studios: Practice your first dance wearing your bridal shoes
o Y Invitations: Design and order your wedding program
o Y Honeymoon: Confirm honeymoon and travel arrangements
o Call guests who haven’t RSVP’d
o Y Jewelers: Pick up your wedding rings
o Get your marriage license, typically no earlier than 30 days before the wedding
o Research how to change your name
o Y Invitations: Mail your rehearsal-dinner invitations
o Purchase small candles, candies, and mints for your guest powder room
o Y Salon and Makeup: Meet with your stylist to discuss and test the perfect makeup and hairstyle
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TWO WEEKS BEFOREo Y Bridal Shops: Have your final wedding gown fitting
o Finalize and share your wedding-day schedule (including receiving-line order)
o Y Salons and Makeup: Confirm all of your beauty appointments
o Y Transportation: Confirm pick-up times, schedules, and addresses with your transportation
o Y Bridal Shops: Pick up the groom’s formalwear
o Finalize your vows for the ceremony
o Get your hair colored and trimmed
o Confirm final headcount
o Give final attendance numbers to vendors and confirm final date/time for pick-ups after wedding
o Y Bridal Shops: Pick up your wedding dress!
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ONE WEEK BEFOREo Y Honeymoon: Pack for your wedding night and honeymoon
o Create a “wedding box” to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license, candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book)
and assign someone to transport
o Prepare a “reception box” for accessories such as guest books, cameras, toasting goblets, cake toppers, etc.,
and assign someone to transport
o Y Favors: Prepare all of your wedding favors for transportation to reception venue and assign someone to move them
o Y Banquets: Finalize your seating arrangements (making sure you involve both sets of parents) and submit to caterer
o Y Invitations: Prepare place cards
o Y Photographers: Confirm dates/times/locations for all photo and video sessions the day of the wedding
o Confirm dates/times/locations with all vendors
THE DAY BEFOREo Payment envelopes including tips: Prepare and assign someone responsible for distributing to vendors
o Assignment lists and checklists: Give out to ensure everyone knows their tasks including person responsible for transporting gifts
o Ceremony box: Give to appropriate person
o Reception box: Give to appropriate person
o Favor box: Give to appropriate person
o Announcement cards: Assign someone to mail
o Gather together: wedding dress, accessories, and bridal emergency kit
o Y Salons and Spa: Get a manicure, pedicure, and massage
o Y Officiants: Rehearse ceremony with officiant and wedding party
THE WEDDING DAYo Y Your day has arrived! You may be nervous, but try to eat breakfast and drink plenty of fluids
o Take a lavender bath or practice yoga
o Y Salons and Makeup: Wear a button-down shirt for your hair and makeup appointments
AFTER THE WEDDINGo Get your wedding dress cleaned and preserved
o Y Flowers: Preserve your bouquet
o Y Invitations: Write and mail your thank-you notes
o Complete your name-change
o Conclude your bridal registry program
o Y Photographers: Meet with photographer and videographer to finalize albums/video
o Meet with photographer and videographer to finalize albums/video
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FoodDrinksCakeLocation FeeService Fee (wait staff, bartenders, valet)Rentals (tables, chairs, etc.)Decorations (other than floral)Other:
Bridal DressTuxedosHeadpiece, VeilJewelry (other than wedding rings)ShoesGarterAccessoriesOther:
PhotographerEngagement SittingVideographerAlbumsPhoto BoothOther:
DJ’sBand/Musicians for the CeremonyBand/Musicians for the ReceptionOther:
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Stationary:
AnnouncementsWedding InvitationsRSVP CardsCalligraphyThank You CardsStampsReception Napkins/MatchesOther:
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Wedding FavorsGifts for the BridesmaidsGifts for the GroomsmenGifts for the ParentsGifts for Each OtherOther:
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Email:
Website:
Phone:
Cell:
Fax:
( )( )( )
o Place Cards o Guest Book o Toasting Goblets o Cake Toppers o Favors
Phone: Email:
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Address:
Notes:
Ideas:
Home Address:
Wedding Planner:
Email:
Website:
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Cell:
Fax:
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BRIDAL REGISTRY
Web Address:
Web Address:
Notes:
Store/Registry:
Store/Registry:
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BAR ACCESSORIESBar Cart/Tool Set Coaster SetsCocktail ShakerChampagne FlutesDouble Old-Fashioned GlassesHighball GlassesIce BucketJuice GlassesMargarita/Martini GlassesRed/White WineglassesWater GobletsWine Fridge
BATHWAREBathrobesBath MatBath Towels/Washcloths Hair DryerHand TowelsLotion DispenserTissue HolderToothbrush HolderTub Mat TumblerScaleSoap DispenserShower CurtainShowerheadShower Radio
BEDDINGBed Skirt BlanketsComforter Set Duvet Covers Euro ShamsFlat SheetsFitted SheetsMattress PadPillowsPillow ShamsPillow Case Set
DINNERWAREButter DishCake Stand Casual Place SettingsCloth NapkinsCovered CasserolesFormal Place SettingsFormal Silver Flatware Set Gravy Boat/Stand Knife Block
Napkin HolderPlace MatsServing BowlsServing Platters Soup Tureen and Ladle Stainless Steel FlatwareSteak KnivesSugar and Creamer SetTableclothsTea Kettle
HOME DECORAlarm ClockCandles/HoldersClocksCoffee Tables OttomansPicture Frames/Wall ArtShelvingSofasTable LampsThrow BlanketsTVsVasesWall MirrorsWindow Treatment
HOME APPLIANCESDishwasher DryerWasher
CLEANING & LAUNDRYCarpet Cleaner Garment CleanerHamperHandheld SteamerHandheld VacuumIronIroning BoardMop/BroomTrash CanVacuum
KITCHENBakeware Set Basting BrushesBroiler PanCanister Set Can OpenerCasserole DishCheese GraterCitrus Zester
Coffee MugsCookware Set Cooling RackCorkscrewCutting BoardsGarlic PressIce Cream ScoopKitchen TimerKnife SharpenerMeasuring Cup/Spoon SetMixing Bowls SetOven MittsRoasting PanSalad SpinnerSalt/Pepper ShakerSpice RackStorage/Canister SetsTongsVeggie PeelerWisk
OUTDOORGarden HoseGrillPatio AccessoriesPatio FurniturePatio UmbrellaSnow Blower
SMALL APPLIANCESBlenderCoffeemakerCoffee GrinderDeep FryerDutch OvenEspresso Machine Food ProcessorHand MixerPanini PressSlow CookerStand MixerToasterWaffle Maker
TRAVELCarry-on Digital CameraGarment BagPhoto PrinterSuitcase Toiletry KitTravel TotesWheeled Cooler
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WEDDING CAKE
Notes:
CAKE FLAVORS:
CAKE ICING: TO PURCHASE:
Cake Design/Colors:
Cake Shape:
Cake Topper: Cake Ad-Ons:
CAKE FILLING: CAKE FILLING:
# of Guests: # of Cake Tiers:
Cake Tasting Appointment:
Bakery:
Email:
Website:
Address:Phone:
Cell:
Fax:
( )( )( )
Flower Petals:
Cake Knife & Server (engraving optional)
Other:
Round Hexagon PetalSquare Oval 1/2 Sheet 1/4 Sheet Cupcakes
Other:
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JEWELRY
FL, IF
VVS1, VVS2
VS1, VS2
SI1, SI2
I1, I2, I3
ShapeColorClarityCut
ShapeColorClarityCut
Bridesmaids Flower Girl
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Bride
Bride
Groom
Groom
GIA D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
colorgradingscale
colorlessnearly color-less
faintyellow
RoundAsscher RadiantOvalMarquise PearCushion
Deep Cut Shallow Cut Ideal Cut
HeartEmerald Princess
light yellow tostrong yellow
very light yellow
CLAR
ITY
SHAP
ECO
LOR
Flawless. Internally Flawless: No internal or external imperfections. Internally Flawless: No internal imperfec-tions. Very rare.
Very, Very Slightly Included: Very difficult to see imperfections under 10x magnification. An excellent quality diamond.
Very Slightly Included: Imperfections are not typically visible to the unaided eye.
Slightly Included: Imperfections are visible under 10x magnification, and may be visible with the unaided eye. A good diamond value.
Included: These diamonds have inclusions visible with the unaided eye.
Address:
Address:
Jeweler:
Jeweler:
Name:
Name:
Phone:
Phone:
r
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CaratDesignerStyle #Cost
CaratDesignerStyle #Cost
TypeDesignerStyle #Cost
TypeDesignerStyle #Cost
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BRIDAL GOWN
Style
Trains Veils BustlingOther
Neckline Waistline Sleeves
A-LineBallerinaBallgownEmpireMermaidSheath
ChapelCourtCathedralFishtailWatteauRoyal or MonarchPuddle or Sweep
BirdcageFlyawayBlusherFountainElbowPoufWaterfall
FingertipWaltzFloor-lengthMantillaSweep or ChapelCathedral
Standard BustleFrench Bustle
LaceBeadingEmbroideryRuchingBelt
Strapless SweetheartSquareJewelV-neckHalter
NaturalPrincesss SeamingBasqueDroppedAsymmetricalEmpire
PortraitSpaghetti StrapBateauAsymmetricOff-the-shoulderScoop
FittedCapFlutterIllusionJulietBell
Bridal Shop: Name:StyleNecklineWaistlineSleevesTrainVeils BustleDesignerStyle #Cost
StyleNecklineWaistlineSleevesTrainVeils BustleDesignerStyle #Cost
StyleNecklineWaistlineSleevesTrainVeils BustleDesignerStyle #Cost
What I liked about the dress:
What I liked about the dress:
What I liked about the dress:
What Looks and Feels the Best:
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BACHELORETTE/BACHELOR PARTY
WEDDING DAY
NIGHT OF WEDDING
HONEYMOON TRAVEL
DATE:
DATE:
DATE:
DATE:
Details:
Details:
Details:
Details:
# of people:
# of people:
# of people:
# of people:
Conformation #:
Conformation #:
Conformation #:
Conformation #:
NOTES:
Limousine
Limousine
Limousine
Limousine
Party Bus
Party Bus
Party Bus
Party Bus
Sedan
Sedan
Sedan
Sedan
Other:
Other:
Other:
Other:
Limousine Company:
Email:
Website:
Address:Phone:
Cell:
Fax:
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Address: Phone # / Email:
Notes:
Type/Theme of Shower:
Available Dates: Available Times:
Colors: Decor Ideas:
Name of Location:
Brides Family: Grooms Family: Friends:
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BACHELORETTE PARTY
Address: Phone # / Email:
Notes:
Type/Theme:
Available Dates: Available Times:
Games: Ideas:
Name of Location:
Guest: Phone #: Email:
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PHOTOGRAPHY
ENGAGEMENT PHOTO SHOOT
Ideas and Must-Haves:
Place:
Day / Time:
Ideas:
Assistant:
Assistant:
Candids Black and White Photo AlbumsPortraits SepiaTable Shots Touch ColorDetails Blur Effects
Email:
Email:
Website:
Website:
Photographer:
Photographer:
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Address:
Address:
Phone:
Phone:
Cell:
Cell:
Fax:
Fax:
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Intro Song for Grandparents and Parents:
Intro Song for the Bridal Party:
Grandparents of Bride:
Parents of Bride:
Parents of Groom:
DJ or Band:Contact:
Grandparents of Groom:
Bridesmaids
Flower Girl(s) Ring Bearer :
Maid of Honor Best Maid:
Escorted By:
Escorted By:
Escorted By:
Escorted By:
Escorted By:
Escorted By:
Escorted By:
Escorted By:
Escorted By:
Groomsmen
Artist:
Artist:
MUSIC SELECTION
Notes:
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Email:
Website:
Address:Phone:
Cell:
Fax:
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Intro Song for Bride and Groom:
Anniversary Dance / Song:
Centerpiece Giveaway:
Cake Cutting Song:
Bouquet Toss:
Garter Off:
Garter Toss:
Garter On Bouquet Winner:
Bride’s Dance With Father:
Groom’s Dance With Mother:
Last Song For Bride & Groom:
Bride and Grooms First Dance:
Blessing By:
Toast by Other:
Toast by Maid of Honor:
Toast by Best Man:
Artist:
Artist:
Artist:
Artist:
Artist:
Artist:
Artist:
Artist:
Artist:
Artist:
Artist:
Artist:
Bride and Groom Introduced As:
Whole or Half: Bridal Party Joins In: YES NO
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DO NOTPLAY LIST
DO NOTPLAY LIST
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PREFERRED SONGSColor In The StarsTo Rate The Song
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Song:
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FLOWER CHOICESBride:
Maid of Honor:
Groomsmen:
Ushers:
Bridesmaids:
Ring Bearer:
Flower Girl(s):
Groom:
Best Man:
Bridal BouquetThrow away BouquetHair FlowerBody Flower
Boutonniere
Boutonniere
BouquetHair FlowerBody Flower
BouquetHair FlowerBody Flower
BouquetHead PiecePetalsBasket
Boutonniere
Boutonniere
BoutonniereRing PillowOther
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Grandmother of the Bride/Groom:
Father of the Bride:
Grandfather of the Bride/Groom:
Father of the Groom:
Mother of the Bride:
Mother of the Groom:
Corsage
Corsage
Bout
Bout
Boutonniere
Boutonniere
Corsage
Corsage
Church / Ceremony Site:
Reception Site:
AltarChurch DoorsRunnerBowsEntrywayGazeboUnity CandleUnity SandOther
EntryPlace CardsGuest BookBarCocktail HourBuffetChairTable Decor
Head TableVotive CandlesCake TableCake FlowersGift TableBathroomRental GlassOther
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FAVORS / GIFTS
Parents of the Bride
Guests / Ideas / Store browsed
Parents of the Groom
Maid/Matron of Honor Best Man
Flower Girl(s) Ring Bearer(s)
Bridesmaids
Junior Bridesmaids Junior Groomsmen
Groomsmen
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Ideas / Notes
VIDEOGRAPHY
Notes:
Short Version Audio Clips Number of DVD copiesLong Version PhotographyDocumentary Type MusicCinematic Type Rehearsal Dinner
Assistant:
Email:
Website:
Videographer:
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Cell:
Fax:
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Guest: Address:
BRIDES FAMILY GUEST LIST
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GROOMS FAMILY GUEST LIST
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BRIDES FRIENDS GUEST LIST
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GROOMS FRIENDS GUEST LISTBRIDES FRIENDS GUEST LIST
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Address:
WEDDING INVITATIONS
SAVE-THE-DATES
Reception Card
Magnets
Save-the-date
Wording:
Wording:
Response Card
Postcard
Hotel Card
Hotel Card
Folded Card
Other:
Belly BandEnvelopes
Other:
Email:
Website:
Designer / Calligrapher:
INVITATIONS
Address:Phone:
Cell:
Fax:
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PROGRAM /ITINERARIES
REHEARSAL DINNER INVITES
THANK YOU CARDS
Invitation
Wording:
Wording:
Wording:
Directions Envelopes w/response card Other:
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SEATING CHARTOption # 1: By using these worksheets, you can pencil in your guests or use long, thin sticky notes to adjust as needed.
Option #2: Materials Needed: paper plates, long, thin sticky notes,pencil, floor or table space1) Layout paper plates on floor or table to mimicbanquet hall layout of dining tables.2) Use long, thin sticky notes to assign guest seating.3) Take a photo of layout and use the Seating Listworksheet to record final seating.
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SEATING LISTTABLE # ________
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TABLE ARRANGEMENTPlan out your centerpiece and table arrangements
Feel free to use pictures or sketch!
Chair Arrangement
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SEATING MAP OF RECEPTIONDraw location of all tables.
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TIME SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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REHEARSAL DINNER
Day of Wedding:
6:00 am: 6:30 am:
1:00 am 1:30 am
5:00 am 5:30 am
12:00 am 12:30 am
7:00 am 7:30 am
8:00 am 8:30 am
9:00 am 9:30 am
10:00 am 10:30 am
11:00 am 11:30 am
12:00 pm 12:30 pm
1:00 pm 1:30 pm
2:00 pm 2:30 pm
3:00 pm 3:30 pm
4:00 pm 4:30 pm
5:00 pm 5:30 pm
6:00 pm 6:30 pm
7:00 pm 7:30 pm
8:00 pm 8:30 pm
9:00 pm 9:30 pm
10:00 pm 10:30 pm
11:00 pm 11:30 pm
Email:
Website:
TIME:DATE:
Contact:
Location:
Address:Phone:
Cell:
Fax:
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EMERGENCY BRIDAL SURVIVAL KIT
Hygeneq Tampons/sanitary napkinsq Tooth Brushq Tooth Pasteq Dental Floss/Toothpicksq Breath Spray/Mouthwashq Breath mintsq Chapstickq Deodorantq Lotionq Face Wipesq Spare underwearq Q-tipsq Tweezers
Dress & Footwearq Baby Wipes (for dress stains) q Clear nail polish (stocking runs)q Chalk (to cover dress stain)q Spot remover penq Lots of safety pinsq Mini sewing kitq Static cling dryer sheetsq Lint rollerq Krazy Glueq Heel protectorsq Flat shoes/flip flopsq Shoe pads
Beauty q Hair combq Hair sprayq Hair bands and pinsq Nail file, remover, white polishq Mirrorq Extra earring backsq Tissuesq Makeupq Perfume
Healthq Medicine (Benadryl, Advil, ect.)q Band-Aidsq Eye Dropsq Hand Sanitizerq Quick snacksq Strawq Water bottleq Lot’s of Water. Keep hydrated!
To ensure your special day runs as smooth as possible, put together a survival kit! Below is a checklist of items you should include in your tote bag.
Extras q Scotch tapeq Scissorsq Rubber bandsq Envelopesq Penq Note padq Paper clipsq Binder pinsq Sunglassesq Sunscreenq Cash:q Other:q Other:q Other:q Other:q Other:q Other:q Other:q Other:q Other:q Other:q Other:q Other:
NOTES:
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HONEYMOON CHECKLIST
Bride’s Clothing Groom’s Clothing
Address: Phone # / Email:
Contact Name:
Travel Agent: Phone #
Email:
Name of Location:
Notes
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MUST HAVEAirline tickets or confirmationPassport, visasDriver’s licenseCredit, ATM, auto-club, & telephone calling cardsMoney and traveler’s checksHotel, theater, restaurant, and other reservation confirmations (and copies)Medical and/or trip insurance coverage and prescriptions (and copies)Phone numbers for your doctor, emergency contacts, and credit card companiesPrescription medicine (in the original bottle)ContraceptionIn-flight readingEar plugsSunglassesSun hatPaperback books Deck of cardsCanvas tote bag for beach or pool Maps, guidebooks, & translation dictionary Electrical converter/adapterChargers for cell phones, iPods, and digital camerasiPodCameraExtra camera batteriesZiplock bags Sewing kitAlarm clockSmall backpack(s) Comfortable wearing shoesWorkout clothing Compact umbrella
FIRST AIDAntibacterial wipesAloe veraBand-AidsInsect repellent & anti-itch creamTravel-sickness pillsAspirinIbuprofenAntacidAntihistamineAsthma inhalerDiarrhea medicine
TOILETRIESToothpasteToothbrushesDeodorantCosmeticsTampons/padsLip BalmTooth FlossMake-up remover
Face CleanserBaby WipesCotton balls and swabsTweezersComb/brushHair gel/sprayNail file/clippersShaving creamBubble bath Scented massage oilContact lens and solutionExtra pair of glasses/contactsHair accessoriesShampoo and conditionerBody lotionHair dryerShower capShout WipesAnti-bacterial liquid or lotionVisineRazors LEAVE WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDSYour itineraryHotel phone numbersPhotocopies of your passportPhotocopies of your credit cardsTraveler’s check receiptsWillLife insurance policy numbersPertinent financial information
OTHER
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MY VENDORS CONTACT LISTq Accommodations:
q Music:
q Officiant:q Bridal Shop:
q Realtor :
q Financial Services:
q Travel Agent:
q Invitations:
q Emergency Contact:
q Banquet Facility:
q Photo Booth:q Cake/Baker:
q Rentals:
q Flowers:
q Floral Preservation:
q Gown Preservation:
q Dance Studio:
q Salon:
q Jewelers:
q Make up:
q Videographer:
q Bridal Coordinator:
q Photographer:
q Favors:
q Transportation:
q Insurance:
q Other:
q Caterer:
q Rehearsal Dinner:
Phone:
Phone:
Phone:Phone:
Phone:
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Phone: Relation:
Phone:
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