Your Wedding Planner
…….cherish your experience
A complete manual and vendor guide for planning and organizing your special occasion.
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Dear Bride-to-be:
Congratulations!
You’ll find everything you need to plan your wedding inside of
this wedding planner. Take it everywhere you go. Use it as a
reference, keep up with vendors and stay organized.
Planning a wedding can be a lot of fun! However, it’s not easy!
So, if you feel like you need assistance with planning or
considering vendors , please don’t hesitate to give us a call!
Remember we’re here to help you while saving you money!
Happy planning!
866-931-8613
Zelle Bridal Experience
Bride to be: ____________________
Wedding Date: ______________
Wedding Website: ____________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Vows ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Wedding Timeline ______________________________________________________________________________ 5
Bride Guest List _______________________________________________________________________________ 10
Groom’s Guest List ____________________________________________________________________________ 12
Your Wedding Contacts _________________________________________________________________________ 14
Your Wedding Budget __________________________________________________________________________ 15
Reception Budget _____________________________________________________________________________ 16
Ceremony Budget _____________________________________________________________________________ 17
Stationery Budget _____________________________________________________________________________ 18
Attendants ___________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Caterer Comparison____________________________________________________________________________ 20
Venue Comparison______________________________________ ______________________________________ 21
Your Ceremony Details _________________________________________________________________________ 22
Your Reception Details _________________________________________________________________________ 23
Your Wedding Gown ___________________________________________________________________________ 24
Your Beauty Services __________________________________________________________________________ 25
Your Wedding Day Schedule _____________________________________________________________________ 26
Music _______________________________________________________________________________________ 27
Playlist ______________________________________________________________________________________ 28
Photography__________________________________________________________________________________ 29
Videography __________________________________________________________________________________ 32
Bakers ______________________________________________________________________________________ 33
Flowers _____________________________________________________________________________________ 34
Transportation ________________________________________________________________________________ 35
Apparel______________________________________________________________________________________ 36
Formalwear __________________________________________________________________________________ 37
Tuxedo Rentals _______________________________________________________________________________ 38
Wedding Day Emergency Kit _____________________________________________________________________ 39
Your Honeymoon Budget________________________________________________________________________ 40
Your Honeymoon Details ________________________________________________________________________ 41
Your Honeymoon Essentials _____________________________________________________________________ 42
Your Honeymoon Itinerary _______________________________________________________________________ 43
Bridal Party Gifts ______________________________________________________________________________ 44
Your Rehearsal Dinner _________________________________________________________________________ 45
Gifts ________________________________________________________________________________________ 46
Wedding Do’s and Dont’s _______________________________________________________________________ 47
Wedding Terminalogy __________________________________________________________________________ 48
Vendor Listings _______________________________________________________________________________ 49
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6 to 8 Weeks
Send out the wedding invitations
Have your wedding announcement placed in your local newspaper
Purchase wedding gift for fiancé
Purchase bridal party gifts
Have wedding menu cards printed if desired
Start practicing and timing make-up and hair
Do a photo session with hair and makeup to see if the overall look photographs
well
Purchase wedding shoes and start breaking them in
Prepare maps and directions to the ceremony and reception, post on your wedding
website and print hard copies to hand out or mail
Bride’s dress fitting
Choose the music for your ceremony
Determine what special songs you will have played at your reception (and the do
not play list) and communicate them to the DJ or band
Choose and book a location for the wedding rehearsal dinner
Design and order your wedding programs, if needed
4 to 6 Weeks
Apply for marriage license
Track RSVPs and follow up with unresponsive guests
Schedule an appointment with human resources at work. Complete paper work to
change beneficiary on 401 K. Change life insurance beneficiaries at work if
company provided
Find out which partner’s medical plan will be best for both of you
Schedule an appointment with your insurance agent. Investigate what changes need
to be made to drivers’ insurance policies, home owners or apartment rental policies
Update your wedding planning timeline
Complete seating chart if applicable
Finalize floral arrangements
Groom and groomsmen fitting
Bride’s dress fitting
Bridesmaid dress fittings
Arrange the bridesmaid’s luncheon
Send out invitations or e-evites for bridesmaid luncheon
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Your Stationery Budget
Invitations Estimate Actual # Ordered √ Stationery
Pens
Reception inserts
Reply cards
Envelopes
Direction inserts
Accommodation Inserts
Menu cards
The Event
Wedding programs
Menu cards
Table cards
Place cards
Escort cards
Thank you cards
Announcements and Invitations
Save the date
Bridal shower
Bachelor party
Bachelorette party
Rehearsal dinner
Wedding
Calligraphy/Printing
Postage
Grand Total:
Notes:
“I love being in the business of making people happy”
Jazelle Taylor, President
Zelle Bridal Experience
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Special thanks to the following sponsors for their contributions to our 2012
Summer DIY Workshops!
©2012 Zelle Bridal Experience
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