The Personalized Wedding Planner and Organizer
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- Category: Planning Your Wedding - GENERAL
- Written by Nily Glaser
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
a. About the Wedding Planning Organizer
b. Tips for a Stress Free - Fun Wedding Day Planning
c. Wedding Planning To-Do list
2. About Us - Journal
2a.About the Bride
a. family and Friends
b. How We Met and what Happened Next
c. The Proposal
d. When Our Families First Met
2b About the Groom
e. family and Friends
f. How We Met and what Happened Next
g. The Proposal
h. When Our Families First Met
3. Engagement
a. Who to Tell First, Second Etc.
b. How to Announce the Engagement to Everyone Else
c. Our First Things to do List
d. Suggestions and Tips Page
e. Before Making Decisions
f. Things to Consider
g. Choosing a Wedding date
h. Sharing the News - Worksheet
i. Newspaper Engagement Announcement Format
j. Choosing the Date - Worksheet
k. Choosing the Ceremony Date, Time and Location - Worksheet
l. Choosing the Reception Date, Time and Location - Worksheet
m. Destination Wedding - Worksheet
n. Deciding on the Size and Formality of Our Wedding - Worksheet
o. Choosing Our Attendants - Worksheet
p. List of Vendors and Service Providers to Consider
4. Pre-Wedding Parties
a. Organizing Tips.
b. The Engagement Party - Form
c. The Engagement Party Guests - Worksheet
d. Save the Day Announcement
e. The Bridal Shower, the Shower for the Groom and the Wedding Shower
f. The Shower Party - Form
g. The Shower Party Guests - Worksheet
5. Setting The Wedding Budget
a. General Budget - Worksheets
b. Traditionally who pays for what
c. Who pays for what at our wedding - Bride
d. Who pays for what at our wedding - Groom
e. Honeymoon and - or Destination Wedding Budget Worksheet
f. Our Complete Record of Deposits Made to, and Financial Obligations to Vendors at a Glance
g. Wedding Budget by Category - a Comprehensive Checklist
6. Remarriage, Renewal of Vows and Family Weddings
a. The appropriate Order for Announcing the Engagement
b. A Wedding Guide and Tips for Couples who are Remarrying or Renewing their Vows
c. Who pays for what at our wedding
d. The Blending Family Ceremony Includes Kids
e. Invitation Wording for Family Weddings
f. Family Vows and gifts
7. Traditional Roles and Wedding Responsibilities
a. The Duties of the Bride and Groom
b. The Duties of the Bride
c. The Duties of the Groom
d. The Duties of the Maid or Matron of Honor
e. The Duties of the Best Man
f. The Duties of the Bridesmaids or
g. The Duties of the Groomsmen
h. The Duties of the Ushers
i. The Duties of the Flower Girl or Boy and their Parents
j. The Duties of the Ring Bearer and His or Her Parents
k. The Duties of the Guest Book Table Attendant
l. The Duties of the Mother of the Bride
m. The Duties of the Father of the Bride
8. The Wedding Party and Helper
a. Choosing the Attendance
b. The Duties and Responsibilities of the Wedding Attendants - Worksheets
c. Information for the Wedding Party - Forms
d. Information About the Wedding Party - Worksheets
e. Information About the Wedding Helpers - Forms
9. Wedding Themes
a. Choosing a Wedding theme, ideas
b. Choosing Wedding Colors, ideas
c. Wedding Themes and Colors - Worksheets
10. Questions from Brides and Grooms and Answers Too
11. 13 Phases of Wedding Planning - Timeline Schedule
12. Wedding Planning To-do and Checklists
13. Wedding Planning - Appointment and Events Calendars
14. About Bridal Shows
15. Guests
a. Tips and Ideas
b. About Out of Town Guests
c. Notes and Etiquette for Guests
d. Guest Lists - Worksheets
e. Guest Information Forms
f. Invitations Sent and Replies Received
g. Guest Accommodations and Transportation
h. Guest Table Decorations, Favors and Seating Assignments
i. Gifts Received and Thank You Notes Sent - Form
16. Invitations and Wedding Stationery
a. Tips and Ideas
b. Glossary of Wedding Invitations and Stationery
c. Invitations and Wedding Stationery - Worksheets
d. Invitations and Wedding Stationery - Our Specific Information Form
e. Wedding Invitation Wording Etiquette
f. About the 4 page Wedding Program
g. A Sample of a the Wedding Ceremony, the Order of the Service and interesting Ceremony Customs
17. Bridal Gown and Wedding Attire
a. A Gown for the Bride and Dresses for the Ladies - Before you Purchase
b. Jewelry for the Bride and the Ladies
c. Wedding Attire Formality Choices for Attendants
d. Things to Consider About Choosing a Wedding Gown
e. Bridal Attire Budget - Worksheet
f. Dress Shop, Salon or Dressmaker - Worksheets
g. Wedding Gown Choices
h. Wedding Gown Specifications
i. Gown and Dress Measurements, Also Dress Size - Measurements Chart and Applications
j. Wedding Gown Worksheets and Checklists
k. Bridal Attendants - Attire Worksheets and Checklists
l. Questions for Vendors of Wedding Gowns a Attire
m. Selecting a Vendor
n. Dress Shop - Salon Contract - Checklist Worksheet
o. Tuxedo Purchase or Rental Establishments Worksheets
p. Attire Checklist for Groom and Male Attendants
q. Jewelry Checklist for the Men
r. Tuxedo Shop / Rental Establishment Contract Checklist Worksheet
18. Destination Wedding and Honeymoon
a. What are Destination Weddings and why are they so Popular?
b. Planning a Destination Wedding
c. Information you Need for Weddings Abroad
d. Information you Need to Provide
e. Services you Need for Your Special Day
f. Destination Wedding Checklist>
g. Destination Wedding Abroad - Checklist
h. Questions for the Facility Manager
i. Important Notes about Destination Weddings
j. Choosing a Destination Wedding Facility - worksheet
k. Facility Contract Checklist - worksheet
l. Destination Wedding - Honeymoon General Packing - Checklist
m. Destination Wedding - Honeymoon Packing Clothes for the Bride and the Groom- Checklist
n. Destination Wedding - Honeymoon Packing Miscellaneous Items - Checklist
19. Wedding Vendors, Professionals and Service Providers
a. How to Choose Wedding Vendors, Professionals and Service Providers
b. Vendors, Professionals and Service Providers - Information at a Glance
20. Wedding Day Schedule
a. By the Hour
b. By Activities
c. Reception Checklist
21. Ceremony
a. Choosing the Ceremony Site
b. Ceremony Costs Worksheet
c. Ceremony To-Do Checklist
d. Important Details
e. Personalizing the Wedding Ceremony
f. A Sample of a Wedding Ceremony and the Order of the Service
g. Interesting Customs
h. The Order of the Ceremony Procession - Christian
i. The Order of the Ceremony Procession - Jewish
j. Elements of the Ceremony Music
k. Ceremony Worksheet Includes Readings, Music Selections and Pew Seating Arrangements for Family
22. Officiant
a. Officiant Selection Options
b. Questionnaire for Officiant from a House of Worship
c. General Questionnaire for Religious and - or Secular Officiant
d. Selecting the Appropriate Officiant
23. Reception Venue
a. Choosing a Wedding Reception Site
b. Planning the Wedding Reception
c. Reception Site Worksheets
d. Reception Site Costs Worksheet
e. Selecting the Reception Site Worksheet
f. Reception Site Contract Checklist Worksheet
24. Reception Rentals
a. Rental Worksheet for Do It Yourself Wedding Receptions
b. Finding the Right Rental Company
c. Information About Delivery and Set-up at the Reception Location
d. Items Needed for the Wedding Worksheets
e. Selecting the Rental Company Worksheet
f. Rental Contract Checklist Worksheet
25. Bakery
a. Wedding Cake Worksheet for Do It Yourself
b. Finding the Right Bakery
c. Tips Page
d. Wedding Cake Details Worksheet
e. Details for Other Cakes Worksheets
f. Cake Delivery Specifics Worksheet>
g. Experience with Bakery and Costs Worksheet
h. Information for the Baker Worksheet
i. Questions for the Bakery Manager
j. Bakery Contract Checklist Worksheets
k. Approximate Number of Servings Worksheet
l. Wedding Cake - Calculating Additional Costs Worksheet
26. Catering
a. Do It Yourself Catering Worksheet
b. Tips Pages
c. Self Catered Buffet - Items and Quantities Needed for 50 or 100 guests
d. Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic Drinks and Number of Servings Worksheet
e. Caterer or Self Provided Bar Worksheet
f. Finding the Right Caterer Worksheet
g. Personalized Catering Details Worksheets
h. Information for Caterer Worksheet
i. Experience with Caterer and Costs Worksheet
j. Questions for the Caterer Manager
k. Selecting the Caterer Worksheet
l. Caterer Contract Checklist Worksheets
27. Bar Service
a. Planning the Beverage and Bar Service
b. Alcoholic Drinks and Number of Servings Worksheets
c. Mixes, Non-alcoholic Beverages, Garnishes, Equipment and Essentials
d. Glossary of terms used by Caterers and Bar Tenders
e. Bar Worksheets
28. Florist
a. Wedding Flowers Worksheet for Do It Yourself
b. Tips Page
c. Glossary of terms used by Florists
d. Flowers for Every Season
e. Flowers for Every Reason
f. Finding the Right Florist Worksheet
g. Information for Florist about Delivery and Set-up at the Ceremony and Reception Locations
h. Personalized Details the Florist Needs to Know Worksheets
i. Flowers for all Celebrations Checklist
j. Florist Costs Worksheet
k. Questions for the Florist Manager
l. Selecting the Florist Worksheet
m. Caterer Contract Checklist Worksheets
29. Music and Entertainment
a. Finding the Right Music and Entertainment Providers Worksheet
b. Information for Musicians and Entertainers Worksheets
c. Questions for the Musicians, DJs, and Entertainers Worksheets
d. Music for the Ceremony Worksheets
e. Music for the Reception Worksheets
f. Selecting the Musicians and Entertainers Worksheet
g. Sample of Music and Entertainment Itinerary for the Reception - Form
h. Music and Entertainment Contract Checklist Worksheet
30. Photographer
a. Finding the Right Photographer Worksheet
b. Tips Page
c. Information for the Photographer Worksheets
d. Questions for the Photographer Manager
e. Photographer Costs Worksheet
f. Selecting the Photographer Worksheet
g. Photographer Contract Checklist Worksheet
31. Videographer
a. Finding the Right Videographer Worksheet
b. Tips Page
c. Information for the videographer Worksheets
d. Questions for the Videographer Manager Worksheets
e. Videographer Costs Worksheet
f. Selecting the Videographer Worksheet
g. Videographer Contract Checklist Worksheet
32. Transportation
a. the Right Transportation Provider(s)
b. Tips Page
c. Information regarding transportation for our wedding events
d. Information regarding special transportation for the Bride and Groom
e. Questions for the Transportation Provider - Worksheetf. Transportation Provider Costs Worksheet
g. Selecting the Transportation Provider Worksheet
h. Transportation Provider Contract Checklist Worksheet
i. Instructions or our Transportation Provider regarding Service Date(s) and Event(s)
33. Our Wedding Rings
a. General Information
b. Budget
c. Options and Choices
d. About Diamonds, the 4 Cs
e. About Gold and Platinum
f. About the Various Shapes of Rings
g. Jeweler Information and Contract Worksheet
34. What to Bring
a. What to Bring to the Ceremony Site
b. What to Bring to the Reception Site
c. About the Emergency Kit
35. What to do After Returning from the Honeymoon
a. What we Need to do
b. Name Change Procedure
c. Who to notify of a name and address change
d. Changes We Need to Make to Important Documents
36. Wedding Favors and Gifts
a. Wedding Favors
b. Personalized and Other Gifts for Wedding Party
37. Wedding Planners, Consultants or Coordinators
38. Interesting Ceremony and Reception Customs
