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Congratulations!
You're in love, you've set a wedding date, and soon you will be married. Between the romance and the ritual,
however, you must survive a potentially life-changing challenge: planning your wedding.
Women who tackle wedding planning pragmatically — as if it were a work-related project — tend to survive the process with
greater ease.
ink of yourself as a project manager. Establish an overall framework for completing the work, and set speci c intermediate
deadlines, schedules and goals. Taken one small step at a time, the detail-laden job becomes less overwhelming. Inside this guide
you will nd tips and tools to assist you throughout the planning process. From seating charts to knowing the right questions to
ask your caterer — e Chicago Wedding and Party Resource Complete Wedding Planner will walk you through the wedding
planning process while also creating a lovely keepsake full of pictures, people, and places you'll cherish for a lifetime.
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The Beginning ....................................... 82
The Proposal .......................................... 83
Engagement Party ................................. 84
Who is Responsible?............................. 85
The Must-Haves: Gift Registry Ideas ......86
Registry Checklist.................................. 87
Wedding Shower................................... 88
Planning Timeline................................. 89
Budget ..................................................... 93
Stationery Checklist .............................. 97
Envelope Addressing ............................ 97
Ring Sizing ............................................. 98
Reception Questions & Comparison.. 99
Ideas & Notes....................................... 101
Photos & Swatches .............................. 102
Catering Questions & Comparison .. 103
Sample Menus ..................................... 105
Wedding Cake Servings ..................... 106
Music Selections .................................. 107
Photography Checklist ....................... 108
Rehearsal Dinner
& Attendants' Party............................. 109
Guest Lists ............................................ 110
Seating Charts...................................... 113
Head Table Seating Options.............. 116
Vendor & Wedding Party Information
Quick Reference .................................. 117
Marriage License Information .......... 119
Gratuity Guide..................................... 119
Anniversaries ....................................... 120
Name Change Worksheet.................. 120
Calendar ............................................... 121
Reception & Event Guide .................. 122
How to Create the Perfect
#WeddingHashtag............................... 126
Advertising Directory......................... 127