Chicago Wedding & Party Resource 2018 Fall / Winter

WEDDING PLANNER

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FALL & WINTER 2018

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12-18 Months before your wedding:

Go to Bridal Shows.

Look at Bridal Gowns.

ink about colors and themes.

Compile clips and photos of things you like.

Establish a budget.

Choose your wedding date & time.

Select and reserve your reception site.

Select the site for the ceremony.

Select and book all entertainment for the wedding: band, DJ, soloist,

musicians, vocalist, pianist, etc.

Prepare a rst dra guest list.

Interview wedding planners and decide whether to use professional

help in planning your wedding. Ask your family and/or friends for

their assistance where needed.

Overall Budget

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Date/Time: _______________________________________________

Party Planner: _____________________________________________

Phone: _____________________ cell: __________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________

Reception Site

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Phone: _____________________ cell: __________________________

Contact Person:____________________________________________

Email ____________________________________________________

Ceremony Site

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Phone: _____________________ cell: __________________________

Contact Person:____________________________________________

Email ____________________________________________________

Entertainment

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Phone: _____________________ cell: __________________________

Contact Person:____________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________

Guest List: on page 109.

9-12 Months before your wedding:

Announce your engagement in local newspapers.

Send “Save the Date” info to out-of-town guests.

Shop for your Bridal attire.

Select wedding attendants.

Choose attendants' attire.

Select groomsmen.

Review your budget and make a nal determination regarding who

is paying for what.

Determine the theme, mood and colors to be used for your wedding

and rehearsal dinner.

Interview and schedule your photographer/

videographer.

Choose the o ciant for your wedding.

Set up tasting appointments with caterers, make your nal catering

choice and schedule them for your wedding day. Set up a future

appointment to discuss nal menu selections.

Establish wedding website for keeping friends and out-of-towners

informed of plans.

Attendents

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Groomsmen

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Caterer

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Phone: _____________________ cell: ___________________________

Contact Person:_____________________________________________