Chicago Wedding & Party Resource 2018 Spring / Summer

WEDDING PLANNER

88 | SPRING 2018

CHICAGO WEDDING & PARTY RESOURCE

CHICAGOWEDDINGRESOURCE.COM

12-18 Months before your wedding:

Go to Bridal Shows.

Look at Bridal Gowns.

Think 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 first draft 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

_ ___________________________________________

Date/Time:_ _______________________________________________

Party Planner:______________________________________________

Phone: _____________________ cell:___________________________

Email:_ ___________________________________________________

Reception Site

_ ____________________________________________

Phone: _____________________ cell:___________________________

Contact Person:_ ___________________________________________

Email_____________________________________________________

Ceremony Site

_____________________________________________

Phone: _____________________ cell:___________________________

Contact Person:_ ___________________________________________

Email_____________________________________________________

Entertainment

_____________________________________________

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 final 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 officiant for your wedding.

Set up tasting appointments with caterers, make your final catering

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

appointment to discuss final menu selections.

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

informed of plans.

Attendents

_ ___________________ ____________________________

_____________________________ ____________________________

Groomsmen

___________________ ____________________________

_____________________________ ____________________________

Caterer

____________________________________________________

Phone: _____________________ cell:____________________________