Chicago Wedding & Party Resource 2019-20

WEDDING PLANNER 36 | FALL & WINTER 2019 CHICAGO WEDDING & PARTY RESOURCE CHICAGOWEDDINGRESOURCE.COM Meet with your photographer to specify the formal shots you want taken of the bridal party and family, as well as speci c candid shots you’d like taken during the reception. Review plans for your video with your videographer. Pick up your wedding rings and check engraving. 2 Weeks before your wedding: Start packing for your honeymoon; don’t forget those golf clubs, skis, sunblock, swimsuits, and other special items required at your destination. Wrap gifts for your bridesmaids, groomsmen and for each other. Make that one last check with your vendors: of ciant, musicians, orist, caterer, reception site, transportation providers, rehearsal dinner site, cake, etc. Have checks written for all vendors to hand out at the appropriate time. Finalize seating chart. Check with hotel to make sure all of the out-of-town guests arrangements are secured. Ask a friend or family member to arrange wedding gifts that may be brought to the cermony and/or reception site, and to then transport them to your home. Contact any guests that did not respond to your invitation. 1 Week before your wedding: Inform your caterer of the nal guest count. Make nal seating changes to your seating charts and make sure there is a placecard for everyone. Wear your wedding shoes at home everyday to make sure they are comfortable on your wedding day. Pick up your dress. Host your bridesmaids’ luncheon or party. Finalize your honeymoon packing. Prepare a schedule for the entire day and evening of the party and make plenty of copies for others. Make a list of all items you need to take to the party. Make up a basket of personal items for the ladies washroom in case your guests need anything on the day of your wedding: breathmints, dental oss, safety pins, a small sewing kit, hair- spray, mouth wash, sanitary items, aspirin, hand cream, antacid, and any other small items needed in case of an emergency. Also put something together for the men’s room: a shoe shine towel, antacid, aspirin, safety pins, mouthwash with small paper cups, dental oss, breathmints, and any other items that will assure their comfort and convenience. Have nal consultations with all vendors Prepare checks and tips for vendors, place in envelopes for the day of the party. Delivery all items to the planner or caterer that need to be in place at the reception (bathroom kits, napkins, matches, etc.). The Day before your wedding: Pack everything you need for the next day. Lay out your clothes and accessories for the big day. Relax, is the order of the day, enjoy a massage, a manicure and pedicure. Attend the rehearsal, dinner and remember to have fun! Turn in early to get a good night’s sleep! Your Wedding Day: Make time to eat! Allow plenty of time to have your hair and make-up done. Allow time for any photos before the ceremony. Make time to have a nice chat with your parents before the ceremony. Dress for your wedding. If you are able to dress at the ceremony site do so, but be sure to give yourself plenty of time. This is a day you don’t want to rush. Relax, and remember: This is your special day, the result of your careful planning. Take a deep breath and savor every moment. Refuse to let any glitches get to you. Let your joy and happiness shine through. Phone: _____________________ Cell: _______________________ Phone: _____________________ Cell: _______________________ Phone: _____________________ Cell: _______________________ Phone: _____________________ Cell: _______________________ Phone: _____________________ Cell: _______________________ Phone: _____________________ Cell: _______________________ Phone: _____________________ Cell: ________________________ Notes: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________