C H I C A G O W E D D I N G & P A R T Y R E S O U R C E
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W E D D I N G P L A N N E R
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
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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 101.
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 wed-
ding 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
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Groomsmen
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Caterer
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Phone: _____________________ cell:___________________
Contact Person:_ ___________________________________
Email:_ ___________________________________________
Officiant
__________________________________________
Phone: _____________________ cell:___________________
Contact Person:_ ___________________________________
Email:_ ___________________________________________
Photographer
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Phone: _____________________ cell:___________________
Contact Person:_ ___________________________________
Email:_ ___________________________________________
Videographer
______________________________________
Phone: _____________________ cell:___________________
Contact Person:_ ___________________________________
Email:_ ___________________________________________
Website
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Phone: _____________________ cell:___________________
Contact Person:_ ___________________________________
Email:_ ___________________________________________
Planning Timeline
