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
6-9 Months before your wedding:
Select theme and colors for your wedding.
Select and book a florist.
Finalize floral decisions for your wedding, reception,
bouquets and corsages.
Check on marriage license requirements.
Shop for wedding rings.
Set up tasting appointments with bakers and order the
cake and/or sweet table.
Assist mothers in selecting their dresses/accessories.
Shop for the groom and groomsmen’s attire.
Select wedding invitations and stationary for thank yous.
Order any other imprinted items you may need for the
wedding, guest towels, matchbooks, etc.
Decide on how your invitations will be addressed (by
hand or by computer). Hand written invitations: set
appointments with a calligrapher and choose the style
for your invitations and reception placecards.
Shop for remaining accessories you need to complete
your wedding day attire.
Select a hotel and reserve accommodations for out-of-
town guests.
Make arrangements for a morning after the brunch for
out-of-town guests either at the hotel or the bride’s and/
or the groom’s home. If the breakfast is scheduled at
home be sure to hire a caterer and finalize a menu.
Select a site for your rehearsal dinner and finalize menu
and guest list.
Decide on transportation for the bridal party for the
ceremony and reception. At the same, time check on
transportation for out-of-town guests and make any
necessary arrangements.
Reserve any rental items you may need: tables, chairs,
tents, dishes for the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, recep-
tion and/or brunch the morning after the wedding.
Select and order reception favors, candy, nuts and any
other extras you may want such as: cameras for guests to
take informal photos, rose petals to shower the bride and
groom, etc.
Make honeymoon arrangements.
Theme/Color Swatches:
Florist
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Phone: _____________________ cell:__________________
Contact Person:_ __________________________________
Email:_ __________________________________________
Cake/Dessert
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Phone: _____________________ cell:__________________
Contact Person:_ __________________________________
Email:_ __________________________________________
Invitations
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Phone: _____________________ cell:__________________
Contact Person:_ __________________________________
Email:_ __________________________________________
Hotel
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Phone: _____________________ cell:__________________
Contact Person:_ __________________________________
Email:_ __________________________________________
Rehearsal Dinner
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Phone: _____________________ cell:__________________
Contact Person:_ __________________________________
Email:_ __________________________________________
Transportation
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Phone: _____________________ cell:__________________
Contact Person:_ __________________________________
Email:_ __________________________________________
Honeymoon
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Phone: _____________________ cell:__________________
Contact Person:_ __________________________________
Email:_ __________________________________________
Additional Rental Items
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Phone: _____________________ cell:__________________
Contact Person:_ __________________________________
Email:_ __________________________________________
Favors
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Phone: _____________________ cell:__________________
Contact Person:_ __________________________________
Email:_ __________________________________________
Notes _ __________________________________________
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4-6 Months before your wedding:
Register for gifts.
Select music for your ceremony and reception.
Choose any readings for your wedding and/or write your
wedding vows.
Finalize all plans for your ceremony.
Meet with officiant and discuss your ceremony plans.
Make appointments for gown fittings.
Double check all contracts and arrangements. Be sure
everything is complete with all of your service providers.
Officiant/Ceremony
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Phone: _____________________ cell:__________________
Contact Person:_ __________________________________
Email:_ __________________________________________
