Wedding Ceremony Outline Agenda Service Styles Planning List

Disposable Cameras
Bubbles in Tiny Bottles (decorated)
Autograph Books at the Tables
Framed Invitation
Shadow Box with memorabilia of Wedding
Old Photos & Trinkets
Family Bible on Display
Create a Time Capsule
Victorian Wedding Certificate in calligraphy!
Plum Pen & Bridal Book
Menu Holder Frame
Pre-printed Address Labels or Embosser
Candles
Easel
Fee Envelopes
Ring Pillow
Trousseau

The Wedding Ceremony Program

Check with religious bookstores or your church secretary to find
beautiful pre-printed program covers of a religious theme.
To save the expense of printing, design your own program and print
them off using your laser or inkjet printer.
Choose from many styles, colors and front cover wording.
Most can be ordered in packages of 100.
Check out our Program Covers!

Children as Attendants
Generally, the age group for flower girls and ring bearers is ages 3 to 7.
For Junior bridesmaids and ushers, the age group is 8 to 14.

"To-Do" List

PlannersGuide LIST

Place Notice in the Church Bulletin
Obtain forms from Newspaper for announcement
Recruit "home hosts" for out of town guests
Prepare the "fee envelopes" in advance
Create Table Center pieces (or hire someone)
Attend a BRIDAL SHOW!
Remember your table needs:
Head Table
Guests' Tables
Registry Table
Food Buffet
Cake(s)/Dessert Table
Beverage Table
Gift Table

Wishing Well Poem

Planner Packets for WEDDING PARTY & others
In the process of organizing, communication sometimes
gets lost in the hectic nature of it all. Put together packets
for each of the parents, the attendants, the wedding party,
and all others who have a part in the event.
Such things might include the following:

A cover letter with contact numbers, addresses,
special instructions and updated news

Agenda
The Invitation and Reception Announcement
Any Shower invitations that are coming up
The Wedding Program
(might include instructions)
The Reception Program (might include instructions)
Duties and Responsibilities
Dress and Tux information
Map to the event location(s)
Hotel instructions or information
Keepsake napkin and other trinkets

Wedding Styles
Formal Wedding 4-10 Bridesmaids 200 hundred or more guests Invitations are engraved/printed Buffet or Set-down meal at Reception Formal Clothing with long gown, train & veil	Semi-formal Wedding 2-3 Bridesmaids Up to 200 hundred guests Invitations are engraved/printed Buffet Reception Formal Clothing, yet bride may choose to wear a shorter dress Western Victorian Weddings	Informal Wedding 1 maid of honor & 1 groomsman 50 or less guests Handwritten Invitations Simple snacks, appetizers Bride wears a nice dress or other attire A Non-Traditional Informal wedding does not fit into any category since a mixture of themes and etiquette are used. Be creative.
Ceremony Needs Arch with Extension Aisle Runner Guest Register Stand Easel Twin Kneeling Bench Plant Stands 15 Branch Arch Single Candle Stand w/Globe & Candle Pew Markers w/Globe & Candle Platform Stage for Head Table Brass Candelabra - Branch Tree, Arch Dance Floor " Wishing Well" Rental	Rental Needs

Wedding Planning Schedule

6 to 9 months in advance
Select and order the bridal gown and accessories
Make arrangements for music at your ceremony/reception
Select and order bridesmaids' dresses, or arrange for a seamstress to make them
Start working on guest lists from the bride's family's, the groom's family's list, the bride's list, and groom's list. Be sure to include club affiliation members, co-workers, special church members and business associates
Determine if a calligrapher is desired
4 to 6 months in advance
Order invitations and any other stationery you will need such as thank you notes, program covers, place cards and note paper
Begin plans for the honeymoon. (the groom's duty)
Help the mothers to select their dresses
Plan the rehearsal dinner. (groom's family)
Register for gifts at bridal registrys

2 to 4 months in advance
Obtain measurements and select attire for the men in the wedding party
Have wedding portrait taken
Find out what the legal requirements are for marriage in your state; arrange for any necessary blood tests and decide when you will apply for the license
Make out-of-town guest arrangements and hotel bookings

6 to 8 weeks in advance
Mail out the invitations
Obtain wedding announcement forms for the newspapers
Purchase gifts for each other, your attendants and special others
Prepare or have wedding program printed; consider having a program for the ceremony and one for the reception
Purchase gifts for attendants
Purchase going-away outfit, trousseau
Consult hairstylist about wedding hairstyle
Consult makeup person about wedding-day makeup

4 to 6 weeks in advance
Prepare necessary documentation or obtain information for name change, Wills, life insurance, beneficiary changes, consolidating car/vehicle insurance, opening bank accounts for checking and savings, and address changes
Determine seating chart plan for reception and place cards needed
Obtain foreign money for the honeymoon, if needed
Send out information packets to the attendants for a good line of communication and expectations desired

1-2 weeks in advance
Follow-up on everything and everyone..............attendants, catering, honeymoon, photographer, videographer, florist, musicians, officiant, rehearsal, etc.
Make sure announcements are addressed, arrange for someone to mail them on wedding day

Begin packing for honeymoon
Purchase Traveler's checks
Attend bridal showers and parties
Host the Bridesmaid Tea or Luncheon

1-3 days in advance
Begin resting
Make arrangements for out-of-town guests to be picked up from the airport if needed
Prepare an emergency kit filled with sewing kit, aspirin, safety pins, etc.
Attend Rehearsal and dinner
Finish packing
Spend some time prime time with your parents

Wedding AGENDA IDEAS:

- Processional
-Presentation of bride
-Greetings, Introduction and welcome to family and guests
-Special Scripture or Poem reading by a designated person
Old Testament scripture 1
Old Testament scripture 2
Holy Gospel scripture
-Blessing
-Vows
-Ring Exchange
-Candle Lighting Ceremony (candle for couple, parents, children, etc.)
-Special music
-Affirmation of Commitment
-Exchange gifts, special poems
-Signing of the Certificate
-Acknowledgement and Recognition of other "special people"
-Special Prayer or Verse
-Benediction/Conclusion
-Declaration of of Couple
-Recessional

Wedding Planning Information

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