Wedding Workbook. A step-by-step guide to planning the wedding of your dreams.

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1 Wedding Workbook A step-by-step guide to planning the wedding of your dreams. S P O N S O R E D B Y :

2 Wedding Workbook Budgeting for the wedding might be the most difficult thing you ll have to do. But if you stay organized and watch where your money is going, you just might be able to stay within your. Keep in mind that unexpected costs will pop up, so a cushion of 10 percent is a good idea. In days long past couples could rely on their parents to cover the day s costs. Fast forward to These days more couples are footing the bill. If your family is helping, these are some of the traditional roles: Bride s family Bridal attire Invitations The ceremony The reception Groom s family The groom s tuxedo Rehearsal dinner Honeymoon The bride Gifts for attendants The groom s ring and gift The groom Marriage license Officiant s fee Gifts for attendants The bride s engagement and wedding rings View from the living room of the Anytime Villa, a Caribbean villa rental in Lowlands, Tobago. Photo 2007 Caribbeanway. Courtesy of AAA Mid-Atlantic. The bridal party Attire Own travel expenses

3 Attire Bridal Dress Kristina Hayes and Mark Zokle married September 8, Photo by Faith West Photography. Gown Alterations Veil Bride s Jewelry Jessica McKelvey and Justin Meeker married October 21, Photo by DiLorenzo Photography Delaware Bride Workbook 1

4 Bride s Attire - Other Regina Dodds and David Wimer married September 1, 2006 in Balina, Ireland. Photo by Philip Daly. Bride s Accessories Dress $ $ Alterations Veil Bride s Attire - Other Shoes Lingerie Jewelry Accessories Other Photo by Keith Mosher/kamproductions.com. 2 Delaware Bride Workbook 2007

5 Groom s Tuxedo Lauren Ennis and Michael Macey married on August 5, 2005, at the Hotel du Pont. Photo by Clair Pruett. Beauty Salon Groom s Jewelry Hair $ $ Makeup Manicure Pedicure Facial Massage Tuxedo purchase/rental $ $ Waxing Shoes/socks Other Other accessories 2007 Delaware Bride Workbook 3

6 Ceremony Location Reception Site Officiant Name Caterer Location fee $ $ Officiant s fee Aisle decorations Accessories (ring bearer s pillow, huppha, unity candle, etc.) Transportation Dining room at Casa Bella, a Caribbean villa rental in Tropaco Point, St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands. Photo 2007 Caribbeanway. Courtesy of AAA Mid-Atlantic. 4 Delaware Bride Workbook 2007

7 Baker Rentals Heidi Landis and David McGready married August 19, Photo by DiLorenzo Photography. Food $ $ Bar Cake Insurance Waitstaff Site rental fee Tent rental Other rentals (linen, china, chairs) Insurance Gratuities Parking 2007 Delaware Bride Workbook 5

8 Gifts Photo by Keith Mosher/kamproductions.com. Invitations $ $ Attendants $ $ Response cards Parents Announcement Flower girl and ring bearer Save-the-date cards Stationery Favors Programs Menu cards Place cards Thank you notes Calligraphy Postage Other 6 Delaware Bride Workbook 2007

9 Wedding Planner Bride Gina Pisani danced with a flower girl at her May 28, 2006 wedding at Winterthur, an American Country Estate. Photo by Clair Pruett. Flowers Package $ $ Other Ceremony $ $ Bride s bouquet Bridal party s bouquets Mothers corsages Boutonniéres Reception centerpieces Other Photo by Faith West Photography Delaware Bride Workbook 7

10 Photography Music Contact Name Photography package $ $ Ceremony $ $ Albums Cocktail hour Reception Videography Video package $ $ Living room at Campo Rinaldo an Italian villa rental in Todi, Umbria, Italy. Photo by 2007 Luxury Retreats International. Courtesy of AAA Mid-Atlantic. 8 Delaware Bride Workbook 2007

11 Transportation Honeymoon airline Guest shuttle $ $ Activities Bridal party limousine Company Bride and groom limousine Honeymoon Lodging Lodging $ $ Transportation Food Activities 2007 Delaware Bride Workbook 9

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