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Wedding Planner ChecklistStart hereBegin a weddingbinder/folderBrowse through fashion,

lifestyle, bridal, design, food and

gardening magazines for ideas.

Set your budgetDecide how much you plan

on spending.

Choose your wedding partyLet people know who will be in

your wedding.

Begin a guest listOrganize a list of people who

will be invited that includes their

contact info, RSVPs and gifts.

Set your date and venuesDecide on your location and

time for your ceremony and

reception.

Reserve your officiant

Search for caterers, bands, florists andphotographers

Eight Months BeforeBook the photographer& videographer

Reserve entertainment

Meet with caterersHire your caterer this month

or next.

Select your dressAt least three fittings are needed.

Choose hotel roomsfor guestsFind three hotels with different

price ranges near your reception

location.

Register giftsChoose three or more merchants.

Makes a Lasting Gift!We do Bridal Showers

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Seven to SixMonths BeforeFind & purchase invitations

Plan your honeymoonCheck that your passports are

up-to-date

Search forbridesmaids’ dressesCould take six months to be

ordered and sized.

Find a floristChoose your color palette.

Five to FourMonths BeforeReserve rehearsal andrehearsal dinner locationDiscuss the menu and price range.

Confirm wedding invitationsAsk for samples to choose from.

Choose your cake to orderGo to different tastings to pick

which cake you like.

Buy wedding shoes and begin dress fittings

Select your hair and makeup experts

Three Months BeforeChoose the menuand flowers

Select favorsOrder products with his and

your name printed on them.

Form a list of peoplegiving toasts

Buy undergarmentsPlan your second fitting.

Prepare the order of theceremony and reception

Order programs

Two Months BeforeCheck with all vendorsMake any changes they may have

on your schedule of events.

See your photographerChoose your location you want

your photos taken at and the

type of photos you prefer.

Discuss your playlistwith the deejayBring your wish list of songs.

Mail out invitationsand map of directionsSet RSVP at three weeks.

Showcase your wedding announcement in the newspaperA wedding announcement

is $5 for a photo and short

description or $30 for a photo

and a complete description. An

engagement with a photo is $5.

Wedding announcements and

photos must be submitted no later

than six months after the event.

One Month BeforeTransfer RSVPs ontoyour guest listContact people who haven’t replied.

Purchase marriage licenseCould take up to six days.

Send rehearsal dinner invites

Meet with dressmakerYour last fitting!

Make final payments

Book your hair, makeupand vendors

Arrange seatingfor receptionSketch a layout of the room, use

sticky notes with guests’ names

on them to quickly move them

where needed.

Shop for attendant giftsHand them out at the rehearsal

dinner.

Compose list of vows

Week of WeddingDiscuss time of arrivalwith vendors

Deliver timelineto bridal partyHave contact information of

all members and the people

assigned for the vendors.

Receive your dress

Visit with photographerGive him/her a list of important

times of which you would like

pictures taken.

Prepare for honeymoon

Wedding color trends for 2017

This year, shades of blue, purple,

grey and pink will be seen. Other

popular combinations are burnt

orange, peach and plum for autumn

or winter weddings; blue, peach,

dusky rose and pink are good

wedding colors for summer.

Matchy-matchy is officially out,

with the mismatched bridesmaids’

trend continuing to pick up steam.

For a visual contrast that surprises

and delights, choose an array of

shades in the same color family to

complement the chosen décor, or

a mix of textures in similar tones.

Those extra-daring brides can opt

to mix in prints as well; giving

bridesmaids a theme to run with,

or choose just one printed dress to

let the maid of honor shine, like

a spotted print, which the fashion

world has forecasted as among the

top trends in 2017.

P.S. Guys can jump on the mix-

and-match bandwagon as well!

Consider having your guys wear

different colored suits to allow them

to have their own unique look. As

with bridesmaid mix-and-match

dresses, mix-and-match suits should

coordinate when it comes to the

tone of color. Think different shades

of brown, blue or grey.

www.weddingforward .com/

wedding-color-trends/

Wedding mistakes to avoid in 2017

To help you avoid a blunder,

wedding planners say which trends

they believe would be a mistake to

incorporate in 2017.

1. Naming your drinks. No

one serves another ‘Dantini’ or a

‘Jennyrita.’

2. Family-style dinners. It’s time

to bring some plated elegance back.

3. Rustic and boho-theme

weddings. Rustic has become an

almost taboo word.

4. The clown car of bridal parties.

I know you have a million ‘best

friends,’ but they don’t all need to

be in your wedding.

5. Giant bridal bouquets—the

bride should always look like she is

carrying the bouquet.

6. The archaic tradition of the

bride’s family footing the whole bill

for the wedding. Go dutch or go

home.

7. The all-white wedding. Couples

should add a signature color to liven

things up.

8. Converse sneakers and cowboy

boots paired with formal tuxedos

and gorgeous wedding dresses have

seen their day.

9. You should decorate your

event the same way you’d decorate

a home.

www.vogue.com

Our Wedding & Engagement PolicyA wedding announcement is $5 for a photo and short description or $30 for

a photo and a complete description. An engagement with a photo is $5. Wedding announcements and photos must be submitted no later than six

months after the event.

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