WEDDING WORKBOOK - Martha Stewart

WEDDING WORKBOOK

In this eight-page section, you will find worksheets to help you plan and organize the many important details that will

m a ke u p yo u r we d d i n g , f ro m t h e b u d g et to t h e g u est l i st to t h e m u s i c a n d f l owe rs.

Start with the timeline

below, and set deadlines for yourselves. If you have fewer than six months to plan your wedding, don¡¯t panic; just get

sta r te d a s so o n a s p oss i b l e. A n d n eve r a l l ow t h e d eta i l s to ove rs h a d ow t h e j oy of t h e eve n t.

six or more months ahead

Think about the type of wedding you want¡ª¡ªformal or informal,

big or small¡ª¡ªand the time of year you want it to take place.

Set budget.

Hire wedding coordinator, if desired.

Compile guest list, and organize addresses.

Finalize wedding date.

Reserve ceremony and reception sites.

Choose attendants.

Book officiant.

Book caterer.

Order wedding cake.

Book florist.

Book music for ceremony and reception.

Book photographer and videographer.

Plan and book honeymoon.

Send save-the-date cards, if using.

Order dress and accessories, including veil and shoes.

four to six months ahead

Reserve rental equipment, such as tables, chairs, and tents.

Arrange transportation for the wedding day.

Order stationery, including invitations and thank-you notes;

book calligrapher, if using.

Buy stockings and any special lingerie your

dress requires.

Choose favors.

Book a room for wedding night.

Register for gifts.

Choose gifts for wedding party.

Purchase wedding rings.

Reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests.

Purchase or reserve groom¡¯s attire.

Sign up for dance lessons.

Choose attendants¡¯ attire.

two to four months ahead

Discuss details of menu with caterer.

Schedule rehearsal time and rehearsal dinner.

Discuss service with officiant.

Try out makeup and hairstyle.

Choose readings for ceremony.

Mail invitations.

Write your wedding vows, if you choose.

Write thank-you notes as gifts arrive.

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one to two months ahead

Buy guest book.

Have programs printed.

If your state requires blood tests, make appointments.

If you intend to change your name, prepare the

necessary documents.

Send change-of-address information to post office.

Obtain marriage license, and request certified copies.

Contact local newspapers about publishing wedding

announcement.

two weeks ahead

one week ahead

Have final dress fitting with shoes, accessories, and lingerie.

Finalize seating plan.

Begin seating plan, and write place cards.

Assign specific responsibilities, such as handing out corsages

and boutonnieres, to members of your wedding party.

Notify caterer of guest count.

Write toasts for rehearsal dinner and wedding reception.

Address announcements.

Pick up dress or have it delivered.

Confirm details with caterer.

Break in wedding shoes at home.

Confirm honeymoon arrangements, and give your itinerary

to a friend or family member in case of emergency.

Designate someone to look after your home while you

are on your honeymoon.

Pack for honeymoon.

Find out where your guests will be staying, if you plan to

deliver welcome notes or gifts to their rooms.

Update caterer with final guest and vendor meal counts.

one day ahead

your wedding day

Confirm transportation arrangements for ceremony

and reception.

Relax, and enjoy yourselves!

Give announcements to an attendant for mailing after

the wedding.

Have manicure and pedicure.

Rehearse ceremony.

Hold rehearsal dinner; give gifts to wedding party. If you

choose, give gifts to parents to thank them for their support.

Prepare tip and payment envelopes for officiant and vendors,

and make arrangements for someone to distribute them.

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BUDGET PLANNER

Before you plan your wedding,

know how much you can spend and what you want to spend it on. As a general guide-

l i n e, a l l o t a p p rox i m a te l y 50 p e rce n t o f yo u r b u d g e t to t h e re ce p t i o n (l o ca t i o n , fo o d , a n d b eve ra g e s). T h e n a l l o t a b o u t

10 percent each to flowers, photography, attire, and music. The final 10 percent goes to stationery, favors, and other details.

Officiant¡¯s fee

Marriage license

Ceremony decorations

flowers

ceremony and reception

Ceremony location fee

Bride¡¯s bouquet

Maid of honor¡¯s and

bridesmaids¡¯ bouquets

Reception-site fee

Flower girl¡¯s accessories

Food

Corsages

Cake

Boutonnieres

Bar

Reception centerpieces

and decorations

Rentals

Couple¡¯s transportation

subtotal

Guests¡¯ transportation

and parking

subtotal

Bride¡¯s dress

attire

Tips and coat check

Headpiece and veil

Bride¡¯s shoes

Lingerie

photography

Photographer¡¯s fee

Jewelry and accessories

Engagement portrait

Hair and makeup

Wedding album

Groom¡¯s tuxedo or suit

Parents¡¯ albums

Groom¡¯s shoes

Additional prints

Groom¡¯s accessories

Videography

Bride¡¯s and groom¡¯s rings

subtotal

subtotal

Cocktail-hour music

Reception music

subtotal

stationery

Save-the-date cards

Invitations and envelopes

Programs

Maid of honor¡¯s gift

gifts, favors, and extras

music

Ceremony music

Bridesmaids¡¯ gifts

Best man¡¯s gift

Groomsmen¡¯s gifts

Child attendants¡¯ gifts

Bride¡¯s parents¡¯ gifts

Groom¡¯s parents¡¯ gifts

Guest-room gifts

Seating cards, place cards,

and menu cards

Favors

Thank-you notes

Ring pillow

Postage

Guest book

Calligraphy

subtotal

Announcements

subtotal

total

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GUEST- LIST PLANNER

O n ce yo u¡¯ve

finalized the list fo r yo u r we d d i n g , u se t h i s p l a n n e r to ke e p t ra c k of

per tinent information such as phone numbers, addresses, who has responded, and how

many thank-you notes you owe. Photocopy this page as many times as you need to.

Name(s)

Save-the-date

card sent

Address

Invitation sent

R.S.V.P. received

Telephone number

Thank-you sent

E-mail address

Gift

Number attending

Name(s)

Save-the-date

card sent

Address

Invitation sent

R.S.V.P. received

Telephone number

Thank-you sent

E-mail address

Gift

Number attending

Name(s)

Save-the-date

card sent

Address

Invitation sent

R.S.V.P. received

Telephone number

Thank-you sent

E-mail address

Gift

Number attending

Name(s)

Save-the-date

card sent

Address

Invitation sent

R.S.V.P. received

Telephone number

Thank-you sent

E-mail address

Gift

Number attending

Name(s)

Save-the-date

card sent

Address

Invitation sent

R.S.V.P. received

Telephone number

Thank-you sent

E-mail address

Gift

Number attending

total guests this page

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PHOTOGRAPHY PLANNER

To e n s u re t h a t yo u r p h o to g ra p h e r ca p t u re s a l l

the most important moments o f yo u r

wedding on film, provide him or her with a list of specific events and names of important guests

to photograph. Then designate a close friend or relative to help the photographer locate the

portraits

people on it. Discuss which shots should be in color and which in black and white.

Bride

Bride with parents

Groom

Groom with parents

Bride and groom

Bride and groom with bride¡¯s parents

Bride, with detail of back of dress

Bride and groom with bride¡¯s family

Groom with best man

Bride and groom with groom¡¯s parents

Groom with groomsmen

Bride and groom with groom¡¯s family

Bride with maid of honor

Bride and groom with both sets of parents

Bride with bridesmaids

Ring bearer with flower girl

ceremony

prewedding

Entire wedding party

Bride and attendants getting ready

Bride leaving for ceremony

Groom and attendants getting ready

Groom leaving for ceremony

Mother or maid of honor helping

bride get ready

Reception site being set up

Signs directing guests to wedding

Special guests watching ceremony

Wedding programs

Wedding kiss

Ceremony site, with guests arriving

Bride and groom leading recessional

Ushers escorting special guests to their seats

Guests throwing rice or flower petals

Both sets of parents entering

Signing of wedding certificate

Groom walking down the aisle or awaiting bride

Bride¡¯s and groom¡¯s hands displaying rings

Bridal party at ceremony spot, awaiting bride

Child attendants walking down the aisle

reception

Bride walking down the aisle

Friends signing guest book

Bride dancing with her father

Guests at cocktail hour

Groom dancing with his mother

Reception site, set for dinner

Guests dancing

Seating-cards display

Favors

Centerpieces

Wedding cake

Place settings

Bride and groom cutting the cake

People giving toasts

Bride and groom departing

Bride and groom listening to toasts

Group pictures of guests at each table

Bride and groom¡¯s first dance

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