Important Addresses

Important Addresses

Maid-of Honor

Contact__________
Address___________
City___________
State_____Zip_____
Phone____________

Ceremony Site
Contact_________
Address_________
City____________
State____Zip_____
Phone__________
Fax____________

Officiant
Contact_________
Address___________
City_______Zip_____
Phone_____________

Reception Site
Contact__________
Address___________
City___________
State____Zip_____
Phone__________
Fax___________

Wedding Consultant
Contact___________
Address___________
City___________
State_____Zip_____
Phone___________
Fax___________

Bridal Gown
Contact___________
Address___________
City___________
State_____Zip_____
Phone___________

Tailor (Alterations)
Contact___________
Address___________
City___________
State_____Zip_____
Phone____________

Bridesmaid's Gowns
Contact__________
Address___________
City____________
State______Zip______
Phone___________

Best Man
Address___________
City___________
State_____Zip_____
Phone___________

Tuxedo Rental Shop
Contact___________
Address___________
City___________
State_____Zip_____
Phone___________
Fax_____________

Photographer
Contact____________
Address___________
City______________
State_____Zip_____
Phone___________
Fax_____________

Video Grapher
Contact___________
Address___________
City____________
State_____Zip_____
Phone___________
Fax_____________

Stationer
Contact___________
Address___________
City____________
State_____Zip_____
Phone___________
Fax_____________

Florist
Contact__________
Address___________
City____________
State_____Zip_____
Phone___________
Fax___________

Caterer
Contact__________
Address__________
City___________
State_____Zip_____
Phone___________
Fax____________

Beverage/Liquor
Contact___________
Address___________
City____________
State______Zip_____
Phone_____________

Bakery
Contact__________
Address___________
City___________
State_____Zip______
Phone___________

Travel Agent
Contact___________
Address___________
City____________
State_____Zip_____
Phone___________
Fax___________

Limousine Rental
Contact___________
Address___________
City___________
State_____Zip_____
Phone____________
Fax___________

Ceremony Musicians
Contact___________
Address___________
City____________
State_____Zip_____
Phone___________

Reception Music
Contact___________
Address____________
City___________
State_____Zip_____
Phone___________

Hotel
Contact___________
Address___________
City___________
State_____Zip_____
Phone___________
Fax____________

Gift Registry
Contact___________
Address___________
City____________
State_____Zip_____
Phone___________

Newspaper
Contact___________
Address___________
City___________
State______Zip_____
Phone___________
Fax_____________

Wedding Budget Worksheet

Wedding Budget Worksheet

Your Wedding Budget: $_______________

Ceremony

5% of budget $___________

Item Budget Actual Cost

Ceremony Location fee $_______________ $_______________

Officiant Fee & Gratuity $_______________ $_______________

Guest Book, Pen, Pen holder $_______________ $_______________

Ring Bearer Pillow $_______________ $_______________

Flower Girl Basket $_______________ $_______________

Aisle Runner/Unity Candle $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 1 $_______________ $_______________

Wedding Attire

10% of Budget $__________

Items Budget Actual Cost

Bridal Gown $_______________ $_______________

Alterations $_______________ $_______________

Head piece &Veil $_______________ $_______________

Gloves & Garter $_______________ $_______________

Shoes, Stockings $_______________ $_______________

Jewelry $_______________ $_______________

Makeup Artist $_______________ $_______________

Manicure/ Pedicure $_______________ $_______________

Groom’s Formal Wear $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 2 $_______________ $_______________

Photography

9% of Budget $_______________

Items Budget Actual Cost

Bride & Groom’s Album $_______________ $_______________

Parent’s Album $_______________ $_______________

Extra Prints $_______________ $_______________

Proofs / Previews $_______________ $_______________

Negatives $_______________ $_______________

Enlargement Photograph $_______________ $_______________

Formal Bridal Portrait $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 3 $_______________ $_______________

Video graphics

5% of Budget $_______________

Items Budget Actual Cost

Main Video $_______________ $_______________

Titles $_______________ $_______________

Extra Hours $_______________ $_______________

Photo Montage $_______________ $_______________

Extra Copies $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 4 $_______________ $_______________

Stationery

4% of Budget $_______________

Items Budget Actual Cost

Invitations $_______________ $_______________

Response Cards $_______________ $_______________

Reception Cards $_______________ $_______________

Ceremony Cards $_______________ $_______________

Pew Cards $_______________ $_______________

Seating/ Place Cards $_______________ $_______________

Imprinted Ribbon $_______________ $_______________

Maps $_______________ $_______________

Ceremony Programs $_______________ $_______________

Announcements $_______________ $_______________

Thank You Notes $_______________ $_______________

Stamps $_______________ $_______________

Calligraphy $_______________ $_______________

Napkins and Matchbooks $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 5 $_______________ $_______________

Reception

35% of Budget

Items Budget Actual Cost

Reception Site Fee $_______________ $_______________

Hors D’oeuvres $_______________ $_______________

Main Meal/ Caterer $_______________ $_______________

Liquor/ Beverages $_______________ $_______________

Bartending/ Bar Setup Fee $_______________ $_______________

Fee to Pour Coffee $_______________ $_______________

Service Providers Meals $_______________ $_______________

Tax/ Gratuity/ Security $_______________ $_______________

Champagne/ Wine $_______________ $_______________

Party Favors $_______________ $_______________

Disposable Cameras $_______________ $_______________

Rose Petals/ Rice/Birdseed $_______________ $_______________

Gift Attendants $_______________ $_______________

Parking Fee/ Valet Services $_______________ $_______________

Toasting Glasses $_______________ $_______________

Cake Knife/ Server $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 6 $_______________ $_______________

Music

5% of Budget $_______________

Items Budget Actual Cost

Ceremony Music $_______________ $_______________

Reception Music $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 7 $_______________ $_______________

Bakery

2 % of Budget $_______________

Items Budget Actual Cost

Wedding Cake $_______________ $_______________

Groom’s Cake $_______________ $_______________

Cake Delivery & Setup Fee $_______________ $_______________

Cake-Cutting Fee $_______________ $_______________

Cake Top $_______________ $_______________

Cake Knife/ Server $_______________ $_______________

Desert Trays/ Cookies $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 8 $_______________ $_______________

Flowers

6% of Budget $_______________

Items Budget Actual Cost

Bouquets

Bride’s $_______________ $_______________

Toss Bouquet $_______________ $_______________

Maid of Honor’s $_______________ $_______________

Bridesmaids $_______________ $_______________

Flower Girl’s $_______________ $_______________

Floral Hair piece

Maid of Honor/ Bridesmaids $_______________ $_______________

Flower Girl’s $_______________ $_______________

Corsages & Boutonnieres

Bride’s Going Away $_______________ $_______________

Mother’s $_______________ $_______________

Grandmother’s $_______________ $_______________

Groom’s $_______________ $_______________

Best man’s $_______________ $_______________

Groomsmen & Ushers $_______________ $_______________

Father’s $_______________ $_______________

Grandfather’s $_______________ $_______________

Ring bearer’s $_______________ $_______________

Guest book attendant $_______________ $_______________

Ceremony Site Flowers

Main Alter $_______________ $_______________

Alter Candelabra $_______________ $_______________

Pew Markers $_______________ $_______________

Reception Site Flowers

Reception Site $_______________ $_______________

Head Table $_______________ $_______________

Guests Tables $_______________ $_______________

Buffet Table $_______________ $_______________

Cake Table $_______________ $_______________

Cake flowers $_______________ $_______________

Flowers on Cake Knife $_______________ $_______________

Flowers of toasting glasses $_______________ $_______________

Floral Delivery & Setup $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 9 $_______________ $_______________

Decorations

3% of Budget $_______________

Items Budget Actual Cost

Table Centerpieces $_______________ $_______________

Balloons $_______________ $_______________

Car Decorations $_______________ $_______________

Miscellaneous $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 10 $_______________ $_______________

Transportation

2% of Budget $_______________

Items Budget Actual Cost

Limousine $_______________ $_______________

Luxury Car Rental $_______________ $_______________

Horse Drawn Carriage $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 11 $_______________ $_______________

Rental Items

3% of Budget $_______________

Items Budget Actual Cost

Bridal Slip $_______________ $_______________

Ceremony Accessories $_______________ $_______________

Tent/ Canopy $_______________ $_______________

Dance Floor $_______________ $_______________

Tables/ Chairs $_______________ $_______________

Linens/ Tableware $_______________ $_______________

Heaters/ Lanterns $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 12 $_______________ $_______________

Gifts

3% of Budget

Items Budget Actual Cost

Bride’s Gift $_______________ $_______________

Groom’s Gift $_______________ $_______________

Bridesmaid’s Gifts $_______________ $_______________

Groomsmen’s Gifts $_______________ $_______________

Flower Girl’s/ Ring Bearer Gifts $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 13 $_______________ $_______________

Parties

4% of Budget $_______________

Items Budget Actual Cost

Bridesmaid’s Luncheon $_______________ $_______________

Bridal Shower $_______________ $_______________

Bachelor Party $_______________ $_______________

Rehearsal Dinner $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 14 $_______________ $_______________

Miscellaneous

4% of Budget $_______________

Items Budget Actual Cost

Newspaper Announcements $_______________ $_______________

Marriage License $_______________ $_______________

Prenuptial Agreement $_______________ $_______________

Bridal Gown Preservation $_______________ $_______________

Bouquet Preservation $_______________ $_______________

Wedding Consultant $_______________ $_______________

Planning Books/ Software $_______________ $_______________

Taxes $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 15 $_______________ $_______________

Totals

Item Budget Actual Cost

Subtotal 1 $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 2 $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 3 $_______________ $_______________’

Subtotal 4 $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 5 $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 6 $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 7 $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 8 $_______________ $_______________’

Subtotal 9 $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 10 $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 11 $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 12 $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 13 $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 14 $_______________ $_______________

Subtotal 15 $_______________ $_______________

Total: $_______________ $_______________

Vendors In Pennsylvania

Advertisements for Vendors in Pennsylvania

Simply Terrie's
101 Railroad Street
Troy, Pa
Hours: M-F 10am-6pm; Sat 10 am-3pm
(570) 297-1355
specializes in: Bridal, Bridesmaids, maid honor, prom dress, children's gowns, tuxedo rentals, Head pieces, Invitations, Jewelry, Candles, Shoes, Engravables, Wedding Accessories
www.simplyterries.com


Troy Vets Club-Full Banquet Facilities
Troy, Pa
Daily Lunch specials 11-2pm,
Wednesday Nightly Specials, Mon. Wed., Thurs &Friday 5-8pm
Friday Night Fish Fry & Large buffet 5-8pm
Sunday Morning Breakfast & buffet 7-11am
(570) 297-3122
specializes in: Wedding Receptions, Retirement Parties, Class reunions, birthday parties, Company Meetings two rooms to choose from, up to 250 people.

Rockman's Apparel & Gift Gallery
134 West Lockhart St.
Sayre, Pa 18840
for appointment call: (570)888-2149
specializes in: tuxedo shoppe, Bridal Boutique, Gifts for all in wedding

The River Stone Inn
Route 6
Wysox, Pa
(570) 265-8882
specializes in: engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, small weddings, with 16 refurbished guest rooms

Gambal Printing &Design
call: (570)265-8968
toll free: 1866-468-2594
or order online: www.gambal.cceasy.com
specializes in: wedding invitations, ceremony and reception essentials, appreciation gifts, order online and items shipped directly to customer...

Shepherd Hills Country Club
Rt 17c
Waverly, Ny 14892
(607) 565-9500
www.shepardhills.com
Specializes in: picture perfect wedding receptions, selections of appetizers, several bar options, variety of entrees, accommodates up to 300 guests, picturesque scenery for photos, menus available online.

In His Service Professional Catering
Call Ashley (570) 364-8189
for more information on menus and pricing
specializes in: catering out door and indoor weddings, large or small, variety of menu options can cook most items on site..cater for Troy, Canton, Towanda, Mansfield, Sayre, and surrounding areas, also cater parties including graduations, birthday, retirements, anniversary's, and reunions.

The Travel Shoppe Inc.
Debbie Kay Blasz
(570) 297-4412
K.blasz@vacation.com
specializes in: Honeymoons, cruises and all inclusive land and air packages

Emma Rose Bridal &Formals
Route 6 RR1 Box 137B3
Wysox, Pa 18854
(570)265-9636
www.emmarosebridal.com
Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 11-5pm; Friday 11-6pm; Sat 10-4pm
No appointments Necessary
specializes in: Wedding, Bridesmaids, Shoes, Flower girl, Invitations, Tuxedo, Jewelry, Accessories


Missy's Cakes and Bakes
RR1 Box 218
Rome, Pa (located in Potterville)
(570) 744-1074
www.missyscakesandbakes.com



Tony's Tioga Trolley Tours
1866-539-8669
www.tonystiogatrolleytours.com
specializes in: wedding transportation to and from church, bachelorette parties, bachelor parties.



Best Western Grand Victorian Inn
255 Spring St.
Sayre, Pa 18840
(570) 888-7711
specializes in: grand ballroom can accommodate 250 people, private space available for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, or Sunday brunch, romantic Jacuzzi suites available for honeymoon night.


Historic Manley-Bohlayer Farm
Canton, Pa
ask for Marcie (570) 673-5500
website: www.rekindlethespirit.com
email: rekindlethespirit@yahoo.com
specializes in: rentals available, weddings, reunions, parties and events

Towanda Gun Club
2 1/2 miles south of Wysox, Pa
(570) 265-5519
specializes in: fine dining, exquisite service, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties.

Any Event Party Rental &Sales
82o Westminster Drive
Williamsport, Pa
321-Rent

Baskets, Blooms and Beyond
524 Main St.
Towanda, Pa
(570) 265-0423
www.basketsbloomsandbeyond.com
specializes in: free private consultations, fresh flowers of finest quality, professional floral designer, weddings to fit any budget

Jason R. Wilcox
Tent Rentals
owner & set up
(570) 297-3252
specializes in: tent rentals of all sizes as well as chairs and tables for large and small weddings

Dry Good Plus/The Deli
501 Main St.
Towanda, Pa
(570) 268-7587 or fax (570) 265-7101
specializes in: platters, sandwiches, meat, cheese, veggies and dips, wedding cake supplies, and gift baskets of all sizes and styles.


Towanda florists & Gifts
508 Main St
(570)268-0260
Planning a wedding call to make an appointment
specializes in: floral arrangements, tuxedo rentals, bridal rooms and gifts

Ceg Wilcox
Engravings and Images
502 Main St.
Towanda, Pa
(570) 265-3621
specializes in: designing your special rings, engravable gifts, toasting glasses, cake knives, and gifts for attendants.

Aif's Distributorship, Inc
Rt. 14 South
Canton, Pa
(570) 673-3737
Hours: Monday-Saturday-9am to 8pm
call to reserve draft trailer for beer or soda
specializes in: draft trailer for beer or soda, kegs, ice, wine coolers, cups

Ben Franklin Crafts-Your Creative Outlet
Main St.
Towanda, Pa 18848
(570) 265-8688
specializes in: all craft supplies, guest books, decorations, champagne glasses, Wilton wedding cake tops pans and accessories, table covers, scrap booking supplies, flowers and candles, custom framing, photo albums.

Beauty Secrets Day Spa
245 Desmond St
Sayre, Pa 18840
(570) 888-4075
specializes in: Brides and Bridesmaids beauty packages, spa manicures and pedicures, facials, massages.

Precious Petals-Silk Florals
Trudi Lee-owner and designer
194 Horseshoe Lane
Athens, Pa 18810
(607) 331-6893
www.idoweddingbouquets.blogspot.com
Email: idoweddingbouquets@hotmail.com
Specializes in: all bridal floral needs, free estimates, no wedding to small or large, price list available on website, prices to fit any wedding size.

Bridal Planner-12 month time table

CONGRATULATIONS YOUR ENGAGED! TIME TO PLAN YOUR BIG DAY. HERE IS A TIME TABLE THAT WILL HELP YOU GET ORGANIZED:

Bridal Planner

12 plus months before:

• decide if your want your wedding formal or informal
• decide on location
• work up your budget
• choose wedding date, time, how many guests and officiant
• begin interviewing wedding consultants or look for vendors
  
• Good time to start looking for that wedding gown
• start interviewing caterers.

9 to 11 months before:

• look for reception site
• look for an officiant
• book reception site, as soon as you find one
• plan engagement party, Set the date and purchase invitations
• Get organized, Start a notebook for all wedding planning paperwork
• start your preliminary guest list to get size for reception
• choose your attendants/ groomsmen
• find your ceremony site
• hire a consultant and execute a contract
• have engagement photo taken
• contact newspaper and announce your engagement
• choose your color scheme
• decide on caterer and menu
• keep looking for your gown, unless you have found one
• execute a contract with caterer and pay deposit
• finalize your guest list
• start auditioning for reception bands or D.J. s
• arrange for tent and lighting rentals, if outdoor wedding
• set up appointment with florists, meet with several and discuss options and pricing
• decide on ceremony structure, meet with officiant to discuss customs or religious requirements
• interview photographers and vide0 graphers....Get price lists from several, and references
• Book reception band or DJ, execute a contract and pay deposit
• narrow down wedding gown and make final decision

6 to 8 months before:

• register for wedding gifts
• request demo music from ceremony musicians
• reserve photographer and videographer. Decide on package, execute contract and pay deposit
• time to decide on baker for wedding cake, check out a few, taste tests are the best way to choose..get price list, remember tell them what you want, not what they can do, this will help narrow down your choice of a baker, its your day and that is your cake.
• start shopping for bridesmaids dresses, make sure to include your girls, remember 1 size doesn't fit all...
• choose your florist..contract and reserve their services, pay deposit
• give list of duties to made of honor and best man..helps if they know what you want them to do, after all that is what they are there for.
• register for your wedding gifts, and some choices for bridal shower and any other pre or post wedding festivities.
• plan where out of town guests will stay..hotels , motels, friends place...reserve these places in advance...
• decide on bridesmaid gowns
• send out save the date cards with lists of hotels, motel...address and phone numbers
• book your baker, choose your wedding cake design, and send your deposit
• collect the measurements from bridesmaids or have them order their own gowns
• order bridal gown, make sure all of your measurements are correct, no changing mind now
• book ceremony musicians and send deposit
• start planning rehearsal dinner, make sure host has all contact information for attendants and guests.
• start working on wedding invitation wording, style and design
• finalize menu and service detail with caterer
• finalize your invitation wording
• order your invitations and announcements, make sure you have plenty of envelopes ordered
  
• research and purchase wedding insurance

4 to 5 months before:

• Grooms: decide on what style of formal wear you will be wearing, start looking into buying or renting tux or suit or other formal wear
  
• Start planning your honeymoon
• reserve tables, chairs and rental equipment, if needed, check with caterer first sometimes this is included in your price with them
• book your calligrapher if have one
  
• book rehearsal-dinner site
• Grooms: decide on what groomsman will wear
• complete the packages for out of town guests, reservations mail this information out to them
• book hotel room for your wedding-night
• get all floral arrangements finalized
• book honeymoon and travel arrangements complete

2 to 3 months before:

• choose attendants accessories, shoes, gloves etc either give them the information or coordinate with them
• Grooms: give grooms man information about where to buy or rent tuxes
• make sure you are registered for gifts
• shop and purchase your wedding bands
• good time to check out how your hair and make up will look for wedding
• get wedding and reception decorations done
• schedule your portrait session for newspaper wedding announcement
• make sure attendants have purchased their dresses and accessories
• make or purchase your wedding favors.
• buy any special lingerie especially those needed for your gown fitting.
• grooms visit the formal wear shop for your measurements if renting a tux
• get important papers around if honeymoon or wedding is international (passports, birth certificates, visas, vaccinations, etc)
• pick up your invitations
• talk to made of honor and best man about shower and other party plans
• if you are handling bridesmaids dress orders, confirm delivery date
• plan special performances or readings and talk to those people about doing them
• confirm your delivery date of your gown and schedule your fittings
• start addressing invitations or drop them off at the calligraphers, (they are to be sent out 1 to 2 months before wedding)
• send wedding bands out to be engraved make sure they will be back in time for your wedding
• arrange all insurance policy to include you and your future spouse,( health, life, auto, home owner's policy)
• grooms: choose and buy any accessories you will need (shoes, shirt, cuff links, pocket squares, socks)
• provide guest list to bridesmaids for shower
• begin your fittings on your gown
• send out invitations, be sure to add extra postage for oversea guests
• arrange for transportation for you and your wedding party and guests as needed

5 weeks before:

• arrange for parking valet at reception
• decide on and purchase major accessories, (veil, shoes, lingerie) prior to final fitting on gown
• begin writing ceremony programs
• order liquor and wine, champagne, only if not included in caterers contract
• as you receive gifts, be sure to update or add items to your registry
• keep updated on who sent what and start your thank you cards
• confirm reservations of out of town guests
• begin working on vows if writing your own
• research local marriage license requirements
• submit wedding announcement to paper
• arrange for babysitter for reception if necessary
• write thank you notes and send them out as soon as gifts arrive
• buy guest book and pen set
• Grooms: attend your bachelor party and make sure to write thank you notes to your groomsman afterwards
• brides: make appointment with hairdresser to make sure the veil you chose works with the hair style you chose
• Brides and Grooms: buy gifts for your attendants
• Brides: attend final wedding gown fitting
• finalize vows

3 to 4 weeks before:

• finish and print ceremony programs
• do trial runs of hair and make up and schedule wedding day beauty appointments
• send rehearsal dinner invitations out
• discuss song list with ceremony musicians and agree on final choice.
• pick up wedding rings and check inscription before you leave the store
• make sure your homeowners insurance policy includes your rings and your gifts
• wrap all gifts for attendants along with a nice note to them
• shop for any additional accessories your might needs like jewelry, evening bags, stockings, honeymoon essentials
• follow up meeting with officiant finalize all ceremony timing and details
• confirm wedding night and honeymoon details
• get marriage license and make appointment for blood tests and see when marriage license expires
• song list for DJ or band, Create a list of "must play" and "must not play" songs
• work out wedding day timing and details, who will get the bride there, where wedding party will dress etc and draw up the schedule, give everyone details.
• call or email wedding party critical info related to rehearsal and wedding, dates, times, directions, duties
• Brides: make sure to have your garter, "something old, new, borrowed and blue if you want this custom in your wedding.
• pick up your gown
• finalize any special preferences, and readings or ceremony details in writing with your officiant
• keep up on those thank you notes, don't get overwhelmed get them out as soon as gifts come in
• do paperwork for official documents if you are changing your name
• get final pre-wedding haircut if necessary
• sit for your bridal portrait, if you decide to do one.

1 to 2 weeks before:

• determine the order you want everyone to stand, if having a receiving line
• determine wedding day assignments for members of your party, give them a list or info sheet
• call guests who haven't RSVP either for the wedding or rehearsal dinner, to finalize head count
• practice walking in your shoes
• pick up veil and headpiece, if haven't yet
• give final head count to caterer, confirm set up instructions and all menu items
• call location manager and make sure your vendors all have access to your site when they need it
• plan a party or go out for cocktails to thank your attendants for all of their help
• confirm head count, delivery time and location with baker for cake
• start putting together seating arrangements, if there is a seated reception meal
• finalize seating chart. buy materials and make place cards, give typed names to calligrapher if having on.
• fax transportation providers a schedule and addresses for pickups on wedding day
• confirm delivery locations, times and final arrangement counts to your florist
• touch base with officiant and give him rehearsal details and wedding day schedule
• Grooms: pick up your tux and try on, don't wait til day of wedding to do this
• purchase travelers checks for the honeymoon
• confirm all final payment amounts with your vendors
• confirm location, date and time with photographer and give them "must take" photo list to them
• confirm location, date and time with videographer.
• Grooms: get final hair cut
• give seating chart to caterer or location manager or host
• prepare your toasts or thanks to friends and family and attendants
• plan any additional night before activities with friends and attendants

Day before:

• Distribute wedding day directions, schedule and contact lists to parents, attendants and vendors
• designate who will meet, greet, and handle each vendor on wedding day
• put together your overnight bag for your wedding night-toothbrush, lingerie etc, designate someone to deliver it to hotel for you.
• designate someone to collect wedding gifts and any cash brought to reception
• leave a copy of honeymoon itinerary with someone in case of emergency
• put final payments and cash tips in marked envelopes. give to designated person family or friend to distribute on the wedding day
• confirm date, location, time and play list with band or DJ for ceremony and reception
• Brides: get manicure and pedicure and confirm wedding day beauty appointment
• give announcements to honor attendant to be mailed on the wedding day
• pack your emergency kit, aspirins, safety pins, mints, stocking, shoes, veil, make up
• rehearse the ceremony with officiant and wedding party
• drop off favors, guest book and pen at reception site

The Big Day:

This is no time to stress out....I know you are though.....Relax and enjoy your day....You have it all together....Deep breath in and Relax....thank your family and friends for being with you and for sharing this special day together.....Enjoy your wedding and remember: After every wedding there is a Marriage, Please put time into your Marriage as you have with your wedding, Your marriage will last for the rest of your Lives...Many happy years together, God Bless you both.........Precious Petals (Trudi Lee)

Meanings of flowers for your wedding bouquet

The Society of American Florists (www.AboutFlowers.com) provides the following list of flowers and their meanings:

Alstroemeria: aspiring-





Amaryllis: dramatic-




Anemone: fragile-





Apple Blossom: promise-





Aster: contentment-





Azalea: abundance-





Baby’s Breath: festivity-





Bachelor Button: anticipation-





Begonia: deep thoughts-





Black-Eyed Susan: encouragement-





Camellia: graciousness-





Carnation, Pink: gratitude-





Carnation, Red: flashy-





Carnation, Striped: refusal-





Carnation, White: remembrance-





Carnation, Yellow: cheerful-





Chrysanthemum, Bronze: excitement-





Chrysanthemum, White: truth-





Chrysanthemum, Red: sharing-





Chrysanthemum, Yellow: secret admirer-





Cosmos: peaceful-





Crocus: foresight-





Daffodil: chivalry-





Delphinium: boldness-





Daisy: innocence-





Freesia: spirited-





Forget-Me-Not: remember me forever-




Gardenia: joy-





Geranium: comfort-





Ginger: proud-





Gladiolus: strength of character-





Heather: solitude-





Hibiscus: delicate beauty-





Holly: domestic happiness-



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Hyacinth: sincerity-





Hydrangea: perseverance-





Iris: inspiration-





Ivy: fidelity-





Jasmine: grace and elegance-





Larkspur: beautiful spirit-





Lavender: distrust-





Lilac: first love-





Lily, Calla: regal-





Lily, Casablanca: celebration-





Lily, Day: enthusiasm-





Lily, Stargazer: ambition-





Lisianthus: calming-





Magnolia: dignity-





Marigold: desire for riches-





Nasturtium: patriotism-





Orange Blossom: fertility-





Orchid: delicate beauty-




Pansy: loving thoughts-





Passion Flower: passion-





Peony: healing-





Poppy: consolation-





Queen Anne’s Lace: delicate feminity-





Ranunculus: radiant-





Rhododendron: beware-





Rose, Pink: friendship-





Rose, Red: passionate love-





Rose, Red & White: unity-





Rose, White: purity-





Rose, Yellow: zealous-





Snapdragon: presumptuous-





Star of Bethlehem: hope-




Stephanotis: good luck-





Statice: success-




Sunflower: adoration-





Sweetpea: shyness-





Tuberose: pleasure-





Tulip, Pink: caring-





Tulip, Purple: royalty-





Tulip, Red: declaration of love-





Tulip, White: forgiveness-





Tulip, Yellow: hopelessly in love-





Violet: faithfulness-





Wisteria: steadfast-





Yarrow: good health-





Zinnia: thoughts of friends-

Story of the Almonds

The Story of Almonds
Wondering about Almonds, the ubiquitous wedding treat? These fancy, sugarcoated candies are rich in flavor and in cultural meaning, particularly at Italian, Greek, and Middle Eastern weddings. Whether decorative items, party favors, or simply nutty nibbles, here's a taste of these confections' yummy symbolism.

GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE Fresh almonds have a bittersweet taste, which represents life. The sugarcoating is added with the hope that the newlyweds' life will be more sweet than bitter.

ITALIAN WEDDINGS Five almonds signify five wishes for the bride and groom: health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and longevity. These almonds decorate each place setting as favors, tucked into pretty boxes or tulle bags called *bomboniere* that are often personalized with the couple's names and wedding date.

GREEK WEDDINGS Sugarcoated almonds in traditional Greek weddings are called *koufetta*. They are placed in little bags in odd numbers and are served on a silver tray. Odd numbers are indivisible, symbolizing how the newlyweds will share everything and remain undivided. Tradition holds that if an unmarried woman puts the almonds under her pillow, she'll dream of her future husband.

MIDDLE EASTERN WEDDINGS Candy-covered almonds, considered aphrodisiacs, are always on hand (have too many and you may leave the reception early!).

A SWEET IDEA Almonds make great wedding favors -- wrap a cluster in tulle tied with ribbon, pack a few in boxes (made of sugar, straw, paper, metal, or plastic), stuff some in decorative bags, or pour a handful into champagne glasses or glass bowls. Attach a little card with a note explaining the almonds' meaning (so guests know they're not just an intermezzo between the salad and the filet mignon). Consider using this Almonds poem:

Almonds for Thee

Five sugared almonds for each guest to eat To remind us that life is both bitter and sweet. Five wishes for the new husband and wife -- Health, wealth, happiness, children, and a long life!

The meaning of the colors at your wedding.

iamond-white. When brides around the world think "western wedding," they picture this. Ever since Queen Victoria, bright diamond-white has enjoyed strong associations with purity and the privileged, but these days, white may have (a lot) more to do with modernity. This is the same breeze that brings us minimalist Calla bouquets and lace-free-zone Vera gowns.

Ivory. Ivory is elegant, old-world and soft-spoken. Ivory speaks of hand-polished silver and ironed linen. Or in Economist-speak, ivory is New York's Brooke Astor to Leona Helmsley's scarlet.

Champayne. Refined and traditional, rich and conservative. A gentle look with a slightly vintage feel.

Lavender. Soft, dainty and ladylike, this color often appears in weddings that hark to the past, with traditional-looking cakes and florals.

Pale Pink: The lighter shades of pink speak to happiness, playfulness, and a sense of fun, not to mention a special fondness for love's super-sweet early years.

Hot Pink. Energized, "girl power" hue with an almost-punk edge. Think Gwen Stefani, and as possible accents, black, brown or vibrant green.

Red: Passionate, dramatic, and dripping with desire, this romantic hue hints at deep lows, higher highs, and a triumphant peak (which of course coincides with the wedding). Often paired with crisp white and black in gorgeous toiles or other classic patterns, and sure to show up in tandem with tons of rose petals. What else? 1) It's no coincidence that Longoria-Parker's red wedding took place in Paris. 2) You're a chocolates and champayne kind of gal. 3) When the wedding's over, he'd best not forget your anniversary.

Coral: In weddings, this color often has an indie vibe. It might have a Latino, East Indian or Caribbean feel, or just a strong designer foundation. You see it show up in fresh pairings like coral and rust or coral and teal, or more conventionally, with chocolate brown, pink or yellow.

Going to a coral wedding? Don't be surprised to see a bit of mendhi on the bride's hands, paisley patterns, custom stationery courtesy of a hotshot graphic designer, luscious linens with lots of shimmer and tassels, or cinnamon-chocolate truffles. Oh, and don't forget to bring me.

Yellow: Optimism, cheerfulness, a strong appreciation for friendship. Yellow is 100% angst-free. so yellow often goes hand-in-hand with that clean, grounded England look, with lots of buttery porcelain and handmade papers.

Gold: Lavishness, luxury, warmth, tradition. As platinum continues to make inroads in the jewelry world, "yellow gold" is more of a statement than ever. Think Louis XIV, "The Sun King," warm Italian weddings, and unstinting shows of abundance.

Royal Blue: Grand, traditional, and casting an eye toward an idealized past. Evokes ballrooms, Cinderella and happily-ever-after. Often combined with a paler blue, yellow or gold.

Navy: This ultra-classic color. Often paired with mint green or dusty orange, and loads of crisp white, this color puts tradition first, and adds a certain masculine gravitas to the palette.

Purple: Purple has strong, historical associations with royalty, especially in sacred contexts (think: Lent's purple to mark the royal approach). But thanks to lots of shakeups in the fashion world, purple's taken on a whole new life, and become challenging and mysterious, glamorous and grown-up, and ever-so-slightly Euro star, especially when paired with other complex hues like charcoal or even black. Rock this latter look with feathers, brooding florals, and few Goth-Edwardian touches.

Silver: Restrained wealth and glamour, sophistication. Silver says, "I can afford it, but prefer not to flaunt it."

Gray: Modern, understated, retro-informed and sleek. Lately, gray has deposed champagne as one of the hottest neutrals in weddings. Bridesmaids in gray with deco-rhinestone buckled sashes look up-to-the-minute ... and stunning. Pair with wheat or heather for the ultimate urban, slightly Swedish palette.

Chocolate Brown: So everywhere, it's hard to pin down, but chocolate brown is the cornerstone to most of today's modern palettes: brown with pink or aqua, or increasingly, coral, mint green or purple.

Green: In weddings, green reveals a modern sensibility, and often comes with inventive, non-traditional florals (think green button mums or wheatgrass). Thanks to the increasing volume of eco-talk, green's also a prominent hue at environmentally-conscious weddings. Lime green and hot pink says "pop princess." Olive or bright green combined with black & white looks downright regal, in that new-millenium way.

Black: Sophisticated, mysterious, assertive or even nostalgic, black shows up when couples have strong opinions about design. Black might lend a clean, graphic look to the wedding, or show up in evocative, Victorianesque forms, such as black Callas and rooster-feather collars.

Legions of black-draped bridesmaids continue to make a showing from summer to winter, with more attention to detail than in seasons past (contrasting sashes, more elaborate hemlines, or bouquets designed to pop against a black background).