Wedding Checklist Continued! Very Important!
Checklist item to never forget! Our "Love" Coaster Wedding Favor...what fun!
Okay, so you got through the first part of my checklist! Good for you! So, do you think you're up for the 2nd half? I told you there were a lot of things to consider and discuss! And do it all ASAP! Once this wedding snowball starts rolling downhill, it takes on a life of its own, so you don't want to be caught trying to chase it! Take control of this list from the beginning, keep good records and you'll do fine!
Whew!
Okay, wedding checklist continued:11. Discuss Bridal Shower arrangements - You have to decide where the Bridal Shower will be held (don't forget to check out my Bridal Shower favors and unique wedding favors and also Bridal Shower other cute things on my site and on my affiliate sites!) AND who is going to pay for this? In some areas of the country, it is customary for the girls in the bridal party to pay for the shower, in other areas, it's the groom's mom and in some parts, it falls on the bride's mother (so what else is new?). I'll spend another blog just on bridal showers, cute ideas, games, etc. (Obviously at this point, you have chosen your maid of honor and bridal party...haven't you?). Oh yeah, by the way, a Bridal Shower usually happens 4-8 weeks before the wedding.
12. Select the photographer/videographer - Be very careful here! This is what you will be looking at for many years to come. Check out LOTS of photographers and look at their work. Ask him for a couple of references and if you feel to, call them.
13. Flowers - This can run into some big time money! Flowers are gorgeous at a wedding, but be careful. This can tip your budget totally out of hand! Decide what kinds of flowers the bride will hold and what the bridal party will carry. Again, if you want to stay in budget, a single rose is very elegant. If budget isn't an issue, then go for it girl! Skies the limit! Also here, be careful. Ask around. References are very important for this one! Once you walk into the reception and the flowers are on the table, you're stuck with them!
14. Limos - You have to decide if you will be driven to the ceremony and reception by a limosine service or will family/friends drive you. Also, if you go for limos, do you also want one for the bridal party and parents? Decisions decisions decisions...
15. Wedding Cake - You want to make it easy? Find a banquet hall that includes the cake at no extra charge. Many of them do. They'll just want to know the colors you want on it. Some places allow you to pick from photos of different cakes. There are also upgrades. Be careful with your spending! When you're looking at the gorgeous cakes, you'll say, "But it's only another $100." Remember, $100 here, $100 there...watch it all add up!
16. Reception Music - Band or D.J. - totally your preference and pocketbook. Bands are generally more expensive, but some people wouldn't consider anything but a live band. Others could care less. But if you are considering a band, go to wedding band sampler nights. Go to many of them. And then speak to the group after. Ask them if they can play your "wedding song" (yes,you have to pick that!) and other types of music that you like. And of course, ask them their price and if they expect to be fed. I know that's tough to ask, but with prices per person anywhere from $40-300 a head, you better know if they expect that or not.
17. Honeymoon - Ah...finally...some peace and quiet! Well, perhaps, if you've decided to go to a desert island. Be very careful when booking this. Get recommendations from your friends and family. This beautiful event can turn into a nightmare without the right planning. I will do a complete blog just on this in the future!
Well, that about wraps it up for the checklist...ummm...oops I forgot a couple of the most important things. First of all, your gift to your guests - the Wedding Favor!!! Secondly, your gift to your attendants!!!
18. Wedding Favor & Wedding Attendant Gifts -
I know people don't think a lot about having a unique wedding favor, but it is so important, that it is one of the reasons I went into this business. When I was looking for the perfect gift for our guests (not just throwing anything at them because it was easy and cheap!) I couldn't find what I wanted for the amount I wanted to spend. So I figured I'd start my own business, knowing that others felt just the way I did. So, do me a favor, okay? Go on my website, www.designstoremember.com and check out my favors and prices! The quality is guaranteed and the prices are the lowest you'll find everywhere. I'm not going to skin you alive so I can buy a Mercedes! LOL - Also, go to my affiliate websites for your attendant's gifts. There are really beautiful things there (of yeah, invitations and many other items you'll need)that won't break the bank for you.
That's the list! I'm sure you will have your own set of "todos" that I didn't even include that is personal to you. Just remember, keep good records. Write down everything anyone says to you, because you will forget it in the midst of the chaos!
Much happiness coming your way,
Bella
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