The Everything Wedding Checklist Book: All you need to remember for a day you'll never forget

by Holly Lefevre

Overview

"The registry, invitations, reception, flowers, rings, placecards—how's a girl to remember it all?! During this insane time when every detail seems to take on a life of its own, brides need help!

This book provides solutions that target every bride's greatest worry: "Did I forget something?" Loaded with timesaving tips, this handy guide helps you stay on track and focused with checklists for:

• Making tough budgeting choices
• Determining wedding party responsibilities
• Choosing ceremony options
• Figuring seating plans
• Packing all that's needed for the honeymoon

. . . and much, much more! With simple, step-by-step checklists for each aspect of planning the wedding of your dreams, you won't forget a single thing for your unforgettable day!"

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440501852
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	12/18/2010
Series:	Everything® Series
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	4.20(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

An Adams Media author.

Table of Contents

Introduction xi

General Thoughts xiii

Twelve-Month Wedding Planning Checklist xiv

1 Ready, Set, Plan! 1

The Ring 1

The Wedding Date 4

Announcing Your Engagement 6

Wedding Planners 7

2 Getting Down to Business 11

Let's Talk Money 11

Working with the Pros 13

Tipping 15

3 The Honor of Your Presence 22

Who's on the Guest List 22

Making the List 24

Welcoming Ways 29

4 The Write Stuff 31

Save-the-Date Cards 31

Invitations 101 32

Get Them in the Mail 35

Programs, Menus, and Place Cards, Oh My! 37

5 What's Your Style? 39

Formally Speaking 39

To Theme or Not to Theme 42

Going Green 45

6 The Perfect Place 46

The Ceremony Venue 46

The Reception Venue 49

7 Support System 54

The Wedding Team 54

Parental Involvement 59

A Little Help from Your Friends 61

8 All Dressed Up 63

The Bride's Ensemble 63

The Bridesmaids' Dress 68

Dressed to the Nines 69

What about the Parents? 72

9 Showered with Gifts 74

Home Sweet Home 74

The Trousseau 75

New Ways to Register 80

10 Party Time! 82

Showering the Bride 82

Goodbye Single Life 88

The Party Begins ... The Party Continues 89

11 Ready for My Close-Up 91

Your Best Shot 91

Caught on Film 99

Bridal Beauty and "Groom"ing 103

12 I Now Pronounce You 106

Walking Down the Aisle 106

"I Do! I Do!" 110

The Wedding License 116

Get Me to the Church on Time 117

13 The Party of Your Life 120

The Perfect Party 120

Please Be Seated 122

Thank You for Coming 124

14 Entertain Us! 126

"Here Comes the Bride" 126

Cocktails, Anyone? 128

Let's Dance 129

15 Flowers, Décor, and a Whole Lot More 135

Flower Power 135

Mood Lighting 139

Borrowed Style 141

16 Eat, Drink, and Be Married 144

Grilling the Caterer 144

Let's Eat 148

Stocking the Bar 150

Sweet Stuff 152

17 Places, Please 156

Let's Practice 156

Eat and Drink ... Before You Marry 159

Tokens of Appreciation 161

18 Countdown to the Wedding Day! 163

Tying Up Loose Ends 163

Making a List and Checking It Twice 166

Packing for the Big Day 167

19 The Trip of a Lifetime 170

Decisions! Decisions! 170

Making the Trip 171

Pack Your Bags! 174

20 Beyond the Wedding 176

The Name Game 176

Thank You 178

Oh, the Memories 179

Index 183