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Table of Contents
Short Essay
Initial Client Contact
Bridal Profile Questionnaire
Wedding Timeline
Bridal Party Responsibilities
Ways to Make the Groom Feel Special
Wedding Budget Formula Sheet
Civil Ceremony Data Sheet
Marriage License Requirements
“Day Of” Service Contract
Wedding Packages
A La Carte Options
Engagement Party Themes
Bridal Shower Themes
Preferred Vendors
Competition Date Sheet
2 Short Essay
My passion in life is event planning. It gives me such joy to see
all of the hard work from planning come together to become a
successful and memorable event. At EF Green Events I know how
stressful and overwhelming it can be to plan an event, especially the
most important event in a persons life, their wedding day. I am here
to take all of the stress and worry away and make sure that each
individual can relax and enjoy planning their wedding or event.
My family owns a banquet hall so I have grown up around
weddings and events my entire life. That is how I became passionate
about event planning but also where I learned a lot of my planning
skills. I have done everything from work in the kitchen, to bartend, to
wait staff, to assist couples with their planning. I know how to speak
the event language and know what it takes for each person in an event
venue to perform their job successfully.
EF Green Events is a full service wedding and event planning
company. My job is to make sure that my clients have the best
experience when planning the most important day of their lives or
their special event. Too many people become overly stressed and
overwhelmed throughout the planning process and get to the point
where they just can’t wait for their event to be over instead of
enjoying every minute. I want to make sure that this doesn’t happen
so I will be there every step of the way to offer guidance, support and
my planning expertise. My goal is to make your dream wedding or
event become a reality. There is no dream too big, the sky is the limit
when it comes to planning events! I will help you to create a day full
of memories that you will remember forever.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 734.560.1511
3 Initial Client Contact
Initial contact with a client could happen a few different ways. I
plan to attend local bridal shows to promote my business and
increase my client database. I will reach out to clients that I have
met at bridal shows by email to further our conversation about
their needs for their upcoming wedding and to let them know the
services that I offer. Based on that correspondence we will set up
a time to meet in person.
Initial contact could also happen through email, phone calls or
Facebook message. After listening and finding out what the client
is looking for, we will schedule a time to meet in person.
This meeting will be held at a local Starbucks, Panera Bread or
similar place. I would encourage the bride to bring her fiancé and
anyone who may have some decision making power or may be
paying for the services, could be their parents. The initial
meeting cost would be covered by me. I know that face to face
meetings can sometimes be difficult so there is always the option
to have the initial meeting through Facetime or Skype. I will
bring the bridal questionnaire with me for the client to complete
and we will touch on subjects such as budget, number of quests,
timeframe, themes, likes and dislikes.
As part of the initial meeting with me, I will bring the Bride a
folder that will include:
v Business Card
v Service Packages
v Preferred Vendors
v Wedding Timeline
v Wedding Budget Formula Sheet
v Wedding Party Checklists
4 Bridal Profile Questionnaire
1. Name of Bride-to-be:______________________________________
a. Date of birth:______________________________________
b. Phone Number: ____________________________________
c. Email Address:_____________________________________
2. Name of Groom-to-be: ____________________________________
a. Date of birth: ______________________________________
b. Phone Number: ____________________________________
c. Email Address: _____________________________________
3. Bride-to-be current address:
______________________________________________________
4. Groom-to-be current address:
______________________________________________________
5. Future Address:
______________________________________________________
6. Age: Bride-to-be
Age: Groom-to-be
a. 18-24
b. 25-30
c. 31-35
d. 36-45
e. Over 45
a. 18-24
b. 25-30
c. 31-35
d. 36-45
e. Over 45
7. Combined Income:
a. Under $30,000
b. $31,000 - $50,000
c. $51,000 - $75,000
d. $76,000 - $100,000
e. Over $100,000
8. Wedding Date:
______________________________________________________
9. City of Wedding:
______________________________________________________
10. Time of Ceremony:
______________________________________________________
5 11. Time of Reception:
______________________________________________________
12. Bride’s heritage (optional):
______________________________________________________
13. Groom’s heritage (optional):
______________________________________________________
14. Wedding Budget:
a. Under $10,000
b. $10,001 - $15,000
c. $15,001 - $20,000
d. $20,001 - $25,000
e. Over $25,000
15. Number of guests:
______________________________________________________
a. Used for price per person estimates, such as invitations, catering and
cake.
16. How many hotel rooms are needed?
___________________________________________________
17. What type of wedding is planned?
a. Very Formal b. Formal c. Semi-Formal d. Informal e. Other
18. Select two words from the following list that best describes your wedding day
vision:
a. Elegant
b. Simple
c. Party
d. Celebration
e. Grand
f. Traditional
g. Romantic
h. Sophisticated
i. Glamorous
j. Contemporary
k. Hip
l. Funky
m. Vintage
n. Magical
o. Festive
p. Conservative
q. Rustic
6 19. How many bridesmaids, including the Maid of Honor?
a. 1 – 3
b. 4 – 6
c. 7 – 10
d. 10 or more
20. How many groomsmen/ushers, including the Best Man?
a. 1-3
b. 4 – 6
c. 7 – 10
d. 10 or more
21. Will you have a flower girl/s? If so, how many?
a. 1 – 2
b. 3 – 4
22. Will you have a ring bearer?
a. Yes
b. No
23. Your favorite primary color is:
v Red
v Yellow
v Blue
24. Your favorite secondary color is:
v Green
v Purple
v Orange
25. Your favorite intermediate color is:
v Magenta
v Lime green
v Teal
v Red-orange
v Gold
v Indigo
26. Your favorite achromatic color is:
v Black
v White
v Brown
27. Your favorite pastel color is:
v None
v Pink
v Purple
v Blue
v Yellow
v Peach
v Green
v All
7 28. Your favorite accent colors are:
v Tan, taupe, champagne
v Black, platinum, sterling (silver)
v Chocolate, latte, espresso
v Purple, plum, lavender, lilac
v Navy, indigo
v Light blue, periwinkle
v Peach, coral, cantaloupe
v Red, cinnamon, apple
v Light green, mint green, sea green
29. Your favorite wedding gown designers (check all that apply):
v Alfred Angelo
v Jasmine Bridal
v Venus Bridals
v Alfred Sung
v Jacqueline
v Vera Wang
v Alvina Valeta
Bridal
v Victoria’s
v Alyce
v Jessica
Bridal
v Amy Lee
McClintock
v Watters &
v Avica Bridal
v Jim Hjelm
Watters
v Anjolique
v Jordan
v Not Sure
v Bari Jay
Fashions
v Other:
v Belsoie
v Lamour Bridals
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v Bill Levkoff
v Lazaro
v Bonny MT
v Lestella
Bridal
v Little Angels
v Originals
v Lizette
v Champagne
v Maggie Sottero
v Formals
v Marisa
v Christos
v Melissa Sweet
v Demetrios
v Mon Cheri
v Dessy Diamond
v Monique
v Eden Bridal
v Moonlight
v Forever Yours
v Private Label
v Guzzo
v Pronovias
v Ian Stuart
v Rena Koh
v Impression
v Sweethart
Bridal
Gowns
30. Reception:
a. Indoor
b. Outdoor
c. Both
8 31. Catering: (Choose all that apply)
a. Plated dinner
b. Buffet
c. Family Style
d. Appetizers only
e. Champagne and Cake only
32. Cake Style:
v Contemporary
v Fun
v Traditional
v Simple
v Elegant
33. Flowers (Choose two per season of your wedding date):
Winter:
v Amaryllis
v Baby’s Breath
v Carnations
v Cattleya
v Orchids
v Chrysanthemum
v Daisies
v Orchid
v Roses
v Spay Orchid
Spring:
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
Amaryllis
Anemones
Baby’s Breath
Calla Lily
Carnations
Cattleya
Orchids
Daffodils
Day Lily
Delphinium
Freesia
Forget-me-knot
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
Gardenias
Iris
Jonquil
Lilac
Lily
Lily of the Valley
Larkspur
Orchid
Peony
Ranunculus
Roses
Sweetpea
9 v Tulip
v Violet
Summer:
v Aster
v Baby’s Breath
v Bachelor
v Buttons
v Calla Lily
v Canterbury Bells
v Carnations
v Cattleya
v Orchids
v Chrysanthemum
v Daisies
v Day Lily
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
Delphinium
Geranium
Hydrangea
Larkspur
Iris
Lily
Orchid
Roses
Stephanotis
Straw Flowers
Zephyr Lily
Fall:
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Daisies
Day Lily
Delphinium
Orchid
Roses
Zephyr Lily
Zinnia
Aster
Anemones
Baby’s Breath
Calla Lily
Carnations
Cattleya
Orchids
Chrysanthemum
34. Photography Style:
v Traditional
v Photojournalistic
v Storybook
v Combination
35. Ceremony Location:
v Indoor: Religious Facility, Hall, Special Venue
v Outdoor: Garden, Backyard, Special Venue
36. Ceremony Music:
v Processional: Live Singer/Soloist, String Quartet, Classical CD, Other
v Recessional: Live Singer/Soloist, String Quartet, Classical CD, Other
37. Reception Music:
v Live Band
v Disc Jockey (DJ)
v Both
10 Live Band:
v Jazz
v Contemporary
v Rock
v Country
v Combination
Disc Jockey:
v Oldies
v Top 40
v Rock
v Country
v Combination
String Quartet:
v Classical
v New Age
v Combination
38. Transportation:
v Sedan/Town Car
v Limousine
v Van
v Mini Bus
v Motor Coach
v Excalibur
v Rolls Royce
v Stretch Hummer
Limo
v Trolley
v Horse & Carriage
v Bettle
v Other
39. Videographer Style:
v One camera
v Two cameras
v Cinema Style
40. Wedding Planner:
v Planner
v Coordinator
v Director
v All Services
11 41. Decorations/Favors/Extras (Choose all that apply):
v Dove release
v Sand Ceremony
v Guest favors
v Gift baskets
v Bubbles
v Rose Petals
v Rose petal paper cones
v Ice Sculpture
v Other_______________________________________________
42. Wedding Gown Color:
v Blue White
v Natural White
v Cream
v Ivory
v Other ______________________________________________
43. Wedding Gown Style:
Length:
v Full
v Ankle
v Knee
Fabric (Choose two per season):
Spring/Summer
v Chiffon
v Lightweight Lace
v Silk Charmeuse
v Eyelet Linen
v Lightweight Satin
v Organza
Fall/Winter
v Velvet
v Heavy Lace
v Brocade
v Rich Taffeta
v Satin
12 Silhouette:
v A-Line
v Ball Gown
v Basque Waist
v Empire
v Sheth
v Mermaid
v Fit and Flare
Sleeve Options:
v Strapless
v Spaghetti Straps
v Off the shoulder
v Three-quarter length
v Cap
v Fitted Point
Neckline:
v Bateau
v Decolletage
v Halter
v Jewel
v Off-the-shoulder
v Sweetheart
v Scoop
v V-neck
v Wedding Band Collar
44. Headpiece Style:
v None
v Tiara
v Headband
v Wreath
45. Veil Style:
v None
v Blusher
v Fingertip
v Ballerina
v Sweeping
v Cathedral
13 46. Bridal Shoes:
v Sneakers
v Ballet Slippers
v Strappy Sandals
v Open Back Slings
v Other ______________________________________________
47. Accessories (Choose all that apply):
v Gloves
v Garter
v Handkerchief
v Jewelry
v Purse
v Wrap
48. Stationery (Match to answers regarding style):
Paper
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
Linen
Vellum
Parchment
Jacquard
Corrugated
Handmade paper
Glassine
Rice Paper
Printing
v Engraved invitations
v Thermography
v Offset printing
v Letterpress
v Calligraphy
Wording
v Traditional Wording
o Mr. and Mrs. Jones, the parents of Alicia Jones, request the
honor….
v Contemporary Wording
o We invite you to join us in celebrating…
Notes:___________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
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14 Wedding Timeline
Sixteen to Nine Months Before
v Start a wedding folder or binder.
v Begin leafing through bridal, lifestyle, fashion, gardening,
design, and food magazines for inspiration.
v Work out your budget.
v Determine how much you have to spend, based on your
families’ contributions and your own.
v Pick your wedding party. As soon as you’re engaged, people will
start wondering who’s in.
v Start the guest list.
v Make a head count database to use throughout your planning
process, with columns for contact info, RSVPs, gifts, and any
other relevant information. (Want to keep costs low? It may be
brutal, but the best way to do it is to reduce your guest list.)
v Hire a planner, if desired. A planner will have relationships
with—and insights about—vendors.
v Reserve your date and venues.
v Decide whether to have separate locations for the ceremony and
the reception, factoring in travel time between the two places.
v Book your officiant.
v Research photographers, bands, florists, and caterers. Keep
their contact information in your binder.
v Throw an engagement party, if you wish. But remember that
your invitees should be on your wedding guest list as well.
Eight Months Before
v Hire the photographer and the videographer. No need to talk
specifics yet, but be sure that the people you hire are open to
doing the shots that you want.
v Book the entertainment. Attend gigs of potential acts to see how
they perform in front of audiences, then reserve your favorite.
v Meet caterers. If your wedding venue doesn’t offer its own
catering service, look for one now and hire the service this
month or early next.
v Purchase a dress. You’ll need to schedule time for at least three
fittings. Veil shopping can be postponed for another two to
three months.
15 v Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. Pick
three hotels at different price points close to the reception
venue.
v Register. Sign up at a minimum of three retailers.
v Launch a wedding website. Create your personal page through a
free provider such as weddingchannel.com or theknot.com.
Note the date of the wedding, travel information, and
accommodations. Then send the link to invitees.
Seven to Six Months Before
v Select and purchase invitations.
v Hire a calligrapher, if desired. Addressing cards is timeconsuming, so you need to budget accordingly.
v Start planning a honeymoon. Make sure that your passports are
up-to-date, and schedule doctors’ appointments for any shots
you may need.
v Shop for bridesmaids’ dresses. Allow at least six months for the
dresses to be ordered and sized.
v Meet with the officiant. Map out the ceremony and confirm that
you have all the official documents for the wedding (these vary
by county and religion).
v Send save-the-date cards.
v Reserve structural and electrical necessities.
v Book portable toilets for outdoor events, extra chairs if you need
them, lighting components, and so on.
v Book a florist. Florists can serve multiple clients on one day,
which is why you can wait a little longer to engage one. Plus, at
this point, you’ll be firm on what your wedding palette will be.
v Arrange transportation. Consider limos, minibuses, trolleys,
and town cars. (But know that low-to-the-ground limos can
make entries and exits dicey if you’re wearing a fitted gown.)
v Start composing a day-of timeline.
v Draw up a schedule of the event and slot in each component
(the cake-cutting, the first dance).
16 Five to Four Months Before
v Book the rehearsal and rehearsal-dinner venues. Negotiate the
cost and the menu. If you’re planning to host a day-after brunch
for guests, book that place as well.
v Check on the wedding invitations. Ask the stationer for samples
of the finished invitations and revise them to suit your needs.
v Select and order the cake. Some bakers require a long lead time.
Attend several tastings before committing to any baker.
v Send your guest list to the host of your shower. Provided you,
ahem, know about the shower.
v Purchase wedding shoes and start dress fittings. Bring the shoes
along to your first fitting so the tailor can choose the
appropriate length for your gown.
v Schedule hair and makeup artists. Make a few appointments
with local experts to try them out. Snap a photo at each so you
can compare results.
v Choose your music. What should be playing when the wedding
party is announced? During dinner? To kick off the dancing?
Keep a running list of what you want—and do not want—played.
Three Months Before
v Finalize the menu and flowers. You’ll want to wait until now to
see what will be available, since food and flowers are affected by
season.
v Order favors, if desired. Some safe bets: monogrammed cookies
or a treat that represents your city or region. If you’re planning
to have welcome baskets for out-of-town guests, plan those now
too.
v Make a list of the people giving toasts. Which loved ones would
you like to have speak at the reception? Ask them now.
v Finalize the readings. Determine what you would like to have
read at the ceremony—and whom you wish to do the readings.
v Purchase your undergarments. And schedule your second
fitting.
v Finalize the order of the ceremony and the reception.
v Print menu cards, if you like, as well as programs. No need to go
to a printer, if that’s not in your budget: You can easily create
these on your computer.
v Purchase the rings. This will give you time for resizing and
engraving.
17 v Send your event schedule to the vendors. Giving them a first
draft now allows ample time for tweaks and feedback.
Two Months Before
v Touch base again with all the vendors. Make sure any questions
you or they had on your first draft have been answered.
v Meet with the photographer. Discuss specific shots, and walk
through the locations to note spots that appeal to you.
v Review the playlist with the band or deejay. Though you
probably won’t be able to dictate every single song played, you
should come prepared with a wish list.
v Send out the invitations. The rule of thumb: Mail invitations six
to eight weeks before the ceremony, setting the RSVP cutoff at
three weeks after the postmark date.
v Submit a newspaper wedding announcement. If you’re planning
to include a photograph, check the publication’s website: Some
have strict rules about how the photo should look.
v Enjoy a bachelorette party. Arranging a night out with your
girlfriends generally falls to the maid of honor. But if she hasn’t
mentioned one to you by now, feel free to ask—for scheduling
purposes, of course!—if a celebration is in the works.
One Month Before
v Enter RSVPs into your guest-list database.
v Phone people who have not yet responded.
v Get your marriage license. The process can take up to six days,
but it’s good to give yourself some leeway. If you are changing
your name, order several copies.
v Mail the rehearsal-dinner invitations.
v Visit the dressmaker for (with luck!) your last dress fitting. For
peace of mind, you may want to schedule a fitting the week of
your wedding. You can always cancel the appointment if you try
on the dress then and it fits perfectly.
v Stock the bar. Now that you have a firm head count you can
order accordingly.
v Send out as many final payments as you can.
v Confirm times for hair and makeup and all vendors.
v E-mail and print directions for drivers of transport vehicles.
This gives the chauffeurs ample time to navigate a route.
18 v Assign seating. Draw out table shapes on a layout of the room to
help plan place settings. Write the names of female guests on
pink sticky notes and the names of male guests on blue sticky
notes so you can move people about without resketching the
entire setting.
v Purchase bridesmaids’ gifts. You’ll present them at the
rehearsal dinner.
v Write vows, if necessary.
v Get your hair cut and colored, if desired.
Week of the Wedding
v Reconfirm arrival times with vendors.
v Delegate small wedding-day tasks. Choose someone to bustle
your dress, someone to carry your things, someone to be in
charge of gifts (especially the enveloped sort), someone to hand
out tips, and someone to be the point person for each vendor.
v Send a timeline to the bridal party. Include every member’s
contact information, along with the point people you’ve asked to
deal with the vendors, if problems arise.
v Pick up your dress. Or make arrangements for a delivery.
v Check in one last time with the photographer. Supply him or
her with a list of moments you want captured on film.
v Set aside checks for the vendors. And put tips in envelopes to be
handed out at the event.
v Book a spa treatment.
v Make an appontment for a manicure and a pedicure the day
before the wedding. (You might want to get a stress-relieving
massage, too.)
v Send the final guest list to the caterer and all venues hosting
your wedding-related events. Typically, companies close their
lists 72 hours in advance.
v Break in your shoes.
v Assemble and distribute the welcome baskets.
v Pack for your honeymoon.
Your Wedding Day
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Try to eat breakfast, even if you think you aren’t hungry
Have your hair and makeup done
Begin dressing two hours before ceremony is scheduled to begin
Take a deep breath, relax and most importantly enjoy your day
19 Bridal Party Responsibilities
Maid/Matron of Honor’s Checklist
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Helps the bride select bridesmaids’ attire
Helps to plan the Bridal Shower
Plans the Bachelorette Party with the help of the bridesmaids
Helps address invitations and place cards
Attends as many prenuptial events as possible
Gives individual gift to the couple
Make sure that all the bridesmaids, the flower girl, and the ring
bearer are at fittings, the rehearsal, and the ceremony on time
Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included at the
rehearsal dinner
Helps with the bride’s gown
Arranges the bride’s veil and train before the processional and
recessional
Makes sure the bride’s gown is “picture perfect” throughout the
day
Holds the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony
Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate
Stands in the receiving line (if couple chooses to do this)
Keeps the bride on schedule
Helps bustle the bride’s dress
Says a toast at the reception to the couple
Takes care of the bride’s gown and accessories after the
reception
Help clean up/tear down decorations and make sure gifts get to
appropriate place once the reception is over
Pays for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding
Bridesmaids’ Checklist
v Assist the Maid of Honor as requested
v Attend as many prenuptial events as possible
v Possibly host or co-host a party or shower (optional)
v Assist the bride with errands
v Give an individual gift to the couple
v Expected to attend the rehearsal and are included in the
rehearsal dinner
v Arrive at dressing site promptly
20 v Possibly participate in receiving line (if couple chooses to have
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Dance with ushers and single male guests
Help gather guests for the first dance, cake cutting, and bouquet
toss
Participate in bouquet toss, if single
Look after the couple’s elderly relatives or friends
Pays for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding
Best Man Checklist
v Organizes a pre-wedding party (bachelor party) for the groom
v Gives an individual gift to the couple
v Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included in rehearsal
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Gets the groom dressed and to the ceremony on time
Makes sure the groom’s related wedding expenses are prepared
(Officiant fee, tips, etc.)
Makes sure the groom has the marriage license with him
Delivers any payment to Officiant, sexton, and ceremony
musician(s), as prearranged
Enters sanctuary with the groom
Takes care of and holds the bride’s wedding ring (may hold both
wedding rings since Maid of Honor may not have a place to
hold it)
Makes sure all ushers are properly attired and in place on time
Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate
Drives the bride and groom to reception, if no driver is hired
Helps welcome guests at reception
Offers first toast to bride and groom at reception
Dances with bride, maid of honor, mothers, and single female
guests
Helps the groom get ready for the honeymoon
Gathers up and takes care of groom’s wedding clothes after he
changes
Has a car ready for the bride and groom to leave the reception
or perhaps drives them to their next destination
21 Head Usher’s Checklist
v Expected to attend the rehearsal and is included at the
rehearsal dinner
v Receives any lists of guests who are to be seated in a specific
pew and is aware of the importance and sequence of seating
special guests, such as mothers and grandmothers of the bride
and groom
v Makes sure that programs, if used, are handed to guests when
they are seated
v Makes sure that people who are designated to receive special
flowers or corsages do, if the flowers have not been delivered to
the recipients beforehand
v Checks that all ushers are dressed properly and wearing their
boutonnieres on the left side, stem down
v Makes sure that the ushers know how to usher: how to greet
guests, how to offer an arm to a single woman guest, and how to
precede a couple to their seats
v Helps gather the wedding party for photographs either before
or after the ceremony and ensures that transportation
arrangements have been made for all members of the wedding
party to and from the ceremony
v Completes entire Groomsmen and Ushers Checklist, as needed
Groomsmen and Ushers’ Checklist
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Participate in party for the groom, if there is one
Give gift to the couple
Expected to attend the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner
Review any special seating situations with the head usher before
the ceremony begins
Greets guests as they arrive
Seat the eldest women first if a group of guests arrive
simultaneously
Ask guests whether they are to be seated on the bride’s side or
the groom’s side
Offer their right arm to female guests (with the guest’s escort
walking behind) or ask couples to follow behind (leading
couple to their seat)
Walk to the left side of a male guest
Hand each guest a program when they are seated
Put the aisle runner in place after guests are seated and before
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Know the order of seating per tradition such as special guests,
grandmothers of the bride and groom, and bride’s mother last
Remove pew ribbons/decor, one row at a time, after the
ceremony
Close windows and check pews for programs or articles left
behind after the ceremony
Are prepared to direct guests to the reception site (having extra
maps available, if used)
Dance with bridesmaids and other guests at the reception
Look after elderly relatives or friends
Participate in garter ceremony, if there is one, and encourage
other single men to participate
Coordinate return of rented apparel with head usher or best
man
Pay for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding
Mother of the Bride’s Checklist
v Hosts an engagement party (the bride’s family traditionally gets
the first opportunity)
v Helps couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big
planning decisions
v Usually contributes to the wedding budget
v Assists the bride in putting together the family’s guest list
v Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony
traditions
v May help bride to shop for wedding gown and accessories
v Chooses own wedding day outfit (may consult with mother of
the groom about formality)
v Along with the maid of honor and bridesmaids, may plan and
host bridal shower
v On wedding day help bride to get ready
v May accompany daughter and husband to ceremony
v Walk in processional with son/brother/usher or may walk bride
down aisle with husband
v Walk in recessional with husband following wedding party
v May open up house in between ceremony and reception as a
place for guests to go relax/get something to eat before
reception begins (this depends on location/timing/etc)
23 v Greet guests in receiving line (if couple chooses to do a
receiving line)
v May be announced along with husband when entering reception
v Sits in an honored place at parent’s table
v May assist with coordinating vendors
v May host a post-wedding brunch/barbeque/function
Father of the Bride’s Checklist
v Hosts an engagement party (the bride’s family traditionally gets
the first opportunity)
v Helps couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big
planning decisions
v Usually contributes to the wedding budget
v May select hotel for out of town guests and reserve a block of
reduced rate rooms
v Rents own formalwear (work with couple to coordinate with
wedding party)
v Helps pick up out-of-town guests from airport. May also
arrange transportation to and from the wedding
v Typically travels to ceremony with the bride
v Walks daughter down the aisle (mother may participate in this,
just depends on what bride wants)
v Gives the bride away during the ceremony
v Escorts the mother of the bride out following the wedding party
v Greets guests in the receiving line (if couple chooses to do this)
v May be announced with wife at reception
v May make a welcoming speech
v Sits in an honored place at the parent’s table
v Toasts the newlyweds after the best man makes his speech
v Dances with the bride
v May take care of vendor balances at the end of the reception
Mother of the Groom’s Checklist
v Contacts the mother of the bride if the families are not
acquainted (or plans a celebration if you have met)
v Attends (first) engagement party if the bride’s family hosts one
v Along with husband, may host an additional engagement party
for the groom’s side of the family
v Usually contributes to wedding budget
v May help couple decide on sites and/or make other big
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Helps group to put together family’s guest list
Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony
traditions
May help bride shop for her wedding gown
Chooses own wedding day outfit (may consult with mother of
the bride about formality/colors, Mother of the Bride has first
choice of colors)
Along with husband, plans and hosts the rehearsal dinner
Escorted out following the wedding party and the bride’s
parents
Greets guests in the receiving line (if couple chooses to have
one)
May be announced with husband at the reception
Sits in an honored place at the parent’s table
Does mother-son dance with groom
Attends post wedding brunch/barbeque/function (if held)
Father of Groom’s Checklist
v Attends (first) engagement party, if the bride’s family hosts one
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Along with wife, may contribute to the wedding budget
May help couple decide on sites and/or make other big
planning decisions
Rents own formalwear (after talking with couple to coordinate
with wedding party); attends fittings as needed
Along with wife, plans rehearsal dinner
May travel to ceremony with the groom and the best man
May escort wife to her sear right before the mother of the bride
is seated
Escorts mother of the groom out after wedding party and
bride’s parents
Greets guests in the receiving line
May be announced with wife
May make a welcoming speech
Sits at an honored place at the parent’s table
May toast the newlyweds
May settle final bills with wedding vendors
Attends or hosts post-wedding brunch
25 Flower Girl’s Checklist
v Dress and accessories should be paid for by her family
v Attends the rehearsal although she usually does not attend the
rehearsal dinner
v In the processional, walks alone or with ring bearer directly
before the bride and her father
v Often scatters petals from a basket she holds, although this is
sometimes too overwhelming a responsibility for a young girl
to manage in front of a large group of people. It is usually easier
for her to carry either a small basket of flowers or a tiny nosegay
of flowers similar to those carried to those carried by the
bridesmaids or a flower ball (pompadore). Some churches do
not allow flower petals thrown so check with church rules.
v In the recessional, walks with the ring bearer, directly behind
the couple
v The bride may hire a babysitter or ask one of the bridesmaids to
look after the flower girl, to be in charge of checking her
appearance and making sure she is present for formal pictures,
helping her manage her food at the reception, and escorting her
to the ladies room
Ring Bearer’s Checklist
v His attire should be paid for by his family
v Attends the rehearsal although he usually does not attend the
rehearsal dinner
v He immediately precedes the flower girl in the processional
v Carries either the actual rings or a facsimile of the rings (often a
practical idea), on a white velvet or satin cushion. If the rings
are genuine, they should be fastened to the cushion with a very
thin thread or placed over a firmly fixed hatpin. The best man
takes the rings from the cushion at the right moment
v Walks with the flower girl in the recessional, directly behind the
bride and groom
v The bride may hire a babysitter or ask one of the ushers to look
after the ring bearer, to be in charge of checking his appearance,
making sure he is present for formal pictures, helping him
manage his food at the reception, and escorting him to the
men’s room
26 Ways to Make the Groom Feel Special
v Let him be part of the planning and decision making process v Give him some tasks that are completely for him that he can take charge of v Listen to what he wants and be sure to implement some of his ideas into the day v Send him a love note the morning of the wedding v Don’t force him to participate in parts of the wedding that he doesn’t want to v Include some of his favorite foods during the reception v Send all his favorite treats the morning of the wedding while he is getting ready v Assemble a cute “grooms day of survival kit” v Do something unique with the garter the symbolizes him and his hobbies v Buy him a massage or a round of golf a few days before the wedding v Have the Groom control one complete aspect of the wedding such as photography or groom/groomsmen attire 27 Wedding Budget Formula Sheet
Category
Attire
Ceremony
Decorations
Flowers
Gifts
Honeymoon
Marriage Prep
Misc.
Parties
Photographer
Reception
Rentals
Stationary
Transportation
Videographer
Wedding
Rings
Wedding
Planner
Total
(B) Percentage
5-15%
4-8%
2-3%
10-12%
2-3%
5-15%
2-3%
8-15%
4-5%
7-10%
40-60%
3-5%
4-5%
2-5%
5-7%
2-5%
(AxB) Target
$
$
$
$
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$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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$
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$
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$
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$
$
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$
$
$
$
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8-12%
$
$
$
$
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28 Civil Ceremony Data Sheet
County: Officiant: Obtain Application: Submit Application: Fees: Payment Options: Waiting Period: Validity Period: Requirements Age: Residency: Proof of Identification: Medical: Other Information: Office Location Notes: Online In-­‐Person Online Cash Check Address Mail Phone Phone In-­‐Person Mail Credit Card Debit Card Passport US Military ID State ID Card Alien Registration Other 29 Email Other Driver’s License Other Phone Other Hours Marriage License Requirements
What is the process to obtain a marriage license in
Wayne County, MI?
v Download the Marriage License Application, complete it and
bring it with you to apply
v Both parties must apply together in person
v Each person must present a valid driver’s licence or state ID to
show proof of residency
v Each person must present a certified copy (with seal) of their
birth certificate or registration with parental information
v There is a three day waiting period after the application before
the license may be issued and used
v Marriage license is void unless the marriage is solemnized
within 33 days from the date of application
v License is only valid in the state of Michigan
What is the fee for a marriage license?
v $20 if one or both applicants is a Wayne County resident
v $30 if both parties are out-of-state residents
v One certified copy of a marriage license is $22 and $7 for each
additional copy purchased at the same time
What is the cost of a marriage ceremony at the Clerk’s
Office?
v The Wayne County Clerk’s Office performs marriage
ceremonies
v They offer mass wedding ceremonies for $100
v They offer private wedding ceremonies for $150
v Private ceremonies are offered Monday – Friday starting at
10am
v Mass wedding ceremonies are offered on Fridays only at 3pm
v Must arrive at office before 2pm in order to take part in mass
ceremony
How can I pay for my marriage license?
v You must pay in cash or credit card when you apply
v The Northville Satellite Office ONLY accepts cash
v Do not accept personal checks
30 Coleman A. Young Building (Main Office)
2 Woodward Avenue, Rooms 201 & 207
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 224-6262
Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri.: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Closed for Lunch: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursdays: 8 AM - 7 PM
Closed for Lunch: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cash, Money Orders & Credit Cards Only
NO VISA CREDIT
Western Wayne Satellite Office
3100 Henry Ruff Road
Westland, MI 48186
Phone: (734) 326-4690
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 3 PM
Cash, Money Orders & Credit Cards Only
NO VISA CREDIT
Northville Township Satellite Office
44405 Six Mile Road
Northville, MI 48168
Phone: (248) 348-5800, Ext. 10129
Open on Thursdays Only: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Closed for Lunch: 1 PM - 2 PM
Cash & Money Orders Only
NO CREDIT OR DEBIT
31 “Day Of” Services Contract
EF Green Events
Erica Green
Certified Wedding & Event Planner
734.560.1511
[email protected]
This agreement is made this ______ day of ________________,
20_________.
Bride’s Name: _____________________________________
Groom’s Name: ____________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
City: _______________________ State:_________________
Home Phone: ______________________________________
Date of Event: _____________________________________
Package: “Day Of” Service
Name and Location of Event:
_______________________________________________ Number of Guests: __________________________________
Services Provided:
v Consultation with bride and groom - $35 per hour
v Preparation of wedding day itinerary - $200
v Confirmation of arrangements with vendors - $65
v Attendance at rehearsal - $35
v Attendance and overseeing/directing the ceremony and
reception (Up to 10 hours) - $400
v Additional Time - $25 per ½ hour
32 Cancellation Policy
In the event the services of the Wedding Planner are no longer
required (cancellation of the wedding, etc.); a percentage of the
deposit will be forfeited, as set out below:
v 0% of the deposit will be forfeited if the event is cancelled more
than 90 days out
v 50% of the deposit will be forfeited if the event is cancelled 60
days out
v 100% of the deposit will be forfeited if the event is cancelled 30
days out
Total
The client agrees to the total fee as outlined above and to a payment
schedule as follows:
$__________________.
Payment Schedule:
v 10% of total fee as deposit upon booking
v 50% of outstanding balance due:
________/_______/________
v Outstanding balance due two weeks prior to event date:
_______/_______/_________
I/We agree to the terms and conditions as set out above.
____________________
Client Signature
___________________
EF Green Events Signature
33 Wedding Packages
Bronze Wedding Consultant Package - $200.00
v A great package for couples who need help getting started, or at
any other point where a little assistance is needed.
v Up to three hours of consultation regarding planning
v Referral to reputable vendors and advice regarding contracts
v Unlimited basic email and telephone questions (long distance
excluded)
v Full payment required at signing of contract
Silver Wedding Directing Package - $500.00
v Perfect for those wanting professional assistance only on the
day of their wedding.
v Review of all vendor contracts and confirmation of vendor
services 1-2 weeks prior to wedding day
v Assistance in development of a wedding day itinerary
v One visit to your ceremony and reception venue prior to the
wedding
v Consultant’s services on the wedding day for a maximum of ten
hours
v Provision of complete wedding emergency kit
v Personal management of the wedding day itinerary, vendors
and wedding party
v $200.00 deposit at signing of contract with balance due on the
wedding day
Gold Wedding Consultation Package - $650.00
v Need full assistance with your plans, but not wedding day
directing services
v FREE wedding planning binder with tip sheets, questions for
vendors, worksheets and timeline guides, including pockets for
contracts, pictures, business cards and other important
information
v Up to fifteen hours of consultation regarding your planning
v Referral to reputable vendors, review of vendor contracts, and
confirmation of vendors 1-2 weeks prior to wedding day
v Assistance in developing your wedding day itinerary
34 v Two visits to your ceremony and reception venue prior to the
wedding
v Unlimited email and telephone questions
v $200.00 deposit at signing of contract with balance paid one
week prior to the wedding day
Platinum Wedding Coordinator Package - $1000 to
$1500
v All-inclusive wedding package
v Includes all the details of the Gold Package
v Coordinator attendance and assistance at the wedding
ceremony rehearsal
v Coordinator services on the wedding day for a maximum of 12
hours
v Provision of complete wedding emergency kit
v Personal management of wedding day itinerary, vendors and
wedding party
v $200.00 deposit at signing of contract with balance due on the
wedding day
35 A La Carte Options
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Consultation only hourly rate: $50
Assistance with wedding itinerary only: $150
Assistance with wedding budget management only: $150
Honeymoon assistance: $150
v Engagement Party – $200 and up
o Plan the perfect party to announce the newly engaged
couple
v Bridal Shower - $200 and up
o Plan and host a themed bridal shower
v Bachelorette Party - $200 and up
o Advise maid of honor and help plan bachelorette party
v Bachelor Party - $150 and up
o Advise best man and help plan bachelor party
v Rehearsal Dinner - $200 and up
o Coordinator, plan and direct dinner and rehearsal
v Post Wedding Brunch - $200 and up
o Plan, host and direct
Event Planning
You name the event, we can help you plan it. Ask for our assistance
when planning your corporate events, birthday parties, baby showers,
anniversary parties, communion parties and so much more. We can
help you with design boards, decorating setup and breakdown,
vendor coordination and day of services. We can create the perfect
package to fit your needs and budget. Ask for more details!
36 Engagement Party Themes
Engagement Party Bar Crawl Theme
This theme works best if you have a younger crowd
A carefree night going around to all of the couples favorite bars
Let the drinks flow and make sure that cabs are available
You can start at someone’s house who lives near the area where
the bar crawl will take place or begin at a restaurant that is
included in the bar crawl
v Make sure that everyone eats before beginning this adventure
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Best if this is held at someone’s home
Set up a table of chocolate desserts or all kinds of desserts
Be sure to include desserts that the couple enjoys
Could turn this into a pot luck and let all guests bring a dessert
for the table
v Add coffee, espresso or tea bar
v Have favor bags/to-go containers for the left over treats that
guests can take home
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Mexican Fiesta Theme
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Pitchers of margaritas and sangria
Taco bar
Mariachi bands
Paper lanterns
Balloons
This could be held at someone’s home or a banquet
hall/restaurant
BBQ Theme
A bit of a more informal gathering but still so much fun
Budget friendly idea and can be held at someone’s home
Guests could bring a dish to pass
Serve hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken and sausages, typical
barbeque foods
v Have plenty of beverages (water, pop, beer, wine coolers, wine,
etc)
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with ice
v Set up lawn games such as ring toss, corn hole, badminton
Stock the Bar Theme
v Guests are encourages to “stock the bar” for the couple
v Bringing bottles of nice wine, bourbon, scotch and the like
v The invite inserts will make sure that no one had any questions
about what to bring or buy for the happy couple
38 Bridal Shower Themes
The Honeymoon Theme
v Use the location of the honeymoon as the them for the entire
shower
v Label tables as different cities in the destination or excursions
that the couple may do
v Make sure décor, favors, games (if playing games) are included
in the theme
Parisian Theme
v Bring the best of Paris to the shower
v Bicycles, baguettes, crepes, macaroons, light pink colors, Eiffel
Tower
v Very feminine and beautiful
Italian/Tuscan Theme
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Wine cork escort cards
Sunflowers
Italian themed meal
Use colors such as maroon/brown/gold
Favors can be homemade Italian cookies/bread/pasta sauce
Breakfast at Tiffany’s Theme
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Little teal/blue boxes
Audrey Hepburn little tiaras
Little back dresses
Pearls, black sunglasses, bling
Mimosa bar
Spa and Beauty Bridal Shower
v De-stressing opportunity for the bride and her guests
v Could be at a spa or hire a masseuse or manicurist to come to
the event to pamper guests during the party
v Decorate the event to look like a spa
v Put out fluffy white towels, turn on relaxing music, candles
v Serve light bites that are easy to nibble with one hand while
getting a manicure
39 Preferred Vendors
Catering/Banquet Halls
Arnaldo’s Banquet Center
734.282.2198
[email protected]
www.arnaldos.com
Andiamo’s
248.643.6000
[email protected]
www.andiamoitalia.com
Florists
Trentwood Florists
734.287.8807
[email protected]
www.trentwoodfarms.com
Silk Thumb Florist
734.284.7974
[email protected]
www.silkthumbflorist.com
Bridal Shop
Memories Bridal & Evening Wear
269.344.2404
[email protected]
www.dresslikeyou.com
The Dress Shop
517.546.3600
[email protected]
www.tdsbridal.com
Cakes
Cakes by Stephanie
734.240.2253
40 [email protected]
www.cakesbystephaniemi.com
Sweet Tooth Cakes & Pastries
313.389.5336
[email protected]
www.sweettoothcakes.net
DJ
Disc Jockey Productions
734.675.5389
[email protected]
www.discjockeyproductions.com
Mike Staff Productions
877.689.0777
[email protected]
www.mikestaff.com
Photographer
Jeffery’s Photography
734.479.5333
[email protected]
www.jefferysphoto.com
Mike Staff Productions
877.689.0777
[email protected]
www.mikestaff.com
Videographer
Touchtone Images
734.453.8388
[email protected]
www.touchtoneimages.com
Mike Staff Productions
877.689.0777
[email protected]
www.mikestaff.com
41 Competition Data Sheet
Emerald City Designs, LLC
Phone: 248.474.7077
Address: 24590 N. Industrial Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Website: www.emeraldcitydesigns.com
Email: [email protected]
Years in Business: 22
How they charge clients: By which package they choose
Special Services: Floral design, full service coordinating, finalization
coordinating, wedding day agenda, event coordination, offers floral
services for expos and events, furniture/accessory rentals, destination
weddings/events, custom stationery
Elite Events and Design
Phone: 248.716.0677
Address: Southfield, MI
Website: www.eliteeventsanddesign.com
Email: [email protected]
Years in Business: 15
How they charge clients: Prices vary upon type of wedding package
Special Services: weddings, corporate events, religious/cultural
events, social events, invitations & design, day of services
The Event Planner, Inc.
Phone: 248.224.2594
Address: 4915 Leafdale Boulevard, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Website: www.theeplanner.com
Email:
Years in Business: 10
How they charge clients: By which package they choose
Special Services: event rentals, social invitations, coordination, partial
planning, full planning, day of services
42 A Moment in Time
Phone: 734.649.5143
Address: 139 W. Liberty St. Plymouth, MI 48170
Website: www.momentsintime.biz
Email: [email protected]
Years in Business: 8
How they charge clients: By which package they choose
Special Services: coordination, partial planning, full planning, day of
services
Dream Wedding and Event Planners
Phone: 734.582.0200
Address: Canton, MI
Website: www.weddingplannersinmichigan.com
Email: [email protected]
Years in Business: 10
How they charge clients: By which package they choose
Special Services: coordination, partial planning, full planning, day of
services
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