SA Wedding Guide

1 SA - Wedding GuideWedding OF CONTENTSS ervice Providers Contact List3 Wedding Budget Planner7 Bridal Party Measurements9 Wedding Checklist10 Wedding Schedule11 Wedding Schedule Calendar14 Bridal Emergency Kit15 Honeymoon Packing List162 SERVICE PROVIDER CONTACT LISTBAKERCATERERC ontact NameContact NameTelTelFaxFaxCellCellEmailEmailWebsit eWebsiteAddressAddressCEREMONY VENUECEREMONY OFFICIANTC ontact NameContact NameTelTelFaxFaxCellCellEmailEmailWebsit eWebsiteAddressAddressDJFLORISTC ontact NameContact NameTelTelFaxFaxCellCellEmailEmailWebsit eWebsiteAddressAddress3 JEWELERMAKE-UP ARTISTC ontact NameContact NameTelTelFaxFaxCellCellEmailEmailWebsit eWebsiteAddressAddressMUSICIAN - CEREMONYMUSICIAN - RECEPTIONC ontact NameContact NameTelTelFaxFaxCellCellEmailEmailWebsit eWebsiteAddressAddressPHOTOGRAPHERRECEPT ION VENUEC ontact NameContact NameTelTelFaxFaxCellCellEmailEmailWebsit eWebsiteAddressAddressSALONSTATIONERYC ontact NameContact NameTelTelFaxFaxCellCellEmailEmailWebsit eWebsiteAddressAddress4 SUIT HIREVEHICLE HIREC ontact NameContact NameTelTelFaxFaxCellCellEmailEmailWebsit eWebsiteAddressAddressVIDEOGRAPHERVOCALI STC ontact NameContact NameTelTelFaxFaxCellCellEmailEmailWebsit eWebsiteAddressAddressWEDDING COORDINATORWEDDING FAVOURSC ontact NameContact NameTelTelFaxFaxCellCellEmailEmailWebsit eWebsiteAddressAddressMISCELLANEOUSMISCE LLANEOUSC ontact NameContact NameTelTelFaxFaxCellCellEmailEmailWebsit eWebsiteAddressAddress5 MISCELLANEOUSMISCELLANEOUSC ontact NameContact NameTelTelFaxFaxCellCellEmailEmailWebsit eWebsiteAddressAddressMISCELLANEOUSMISCE LLANEOUSC ontact NameContact NameTelTelFaxFaxCellCellEmailEmailWebsit eWebsiteAddressAddressMISCELLANEOUSMISCE LLANEOUSC ontact NameContact NameTelTelFaxFaxCellCellEmailEmailWebsit eWebsiteAddressAddress6 Wedding BUDGET PLANNER% OF BUDGETDESCRIPTIONESTIMATEACTUAL50%RECEPT IONCOSTFoodDrinksCakeLocation FeeService Fee (wait)

2 Staff, bartenders, valet)Rentals (tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery etc.)Decorations (excl flowers)Other10%ATTIRECOSTB rides DressSuit HireHeadpiece / VeilJewelry (excl Wedding rings)ShoesGarterAccessoriesOther8%PHOTO GRAPHYCOSTP hotographerVideographerAlbumsOther7%MUSI CCOSTDJ'sMusician CeremonyMusician ReceptionOther7%MICELLANEOUSCOSTB each/Venue PermitTaxesTipsOther6%FLORAL/DECORATIONS COSTB ouquestBoutonnieresCorsages (for mothers)Ceremony FlowersReception FlowersOther7% OF BUDGETDESCRIPTIONESTIMATEACTUAL6%STATION ERYCOSTA nnoucementsWedding InvitationsRSVP CardsCalligraphyThank You CardsStampsReception Napkins/Place CardsTable NumbersSeating BoardOther2%RINGSCOSTB rides Wedding RingGrooms Wedding RingOther2%TRANSPORTATIONCOSTTo CeremonyTo ReceptionGuests TransportationOther2%GIFTSCOSTW edding FavoursFor BridesmaidsFor GroomsmenFor ParentsFor Each OtherOther1%CEREMONYCOSTL ocation FeeOfficiants Fee / DonationOther100%TOTALThe above percentages are merely suggestions.

3 You can change these numbers depending on which aspects of the Wedding are more important to PARTY MEASUREMENTSBRIDEGROOMD ress SizeShirt SizeBustNeckWaistWaistHipsHeightHeightIn side LegShoe SizeShoe SizeBRIDESMAIDSMAID 1 MAID 2 NameNameDress SizeDress SizeBustBustWaistWaistHipsHipsHeightHeig htShoe SizeShoe SizeMAID 3 MAID 4 NameNameDress SizeDress SizeBustBustWaistWaistHipsHipsHeightHeig htShoe SizeShoe SizeGROOMSMENMAN 1 MAN 2 NameNameShirt SizeShirt SizeNeckNeckWaistWaistHeightHeightInside LegInside LegShoe SizeShoe SizeMAN 3 MAN 4 NameNameShirt SizeShirt SizeNeckNeckWaistWaistHeightHeightInside LegInside LegShoe SizeShoe Size9 Wedding CHECKLISTATTIRERECEPTIONCEREMONYGownLoca tion FeeMarriage OfficerBridal ShoesCatererLocation feeBridal SlipFoodAlter decorationsLingerieBakerChair/Pew rentalHosieryMusicianChair/Pew decorationsJewelryBartendersGuest book & PenBridal GlovesLiquorRing Bearer PillowBridal Headpiece / veilSecurityFlower girl basketBridesmaid dressesWedding CakeUnity CandleBridesmaid accessoriesGroom's CakeAisle RunnerBridesmaid shoesCake KnifeMusicianGroom's SuitCake decorationsGratuityGroomsmen SuitsServersTransportationGarterTable DecorationsChildcare / EntertainmentGown preservationOther decorationsREHEARSAL DINNERA lterationsDishesCatererGoing-away outfitGlasswareBartenderHoneymoon clothesNapkinsLiquorChildren's attireLinensTables / chairsFLOWERST ablesDecorationsBrides bouquetChairsSecurityBridesmaids bouquetsGuestbook & PenMusicCorsagesEntertainmentSound SystemBoutonnieresRice/Petals/Bubbles/Co nfettiGuest ParkingReception centerpiecesParkingDishesAltarpieceGratu itiesCenterpiecesPew / Chair bowsLimousine / CarriageLinensThrow away bouquetTransportationFoodFlowergirl's flowersChildcare / EntertainmentServersSTATIONERYB alloonsPHOTOGRAPHYI nvitationsGIFTS & FAVOURSB ridal portraitsMap / directions cardsAttendants giftsReceptionReply cardsGifts for

4 Each otherCeremonySave The Date cardsFavoursPhoto albumsCeremony cardsMISCELLANEOUSE ngagement portraitsCalligrapherLocation PermitRINGSP ostageHairdresserWedding bandsWedding ProgramsManicure & pedicureEngagement ringMenu & Table cardsMake-upEngravingRehearsal dinner invitationsWedding PlannerHONEYMOONA ddress LabelsHotel for guestsAir fareThank You notesAccommodationRental CarPassports / Visas10 Wedding SCHEDULE7 12 MONTHS BEFORECHECK DESCRIPTIONF ormally announce your engagement by having both families meetSelect the date. Consider a date to accommodate your family and friends. Take into account the summer months when the kids are out of school and when most people take the vacations. Also consider major holidays and events that may occur. If you're planning a Wedding a year in advance, sending a Save The Date card to your guests will help them to make the necessary your budget. Be realistic. Determine who is paying for the Wedding .

5 If it's shared amongst family or bridal parties then clearly state who is paying for your your ceremony venueBook your reception venueHire the Wedding co-ordinator. If you are using a Wedding co-ordinator, you need to meet and interview view them & Purchase a Wedding planner. Make sure your planner has a calendar and pages to make notes. Add pockets or sleeves to hold receipts and samples. Consider purchasing Wedding planning software or apps. They are very handy for keeping track of gifts, thank you cards, RSVP's and arranging seating up the guest list remembering the number of guests directly correlates to the members of Wedding caterer. Be sure to sample the menu and meet the caterer/chef. Obtain photographer. View their portfolio and references. Good photographers are snapped up quickly. They are capturing the most important day of your life so Be picky!Book videographer. As with photgrapher, view their portfolio and references.

6 Good videographers are snapped up quickly. They are capturing the most important day of your life so Be picky!Book the floristBook musicians for ceremonyBook musicians for receptionOrder your Wedding dress, veil, headpiece, shoes & accessoriesOTHER TASKS 7 12 MONTHS BEFORE114 6 MONTHS BEFORECHECK DESCRIPTIONO rder bridal party dresses and groomsmen suitsReserve rental equipmentOrder Wedding cakeOrder Wedding stationeryMake honeymoon reservations. Check that your passports are current & valif for international travel. Obtain any visas transportationReserve accommodations for out-of-town guestsOTHER TASKS 4 6 MONTHS BEFORE2 3 MONTHS BEFORECHECK DESCRIPTIONF inalise guest list. Finalise menuFinalise room decorations and arrangementsMeet your marriage officer. Discuss any special readings or traditions for the ceremony. Make copies of readings and forward to those who will be reading them and to the dress fitting. Take along your shoes and lingerie that you'll be wearing on your Wedding your rehearsal dinner.

7 The rehearsal dinner allows close family, friends and bridal party to meet each other (some for the first time). This is usually a casual dinner at home or favourite Wedding favoursPurchase Wedding party giftsPurchase Wedding ringsOTHER TASKS 2 3 MONTHS BEFORE121 MONTH BEFORECHECK DESCRIPTIONO btain any permits required such as beach permit if your Wedding is held on a public for each otherPurchase guest bookDraft up Wedding programs. Send this to your stationery your surname. If your are changing your surname, you'll have to change your driver's license, passport, bank accounts and credit your Wedding invitationsInform post office of change of address. It's a simple form to fill out and getting it done early makes sure there is no major problems. If there is no change of address then consider asking a friend or family member to clear your letterbox while you're on your hair and make-up trialsSend out Thank You notes for the gifts you may have already received perhaps from some who are unable to attend your FINAL WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDINGC ollect Wedding DressCollect Bridal Party Dresses and Suits and have them delivered to those who will be wearing themFinalise number of guests.

8 Follow up on those who did not respond. Send final list to printer, caterer, co-ordinator, decorator & venuesWrite SpeechesMake hair and make up appointmentConfirm details with all vendorsPack for the for the Wedding night and the day after the and pass out Wedding day TASKS13 Wedding SCHEDULEMONTH / YEAR MONTUESWEDTHURFRISATSUNUse the above calendar to keep track of all your appointments and any events and expos you will be attending relivant to your and copy this page as many times as you require. Alternatively select File on the Toolbar, select Print and select the page number of this sheet then select the number of copies under EMERGENCY KITCHECKITEMS mall sewing kitSafety pinsTissuesSmelling saltsLipstickCompact powder caseChewing gum/breath mintsCompact mirrorpantyhoseClear nail polishPen & small notepadList of all vendors contact detailsPlastersdeodrantBobby pins / hair pinsPerfumeEye dropsAspirin / PanadoHair sprayDental flossGlueToothpicksBottled waterSnack foodDrinking straws (drink water during photos without messing up your makeup)Hairbrush & combLint removerNon-drowsy allergy medicinesWipesAny prescription meds for bride / groomChalk (mark any flaws on bridal gown)

9 Additional Items15 HONEYMOON PACKING LISTCHECKITEMA irline or e-ticketsPassportsDriver's licenseTravel itinerary with addresses, phone & confirmation numbers for hotels, travel agency, airline, car rental company and tour operatorGuide bookGood novelCashTraveler's Cheques (keep numbers/receipts in a seperate place)ATM and credit cardsToothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwashSpecial soap & other skin care productsDeodorantRazors, shaving cream & after shaveMake-up (including lip balm)Nail polish/removerSunscreen, lotions and moisturizersPerfume / cologneMassage and bath oilsShampoo and conditionerEyeglasses / contact lenses & solutionInsect repellentFeminine hygiene productsHeadache, indigestion and prescription medicationsBirth controlHair dryer & hair brushMini scissors & tweezersPlastersCamera & Video camera & film / memory cardsBatteriesUmbrellaChargers (for any cameras, mobile phones or laptops)Electrical Adaptor (if necessary)Anti-bacterial wipes16