Budget
$ 25,000.00
Item
Bride's Dress Bride's Headpiece Bride's Lingerie Bride's Shoes Bride's Hair/Makeup Groom's Attire Alterations/Cleaning/ Pressing Reception Beverage Reception Decorations Ceremony Decorations Bride's Bouquet Bridesmaids' Bouquets Boutonnieres Other Personal Flowers Reception Food & Service Cake Groom's Dinner Honeymoon Lodging Limo on Wedding Day Ceremony Site Fee Wedding Rings Officiant Attendants' Gifts Favors Ring pillow, candles, goblets Wedding Coordinator Other Site Fee Spending money Ceremony Reception Engagement Photos Photographer Fee Videographer Fee Final Photos Purchased Other Rental Invitations Programs Thanks You's & Announcements
Estimate
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 600.00 100.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 150.00 150.00 1,200.00 325.00 125.00 150.00 150.00 50.00 50.00 3,500.00 400.00 200.00 1,500.00 200.00 50.00 450.00 60.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 400.00 500.00 200.00 600.00 100.00 1,000.00 1,100.00 500.00 100.00 175.00 30.00 75.00
Actual
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 930.52 155.09 77.54 77.54 77.54 232.63 232.63 1,861.04 504.03 193.86 232.63 232.63 77.54 77.54 5,428.04 620.35 310.17 2,326.30 310.17 77.54 697.89 93.05 232.63 232.63 232.63 232.63 232.63 620.35 775.43 310.17 930.52 155.09 1,550.87 1,705.96 775.43 155.09 271.40 46.53 116.32
Paid
$ -
Napkins/Matches etc. Location Maps Honeymoon Travel
$ 20.00 $ 10.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 16,120.00
$ 31.02 $ 15.51 $ 1,550.87 $ 25,000.00 $ -
Who Pays
Bride Family Bride Family Bride Family Bride Family Bride Family Groom Family Bride Family Bride Family Bride Family Bride Family Groom Bride Family Groom Groom Bride Family Bride Family Groom Couple Bride Family Bride Family Groom Groom Bride Bride Family Bride Family Bride Family Bride Family Couple Bride Family Bride Family Bride Family Bride Family Bride Family Couple Bride Family Bride Family Bride Family Bride Family
0.00 600.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 1,200.00 0.00 325.00 0.00 125.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 3,500.00 0.00 400.00 0.00 200.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 200.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 450.00 0.00 60.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 400.00
0.00 500.00
0.00 20.00
0.00 200.00 0.00 600.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,100.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 175.00 0.00 30.00 0.00 75.00 0.00 20.00 0.00 10.00 0.00 1,000.00
Bride Family Bride Family Couple
0.00 1,100.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 175.00 0.00 30.00 0.00 75.00 0.00 20.00 0.00 10.00 0.00 1,000.00
0.00 600.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 1,200.00 0.00 325.00 0.00 125.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 3,500.00 0.00 400.00 0.00 200.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 200.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 450.00 0.00 60.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 400.00
0.00 500.00
0.00 20.00
0.00 200.00 0.00 600.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,100.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 175.00 0.00 30.00 0.00 75.00 0.00 20.00 0.00 10.00 0.00 1,000.00
0.00 1,100.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 175.00 0.00 30.00 0.00 75.00 0.00 20.00 0.00 10.00 0.00 1,000.00
! To-Do (click for detail) Date Due Comments Consult with fiance & all parents about budget Hire consultant (if needed) Locate & book reception venue Select and buy engagement ring Locate & book wedding venue Engagement Party Register for gifts Visit clergymember Pre-marital counseling: priest, minister, rabbi Begin guest list - get aprx. head count Select attendants and ushers Hire videographer Hire photographer Hire caterer Book musicians Book organist and wedding soloists Purchase wedding dress Select attendants' dresses and accessories Update passports, visas, inoculations, etc. Discuss rehearsal dinner with fiance Complete honeymoon plans with fiance Book portrait photographer Book transportation for wedding party Book calligrapher Pick bridal accessories, veil, shoes, etc. Consider tents, lights, heaters for outside sites Consult w/ travel agent about honeymoon Reserve rental equipment for ceremony & reception Order invitations & announcements Thank you cards, napkins, matches, more envelopes Schedule fittings for bridal attire Depends on delivery dates of attire. Select baker & sample cakes Reserve wedding night accommodations May be included in reception package Arrange for Flowers Select ceremony music Select menu with caterer Plan reception, decorations, theme, etc. Tuxedo rentals & fittings for groom & groomsmen Or coordinate suits to be worn Arrange for speakers at reception Mothers select their dresses Take dance lessons if desired Plan liquor needs if caterer doesn't do it May need liquor license
Make appointment with hairstylist (bride) Arrange for out-of-town guest needs Look for special wedding block room rates Arrange for welcome gifts in rooms of travelers Check state requirements for blood tests Finalize ceremony with officiant Order wedding rings & engraving Do maps and directions for out-of-town guests Include with invitations Finalize guest list - compile addresses Order wedding cake Work out traffic and parking issues May be taken care of depending on venues Send out of town guests hotel and city info. Give them a jump on travel plans Arrange rehearsal dinner Address invitations Have portrait taken Plan recording and displaying of wedding gifts Get the marriage license Mail invitations Record gifts & send thank you's as received Same for showers & other wedding related parties Choose gifts for attendants and ushers Give bridesmaids guest list for showers Or list to those hosting showers Send announcement to newspapers Plan bridesmaids' party Order reception favors Pick up wedding rings Buy accessories, ring pillow, goblets, candles etc Don't forget cake knife and server Make photographer list of pictures you want taken Buy going-away outfit Give song list to musicians of do's and don'ts Do name change paperwork, licence, banks, ss#, etc Make sure homeowner's insurance covers ring/gifts Also may want to check on life insurance policies Final dress, headpiece & all clothing fitting Confirm details with florist bouquets, boutonniere's, mothers'/fathers' corsage Check & change insurance policies Household, life,car, etc. Hairstyle, makeup, headpiece trial run Design and print ceremony program Address wedding announcements Mail after wedding Arrange for dress cleaning & flower preservation Arrange for day of wedding errand runner Friend or hired hand for last minute details Try on wedding bands for fit Just in case... Break in bridal shoes - wear around house Don't want sore feet ... Confirm accommodations for out-of-town guests Try on wedding attire for all participants Call expected guests who haven't responded Make reception seating plans & place cards Use EZ Wedding Planner Seating Program File change of address if moving to new home Pick up honeymoon tics, travelers checks, etc. Double check ALL arrangements Give honeymoon contact info to someone In case of emergencies where can you be reached Bachelor and/or Bachelorette Parties Confirm transportation plans Confirm rehearsal plan with officiant & attendants Finalize count for rehearsal dinner
Review duties with wedding participants Review seating details with ushers Pack for honeymoon It's getting close... Last minute details with all service providers Give photo wish list to photographer Use EZ Wedding Planner Photo List Label envelopes with fees for officiant, dj, etc. Groom & groomsmen get haircuts gentle reminder Give gifts to attendants Can be done at rehersal or earlier Finalize reception count with caterer Assign person to pick up gifts/cash from reception Wedding rehearsal Bride get a manicure Relax, enjoy ... Pick up rental wedding attire Earlier can't hurt; no surprises. Finish packing for wedding night and/or honeymoon Give wedding rings to best man & maid of honor May be done on wedding day Sign & witness marriage license Pay balance due to service providers some may require earlier payment Pay officient, musicians, etc. Have envelopes prepared. Bride & attendants have hair done Eat a light, nutritious breakfast & perhaps lunch You'll need the energy, trust me. Mail wedding announcements For people not invited but want to notify Someone take dress/veil to be cleaned/preserved Make sure cleaner is experienced in wed. dresses Someone take bouquet to be preserved Or hang upside down to dry Send gift thank you cards Or when back from honeymoon - within 2 mo of wed.
Online Help @ www.wuThando.com Due Date Complete 12-Jun-08 18-Jun-08
Name Address Mom & Dad Groom 211 Celebrate Lane - Harare,Hr 2004 Alec & Partner 21 Ring circle Marlborough, Harare
Number in Party 3 4
Invitiation Sent X x
RSVP X x
Attendees 2
B/G G
A List A 1