Planning a Wedding to Remember Book

	Introduction	7
Chapter 1	Your Wedding Rings	9
	How Much to Spend?	9
	Shopping for the Ring	10
	Diamonds	11
	Jewelry Shopping Worksheet	14
Chapter 2	Your Engagement	15
	Engagement Party Ideas	16
	Newspaper Announcements	17
	Broken Engagements	18
Chapter 3	Choosing Your Style	19
	Theme Weddings	20
	Deciding on Formality	21
	Wedding Options	24
	Children or Not	27
	Dogs at Weddings	28
	Planning is the Name of the Game	30
	Do You Need a Bridal Consultant?	31
	Whom to Invite	33
	Finding a Site	34
	Pick a Date	34
	Bridal Consultant Worksheet	36
	Planning Calendar Checklist	39
Chapter 4	Creating a Wedding Budget	43
	Current Trends	19
	Defining Your Budget	44
	Who (Traditionally) Pays for What?	46
	Two Weddings on a Budget	48
	Wedding Expense Record	50
Chapter 5	Contracts	53
	Contract Tips	53
	Wedding Insurance	54
Chapter 6	Setting Your Sites	55
	House of Worship	55
	Other Ceremony and Reception Locations	56
	Home or Garden Weddings	58
	Weddings Held at Clubs, Hotels, Restaurants or Other Facilities	60
	Important Contract Notes	61
	Reception Site Worksheet	63
Chapter 7	The Wedding Party	65
	Selecting Your Bridesmaids	65
	Maid or Matron of Honor	65
	Selecting Groomsmen	67
	The Best Man	67
	The Flower Girl	68
	Ring Bearer or Train Bearer	68
	Thanking Your Attendants	69
	Bride's Attendants List	70
	Groom's Attendants List	72
	Ideas for "girls-only" showers	74
	Ideas for couples showers	74
	The Bachelor/Bachelorette Party	75
Chapter 8	Your Wedding Dress	77
	Fabrics	77
	Silhouettes	78
	Length	78
	Sleeve options	79
	Necklines	79
	Where to Shop	80
	Important Shopping Tips	82
	Choosing Your Headpiece	84
	Shoes	85
	Gloves	85
	Jewelry	86
	Hair	86
	Makeup	87
	Attendant Attire	89
	Guide to Wedding Attire	92
	Bridal Attire Worksheets	94
Chapter 9	Invitations and Stationery	101
	How Many Invitations Do You Need?	101
	Elements of Style	102
	Invitation Wording	104
	Sample Wording	106
	Invitation Inserts	109
	Addressing Dos and Don'ts	111
	Assembling Invitations	112
	Wedding Programs	113
	Stationery Worksheet	116
	Guest Accommodation List	114
	Wedding Guest Lists	121
	Announcement list	126
	Weekend Wedding Itinerary	127
Chapter 10	Your Ceremony	129
	Religious vs. Civil	129
	Cultural Ceremonies	133
	Questions to Ask Your Officiant	135
	Ceremony Basics	136
	Who Stands Where	137
	Personalizing Your Ceremony	138
	Creative Ideas	138
	Writing Your Own Vows	140
	Ceremony Wording Worksheet	141
Chapter 11	Flowers for Your Wedding	145
	Finding a Florist	145
	Flower Description Chart	147
	Bridal Bouquets	148
	Flowers for the Bridal Party	148
	Flowers for the Ceremony	149
	Flowers for the Reception	149
	Other Ways to Use Flowers	150
	Preserving Your Bouquet	150
	Floral Checklist	152
Chapter 12	Planning Your Reception	155
	Planning	155
	Decorations	156
	Favors	157
	Seating Arrangements	158
	Guest Seating Tips	159
	Receiving Line Tips	160
	Reception traditions	161
	Cutting the Cake	162
	Tossing the Bouquet and Garter	162
	Equipment Checklist	164
	Reception Seating Chart	168
Chapter 13	Feeding Your Wedding Guests	170
	Early in the Day	170
	Later in the Day	171
	Evening	171
	Hors d'oeuvres	172
	Buffet Stations	172
	Sit-Down Receptions	173
	Who's Doing the Cooking?	174
	Using an Independent Caterer	174
	Doing It Yourself	175
	Liquor and Beverages	176
	Providing Your Own Beverages	177
	Questions to Ask Your Caterer	179
	Caterer Worksheet	180
Chapter 14	Let Them Eat Cake!	181
	Types of Wedding Cake Bakers	182
	Wedding Cake Components	182
	Cake Flavorings	183
	Cake Toppers	184
	The Cutting of the Cake	184
	The Groom's Cake	184
	Bakery Worksheet	186
Chapter 15	Wedding Music	187
	Ceremony Music	187
	Deciding What Kind of Reception Music	189
	Contract Points	190
	Reception Music Ideas	191
	Ceremony and Reception Music Worksheet	193
Chapter 16	Planning Wedding Photographs	195
	Setting a Budget	195
	How to Find a Photographer	196
	When to Take the Photographs	198
	Creative Photo Ideas	199
	Photo and Video Checklist	201
	Photography Worksheet	203
Chapter 17	Videography	204
	Finding a Good Videographer	204
	What Makes a High-Quality Video?	205
	Videography Styles	206
	Trends in Videography	206
	Videography Worksheet	209
Chapter 18	Arranging Your Wedding Transportation	211
	Limousines	211
	The Grand Getaway	212
	Decorating Ideas for the Car	212
	Transportation Worksheet	213
Chapter 19	Wedding Gifts	215
	Questions to Ask Before You Register	215
	Registering Dos and Don'ts	217
	Gift Problems	217
	Thank You Note Tips	218
	Gift Registry Checklist	219
	Gift List	221
Chapter 20	Your Honeymoon	223
	Honeymoon Questions	223
	Some Helpful Hints	224
	Honeymoon Itinerary Worksheet	226
Chapter 21	The Business Side of Marriage	229
	Your Marriage License	229
	Religious or Ceremonial Requirements	229
	Changing Your Name	230
	Prenuptial Agreements	231
	Marriage License Checklist	233
	Name Change Worksheets	234
Chapter 22	The Second Time Around	237
	Announcing Your Engagement	237
	Planning Your ceremony	237
	The Wedding Dress	238
	Invitations and Announcements	238
	Reaffirming Your Vows	238
	Ways to Include Children	239
Chapter 23	Your Rehearsal	241
	The Rehearsal Dinner	242
	Rehearsal & Reception Checklist	244
Chapter 24	Your Wedding Day	245
	Getting Ready for the Ceremony	245
	At the Reception	246
	Planning your Time	246
	Bride and Groom Wedding Checklist	247
	About Our New Internet Site	248