Here Comes The Bride Wedding Guide Summer 2021

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the Ring to the Reception Louisiana Northshore, located less than an hour from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is where love blossoms.

Our experienced team can help you find unique outdoor venues, divine rehearsal dinner locations, and create special custom itineraries for bachelorette and bachelor trips, as well as assist with group room rates for visiting family and friends.

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g n i d d e W COORDINATOR Planning Your Days

BY DINA ZELDEN

Whether you are opting out of hiring a wedding coordinator because you want every aspect of your wedding to have your personal touch, or you need to save money, there is one professional you should consider hiring. A day-of coordinator is just what you need. This type of coordinator will save you money because they work with you for a shorter period of time. Since you do the up-front planning, you can be sure that your personal touch is in all the details. So just what can you expect from this service professional? They will be your spokesperson, cheerleader, and supporter in the weeks leading up to, and all the way through the tears and cheers of the big day.

SPOKESPERSON

Don’t let the description “dayof ” mislead you. This type of coordinator will begin meeting

with you 6-8 weeks before your wedding to create a timeline for the day.

The coordinator will be in contact with all the vendors you have hired to create a team atmosphere ensuring everyone is on the same page and working together to guarantee a smooth event from start to finish. Once hired, they will be the point of contact, checking on last minute details, freeing you for your personal preparation.

SUPPORTER On your wedding day, you can expect the support of your coordinator, and so can your parents and bridal party. This will ensure that the needs of your family and those special to you will be handled without causing you added stress.

The day-of coordinator will be the first person on the job and the last to leave. They will cue all the wedding professionals so that this once-in-alifetime event goes smoothly.

CHEERLEADER The last few weeks before the wedding are often the most stressful.

There will inevitably be last minute issues which is why you hire a professional. A day-of coordinator will lead you in a walkthrough of the venue the week of the wedding to make certain your event will be just as you envision. They will conduct the rehearsal and be sure all participants feel comfortable with their roles.

Your wedding is a momentous occasion- momentous AND expensive.

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Best Questions To Ask Your Wedding Photographer • • What is your primary style?

• How many weddings have you shot, and • have you shot ones similar to mine?

• Have you ever worked at my wedding venue • before?

If my event lasts longer than expected, will you stay? is there an additional charge?

Will a contract of the services be provided? If so, can I get a copy?

Howlong after the event will the proof, albums, etc be ready?

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THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN PLANNING A WEDDING. TO ENSURE SUCCESS – AND YOUR SANITY – THE KEY IS ORGANIZATION. WE’VE COMPILED A DETAILED CHECKLIST THAT PAYS SPECIAL ATTENTION TO TIME-SENSITIVE DEADLINES, SO YOU CAN CREATE A FOOLPROOF CALENDAR AND TO-DO LIST.

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12 months +

 Select date, time and place. Then reserve venues!  Decide on wedding size and style.  Hire wedding consultant (if applicable) and create wedding website.  Shop for gown.  Begin guest list.

9-12 months

 Research honeymoon destinations.  Book musicians, DJ, florist, photographer, videographer and limousines.  Order invitations.  Purchase gown and begin alterations.  Ask friends to be in wedding party and order bridesmaid dresses.

1 week

 Give final head count to reception venue.

The day before

 Hold rehearsal ceremony and dinner.  Deliver everything to site and work out any kinks.  Give marriage license to officiant.  Present gifts to wedding party, parents and any other honored guests.

The day of

 Give rings and officiant’s fee to best man.  Designate liaison for photographer to ensure all necessary pictures are taken.  EXHALE! NOTE: Larger cities have long waiting lists for wedding vendors so you may need to act sooner!

6-9 months

 Finalize guest list and send save-thedate cards.  Book appointments for hair, nails and make-up.  Reserve attire for groom and groomsmen.  Order cake(s).  Purchase rings.

3-6 months

 Secure bridal accessories (such as shoes, jewelry, garter and mementos)  Give musicians a list of songs you want them to play (or to avoid).  Make food choices with venue.

2 months

 Mail invitations.

1 month

 Give photographer a list of pictures you want taken.

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Kyle & Megan

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Kyle and Megan were introduced to each other at a high school football game in 8th grade!

Of course, Megan was instantly charmed by Kyles good looks and baby blue eyes and Kyle says Megan was just very hard to not fall for.

They exchanged numbers and hung out but nothing ever perused. Although they both admit to having crushes on one another!

Kyle laughs and says “it’s a good thing I’ve had time to grow, she might not have given me a chance back then.”

Years later Megan was attending her best friends birthday get together when she looked up into the crowd of friends that gathered and noticed a very familiar face.

Kyle came up to her and they instantly felt a connection. The following weekend Megan went up to Baton Rouge for an LSU tailgating party with her friend, walking in and immediately locking eyes with Kyle. What a surprise!

Neither one of them knew the other would be at this party! Fate seemed to have a reason to have them running back into each other!

Kyle and Megan began dating and 8 months into the relationship found themselves standing at the Trevi fountain in Italy, where Kyle asked Megan to spend the rest of their lives together. Kyle and Megan are expecting their first child together this October and look forward to uniting their family and officiating vows at the Barn of Pearl River on December 5th, 2022!

The g n i d d e W t e g d u B

Invitations & Stationery Save the Date cards Invitations, Reply Cards Postage Programs Menu Cards Place Cards Thank You Cards Calligraphy Miscellaneous TOTAL Bridal Attire & Beauty Gown Veil / Headpiece Alterations Shoes Lingerie Accessories Jewelry Makeup Hair Nails Miscellaneous TOTAL Groom’s Attire Tuxedo / Suit Shoes Cuff Links Grooming Accessories Miscellaneous TOTAL

Ceremony Location fee Officiant fee Marriage License Rings Music Miscellaneous TOTAL

Reception Location fee Food Drink Rentals Wedding Cake Groom’s Cake Favors Music Security Gratuities Miscellaneous

TOTAL Flowers Ceremony Reception Decorations Bridal Bouquet Attendant Bouquets Boutonnieres Flower Girl Parents Grandparents Miscellaneous

TOTAL

Photography Photography Videography Albums Miscellaneous

TOTAL Transportation Limousine(s) Miscellaneous

TOTAL Gifts Wedding Party Parents Bride & Groom Miscellaneous

TOTAL Honeymoon Airline tickets Accommodations Car Rentals Food Entertainment Excursions Souvenirs Passports Clothing Miscellaneous TOTAL Miscellaneous Wedding Consultant Gown Preservation TOTAL

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Bridal Registry

Seven Seas Travel

Trinity Trolleys

Trinity Banquets

Party Portraits

Louisiana Castle

John’s Tuxedos

Glamper Shots

CB Esthetics

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Pure Romance

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R & L Catering

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Your happily ever after starts here!

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