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Hudson & Savanah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Venue Highlight: Quiet Meadow Farm. . . . 16 Elina & Josh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Kelsey & Mark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Wedding Photo Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Chloe & Austin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Maddie & Ben. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Tips for Choosing the Best Caterer. . . . . . . 40 Michelle & Erhan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Sierra & Brad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Questions to Ask a Florist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Nate & Katherine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Tasha & Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Alyssa + David. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Choosing a Venue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Engagements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Utah’s Premier Wedding Vendors!. . . . . 90
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PUBLISHER Premier Weddings CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS OF REAL WEDDINGS Carly Thunell Photography DB Photography Dilan Maxfield Photography Jacque Lynn Photography Jenisse Photography Jessica White Photography Sugar Rush Photo + Video A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Alexander Cross Photography Ama Photography & Cinema C. Baron Photography CamillaRain Photography CHARD Photography Elly’s Photography Frances Photography Ivy Weddings Jonathan Ivy Photography Kaley Elaine Photography Krista Lee Photography Kristyn Hogan Photography Lacy Dagerath Photography Mark Thomas Photography Nyk+Cali Wedding Photographers SD Photography ADVERTISING INQUIRIES Email Nick Thiele at nick@premierweddings.com
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Featured Vendors photographer / DILAN MAXFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY venue / QUIET MEADOW FARM florals / WRIGHT FLOWER COMPANY catering / MARVELLOUS CATERING CO cake / AWESOME WEDDING CAKES CHEAP dress / HOBBLE CREEK DESIGN videography / TY ASKEROTH, BEAUT VISUALS frozen yogurt / PHROZEN dj / DJ JC
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QUIET MEADOW FARM Venue Highlight: Quiet Meadow Farm
Photo Credit: Marcel De Lima Venue: Quiet Meadow Farm
Venue Highlight
About Quiet Meadow Farm Quiet Meadow Farm is a ceremony and reception venue in Mapleton, Utah. It offers couples a venue with a rustic style in a location that is hard to forget with its beautiful scenery. The barn space is nestled right by the Wasatch Mountains in the middle of rolling fields. Nine months out of the year, sheep and goats graze these fields, only adding to the space’s natural appeal. Spend your wedding day inside and/or outside. Even in bad weather, you can enjoy your day from inside the barn with its three large doors that open to expose beautiful scenery. Despite the seclusion of this 150-acre farmland, you are only 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City and 20 minutes north of Payson. The barn is adorned with lighting on both the inside and outside.
Primary Contact: Lori Phone: (801) 438-9394 Email: quietmeadowfarms@gmail.com Facebook: @quietmeadowfarms Website: www.quietmeadowfarms.com
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Featured Vendors photographer / CARLY THUNELL PHOTOGRAPHY venue / THE LINDEN BARN cake / HEIDI RANSDELL AND VICKI BUNGARD florals / MIKAYAL VAN VALKENBURG caterer / TEXAS ROAD HOUSE jewelry / GARRET ELLIS handwritten signs / LORI HOWELL dress / DAVID’S BRIDAL groom’s attire / MEN’S WAREHOUSE hair / SHAUNTELL ALLEN makeup / KADIE ALLEN
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Wedding Photo Checklist With the Bride
q Bride alone – close up and full-length q Bride touching up makeup and hair q Bride with mother q Bride with father q Bride with both parents q Bride with grandparents q Bride with siblings q Bride with maid/matron of honor q Bride with groom’s sister(s) q Bride with all bridesmaids q Bride with flower girls q Bride with entire immediate family q Bride with father waiting to walk down the aisle
With the Groom
q Groom alone – close up and full length q Groom with mother q Groom with father q Groom with both parents q Groom with Brothers q Groom with bride’s brothers q Groom with best man q Groom with all groomsman q Groom with ring bearer q Groom with entire immediate family
At the Ceremony Venue
q Officiant q Groomsmen seating guests q Registry attendants & greeters
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q Seating of grandmothers q Seating of mothers q Lighting of unity candle by parents q Groom waiting at alter with best man q Processional of wedding party q Maid/Matron of honor walking down the aisle q Ring bearer walking down aisle q Bride and father before walking down the aisle q Bride walking down aisle with father q Bride being given away q Entire ceremony scene once everyone is present q Bride and groom at the alter q Exchanging of rings q Exchanging of vows q Lighting of the unity candle q Exchanging of the kiss q Announcement of Mr. and Mrs. q Recessional
After the Ceremony
q Bride with register attendants q Bride and groom with greeters q Bride and groom with readers q Bride and groom q Bride and groom with wedding party q Bride and groom with bride’s parents q Bride and groom with groom’s parents q Bride and groom with bride’s family q Bride and groom with groom’s family
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During the Ceremony
Wedding Photo Checklist Reception Photos
q Bride and Groom’s entrance to reception q Bride and groom’s first dance – full length q Bride and groom’s first dance – close up q Bride dancing with father q Groom dancing with mother q Bride and groom talking with guests q Toasting q Bride and groom cutting cake q Bride tossing bouquet q Groom taking off garter q Bride with all girlfriends q Groom with all best friends q Candid reception photos q Guests preparing for bride and groom’s “going away” q Bride and groom leaving reception
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q Wedding cake q Food table q Decorations q Musicians q Gift table q Decorated car q Bride’s bouquet
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Chloe & Austin
Chloe & Austin Photographer: Jacque Lynn Photography
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photographer / JACQUE LYNN PHOTOGRAPHY event venue / BEN LOMOND HOTEL photo booth equipment / SALT CITY PHOTO BOOTH jewelry / REVOLUTION JEWELRY bridesmaid dresses / EVER PRETTY invitation designer / MINTED jewelry / KAY JEWELERS tuxedo and mens attire / THE BLACK TUX dress designer / ENZOANI dress store / BLUSH BRIDAL COUTURE dj / DON WOODBURY PRODUCTIONS hair & makeup / VERSA ARTISTRY bakery / AVA BAKES CAKES caterer / BROWN BROTHERS CATERING planning, decor, design, & rentals / HOOPES EVENTS florals / FLEUR AND STEMS
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Featured Vendors photographer / JENISSE PHOTOGRAPHY ceremony venue / PROVO CITY CENTER TEMPLE reception venue / COTTAGE CHARM florals / PAINTED DAISY dress / BRIDAL CLOSET
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Tips for Choosing the Best Caterer Every bride wants to be a good hostess and provide enough tasty food and drink to keep their guests in good spirits. Therefore, the most critical decision you will make for your wedding is the caterer. They can make your wedding reception a dream or a nightmare. A good caterer can easily handle the preparation, service and clean up of the meal seamlessly. Many caterers also provide the rentals such as linens, dishes, and even tables and chairs as a service to their brides. Some even provide bartenders and cut and serve the cake. This one stop shopping experience can be valuable on saving time and money. First, contact your venue for a list of approved caterers. Some venues require you to use one on the list. Ask who they recommend. If your venue does allow outside caterers, begin asking for recommendations from friends and family. If you use a caterer that has never worked at that venue before, request a list of the requirements they have to meet in order to work on their property. Don’t sign on the dotted line until you have had a tasting. Once you have found one that makes your tastebuds happy, ask these 8 questions to finalize the details.
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The service and atmosphere of the dinner hour is just as important as how the food tastes. Ask your caterer about the number servers they plan to provide for for your guest list. If you are having a buffet, you need one server for approximately every 20 guests. If you are having a plated meal, you can have one server for every 15 guests. Also, be sure their attire will match your atmosphere. You may assume the servers will be in black tie only to have them show up in the company polo.
Talk cocktails and cake. This is where you will need to do some logistical work among your venue, cake bakery and caterer. You will want to make sure you (and your vendors) are clear on who is doing what. You do not want to pay double for both vendors planning to serve cake and cocktails or worse, no vendor planning to do so. Bartending and cake service may be options your caterer provides. If you choose to utilize them, discuss each of these services and have your final decisions specified in your contract.
How is your pricing broken down (e.g. food, bar, tax, gratuity)? A caterer should be upfront and clear about exactly what is included in their quote. If you are unsure, ask for an itemized quote. Many brides have blown their budget at the end of the wedding when they find that service and tax were not included in their pricing. For a large wedding, those two items could be several thousand dollars.
CATERING
What is the ratio of servers to guests, and how will the servers be dressed?
What is your payment policy? While on the subject of pricing, discuss when and how you are to pay. Most caterers will require some sort of deposit when you sign your contract. You haven’t truly booked your caterer until this payment is received. It is also important to avoid late fees.
When is my final count date? The final count date is the last day to tell your caterer how many to prepare for. It will save you money and stress to have this number as accurate as possible. Make sure you are clear on this day so you can give the caterer the number.
What is your cancellation policy? There are a number of things that could come up that could cause you to cancel your caterer even if you are not calling off the wedding. Make sure you know the cancellation policy when you sign the contract. Think of it as Murphy’s Law wedding repellant.
What if my event runs over? Have this conversation with your caterer before all your guests are stuck in traffic. Again, no one plans for their wedding to run behind and the odds are, it won’t. But, just to be safe, ask about their policy just in case. Review question #6 for further explanation.
What is your policy on cleanup? This is probably the last thing every bride thinks of in wedding planning. First, have a discussion on exactly what is considered clean up and who will be responsible for this service. Then, clarify who will clean up and when the cleanup will occur. While you’re at it, discuss what to do with the leftovers.
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Featured Vendors photographer / JENISSE PHOTOGRAPHY venue / MAIN & SKY florals / NATIVE FLOWER COMPANY dress / LANTING BRIDE bride’s cocktail dress / TS COUTURE desserts / FILLINGS AND EMULSIONS
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Sierra & Brad Photographer: Sugar Rush Photo + Video
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Featured Vendors photographer / SUGAR RUSH PHOTO + VIDEO venue / AMERICAN WEST HERITAGE CENTER dress / PETALS & PROMISES florals / LOGAN FLOWER SHOPPE planner / EMBELLISH THE MOMENT hair / STEPHANIE STOWELL AT TRICHOLOGY SALON makeup / SIERRA SHARP AT TRICHOLOGY SALON
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Questions to Ask a Florist 1. How much experience do you have doing weddings? 2. Have you done weddings at my chosen venue before? 3. Will my flower choices be in season? 4. Do you have a porfolio of your work? 5. Who is responsible for setup and delivery? Is there a delivery fee? 6. How long do you need to setup? 7. How do you price your floral arrangements? 8. What recommendations do you have to help maximize my budget? 9. How would you describe your design style? 10. When is payment due?
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Nate & Katherine
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Featured Vendors photographer / SUGAR RUSH PHOTO + VIDEO venue / SOLITUDE MOUNTAIN RESORT cake / GRANITE BAKERY florals & decor / CACTUS AND TROPICALS hair & makeup / SPECTRUM SALON IN PARK CITY dress / BRIDAL CLOSET rehearsal dinner / SOLITUDE MOUNTAIN RESORT dj / TODD THOMPSON, LIFE OF THE PARTY
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Tasha & Chip
Tasha & Chip Photographer: Jessica White Photography
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Featured Vendors photographer / JESSICA WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY accomodations / WALDORF ASTORIA PARK CITY dress / BITSY BRIDAL florals / JULIA SMITH FLORAL designer, planner, & rentals / HOOPES EVENTS hair / ALI AT ULYSSES SALON makeup / GOT BEAUTY cake / ROCKSTAR CAKERY groom’s attire / Z ZENGA groomsmen attire / NORDSTROM dj / ONE SOUND DJ SERVICES jewelry / OC TANNER catering / MELANGE LIQUID CATERING & TONY’S SMOKE SHACK
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Featured Vendors photographer / SUGAR RUSH PHOTO + VIDEO venue / RED CLIFF RANCH dress / ALTA MODA BRIDAL hair & makeup / KRISTEN PACKARD ARTISTRY men’s attire / BESPOKE CUSTOM CLOTHING florals / FIVE PENNY FLORAL
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CHOOSING A VENUE
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CHOOSING A VENUE
Important Questions to Ask a Wedding Venue SCHEDULING AND ACCOMMODATIONS 1. Is my wedding date available? 2. How many other weddings are scheduled that day? 3. How many people can the venue accommodate? 4. How long will I have use of the event space(s) 5. I reserve? Is there an overtime fee if I stay longer? 6. Can I hold my ceremony here, too? If so, is there an additional charge? 7. Is there a bride’s changing area? 8. How much time is allocated for the rehearsal? 9. Is there room for a band and/or dancing? 10. Are there adequate bathroom facilities? 11. Is there a coat check? 12. Is the site handicap accessible? 13. Is there parking on site? If so, is it complimentary? Do you offer valet parking?
MONEY MATTERS 1. What is the venue fee and what is included in that price? 2. Is there a discount for booking an off-season date or Sunday through Friday? 3. How much is the deposit, when is it due, and is it refundable? 4. What’s the cancellation policy? 5. What’s the payment plan for the entire bill?
GENERAL QUESTIONS 1. Is there a backup plan for rain or inclement weather? 2. Who is responsible for setting up and tearing down the decor, and when will it be completed? 3. Does the venue have liability insurance? 4. Will there be security guards on site, or do I need to make my own arrangements?
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Important Questions to Ask a Wedding Venue VENDORS AND SETUP 1. Must I use in-house caterers, or choose from a preferred vendor list? 2. If I hire my own caterer, are kitchen facilities available for them? 3. Can I bring in a cake from an outside cake maker or must I use a cake made on the premises? Is there a cake-cutting fee? If I use a cake made on site is the fee waived? Do you provide special cake-cutting utensils? 4. When can my vendors arrive for setup? 5. Are there any decoration limitations? 6. Are candles permitted? 7. Are tables, linens, chairs, plates, silverware and glassware provided? If so, is there an additional charge? 8. Can I move things around and decorate to suit my purposes, or do I have to leave everything as is? 9. Does the venue own sound equipment, or do I need to rent my own?
FOOD AND BEVERAGE 1. Are you licensed to provide alcohol service? If so, is alcohol priced per person? 2. By consumption? Are there additional charges for bar staff? 3. What is the food & beverage cost on a per-person basis? What is the tax and service charge? 4. Can I bring my own wine, beer or champagne, and is there a corkage fee if I do? 5. Can I bring in other alcohol?
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Engagements
ENGAGEMENTS Photo Credit: Lacy Dagerath Photography
Jelani & Oscar Photographer: Sugar Rush Photo + Video
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Mercedes & Dallas Photographer: Sugar Rush Photo + Video
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Mitch & Syd
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Utah’s Premier Wedding Vendors! Get to know some of the TOP-RATED vendors featured in this issue!
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Attire Bridal Closet Phone: 801-572-2519 Web: mybridalcloset.com Featured on pages 36-38, 58-60 Petals & Promises Phone: 435-535-3734 Web: promisesprom.com Featured on pages 48-50 Bitsy Bridal Phone: 801-699-2571 Web: bitsybridal.com Featured on pages 62-64
Got Beauty Phone: 801-474-2090 Web: gotbeauty.com Featured on pages 62-64 Trichology Salon Phone: 435-770-3448 Web: trichologysalon.biz Featured on pages 48-50 Ulysses Salon Phone: 801-953-0954 Featured on pages 62-64
Cakes/Desserts
Pritchett Bridal Phone: 801-373-0194 Web: pritchettbridal.com Featured on pages 24-26
Granite Bakery Phone: 801-467-7291 Web: granitebridal.com Featured on pages 58-60
David’s Bridal Phone: 801-466-2400 Web: davidsbridal.com Featured on pages 20-22
Ava Bakes Cakes Featured on pages 32-34
Beauty Salon Pritchett Phone: 801-373-0194 Web: salonpritchett.com Featured on pages 24-26 Versa Artistry Phone: 800-471-6121 Web: versaartistry.com Featured on pages 32-34
Rockstar Cakery Phone: 801-604-3938 Web: rockstarcakery.com Featured on pages 62-64 Fillings and Emulsions Phone: 385-229-4228 Web: fillingsandemulsions.com Featured on pages 44-46 Awesome Wedding Cakes Cheap Phone: 801-368-2433 awesomeweddingcakescheap.com Featured on pages 8-12
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Catering Brown Brothers Catering Phone: 801-607-1891 Web: brownbrotherscatering.com Featured on pages 32-34 TLC Catering Phone: 801-376-9207 Featured on pages 24-26 Melange Liquid Catering Phone: 801-657-6416 Web: melangeliquidcatering.com Featured on pages 62-64
Life of the Party Phone: 801-810-5687 Web: life-of-the-party.com Featured on pages 58-60 One Sound DJ Services Phone: 801-786-9781 Featured on pages 62-64 Caydin and Summer Bell Phone: 801-708-3190 Featured on pages 24-26
Florals
Tony’s Smoke Shack Phone: 435-882-3054 Web: tonyssmokeshack.com Featured on pages 62-64
Fleur and Stems Phone: 801-889-9089 Web: fleurandstems.com Featured on pages 32-34
Marvellous Catering Co Phone: 801-374-0879 Web: marvellouscatering.com Featured on pages 8-12
L Floral Studio Phone: 801-897-7851 Web: lfloralstudio.com Featured on pages 24-26
Phrozen Phone: 801-663-8156 Web: phrozensoftserve.com Featured on pages 8-12
Julia Smith Floral Phone: 801-471-9337 Web: juliasmithfloral.com Featured on pages 62-64
Entertainment Don Woodbury Productions Phone: 801-928-0701 Web: utahdiscjockey.com Featured on pages 32-34
Painted Daisy Phone: 801-763-8721 Web: painteddaisyflorist.com Featured on pages 36-38 Native Flower Company Phone: 801-364-4606 Web: nativeflowercompany.com Featured on pages 44-46 Logan Flower Shoppe Phone: 435-752-1776 Web: loganflowershop.com Featured on pages 48-50
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Cactus and Tropicals Phone: 801-676-0935 Web: cactusandtropicals.com Featured on pages 58-60
Dilan Maxfield Photography Phone: 385-216-6464 Web: dilanmaxfield.com Featured on pages 8-12
Wright Flower Company Phone: 801-489-4219 Web: wrightflowercompany.com Featured on pages 8-12
Jacque Lynn Photography Phone: 801-597-8955 Web: jacquelynnphoto.com Featured on pages 8-12
Rentals Hoopes Events Phone: 801-900-6093 Web: hoopesevents.com Featured on pages 32-34
Photography Sugar Rush Photo & Video Phone: 801-209-6526 Web: sugarrushphoto.com Featured on pages 48-50, 58-60 Darillyn Southworth, db Photography Web: dbphotographyutah.com Featured on pages 24-26 Jenisse Photography Phone: 801-602-5423 Web: jenisse.com Featured on pages 36-38, 44-46 Jessica White Photography Phone: 801-783-7124 Web: jessicawhitephotography.com Featured on pages 62-64 Carly Thunell Photography Web: carlythunell.com Featured on pages 20-22
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Salt City Photo Booth Phone: 801-448-9925 Web: saltlakecityphotoboothrentals.com Featured on pages 32-34
Videography Wallingford Films Phone: 801-867-8499 Web: wallingfordfilms.co Featured on pages 24-26
Venues Quiet Meadow Farm Phone: 801-438-9394 Web: quietmeadowfarms.com Featured on pages 8-12 The Linden Barn Phone: 801-473-5886 Web: thelindenbarn.com Featured on pages 20-22 Waldorf Astoria Park City Phone: 435-647-5500 Featured on pages 62-64 Main & Sky Phone: 435-658-2500 Web: skyparkcity.com Featured on pages 44-46 premierweddings.com
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Venues Cont’d American West Heritage Center Phone: 435-245-6050 Web: awhc.org Featured on pages 48-50 Ben Lomond Hotel Phone: 801-627-1900 Web: benlomondsuites.com Featured on pages 32-34 Red Cliff Ranch Phone: 801-244-9023 Web: redcliffranch.net Featured on pages 66-68 Cottage Charm Phone: 801-209-1551 Web: cottagecharm.net Featured on pages 66-68 Solitude Mountain Resort Phone: 801-534-1400 Web: solitudemountain.com Featured on pages 58-60
Wedding Planners Hoopes Events Phone: 801-900-6093 Web: hoopesevents.com Featured on pages 62-64 Embellish the Moment Phone: 435-730-1443 Web: embellishthemoment.net Featured on pages 48-50
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PLANNING GUIDE
Advice from the pros to help you plan your perfect day!
WEDDING TIMELINE CHECKLIST YOU’RE ENGAGED!
q Determine Budget
q Start Compiling Guest List q Determine Possible Dates q Research Wedding Venues q Create a Wedding Website
12 MONTHS
q Hire a Photographer
q Begin shopping for wedding dresses q Choose your bridal party q Finalize date after considering venue and photographer availability q Book a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests
11 MONTHS q Plan wedding decor q Research floral design & book florist q Book caterer q Choose stationary vendor q Consider hiring a wedding planner
10 MONTHS
q Finalize guest list q Register for gifts
q Choose an officiant
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q Compile music list for ceremony & reception
9 MONTHS
q Order wedding dress
q Order Save the Dates!
8 MONTHS
q Order accessories
q Plan and book honeymoon (for international excursions)
7 MONTHS
q Choose and order wedding invites q Hair and makeup trial q Order bridesmaids dresses q Send out Save the Dates
6 MONTHS
q Order rental items (tables, chairs, etc.) q Arrange for additional sound equipment, if necessary
5 MONTHS
q Choose groom’s attire
q Purchase shoes, lingerie, and garter q Plan and book honeymoon (local excursions)
q Book wedding night accommodations!
2 MONTHS
q Mail Wedding Invitations q Finalize catering menu (don’t forget the alcohol)
6 WEEKS
q Purchase wedding bands q Confirm # of bouquets, centerpieces, and boutonnieres
2 WEEKS
q Obtain marriage license q Create a wedding day itinerary to give to vendors and attendants q Give final head count to caterer q Finalize seating chart q Confirm vendor arrival times
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THE COUNTDOWN!
3 MONTHS
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Venue & Rentals Catering Beverages Cake Miscellaneous
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Photography Videography Additional Prints Miscellaneous
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Ceremony Musicians Cocktail Hour Music Reception DJ/Band Sound System or Dance Floor Rental Miscellaneous
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Florals for Ceremony Bride’s Bouquet Bridesmaid’s Bouquets Boutonnieres Corsages Reception Decor Lighting Miscellaneous
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Site Fee Officiant Flower Girl’s Basket Ring Pillow Miscellaneous
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Save the Date Cards Invitations & RSVPs Seating & Place Cards Menu Cards Thank You Notes Postage Bridal Party Gifts Favors Miscellaneous
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Bride’s Ring Groom’s Ring
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Limousine for Bride and Groom Limousine for Bridal Party Transportation for Out-of-Town Guests Valet Parking Miscellaneous
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Catering Bartender Liquor Rentals Decor Music Servers Miscellaneous
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Marriage License Wedding Coordinator Bridesmaid’s Luncheon Hotel for Guests Manicure/Pedicure for Attendants Security Other
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Download Printable Budget
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BUDGET
REHEARSAL DINNER MISCELLANEOUS
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Download Printable Guest Checklist 102
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Premier Weddings of Utah // Summer 2018
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“Determine your overall budget first and allocate your dollars per category. This will help determine the max number of guests that you can afford to entertain.” “Nix plus ones for your friends who are in casual dating relationships. If your bridesmaid begins dating someone a couple months prior to the wedding and you approve of the guy then invite him for cocktails and dancing after dinner.”
-- NATALIE DAWLEY - Houston, TX
“Weddings are an investment. Your guest on your guest list should be invested in your relationship as a couple and supportive in starting your new life together. If people end up on the guest list because you were invited to their wedding, or they go to your church, that is not a good enough reason.”
-- ANGELA PROFFITT - Nashville, TN
“Couples should know the approximate number of guest before settling on a venue. Be selective with your guest list because cost per guest will most likely be one of your biggest expenses. ” -- SHARON PEOPLES, Houston, TX
THE GUEST LIST
Tips from the Pros on How to Compile Your Guest List!