Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Location found!

So we've decided to have our reception and ceremony at Hotel Nikko.
We're finally glad that's done.

What's included in the package is:
  • Food
  • Cake
  • Reception/Ceremony rooms
  • Wedding Coordinator
  • Other odds and ends

Next I suppose we look into a Photographer and music?

I have a list that I found in a magazine that states by month what I should be doing:

NINE - TWELVE MONTHS
  • Discuss Service and Facility
  • Review location requirements
  • Start working on a guest list
  • Work up a budget
  • Shop for your Wedding Coordinator
  • Find a reception site
  • Choose attendants
  • Shop for a Caterer
  • Shop for a Photographer
  • Shop for Reception Entertainment

SIX - NINE MONTHS
  • Book a Caterer
  • Book your Photographer
  • Shop for your Wedding Gown
  • Plan Ceremony music
  • Book Entertainment for Reception
  • Shop for your Honeymoon

FOUR - SIX MONTHS
  • Finalize location arrangements
  • Order invitations and party favors
  • Make sure all deposits are made and contracts signed
  • Shop for Groom's and Groomsmen Tuxedos
  • Shop for Bridal Trousseau
  • Organize accommodations for out of town guests
  • Select a florist

TWO - FOUR MONTHS
  • Set appointments for Bridal/Attendant fittings
  • Review floral arrangements and finalize order
  • Address invitations. Send out 6-8 weeks
  • Buy attendants gifts
  • Select a baker
  • Order Wedding cake and Groom's Cake
  • Buy wedding rings
  • Buy Accessories (Cake Knife, Toasting Glasses, Guest Book, Etc)
  • Make plans for reservations for Wedding Rehearsal and Dinner

ONE - TWO MONTHS
  • Arrange final Bridal/Attendants fittings
  • Confirm Honeymoon reservations
  • Confirm arrangements with all parties involved with Wedding Ceremony and Reception
  • Host Bridesmaids Luncheon
  • Obtain Marriage License

TWO WEEKS
  • Pick up all Gowns and Accessories
  • Complete bridal Trousseau
  • Confirm final head count with Caterer
  • Make final arrangements with Beauticians
  • Photographer has a list of photos you want
  • Music specified
  • Reception entertainment finalized

ONE WEEK
  • Confirm seating arrangements and final count
  • Have rehearsal dinner
  • Pack for honeymoon
  • Relax and get plenty of rest.

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