down home magazine's 2014 bridal guide & planner
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This handy booklet will hold all your wedding contact info and is full of helpful tips, business referrals and hot new trends to help make your wedding day the day you want it to be.TRANSCRIPT
2014 Guide & Planner
Wedding
play list
the 20 best songsfor your first dance
“Amazed” Lonestar“At Last” Etta James“Better Together” Jack Johnson“Bless the Broken Road” Rascal Flatts“Can’t Help Falling in Love” Elvis Presley“Come Away with Me” Norah Jones“Crazy Love” Van Morrison“Everything” Micheal Buble“Everything I Do” Bryan Adams“Faithfully” Journey“From This Moment On” Shania Twain“I Could Not Ask for More” Edwin McCain“I Cross My Heart” George Straight“ Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” Aerosmith“I’ll Be” Edwin McCain“I’m Yours” Jason Mraz“It’s Your Love” Faith Hill & Tim McGraw“Lost in the Moment” Big & Rich“Love Song” 311“Lucky” Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat“Making Memories of Us” Keith Urban“Me and You” Kenny Chesney“My Best Friend” Tim McGraw“She’s Everything” Brad Paisley“Then” Brad Paisley
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On the CoverThis handy booklet will hold all your wedding contact info
and is full of helpful tips, business referrals and hot new trends to help make your wedding day the day
you want it to be.
staffCindi Pate - Sr Editor/Publisher page layout & design
Jarred Pate - Sales
contributor
Cindi Pate
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Crown Photography
Getting married is one of those things in life most people will experience. For some reason beyond my own ability to comprehend, it has become completely acceptable in our culture for young couples to begin their new life journey together by spending tens of thousands of dollars they don’t have, on their wedding! A quick Internet search re-veals that the average wed-ding in the United States is hovering right around $25k, and yeah, I know just what you’re thinking, “TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOL-LARS?!!” I thought the same thing! It’s ridiculous. Not only is this a not so great start to their new happy life together, it’s also unneces-sary in most cases. Sure it’s true that everything about a wedding costs mon-ey. From venue choices, to decorations, and the dress, they all add up. But one area of the wedding experience that doesn’t need to cost a lot of money is the food. In
the next few minutes I’ll give you a couple down to earth suggestions on how to take charge of the food at your wedding, reduce your overall expense, and still allow your guests the opportunity to dine on your dime while enjoying your special day. To Cater or not to Cater?Whether you have your food catered or you self-cater the wedding there are a few good ways to save some money on either choice. If you decided to have your food catered you’ll want to book in advance as the majority of caterers probably have res-ervations. There are some very low cost catering options but remember the following to help reduce unnecessary expense:
No Wait Staff – Most catering companies will opt to use their own wait staff because they can charge more. If you want to save a few hundred dollars on the
Your Wedding Doesn’t Have to Cost a Fortune!
catering bill say no to the wait staff, instead use self-serve food tables and allow the guests to serve them-selves. This will drastically reduce your costs while still allowing the caterer to do what they do best, provide food. Cash Bar Only – In an ideal world we could all afford to buy our friends all the booze they can drink, but this isn’t an ideal world and some of our friends drink a lot of booze! To save on food and drinks host a cash bar only. This gives your guests the option to drink all they want, just not at your expense! Heavy Appetizers – Instead of offering a meal, offer heavy appetizers. This will cost substantially less while still giving your guests some food to enjoy. You’ll also find that the lack of sit down food encourages your guests to mingle more, and more mingling is always a plus at a wedding. Appetiz-ers work best with morning or midday weddings so plan accordingly. If your wedding is at 6pm guests will prob-ably expect a meal.
Focus on Taste and Fill – When selecting your appetizers choose items that provide more fill value while still tasting good. A filling appetizer will satisfy hungry guests long enough for them to enjoy the rest of your wedding! Your ca-terer should be able to offer some great filling appetizer suggestions but don’t go overboard. Self-Catered - If you’re going the self-catered route I’d suggest checking with your venue first to make sure they don’t have any restrictions on self-provided food. If you plan to go the self-catered route, here are a few suggestions to keep in mind:
Pre-made Appetizers – Select a premade appetizer that doesn’t require cooking or heating if possible. This will reduce the chance for any kitchen rental fees at the wedding venue and make serving them less stress-ful for you. If it’s a summer wedding consider appetiz-ers that are cold. One of my favorites is frozen grapes covered in Jell-O mix.
Sandwich Creation Station – A sandwich station is a great way to offer your guests food while still keeping costs low. I’d suggest offering a bunch of different ingredients and letting your guests make their own sandwich. Simple Salad Bar – A salad and fruit bar is also an inexpensive way to offer your guests food. They’ll ap-preciate the healthy options and never think to complain about the lack of a full course meal. Dessert Only – If you’re concerned about costs consider having a dessert bar. Ice cream sundaes and root beer floats cost hardly any-thing to make but go over great for summer weddings. Same with Italian sodas, smooth-ies and other healthy snack alternatives. These low cost solu-tions are extremely easy to make and a crowd favorite in al-most every setting. If you’re frugal, then some of your guests probably are too. With a little creativity and experimentation on
your part you can turn some-thing simple, like a sandwich, into something unique and fun for your guests to enjoy. Think of your food as a way to unite people and help them get to know each other. Don’t hide your frugal food in the corner like you’re ashamed, incorporate it into your reception in an inter-esting, out of the ordinary way that helps guides your guest’s to have good percep-tions of it! In the end all the decisions are up to you so remember, be creative, be frugal, be fun!
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Planning Timeline9 - 12 MONTHS AHEAD
Select the date for you wedding.Decide what type of wedding you will have.
Set budget for your wedding.Reserve the ceremony venue.
Reserve your officiate for the ceremony.Hire your wedding planner/coordinator.
Reserve your photographer.Reserve you videographer.
Choose your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Have your engagement photo taken.
Determine guest list and compile addresses.Order and send out save-the-date cards.
Formal, informal, large or small gathering
6 - 8 MONTHS AHEAD
Select and order bridesmaid’s attire.Order invitations and stationery.
Reserve the caterer.Reserve the baker or bakery for the wedding cake.
Plan the details of the reception.Reserve the decorator.
Reserve the florist.Reserve musicians or entertainment for reception.
Reserve party rental equipment (tents, tables, chairs, etc.)Reserve wedding transportation.
4 - 6 MONTHS AHEAD
Select wedding favors.Make appointment for salon services for bridal party.
Select groom and groomsman’s formalwear.Reserve wedding night accommodations.
Reserve rehearsal dinner venue.Register for wedding gifts.
2 - 4 MONTHS AHEAD
Confirm delivery dates for gown and dresses.Announce engagement in newspaper.
Select vows, music and readings.Reserve wedding night accommodations.
Reserve rehearsal dinner venue.Shop for gifts for the wedding party.Meet with caterer and finalize menu.
Meet with officiate to discuss ceremony.Address wedding invitations.
1 -2 MONTHS AHEAD
Mail Invitations.Schedule rehearsal and notify participants.
Prepare wedding program and send to printersSchedule final gown fitting.Apply for marriage license.
Choose guest book attendant, gift table attendant, cake or punch attendant
Purchase guest book, toasting glasses, cake knife and server, unity candle, or any helpers that you will need to set-up.
ring bearer pillow and any other accessories you need for the wedding.
Wedding ContactsWedding DressBusiness Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
Wedding Planner Business Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
Flowers/Florist Business Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
Wedding Venue Business Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
Reception Venue Business Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
Wedding Cake Business Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
Caterer Business Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
Decorator Business Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
DJ Business Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
Photographer Business Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
Hair Stylist Business Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
Make-up ArtistBusiness Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
Invitation/Wedding ProgramBusiness Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
JewelerBusiness Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
Party RentalBusiness Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
VideographerBusiness Name _____________________________________________
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1Peter4:8
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play list
the 10 best songsfor father/daughter dance
1. I Loved Her First – Heartland
2. Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle
4. Unforgettable – Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole
5. You Were Always on My Mind – Willie Nelson
6. What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
7. You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
8. Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart
9. Through the Years – Kenny Rogers
10. Daughters – John Mayer
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Various shots of Bride & Groom socializingBride & Groom toasting each other (Posed)Bride & Groom ring shots with bouquetBride & Groom cutting cake (Posed/real)Bride & Groom feeding cake to one anotherVarious shots of Bride, Groom & Guest eatingWedding party toasting Bride & GroomBride & Groom's first danceBride & father dancingGroom & mother dancingVarious guests & bridal party dancingBride throwing bouquetBride seated with Groom taking garter offGroom throwing garterShots of who caught garter & bouquetGroup Shot of Reception
If With-In Time LimitBride & Groom Leaving (Bird seed)Bride & Groom getting into car/limo (Posed/real)Shots while seated in car/limo (Posed/real)
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NOTES:Formals:All persons that will be in the formal pictures should return to thefront of the church/staging area directly after the service. Anydelays with missing persons will only prolong the time needed forthe wedding portraits and is not the fault of the photographer. (Onaverage, formals should only take 30 minutes.)Receptions:Most receptions last 2 1/2 hours. On an average, half your guestswill leave shortly after the first hour. It is our experience themajority of pictures during the reception should be taken withinthe first 1 1/2 hours. We will suggest during the reception whichpictures should be next for best effect. It is totally up to you whatthe flow of your reception will follow.General Guide for Reception's Order of Events:
- Announcement- Bride & Groom lead the line for the buffet.- Toasting- Cake Cutting- First Dance/Father & Daughter/Mother & Groom/Etc.- General Dancing- Garter/Bouquet Toss- Bride & Groom Leaving (Bird Seed)
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY CHECK LISTHere are a number of suggestions for pictures. Please check off all those you desire. Please fill inany special requests you may have. This list helps guide the photographer and assistant in setting upeach shot.DURING CEREMONY (If Allowed)
Bride's mother on usher's armGroom's mother on usher's armInitial lighting of Unity CandlesBride being taken down aisle by fatherFather giving away brideVarious shots during the ceremony itselfFull length shot of ceremonyBride and groom lighting of Unity CandleBride and groom coming down the aisleReceiving line at church
BRIDE & GROOM FORMALSBride, Groom & MinisterBride, Groom & entire Wedding PartyBride, Groom & Bride's ParentsBride, Groom & Bride's direct familyBride, Groom & Bride's GrandparentsBride, Groom & Groom's ParentsBride, Groom & Groom's direct familyBride, Groom & Groom's GrandparentsBride & Groom (Various poses)Bride & Groom lighting Unity Candle (Posed)
BRIDE FORMALSBride (Various full & half length shots)Bride with motherBride with parentsBride with all bridesmaidsBride with maid or matron of honorBride with ring bearer & flower girl
GROOM FORMALSGroom (Various full & half length shots)Groom with parentsGroom with all groomsmenGroom with bestman (formal)Groom with bestman (casual, shaking hands)Groom with ring bearer
RECEPTIONIntroduction of the wedding partyGuest signing bookWedding cake prior to being cutFood tables/Decorations
The Month You Marry
January Marry when the year is new, he’ll be loving, kind and true.
February When February birds do mate, you wed nor dread your fate.
March If you wed when March winds blow, joy and sorrow both you’ll know.
April Marry in April if you can, joy for maiden and for man.
MayMarry in the month of May, you will romance the day.
JuneMarry when June roses grow and over land and sea you’ll go.
JulyThose who in July do wed must labor for their daily bread.
AugustWhoever wed in August be, many a change is sure to see.
SeptemberMarry in September’s shine so that your life is rich and fine.
OctoberIf in October you do marry, love will come but riches tarry.
NovemberIf you wed in bleak November, only joys will come, remember!
DecemberWhen December’s snows fall fast, marry and your love will last.
as a manner of speaking:After the Wedding -Thank You Notes
There is no way around it. After the wedding cake has been eaten, after the honeymoon is over, there is still one more wedding-related matter to attend to. It’s time for the newlyweds to send out their thank you cards. Most couples like to procrastinate when it comes to showing their gratitude, but all the experts agree, this is one area where etiquette must not be breached. A thank you note must never be preprinted or typed. A personalized, handwritten note is expected. Many print-ers offer blank note cards printed in the same design as the wedding invitation specifically for this purpose. Photographers also offer blank thank you notes that come with a picture of the happy couple. The same rule applies to the envelope, it should be hand written, showing your guests they were each special enough for you to take this extra step.
And, if you think it’s been too long since your wedding day...it’s hasn’t - send that thank you note today!
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