You said, “I do!” Now what?

The 5 W’s & 1 H of Wedding

Planning

Copyr igh t 2013 by Brooke Wi l l i ams

All rights reserved. Published by a soon-to-be bride.

No form of this publication may be reproduced

without written permission from the publisher.

First edition 2013

ISBN:03-29-14

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Local or destination

wedding?

Single venue for

ceremony and

reception site?

Indoors or

outdoors?

Ensure exclusive use of your

venue for your event.

Simplify by exploring venues

that offer vendor packages.

If outside, make sure your

venue offers a rain back up

plan.

Settle on the where

Questions to Consider: Tips:

My where:The Carl House

1176 Atlanta Hwy

Auburn, GA 30011

Availability?

Time needed to plan &

prepare?

Afternoon or evening

wedding?

Seasonal preferences?

12-10 months before: reserve venue

and officiant; write up the guest list

8-6 months before: hire support

people; order invitations; pick out

wedding attire; book the honeymoon

4-2 months before: plan the

rehearsal dinner; shop for wedding

bands; mail out invitations

Finalize the when

Questions to Consider: Timeline Recommendations

My when:

“Pick close, supportive

people who will make

your life easier” (Tips

from the Carl House).

Don’t feel pressured to

include everyone.

Wedding Planner

Officiant

Caterer

Florist

Band/DJ

Photographer

Remember who matters

Who to Include/Invite: Who to Book:

My matron of honor

Glamorous

Elegant

Modern

Vintage

Classic

Chic

Country

What best suits your

personalities?

What mood are you

looking to create (formal

or informal)?

Select what your theme/color scheme

will bePossible Themes:

Helpful Advice to Consider:My preference:

classic with a twist

Don’t lose sight of the why

Ultimately remember,

the wedding is just

ONE day. You’re

celebrating and

working towards a

life-long commitment.

Consult close family and

friends who have married

recently, are in the wedding

business, or can dedicate their

time.

Browse Pinterest, magazines,

wedding planner books, and

wedding blogs for inspiration.

Simplify the how

Use Your Resources:

AUTHOR’S NOTE:

Bradley Wilson

proposed to me on

October 12, 2013. We

are in the process of

planning our wedding

for March 29, 2014.