Precious
Memories Photography
Sally Carter ~ (519) 692-9662
RR#3 Florence Ontario Canada
N0P 1R0
(near Chatham Ontario)
Price List
Contact
9 to 12 Months Before
Your Wedding:
- Choose your wedding date and time
- Meet with Officiant. At this meeting,
discuss any pre-marital conditions and reserve the date and
time of your Wedding
- Set tentative wedding budget and
decide how the expenses will be shared
- Estimate number of guests from
both sides. This estimated number is very important as it
will be required when shopping for a reception location
- Select and book your reception
location. At this time you should also have in mind the type
of menu your would like
- Choose your bridal party
- Shop for a wedding dress, head
piece, shoes and other accessories
- Book your Disc Jockey, musicians
and other entertainment for ceremony and reception
- Consider hiring a Wedding Consultant
- Book your photographer
6 to 9 Months Before
Your Wedding:
- Publish your engagement in your local
newspaper
- Select and book your mode of transportation
to and from ceremony and reception
- Determine final guest list with
all parties
- Register with shops who offer Bridal
Registries
- Choose and book your florist
- Select and order your invitations
- Consult with your travel agent
and book honeymoon. At this time, it is also wise to prepare
all passport information
- Shop for Bridesmaid dresses and
accessories
- Shop for your wedding bands
4 to 6 Months Before
Your Wedding:
- Decide on your speakers for your
reception - Master of Ceremonies etc.
- Book men's formal wear
- Finalize all guest information
and begin to write your invitations
- Order wedding favours
3 Months Before Your
Wedding:
- Make arrangements to obtain your
marriage license
- Begin to make arrangements for
your hotel room after your reception. It is also an opportune
time to book a block of rooms to accommodate out of town guests
- Complete all wedding invitations
- Schedule fittings for all bridal
attire. Make sure you bring your Bridal shoes
- Consult with your Officiant to
plan your wedding ceremony. At this point, book an appointment
with the organist or soloist
- Arrange rehearsal details
- Order your wedding cake; ring pillow;
garter; knives & servers; guest book and fountain pen
- If your reception site does not
provide liquor, now is the time to contact a wine and liquor
representative and obtain a liquor license
- Book an appointment with hairdresser
and make-up artist.
2 Months Before
Your Wedding:
- Verify all details with all hired
professionals, including florist; limousines; photographers/videographers
etc.
- Mail all wedding invitations to
your guests
- Arrange with someone to house sit
- Organize rehearsal dinners
1 month before
your wedding:
- Arrange trial run of Bridal hair
and make-up
- Finalize honeymoon details with
travel agent
- Submit a layout of reception to
Disc Jockey, Master of Ceremonies; and any other party who
plays a role at a particular time
- Select and purchase attendants'
gifts
- Arrange change of address and all
other forms of Identification that need to be changed
- Determine your travel needs - that
is, a new suitcase, swimsuit etc.
- Bride: Start wearing your wedding
shoes on a daily basis to work them in
2 Weeks Before
Your Wedding:
- Finalize guest numbers with caterer
or hall. At this time, inform them of any special exceptions
you may require - food allergies, vegetarian meals, etc. This
step may require you to contact any guests who have not yet replied
to your invitation
- Pick up gown and Bridal party dresses
- Pick up airline tickets; travelers
cheques
- Verify accommodations for out of
town guests
- Prepare a checklist of details
to be assigned to bridal party
- Organize your gown preservation
and cleaning. This task can be completed while you are on your
honeymoon
- Prepare seating plans, seating
cards and master guest list for reception
- Pick up wedding bands. Make sure
they fit
- Best man should organize final
formal wear fittings the men in the Bridal party. He should
also arrange to return the Groom's attire the next day
- Book facials, waxing and any other
esthetics that are required
- Finish packing for your honeymoon
- Arrange transportation for Bridal
party from ceremony to photos or reception
2 Days Before your
Wedding:
- Give wedding bands, marriage license,
and payment envelopes for Officiator and musician to Best
Man
- Rehearsal dinner takes place and
gifts are given to wedding party
Day Before Your Wedding:
- Have a manicure and pedicure
- Pick up formal wear
- Take a trip to your reception site
to ensure that the location is ready for the reception. This
will be your last chance to set up.
- Get a good night sleep
Day of Your Wedding:
- Have a good, healthy breakfast
- Transfer your engagement ring to
your right hand
- Be dressed and ready for photographer/videographer
approximately 2 hours before the ceremony or according to
your arrangements
- Hairdresser and make-up artist
will arrive according to your arrangements
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