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This is a very generic planner and your service providers may have their own planner for you!  This is a good guide to go by in the event you choose to do things by yourself or if your service provider does not have a planner! 

General Information

Reception Date:_____________ Time:____________

Reception Location:_______________________________

Address of Location:______________________________

Phone # of Location:(____)______________ Contact:________________________________

Number of Guests_____ End Time:_______

Disc Jockey:__________________ Phone:(___)____________

Style of DJ's Perfered:

[ ] High Profile, fun loving personality

[ ] Moderate

[ ] Low Key, conservative

Caterer:_____________________ Phone:(____)____________

Hors D Ouerves____ Prior to Wedding Party Arrival?______

___Buffet-Style Meal     ___ Sit-Down Dinner

Entrees Selected:___________________________________

Sides:___________________________________________

Drinks Provided- Type______________________________

Hors d Ouerves:___________________________________

Photographer:__________________ Phone:(____)___________

Album included?________   Proofs Included?__________

Pre Wedding/Dressing Photos?_________________________

Special Shots Wedding:_________________________________

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Special Shots Reception:_________________________________

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Arrival time:__________  Departure Time:_______________

Black and White?__________  All Color?_____________

Videographer:__________________ Phone:(__)_____________

Arrival time:_________________

Special Shots Requested:________________________________

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Florist:______________________ Phone:(____)____________

Alter:_______________________

Bouquets:_____________________________________________

Boutinerre's:___________________________________________

Brides Bouquet:_________________________________________

Mother's Flowers:_______________________________________

Special Flowers:________________________________________

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Wedding Location {other flowers}:______________________________

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Reception Location flowers:__________________________________

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Table Centerpieces:________________________________________

Cake Flowers:____________________________________________

Head Table Centerpieces:____________________________________

Bridal Consultant:_______________ Phone:(____)___________

[ ] Would you like the DJ to announce the Bridal Party?

The correct order is as follows:

Parents of the Bride_________________________________________

Parents of the Groom__________________________________________

Attendants (in order as they walk down the sile with ushers)____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Maid of Honor /Best Man_____________________________________________________________________________

Bride and Groom. (how you would like to be anounced)___________________________________________________________

(Please also include phonetic pronuciations where applicable)

[ ] Just the BRIDE and GROOM announced?

When will the Toast be given

[ ] Upon Arrival

[ ] Prior to dinner

[ ] After Dinner before 1st dance

[ ] Before Cake

Who will give the toast

[ ] Best Man [ ] Other Name:____________________________

First dance is [ ] after introduction [ ] after dinner

Who will participate in the first dance:

[ ]Just Bride and Groom

[ ]Bride and Groom and wedding party

[ ]Bride and Groom and Parents

Will there be a second dance? If so, who will participate?

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[ ] Will there be a Prayer before the meal?

Who will give the Prayer?__________________________

[ ] Cake cutting (generally after first dance) time:__________

[ ] Bouquet toss?

[ ] Garter toss?

[ ] Dollar/Money Dance

Will there be a special ceremonies?

[ ] Additional Toasts

[ ] Religious observances

[ ] Special Birthdays

[ ] Other entertainment

[ ] Anniversaries 

[ ] Other (specify):__________________________________

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[ ] Is there a special last dance? Title:___________________  

                                 Artist:__________________________

CEREMONY MUSIC DECISIONS:

Procession title :__________________________________________________________________

Recessional title:__________________________________________________________________

Music

What style(s) of music would you like during the cocktail hour or meal?

[ ] Classical

[ ] 50's & 60's

[ ] 60's & 70's

[ ] Current Lite Rock 

[ ] Easy Listening

[ ] Smooth Jazz 

[ ] Jamin' Oldies (Disco)

[ ] Big Band / Swing 

[ ] Country 

[ ] Urban Contemporary 

[ ] Current Adult Hits 

What styles(s) of music would you like during dancing?

[ ] 50's / 60's Oldies 

[ ] 60's & 70's 

[ ] Classic Rock 

[ ] Country 

[ ] Adult Hits

[ ] Urban Contemporary

[ ] Soul, R&B, Motown 

[ ] Big Band / Swing 

[ ] 70's Hits 

[ ] 80's Hits

[ ] 90's Hits

[ ] Latin 

[ ] Dance / Rap 

[ ] Retro / Disco

[ ] Reggae 

[ ] A wide variety of all styles

Do you want any special ethnic music?

[ ] Polkas [ ] Jewish [ ] Specify: __________________________

Songs or styles you DO NOT want played under any circumstances!!!

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What song would you like for the First Dance?

Title:________________________________________

Artist:_______________________________________

Father/Daughter Dance?

Title:________________________________________

Artist:_______________________________________

Mother Son Dance?

Title:________________________________________

Artist:_______________________________________

Bridal Party Dance?

Title:________________________________________

Artist:_______________________________________

Favorite Songs you would like to hear:

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