Procedure for reserving the facilities| Date of wedding | Hour |
| Name of church, building or home | |
| Address | |
| City | Phone |
Arranging Wedding Facilities and Services
Procedure for reserving the facilities
Whether or not the church has a wedding hostess/host
Policies concerning marrying those who have been divorced, hold differing religious views, and whether weddings are permitted on Sunday
Policies concerning premarital counseling
Cost, which would include use of facilities, wedding hostess/host, and janitorial clean up
Whether or not the church has reception facilities
Special rules or restrictions concerning photography or decorations
Available facilities for the bridal party
Does the church provide equipment like a kneeling bench, candle holders, or arches
Permission for soloists, choir, or other special music
Other
If you are planning a nontraditional wedding in a park, forest, meadow, sea or lake shore, or some other setting you will need to consider the following:
Accessibility to those in your wedding party
Adequate parking
Privacy
Will everyone be able to hear the ceremony? (Sounds do not usually carry well out of doors)
Alternate plans in case of bad weather
Clergyman or Presiding Official
| Name | Phone |
Sometimes more than one clergyman or official will take part in a wedding ceremony.
| Second name | Phone |
Appointment to Discuss Wedding
| Date | Hour |
| Rehearsal date | Hour |
You May Wish to Discuss:
Honorarium $
Use of a second clergyman or official Honorarium $
Any special vows you may wish to incorporate
Premarital counseling
| Date | Hour |
| Date | Hour |
| Date | Hour |
| Date | Hour |
| Date | Hour |
| Date | Hour |
Wedding Hostess/Host
| Name | Phone |
Special arrangements
Honorarium $
Florist
| Name | |
| Address | |
| Phone | Conference date |
You May Wish to Discuss:
Bride’s bouquet
Bride’s going away corsage
Bouquets for bride’s attendants
Flowers for mothers of the bride and groom
Flowers for grandmothers
Boutonnieres for groom, ushers, fathers, and clergyman
Flowers for friends and/or relatives serving at the reception
Flowers for relatives
Church decorations and carpet
Reception decorations
Time and place of delivery
Special arrangements
Photographer and/or Videotaper
| Name | |
| Address | |
| Phone | Conference date |
You May Wish to Discuss:
Types of pictures he/she takes—ask to see samples of his/her work
The cost—get a firm price on pictures and albums
Any special picture requests you may have
When pictures will be taken—before, during, or after the wedding
Expected delivery date of finished pictures
Special arrangements
Caterer
| Name | |
| Address | |
| Phone | Conference date |
You May Wish to Discuss:
Wedding cake
Napkins
Punch bowl
Silver
Beverages
Menu
If reception is out of doors, an alternate plan in case of bad weather
Special arrangements
Music
Organist/pianist
| Name | Phone |
| Honorarium $ |
Soloist
| Name | Phone |
| Honorarium $ |
Any other special music
Musical selections
Music at the reception
| Name | Phone |
| Honorarium $ |
Musical selections
Invitations, Announcements, and Stationery
Number invited to ceremony:
Number invited to reception:
Number to receive announcements:
Date to be mailed______________
Postage
Thank-you cards
Printing expenses
Name of printer
| Address | |
| Phone | Delivery date |
Special arrangements
Bridal Gown
Shop
Date for fitting
Delivery date
Special arrangements
Bridesmaid Gowns
Attendants and participants
| Maid of honor | Phone | ||
| Dress size | Shoe | Gloves | |
| Bridesmaid | Phone | ||
| Dress size | Shoe | Gloves | |
| Bridesmaid | Phone | ||
| Dress size | Shoe | Gloves | |
| Bridesmaid | Phone | ||
| Dress size | Shoe | Gloves | |
| Bridesmaid | Phone | ||
| Dress size | Shoe | Gloves | |
| Bridesmaid | Phone | ||
| Dress size | Shoe | Gloves | |
| Best man | Phone | ||
| Tuxedo size | Shoe | ||
| Groomsman | Phone | ||
| Tuxedo size | Shoe | ||
| Groomsman | Phone | ||
| Tuxedo size | Shoe | ||
| Groomsman | Phone | ||
| Tuxedo size | Shoe | ||
Ushers
| Name | Phone |
| Name | Phone |
| Name | Phone |
| Name | Phone |
| Name | Phone |
| Name | Phone |
Flower girl
| Name | Phone |
Ring bearer
| Name | Phone |
Candlelighters
| Name | Phone |
| Name | Phone |
Guestbook attendants
| Name | Phone |
| Name | Phone |
Servers at reception
| Name | Phone |
| Name | Phone |
| Name | Phone |
| Name | Phone |
| Name | Phone |
| Name | Phone |
| Name | Phone |
| Name | Phone |
Janitor
| Name | Phone |
Special people
Wedding Gift List
Flatware Pattern
Sterling
Silverplate
Stainless
Other
| Pattern | Registered at |
| Registered at | |
| Registered at |
Dinnerware Pattern
China
Stoneware, earthenware
Other
| Pattern | Registered at |
| Registered at | |
| Registered at |
Glassware Pattern:
Crystal
Glass
| Pattern | Registered at |
| Registered at | |
| Registered at |
Other Items That May Be Listed
Linens
Kitchen utensils
Housewares and appliances
Furniture and accessories
Luggage
Cleaning tools
Miscellaneous Items Checklist
Wedding rings—check engraving
Marriage license
Medical examination and blood tests
Purchase of guest book
Gifts for bridesmaids
Gifts for groomsmen
Honeymoon—reservations, tickets, car, etc.
Newspaper announcement
Transportation for wedding party
Arrangements for out-of-town guests
Appointment with hairdresser or barber
Luggage for honeymoon
Change Social Security card to married name
Change drivers license to married name
Change names on insurance policies
Make out a will
Open joint checking and savings accounts
Arrange a bachelor or bachelorette party
Arrange for after-rehearsal dinner
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.”
Guest List
Brides Relatives
Guest List
Groom’s Relatives
Guest List
Friends