Wedding Guide

Your Wedding Checklist

Announce your engagement to your family and friends and start your planning of an engagement party
Check with you local paper for an engagement announcement
Sign up for a wedding website to keep you guests informed about event details, area information and to help you interact with them
What’s going to be your BUDGET
Wedding Planner, Planning software, Wedding Planner/organizer Book, etc… Planning and organizion is a key to a successfull and stressfree wedding
Wedding Date – always better to have a few choices
Location, Location, Location “Ceremony and Reception”
Guest List with phone numbers and addresses
Choose maid of honor, best man and wedding party
Search for a Wedding gown
Attend local bridal shows
Did we say a Wedding Planner/organizer Book! Keep everything in one place.

Research and choose one or more bridal gift requstry
Choose your wedding gown and undergarments
Order all other bridal accessories
Begin to shop for bridesmaids dresses
Find an officiant who will be performing your ceremony
Researching Ceremony musicians, Wedding band, DJ, Photographer, Videographer, Caterer, Florist, etc.
Check Websites, Facebook pages, blogs and schedule appointmentst

Order your wedding invitation, envelopes and your “thank you” cards
Purchase your wedding favors and accessories for favors ” boxes, ribbon, labels, etc”
Purchase any desired ceremony and reception decorations “unity candles, vases, aisle runner, reception decor, etc”
Start your research on wedding cakes. Look at pictures online and at local bakeries for ideas
Research and book you honeymoon and verify that you have any and all neccessary travel documents “Passports and Visas”
Book your wedding night room if you will be leaving for you honeymoon the next morning
Select and book hotel rooms or arrange accommodations for out of town guest. ”work with a hotel to get a group rate for your guest”
Finalize your guest list and send out Save the date card
Provide guest with directions to ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner and hotel for guests
Comple a list of area information and thing to do for out of town guest “Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg has an assortment of things to do”
Research and reserce transportation for you and your wedding party

Check on your state’s requirements for obtaining a marriage license
Order the tuxedos for the groom and groomsmen
Meet with your caterer “River Plantation Conference Center & Catering” to dicuss menu and any other needs
Meet with your officiant to discuss ceremony needs, details, wording, and wedding vows
Select wedding readings
Order your wedding cake
Buy your thank-you gift for your attendants, flower girl and ring bearer
Select your gift for your new spouse-to-be
Select and purchase wedding rings, you may want to have them engraved
Coordinate and choose a location for the rehearsal dinner
Contact party rental companies for tents, tables, arches, linens and anyother specialties that you may need
Check on Specialty servies – Ice sculptures, photo booths, etc.
Select and purchase luggage and other travel necessities and attire for your honeymoon
Passports – Order/renew if necessary, make sure to leave ample time for them to be sent back to you

Mail invitations our to everyone eight weeks proir to the wedding date
Send the accommodation info to your out-of-town guest
Compile and complete name change documents
Fill our a change of address form at the post office
Pick up your marriage license
Have your ceremony programs printed
Purchase a guest book, pen and other wedding and reception accessories – toasting glasses, cake knife, ring pillow, etc.
Check and make sure your wedding website is updated with directions and event details
Research and choose your hair and makeup stylists, schedule a trial if necessary
Make your appointments to have your hair, make-up and nails done on the day of the wedding
Review any insurance information with your fiance and check with employers to see what documents need to be updated

Make your seating chart for the reception and make table number and place cards if required
Contact your Caterer “River Plantation Conference Center & Catering” with an updated final guest count
Print out a timeline of events for you wedding party and vendors – Include contact information and cell phone numbers
Meet with your photographer to finalize your wedding photo list of any must-have photos
Contact your florist to confirm your final flower irder, make sure to go over any decor details or venue logistics for the wedding/reception
Finalize your ceremony and reception music and song list for your wedding band/DJ
Confirm your lodging reservations
Place a wedding announcement in your local newspaper
Plan a bridal luncheon or dinner with your bridesmaids
Pick up your wedding bands and make sure they fit
Schedule a final wedding dress fitting
Write rehearal dinner toasts

Wake up early and do some exercise or take a nice walk
set some time aside before the festivities to share gifts with your bridesmaids or close family members
Eat a healthy breakfast
Enjoy your Day, With well planning your day will go smooth and Congratulations!
P.S. don’t worry about the little things, just have fun and enjoy the day.

River Plantation Conference Center and Catering – 1004 Parkway Sevierville, Tn. 37862 – (865) 908/1309