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| Agree\u003Cbr>ment\u003Cbr>Signed | Amount\u003Cbr>Budgeted | Amount\u003Cbr>Spent |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Officiant\u003Cbr>Planner – Deposit of $   due by   Caterer – Deposit of $   due by   Bartender – Deposit of $   due by   Cake baker – Deposit of $   due by   Photographer – Deposit of $   due by   Graphic designer – Deposit of $   due by   Save-the-Date cards\u003Cbr>Invitations and RSVPs Wedding programs Thank-you cards\u003Cbr>Florist – Deposit of $   due by   Band or D.J.– Deposit of $   due by   Hairstylist\u003Cbr>Makeup artist\u003Cbr>Limousine/Other transportation Miscellaneous rentals\u003Cbr>– Deposit of $   due by  \u003Cbr>– Deposit of $   due by  \u003Cbr>– Deposit of $   due by  \u003Cbr>– Deposit of $   due by   |  |  |  |  |\n\n\n| Doing Ourselves | In Process | Completed |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Food\u003Cbr>Appetizers Entrée(s) Side dishes Desserts Cake Drinks Video Flowers\u003Cbr>Bouquets and corsages Boutonnières\u003Cbr>Floral centerpieces\u003Cbr>Floral decorations (ceremony) Floral decorations (reception)\u003Cbr>Music/entertainment Hair |  |  |\n\n| Doing Ourselves | In Process | Completed |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Makeup |  |  |\n| Favors |  |  |\n| Centerpieces |  |  |\n| Decorations |  |  |\n\n| Items to Plan For | In Process | Completed |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Wedding Bands\u003Cbr>His Hers\u003Cbr>Wedding Party Attire\u003Cbr>Bride\u003Cbr>Gown/Veil/Headpiece Shoes\u003Cbr>Jewelry\u003Cbr>Garter\u003Cbr>Groom and Groomsmen\u003Cbr>Tuxedos/Suits Ties\u003Cbr>Cuff links Shoes\u003Cbr>Bridesmaids\u003Cbr>Gowns Shoes Hair pieces Jewelry\u003Cbr>Flower Girl\u003Cbr>Gown\u003Cbr>Shoes\u003Cbr>Tiara\u003Cbr>Ring Bearer\u003Cbr>Tuxedo/Suit\u003Cbr>Shoes\u003Cbr>Ceremony supplies and decorations\u003Cbr>Guest book and pen Ring bearer pillow Flower girl basket Aisle runner Pew decorations\u003Cbr>Unity candle set/sand ceremony\u003Cbr>Reception Decorations\u003Cbr>Entrance arch/or other decoration |  |  |\n\n| Items to Plan For | In Process | Completed |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Backdrops Lighting\u003Cbr>Wall decorations\u003Cbr>Ceiling drape (gossamer or tulle) Head table decorations Centerpieces\u003Cbr>Table numbers\u003Cbr>Chair covers and sashes\u003Cbr>Reception supplies (or DIY supplies to make)\u003Cbr>Place cards/escort cards\u003Cbr>Card box Favors Menus Tablecloths\u003Cbr>Silverware/plastic cutlery\u003Cbr>Cake serving set Plates Glassware |  |  |\n\n| Don’t Forget To Do | In Progress | Completed |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Finalize guest list-in time to send invitations six weeks before wedding\u003Cbr>Send Save-the-Date cards Register for gifts\u003Cbr>Research and meet wedding license requirements\u003Cbr>Purchase wedding license Arrange accommodations For out-of-town guests\u003Cbr>For honeymoon Plan rehearsal dinner\u003Cbr>Choose and order wedding party gifts\u003Cbr>Parents/grandparents Bridesmaids/groomsmen Flower girl/ring bearer Make a seating plan\u003Cbr>Fill out name change papers |  |  |\n\n\n| The Week Before! | In Process | Completed |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Review details with all pros, vendors, and rentals\u003Cbr>Assure wedding party has completed ensembles\u003Cbr>Bride |  |  |\n| Groom |  |  |\n\n| The Week Before! | In Process | Completed |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Bridesmaids |  |  |\n| Groomsmen |  |  |\n| Flower girl |  |  |\n| Ring bearer |  |  |\n| Bride’s mother |  |  |\n| Groom’s mother |  |  |\n| Bride’s father |  |  |\n| Groom’s father |  |  |\n| Organize cash fees and tips into envelopes\u003Cbr>Clergy/Officiant |  |  |\n| Driver(s) |  |  |\n| Ba","cbCaik6WybpNHMg6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik6WybpNHMg6","pdf",554882,6,"English","# Planning Your Wedding\n## Let’s Get the Ball Rolling!\n## Pros and Vendors\n## Doing Ourselves\n## Items to Plan For\n## Don’t Forget To Do\n## The Week Before!\n## The Day Before!","[{\"question\":\"What early actions should be completed during engagement and initial planning?\",\"answer\":\"Announce the engagement, set the date, choose and budget for an engagement ring or wedding set, and take engagement photos. 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