Page 12 - Wedding Capital of the South

Planning Your

Eureka Springs Wedding

• Read the descriptions and look over the different advertisers in this guide, listing
the possible venues that appeal to you.
• Visit the websites of these wedding and lodging locations, making a list of your
questions.
• Call or arrange a site visit to the locations you are considering.
• Set date and time, create guest list, establish budget and reserve venues for
wedding, reception and lodging.
• Plan to get your license.
• List the elements you absolutely wish to include in your wedding:
Your Colors, Your Dress, Your Attendants and their Clothing.
Flower Girl, Ring Bearer.
Flowers for Decoration, Bouquets, Corsages, Boutonnieres.
Guest Book, Unity Candle, Bubbles, Favors, etc.
Minister, Photography, Videography, Food, Catering.
DJ, Band, Dancing, Other Entertainment, Limousine.
Hair, Makeup Arrangements.
Garter or First Dance
Children as Part of the Service
Maps and Directions for your Wedding Guests.

Six-Nine Months Ahead Photo courtesy of Eli Vega

q Set the date Four-Six Months Ahead
q Establish a budget
q Plan the style and time of your event q Finalize guest list
q Consider wedding size, list guests and attendants q Send save-the-date cards, if desired
q Develop a planning system - buy organizer, hire q Order invitations, thank you notes, stationery,
consultant, use computer programs or web guides programs, envelopes, response cards, place cards,
q Reserve locations for ceremony and reception napkins and other pre-printed material
q Select a caterer and/or baker q Register for gifts
q Book minister/officiant q Purchase wedding rings
q Book photographer q Finalize wedding night and honeymoon details
q Book a florist q Request forms to announce your engagement
and/or wedding in your regional papers
q Book a videographer q Finalize plans with caterer, baker, florist, officiant,
q Select musicians, band or DJ photographer, videographer and musicians
q Register for your church’s pre-marriage counseling or q Arrange transportation for the wedding party
classes, if required
q Research honeymoon options, meet travel agent Two-Four Months Ahead
q Begin shopping for dresses and accessories
q Purchase/rent attire for groom and groomsmen q Set appointments for hair, manicure and makeup
q Make hotel arrangements for out-of-town guests, q Mail invitations
ask for group discounts q Write wedding vows, if desired

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