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September 2011Keeping on Track with your Planning
How much cake do you need and cost-cutting bouquet ideas.  
Congratulations!!

We're writing this newsletter to help keep you on track with your wedding planning. If you've got any specific questions, please feel free to email us and we'll answer you
get you your answer. Congratulations and remember to have fun as you go through this planning time!

Dora Vela,
publisher, the Wedding Guide of New Mexico
How Big is Big Enough for your Cake?
wedding cake
Dear Dora
How do I know how big of a cake to have?

Dear Stella,
You can go crazy with this one; let your imagination and budget guide you. Everyone wants a big beautiful cake but you don't want a lot of cake left over. Fortunately, your baker can help you decide on just the right size. Talk with them about it - again, keeping your budget in mind and they'll help you decide. The concept of leftover cake is foreign to me, though. I am surrounded by people who think it's a crime to leave any crumbs behind.
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Cost-cutting Bouquets
 
To save money on your bouquets, think of flowers you would purchase at the grocery store. Choose less expensive flowers such as a mix of garden flowers rather than orchids and calla lilies. Be sure to choose a florist who understands your vision as well as your budget. A gorgeous bouquet can be created that will look beautiful in your hands and in your budget! There are often other places within your floral budget that will allow your bouquet to remain the special focal point it deserves to be.
A Timeline - are you on track??
Vanessa
Check out what you need to do next!

6-12 months before:
Decide type of wedding                           Decide budget
Choose location of ceremony                 Select type of clergy
Choose attendants                                    Select gown, veil,accessories
Select attendants' gowns                         Compile invitation list
Select reception site                                 Plan details of reception
Select men's formal wear                        Select photographer
Select videographer                                  Select florist
Select caterer                                             Select bridal registry
Select music for ceremony                      Select music for reception
Discuss honeymoon plans                      Reserve limousines
Order wedding favors

4-6 months before:
Order invitations, stationery...              Finalize honeymoon
Shop for trousseau                                   Find a place to live
Shop for home furnishings                     Set appointment for physical
Update immunizations                            Order flowers
Shop for wedding bands                          Get passport

2 months before:
Select attendants' gifts                            Try out new hair styles
Address invitations                                  Get marriage license
Gown fittings                                             Attendants' fittings
Reserve rental items - ceremony           Reserve items - reception 
Order wedding and groom's cake 
Call local newspaper on announcement deadline
Mail invitations to arrive 6 weeks before wedding       

1 month before:
Arrange for final gown fitting                   Attendants final fittings
Have wedding portrait taken                    Arrange lodging for guests
Buy groom's wedding gift                          Buy attendants' gifts
Confirm honeymoon reservations           Check luggage.
Make reservations for bridesmaids' luncheon / rehearsal dinner

2 weeks before:
Record wedding gifts as they arrive.        Write thank you notes.
Review reception seating plans.                Make place cards
Arrange to move to your new home         Finish trousseau shopping
Arrange for name and address changes on accounts, credit cards, licenses, insurance policies, utilities
Schedule hair/manicure appointments
Double check attire and accessories for wedding party
Confirm time & date of rehearsal with members of wedding party

1 week before:
Host bridesmaids' luncheon                      Pack for honeymoon
Have final consultations with caterer, florist, musicians, photographer,  and videographer
Give final guest count to reception facility and caterer

Relax and get plenty of rest...the planning is complete, let the festivities begin. Congratulations, enjoy your day!
 
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Vanessa
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