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  • Rehearsal dinner location, date and time, phone contact & number
  • Ceremony location, date and time, phone contact & number
  • Reception location, date and time, phone contact & number

    FOR THE REHEARSAL DINNER
  • Table flowers
  • Personal flowers

    FOR THE BRIDE
  • Color and style of the gown
  • Style of bouquet and flowers
  • Pre-made or floral headpiece?
  • "Throw" bouquet or Alternative
  • Corsage for going away outfit

    FOR THE BRIDAL PARTY
  • Honor Attendants (maid & matron of honor)
       color and style of the gowns
       size and style of the bouquets
       corsage(s)
       floral headpiece(s)
  • Bridesmaids
       color and style of the gowns
       size and style of the bouquets
       corsages
  • Flower Girl
       color and style of the dress
       basket and petals
       Pre-made or floral headpiece?
  • Ring Bearer's Pillow

    FOR THE GENTLEMEN
  • Groom
  • Best Man
  • Groomsmen (ushers)
  • Father of the Bride
  • Father of the Groom
  • Other Close Relatives
       Boutonnieres
       Color and style of tuxedos, vests, ties and cummerbunds

    FOR THE THE LADIES
  • Mother of the Bride
  • Mother of the Groom
  • Grandmothers
  • Others (e.g., close relatives, children, women invited guests)
       Corsages
       Bouquets
       Floral Headpieces

    FOR THE CEREMONY
  • Main Alter
  • Chuppah
  • Aisle, pews
  • Canopy
  • Kneeling Bench
  • Aisle Runner
  • Candles, Candelabra (alter), Candelabra (aisle)
  • Foliage, Live Plants, Silk Flowers, Trees, Plants

    FOR THE RECEPTION
  • Entry (shrubs or small trees to frame the entry, balloon archway)
  • Cocktail tables (small bunch, single buds)
  • Table centerpieces
  • Head of receiving line
  • Guest book table
  • Memory candle surrounded by delicate flowers
  • Buffet tables
  • Table centerpieces
  • Cake table and handle of cake knife
  • Head table/dais, the stems of the toasting glasses
  • Dance floor (in the corners or around the edge)
  • Bandstand
  • Coat room counter
  • Restrooms (baskets, bud vases, hospitality basket)

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