Roles of The Wedding Planner

1. Save you time and energy by researching products and services.

2. Negotiate with vendors and check contracts.

3. Organize and keep track fo all payments, schedules and timelines.

4. Help you establish and maintain a budget.

5. Advise on cost-effective ways to plan your wedding.

6. Help you avoid costly mishaps.

7. Help make everything come together according to expectations and ensures nothing is overlooked.

8. Help create the weddings of your dream.

9. Advise on traditional etiquette, latest trends and innovative solutions.

10. Have you relax, have a stress free, worry free wedding day.

11. Oversee the smooth running the day of the wedding.

Roles of the Maid of Honor

1. Biggest source of support to the Bride.

2. Organizes the Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party.

3. Coordinating the Bride's activities:

a) Meeting for a dress fitting and choosing bridesmaid dresses

b) Preparatory errands or tasks (addressing invitations,keeping record of gifts, know where couple is

registered)

4. Helps the Bride dress on the wedding day and accompanies her to the ceremony.

5. Signs the marriage license as the Bride's witness.

6. Arranges her veil and train during the processional and recessional.

7. Hold the Bride's bouquet at the alter.

8. Dances with the Best Man at the Reception.

9. Attend wedding related functions.

10. Organizes the bridesmaid for formal pictures.

11. Head of the bridesmaids.

12. Gives a toast at the reception to the married couple.

13. Helps Bride change for the honeymoon and ensures her dress and flowers are safe until she returns.

Roles of the Best Man

1. Biggest source of support.

2. Host the Bachelor Party.

3. Helps coordinate the Groom's formal wear.

4. Pick up Groom's attire before the wedding.

5. Orchestrates the toasts at the rehearsal dinner.

6. Keep track of marriage license.

7. Confirms the honeymoon travel reservations the day before the wedding.

8. Ensures Groom gets to ceremony site on time.

9. Carries the Bride's ring.

10. Escorts the Maid of Honor up and down the aisle and dances with her.

11. Stand beside the Groom during the ceremony.

12. Hold officiant's fee until after the ceremony.

13. Signs the marriage license as the Groom's witness.

14. Organizes the groomsmen for formal pictures.

15. Delivers the first toast to the married couple at the reception.

16. Ensures getaway car is ready and decorated.

17. Ensures the return of all men's rental clothing after the celebration.

Roles of the Ring Bearer and Flower Girl

Ring Bearer

1. Carries the wedding rings on a satin pillow or symbolic rings down the isle.

Flower Girl

1. During the processional, she walks infront of the Bride scattering petals in her path or just carries a pretty

bouquet or basket.

Roles of the Parents of the Groom

1. They contact the parents of the Bride after engagement.

2. They may Host the second Engagement Party after Bride's parent do.

3. Provide a list of guest to the couple.

4. They host the rehearsal dinner on the evening before the wedding.

5. May contribute to some of the wedding expenses.

Roles of the Parents of the Bride

1. Plan and host the first Engagement Party.

2. Help with the guest list.

3. Offer assistance and moral support to the bride.

4. Host the Reception.

5. Purchase a gift for the Groom.

6. Mother of the Bride

a) Make first contact with the Groom's mother and coordinate attire so they compliment each other.

7. Father of the Bride

a) Rides to the wedding with the Bride.

b) Gives the Bride away during the ceremony.

Garden Wedding - Questions & Suggestions

1. What is the theme of the Wedding? What are your colors?

a) Varying shaded of one color accented with white or cream
b) Use delicate fabrics

2. Use buffet style catering
a) Large clean glass Jugs of Lemonade/Punch
b) Simple Menu

3. Decorations
a) Decorate tall trees with lights
b) Decorate trellis with Ivy, Spanish Moss and Fresh Flowers
c) Hand write placecards and tie with ribbons and hang from trees for guest to
pick.
d) Use floral topper for Wedding Cake
e) Use monogrammed linens to add elegance
f) String white lights around trees
g) Give each table a name (goes with the theme)
h) Use chair covers and tie with white sash

4. Set up a birdbath so guests can make wishes and toss pennies for bride and groom.

5. Hire a Band not a DJ.

6. Hire additional entertainment to perform during reception.

7. Keep invitations simple
a) Hand made paper
b) Pressed petals
c) Velum overlay tied with coordinating ribbon

8. Use a rectangle table for Head Table
a) Use tulle and mini white lights
b) Use flowers on corners and areas where tulle is bunched up

9. Have large mason jars filled with sand and tea lights.

10. Use coned shaped bags with potpourri as favors

Drive Through Chapel

1. Will a limousine be needed or own transportation used?

2. Will you like a DVD of the ceremony?

3. Will you rent or bring your own wedding dress?

4. Will a tuxedo be rented?

5. Will you need a Bouquet and Boutonniere?

6. What type of service do you want?

7. What kind of wedding music do you want? Will you bring your own music?

8. Will you need a photograher?

9. Do you want a souvenir of the Marriage Vows?

10. Do you want Champagne and flutes after the ceremony?

11. Do you already have honeymoon location?

Orthodox Jewish Wedding

1. What is the day of the Wedding and its significance?

2. Have you selected a venue? Is there adequate room for dancing?

3. Is there a Mechitza?

4. Have you selected a Rabbi to perform the wedding?

5. Have you selected a Softer to write Ketuba?

6. Have you chosen a printer to do your invitations that is familiar with Orthodox
weddings?

7. Advise caterers that this is a Kosher Wedding and give approximate number of
guest.

8. Discuss dress code with women taking part in the ceremony.

9. Have Chuppa made of velvet cloth or prayer shawl.

10. Get Plain Wedding Bands (no engraving)

11. Bride needs thick veil.

12. Set up a time for veiling ritual before actual wedding service.

13. Designate 7 men to say blessings over wine under canopy.

14. Provide glass of wine to be drunk as blessings are said under Chuppa, and then
to be be broken.

15. Reserve private room for couple to share immediately after ceremony.

16. Will a wedding jester be needed?

17. Make sure there are chairs for bride and groom to be hoisted on.

Sweet Sixteen

1. What is the Theme and Colors
Invitations, Cake, and Decorations will match the theme?

2. How many people are being invited?

3. What is your budget?

4. Will you have caterers and bartenders?

5. What is on the menu?

6. What kind of entertainment?

7. Will you have a photographer/videographer?

8. What kind of party favors will you have?

9. What kind of games will be played at the party?

10. Double check RSVP against master guest list?

11. What kind of music will be played?

12. What kind of dress will you and your guest be wearing?

Hot Air Balloon Wedding

Questions:

1. What is the cost of a Balloon Wedding?

2. Will we need a photographer?
Answer: Yes

3. What is the cost of an officiant/Pastor?

4. Where do I get a Marriage License?
Answer: County court

5. Can we write our own vows?
Answer: Yes you can write your own vows or use the traditional vows

6. What should be worn?

Answer: Dress comfortable and wear sneakers or flat shoes

7. What if the weather is bad when flight is scheduled?
Answer: Reschedule for another date
Perform Wedding on ground without the balloon
No charge for balloon flight only the cost for the officant

8. Will the ceremony be held on the ground or in the air?
Answer: You decide

9. What time of the day will the balloon ride be?
Answer: Flights are scheduled for early morning at sunrise or late afternoon right
before sunset. The wind is calmest since the sun is low in the sky. It is
not safe due to strong winds and more turbulence in the middle of the day.

Event Client Profile

Bride’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Groom’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________ Work Phone: _________________________
Cell Phone: ___________________________ E-mail Address: ______________________________________
Preferred Method of Contact: __________________________________________________________________
Preferred Time of Day to Contact you: ___________________________________________________________
Event Date: ___________________________ Event Time: ________ City of Event: ____________________
Budget: ______________________________ Number of Guests: _____________________
□ Indoor □ Outdoor
Preferred/Reserved Location: __________________________________________________________________
Preferred/Reserved Reception Location: _________________________________________________________
□ Seated Service □ Buffet □Cocktail & Hors d’oeuvres □ other
What is the Theme and Color?
____________________________________________________________________________________

Specific requests? _____________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Consultant Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Bridal Client Form

Bridal Client Form

Please check the following categories that you are interested in getting more information to help plan your Special Event.

□ Bridal Shops □ Activity Planning -Out of Town Guest

□ Bridal Style Consultation □ Limousines

□ Wedding Cakes □ Photographers

□ Caterers □ Videographers

□ Reception Hall □ Jewelry

□ Décor □ Honeymoon Planning

□ Invitations □ Wedding Night Hotel

□ Wedding Party Gifts □ Tuxedos

□ Florists □ Marriage Licenses

□ Rental Company □ Biblical Marriage Counseling

□ Guest Hotel Accommodations □ Special Event Lighting

□ Officiate □ Special Fabric Draping

□ Ceremony Sites □ Budget Management Service

□ Entertainment – Type: ________ □ Rehearsal Dinner Planning

DJ, Musician, Bands, _________ □ Engagement Announcement

Comedian, Entertainer, _______ □ Event Announcement

Character Entertainment ______ □ Invitation Service

Other ________________________ □ RSVP Service

______________________________ □ Other Events

______________________________ □ Gift Registry

□ Welcome Baskets for Out of □ Wedding Site
Town Guests

□ Bridal Shower □ Menu Planning

□ Bridal Gown drop-off to Other: ____________________________________
Cleaners
___________________________________________
□ Tuxedo Return
___________________________________________
□ Destination Wedding Info

Local Bridal Shows

1. Bridal/Quince Spectacular

Venue: Courtyard Marriott Coconut Grove
2649 S. Bayshore Drive
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Date & Time: 7/14/2010 @ 6:00pm - 9:00pm

2. Platinum Bride Bridal Show

Venue: The Hyatt Regency, Pier 66
2301 SE 17th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316

Date & Time: 7/18/2010 @ 12:00pm - 4:00pm

3. Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show

Venue: The Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Date & Time: 7/21/2010 @ 6:00pm - 9:00pm

4. Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show Extravaganza

Venue: Hilton Deerfield/Boca Raton
100 Fairway Drive
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Date and Time: 8/29/2010 @ 1:00pm - 4:00pm

5. The Great Bridal Expo

Venue: The Marriott Harbor Beach Resort
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316

Date & Time: 10/9/2010 @ 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Obtaining a Marriage License

Obtaining a Marriage License

1. What are the marriage license fees and waiting period?
The standard marriage license fee is $93.50 and includes a 3-day waiting period before a marriage ceremony can be performed.

The only exceptions to the 3-day waiting period are:

•If both applicants reside out-of-state and are able to present valid proof of photo identification indicating their out-of-state address at the time of filing the marriage license application. (Please call our office for other acceptable proof.)

•If the applicants present an original pre-marital course completion certificate at the time of filing the marriage license application.

NOTE: If the couple elects the option to attend a pre-marital course from a registered provider, the marriage license fee is lowered to $61.00 and the waiting period is waived upon providing an original certificate of completion at the time of filing the application.

Prior to obtaining a marriage license, both parties must sign an affidavit indicating they have read the Family Law Handbook.

2. What is the Pre-Marital Course Provider Option?
A couple has the option to take a premarital course from a registered course provider. When a pre-marital course certificate is presented at the time of the marriage license application, the fee is reduced to $61.00 and the license is effective the same day as issued.

The optional premarital course may be obtained from a course provider who is registered with the Broward Clerk of Courts.

3. What types of payment methods are accepted?
Fees are payable by cash, cashier’s check, or money order. Make payable to the Clerk of Courts. No business or personal checks will be accepted. Visa and MasterCard credit cards are also accepted at all locations.

4. What types of required proof of identification are accepted?
There are two (2) forms of identification that are required.

a). The first form of identification required is a valid photo identification issued by the federal or state government. The photo identification must have the correct legal name, date of birth and signature of the applicant. The following types of photo identifications are accepted:

◦Driver's License (U.S. State or Government)
◦Passport
◦U.S. Military identification
◦State Identification Card (U.S. State or Government)
◦Alien Registration Card

b). A second form of identification is required if the applicant has been issued a U.S. Social Security number. In accordance with Florida State Statute, any person who has been issued a Social Security number shall provide that number. Any person who is not a citizen of the U.S. may provide either a Social Security number or an Alien Registration number, if one has been issued. If neither has been issued, another form of ID may be required.

5. What is the residency requirement?
You do not need to be a resident of this county or the State of Florida to obtain a Marriage license. Marriage licenses are for use within the State for sixty-60 days from the date of issue.

Applicants will be required to provide one stamped, self-addressed business size envelope for the return of their certified copy after the certificate has been recorded. This may be purchased at the marriage counter for $1.00.

If previously married, the exact date of death, divorce or annulment of the last marriage is required.

There are no blood tests required.

6. Where do I go to apply for a marriage license?

A marriage license may be obtained at the following locations:

Main Broward County Courthouse
Marriage Division
201 S. E. 6th Street, Room 270
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

North Regional Courthouse
One-Stop Customer Service Division
1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Room 160
Deerfield Beach, Florida

West Regional Courthouse
One-Stop Customer Service Division
100 N. Pine Island Road, Room 180
Plantation, Florida

South Regional Courthouse
One-Stop Customer Service Division
3550 Hollywood Blvd., Room 160
Hollywood, Florida

One Stop Division - Rick Case Honda
(located in the Used Car Building)
15700 Rick Case Honda Way
Davie, Florida