Dreams Bridal Boutique

Dreams Bridal Boutique
Groom and his attendants)
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Send out letters to all attendants reminding them of their fitting schedule(s)
and payments due
- Assist with design and wording of save the date cards,
rehearsal dinner invitations, wedding announcement, ceremony programs, wedding,
invitations, map directions and thank you notes
- Assemble and send
invitations (Addressing and postage is additional and paid for by client
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Handle RSVP?s and keep tally of guests
- Assist with bridal portrait session
(deliver gown and bouquet)
- Assist with hotel selection and room blocks for
out-of-town guests (Three maximum)
- Arrange for hospitality baskets and
guidebooks/information about the city of Austin to be delivered to out-of-town
guests hotel rooms (Cost of

basket(s) and delivery is additional and
paid for by client)
- Assist with menu creation and details of rehearsal
dinner
- Receive floor plan(s) from reception site, or create plans for
client, and assist with seating Arrangements
- Assist with music selection
and play list
- Provide list of responsibilities to family members and
attendants
- Assist in process of obtaining marriage license
- Arrange a
day at the spa (of your choice) for up to five people ? you pick date, time
& services, we handle logistics
- Return florist rental items the day
after wedding
- Return bakers rental items the day after wedding
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Arrange for caterer and/or rental co. to pick up any additional rental items

- Return tuxedos to rental salon (Note: All tuxedos need to be in one
designated location for pick-up the day following the wedding)
- Deliver
wedding gown to cleaners the day following the wedding

Knowing
that the average cost of a wedding in America is just about $22,000, you can see
that weddings can become really expensive events. To prevent any financial
trouble, a proper planning as well as a wedding budget checklist are more than
recommended. Find following some hints and requirements to prepare a wedding
budget checklist:

1) First of all sit together with your future spouse
and discuss what is important for both of you in your wedding and make a list.

2) After you found what is of importance for you, you will need to have a
look at the money that is available in the moment. Include all your savings as
well as the money you will be able to save from your regular earnings.
3) In
all likelihood your parents or other relatives want to chip in some money. Just
remember when letting the cat out of the bag about this issue, to not have to
high expectations and be satisfied with any amount they offer.
4) Now, as
you know how much money you will be able to spend for your wedding, take the
list of important things and write a dollar amount next to each item.

Dreams Bridal
Boutique

These come in an assortment of colors and patterns and you
will be able to select one, or mix and match to enhance the table decorations
and work in your color scheme and theme. Another easy way is to have a gift that
serves two purposes. Several small picture frames or coasters that hold photos
can be used and place card holders as well. At the reception they will indicate
assigned seating and guests taking home these dainty frames can insert them into
their home or on their desk at work. A picture frame is lovely little trinket
and useful accessory for the wedding day and to be used for days after.

Dreams Pre-Wedding Itinerary

- Initial consultation with bride
and groom to determine dreams and expectations

- First meeting: Visit to
venue with bride and/or groom to discuss dreams and expectations

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Second meeting: Discussion of ceremony, reception timeline and vendors list

- Up to four hours of "in-person" planning sessions per month

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Unlimited number of telephone or e-mail planning sessions

- Provide
etiquette guidance when requested

- Pre-screen all wedding vendors

- Vendor referrals

- Attend vendors meeting with the couple

- Confirm wedding day vendors

- Create and maintain vendor
payment schedule

- Provide reminders of all payments sent to couple for
amounts due monthly to their vendors

- Distribute your final payment to
vendors at the end of their contract

- Timely and consistent follow-up
with vendors on any changes of wedding plans and details

- Assist with
the selection of decorating rentals with exclusive access to Dreams Bridal
Boutique Wedding Planners unique choice of rental items

- Create and
maintain monthly task list

- Prepare a timeline of events for the
ceremony and reception

- Keep an updated list of all guests attending

- Wedding budget management

- Develop wedding day itinerary for
the couple, wedding party, family, and vendors

- Maintain wedding
expense sheet

- Assist with selections of the invitations, place cards,
napkins, favors, and thank-you notes

- Create room and ceremony layouts

- Deliver the engagement and wedding announcements to the newspaper
companies of couple's choice (actual announcement costs to be paid by

client)

- Assist with obtaining the marriage license, if desired

- Arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests including hotel blocks
and flight assistance

- Assist with compilation of party favors for
guests and arrange them as requested.

- Assist with compilation of guest
gift bags or baskets.

- Deliver welcome baskets for out-of-town guests
to hotels on wedding day.

- Concierge services for out-of-town guests
arriving early for event including planning of fun events in the city

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Assist with transportation details from and to airport; details on the
out-of-town guests arrival times and the printout for bridal couple and family

- Assist with stuffing and mailing of invitations (addressing of
envelopes at an additional cost, plus postage)

- Assist with Bridal
portrait-transportation of the attire and assisting the bride-to-be during the
portrait session

- Review and coordinate rehearsal and ceremony with
officiates, wedding party, and vendors

- Assist with the rehearsal
dinner menu, ceremony menu, and reception menu details

- Assist in the
honeymoon planning

- Wedding Keepsake Book

Dreams Bridal Boutique Researching Wedding Services Online

The Internet provides a wealth of information for the bride-to-be.
Automated guest lists, wedding registries, to-do lists, invitations and other
wedding supplies are only a click away. If you're planning an island wedding,
the Internet may just be your best friend. You can research many of the Anna
Maria Island events services from the convenience of your home computer. Explore
menus from the many gourmet caterers, look at samples of local photographers'
work, and shop for wedding and reception flowers and decorations, all from your
home.

The Internet also provides you with the convenience of comparing
prices and booking services ahead of time. If you like, you can easily travel to
the island to see the wedding venues, meet service providers in person and to
get a taste of the Anna Maria vacation rentals that are available to you and
your guests. You can sample food and cakes, browse photography portfolios, and
see the flowers and decorations in person before making your decisions.

As we saw for the Spring 2010 collection, fabric embellishments are very
popular, more so than heavy beadwork or embroidery. Favorite accents include
oversized bows, fabric flowers, and bits of lace. This type of tone on tone
textural ornamentation pairs beautifully with crystal bridal jewelry sets,
rather than heavy rhinestones. Bridal jewelry sets should have movement (such as
swingy earrings), just like the gowns with which they will be paired.

Strapless gowns ruled the runway yet again. Although plenty of dropped
waists were in evidence, there was a strong trend towards gowns with natural
waistlines with full textural skirts. Many of the bodices on the wedding gowns
also had some texture. Shirred or gathered bodices are very popular, even with
all of the focus on ruffled and tiered skirts.

Short dresses remain a
growing segment of the offerings for brides. Whether for City Hall chic
ceremonies or second dresses for receptions, there are numerous shorter gowns
from which the Fall 2010 bride will be able to choose. Overall, the Fall 2010
bridal gown collection appears to have a lot of beautiful dresses for brides
with a variety of different styles.

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