What is a wedding venue?

A venue is the location, or rather a place, where you can get married and have your wedding ceremony performed. It can be be a hotel, country club or the beach. The location is limited only by your imagination and budget.

You or your wedding planner should book the venue as the first step in planning your wedding.

For a Wedding Venue -

May I suggest:

The Poinciana Country Club

is in Western Lake Worth and has their weddings run by George W. Hegel Catering. I loved the food and the decorations were very nice.

Their prices seem reasonable as well.

Call:  561-968-7433

or

Abacoa Golf Club in Jupiter:    http://www.abacoagolfclub.com/

Or

CLICK HERE: http://www.palmbeachweddings.itgo.com/whats_new.html

For a Wedding Photographer that covers Palm Beach and Broward county

CLICK HERE: http://www.palmbeachweddings.itgo.com/SouthFloridaPhototography.html

Telephone: 954-571-2290

Try this online gallery for the portfolio of South Florida Photography

Click here for online gallery

Or the website below:

South Florida Photography

You will need someone to perform the marriage ceremony. That would be an officiant/clergy to make it legal.

A wedding officiant is someone that performs the wedding ceremony and vows. This person is also called wedding clergy or a wedding minister. I cover the South Florida area including  West Palm Beach to Boca Raton and south to Ft. Lauderdale.

Telephone: 561-964-5036

You do not always need lots of this to plan a nice wedding...

For many of the items needed below you may find this useful.

For Palm Beach County:   http://www.westpalmweddings.com/

For Broward County:        http://www.ftlauderdalebride.com/

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Wedding planning checklist:

This below may be done up  to 12 months in advance

Discuss your possiblities with wedding dates and times.

The larger and more formal the wedding, the longer in advance this must be done to have a good selection of locations for the ceremony and reception.

Groom and/or Bride select engagement ring.
Plan preliminary budget and how the expenses will be shared.
Discuss the type (religious/civil), size and formality of the wedding.
Contact your clergy member or other official to confirm the date and time and to schedule an appointment to discuss the ceremony. (Informal weddings can skip this)
Gather information to select site for the ceremony
Gather information to select site for the reception.
Discuss the size of the guest list.
Begin making honeymoon plans you may wish to contact a travel agent and send for brochures.

8-10 months

Begin drawing up the actual guest list. Have both sets of parents do the same.
Reserve the site chosen for the ceremony, wedding rehearsal and reception.
Finalize the wedding budget.
Finalize selection of your wedding photography and videography packages.
Arrange to have your engagement photographs taken. Small Black and white pictures are best for newspaper annoncements.
Begin the selection process for a florist, caterer, wedding cake and the ceremony and reception music DJ or Live music is the question.

Bride and Groom select attendants: 

 A general rule of thumb is one usher for every 25 - 50 guests. It is not necessary to have the same number of ushers and bridesmaids.
The Bride begins selecting her wedding gown, headpiece, veil and shoes.
Choose the color scheme for your attendants wear and the decorative accents used in the flowers and for the venue, reception, etc.,.

7-8 Months Before the Wedding

Start shopping for the wedding  rings.

Decide on your honeymoon plans; take care of any special travel requirements such as passports or visas.

Decide on and order attendants gowns.

Order invitations and other stationery needs

5-6 Months Before the Wedding

Let your out-of-town guests know the date of your wedding so that they reserve the date and make any necessary travel plans.

Complete your final guest list.

Shop for and taste test the wedding cake.

Select and reserve attire for men in the wedding.

Determine marriage license requirements for the state in which you are getting married.

You local wedding officiant may be able to assist you in this matter.

(If in the US, contact the county clerks office; if abroad, the wedding coordinator will have this information.)

3-4 Months Before the Wedding

Finalize the menu with your caterer / wedding planner. 

Order wine, champagne, liquor, etc., if not included in the caterers service.

Finalize flowers, including those needed for the reception decorations.

Mail out information about hotels and city attractions to your out-of-town guests so they can make their plans.

Order your wedding favors and disposable camera's for the tables.

Order wedding rings to allow time for engraving.

Begin working on vows, especially if you are writing your own.

2 Months Before Wedding

Finalize and book honeymoon.

Mail out invitations.

Do hair / make-up dry run, complete with your veil and / or headpiece.

Book wedding day beauty appointments.

Make sure you talk to the DJ and Finalize music play list and DO NOT PLAY list...

I suggest:       http://www.skipkelly.com/       For excellent entertainment

Finalize order of service and write the wedding program.

Touch base with your florist, caterer, and DJ and especially the officiant to confirm date and times, etc. Get their cell phone number if you don't already have them.

Book rehearsal dinner.

Order wedding cake, if not ordered already.

1 Month Before

Order any rental items needed such as chairs, tents, lighting, if not included at wedding/reception sites.

Purchase any bridesmaid gifts.

Purchase any groomsmen gifts.

Schedule final fitting for wedding gown.

Remember to bring wedding shoes, veil, and proper lingerie needed.

Purchase your accessories: guest book and pen set, ring pillow, flower girl baskets, unity candle, etc.

Arrange for transportation needs for wedding party and out-of-town guests for the rehearsal and wedding day. Be sure to give the driver the addresses and schedules for all who will need transportation.

I suggest:     http://www.skylarlimo.com/page3.html     (For white Lincoln strech limo's)

2-3 Weeks Before

Get marriage license. Call ahead to make sure you know what is required to bring.

Organize any accessories needed such as ring pillow, flower girl basket, garter, and "something old, new, borrowed, and blue."

Contact guests who haven't sent in RSVPs so that you can give the caterer a final headcount.

Pick up wedding rings and check engraving before leaving the store. Store in a safe place!

Confirm honeymoon hotel, airline reservations, and wedding night reservations, if not leaving until the next day.

1 Week Before

Pack for honeymoon.

Host attendants party and give out gifts along with a thoughtful thank you note to each bridesmaid.

Make final payments to vendors.

Put gratuities in envelopes and arrange to have a trusted friend or the best man distribute the envelopes on the big day.
 

1 Day Before

Take a long walk or schedule a massage to reduce stress. Gather your thoughts and mentally prepare yourself!

Greet out-of-town guests.

Make some time for each other to exchange gifts and a congratulatory kiss (or several)!

Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.

Get in bed at a reasonable hour so that you'll look and feel your best for your wedding.

Wedding Day

Awake early and eat a good breakfast.

Go to beauty appointments.

Arrive at wedding site early enough to dress and to visit with bridesmaids.

Allow enough time for photography.

Relax, smile, and enjoy your special day and remember to have fun...

South Florida Wedding Planning - West Palm Beach to Ft. Lauderdale

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