Wedding Planning for Brides

Space limited to 18 Brides and one guest each Cost:  Brides $40 and Guests $10 Light Snack will be served

Time: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dates & Locations: Sunday, August 14 at the Vineyard Inn in Livermore 7600 Southfront Rd Sunday, September 18 at the Vineyard Inn in Livermore 7600 Southfront Rd

You've been dreaming about what your wedding would be like for a long time and finally that perfect someone - the one who is just right for you - has popped the question.  You said yes and now you have the chance to turn all those dreams into a beautiful reality. But where to begin?

Walk with Glorious Events as you stroll through the exciting world of wedding planning. In this relaxed half day seminar you will explore all the ins and outs of getting ready for your big day. 

At the end of the session you will have both a Pre-Wedding Timeline and Budget Worksheet to take home with you. These handy tools will help keep you on track during this busy time and give you the confidence to know everything that is important to you is in place well before your wedding day arrives.

The class will cover:

1. Introduction
1. Overview of Weddings in the Greater Bay Area
2. Developing Your Wedding Style
3. Estimating Your Guest Count

2. Budget Planning & Worksheet
1. Why Budget?
2. Elements of Your Wedding Budget
3. Your Biggest Budget Items
4. Reviewing the Wedding Budget Worksheet
5. Where to Cut Costs and Where Not To
6. Hidden Costs

3. Developing Your Pre-Wedding Timeline
1. When to Get Started
2. The Big Three Vendors
3. Tips for Interviewing Your Wedding Professionals
4. Reviewing the Pre-Wedding Timeline

4. Planning Your Ceremony
1. What Type of Ceremony Do You Want?
2. Personalizing Your Ceremony
3. Why Create a Wedding Program
4. Timing When the Ceremony and Reception Are at Different Locations

5. Planning Your Reception
1. Venues Are Not Created Equal
2. How to Find Your Perfect Venue
3. The Site Visit
4. Make Sure You Know What Your Site Coordinator Will Overseer
5. The Cocktail Hour
6. Reception Format Options
7. What Elements Are Most Important to You
8. Personalizing Your Reception Celebration
9. Creating the Floor Plan

6. This And That
1. Creating Your Day of Timeline
2. The Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
3. Guest List Tips
4. Invitation Elements
5. Favors for Your Guests
6. Read Your Contracts
7. Getting Ready on the Big Day – Things to Think About
8. Taking a Deep Breath
9. Plan B Planning

7. Question & Answer Session

RSVP Now to bonnie@glorious-events.com

**Include which date you want to attend and whether or not you plan to bring a guest. You will receive an invoice for payment to confirm your reservation.