HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING

IN A WEEKEND

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Fall 2008 Session

Lyceum Dean Ballroom

Downtown 3rd Street

Sunday, August 31 and Monday (Labor Day) September 1

This unique two-piece seminar will feature both instructional and hands-on sessions.  A certified instructor will walk brides through the planning process sharing insider tips and revealing pitfalls to avoid.  Interactive displays will give them confidence in some of the more challenging tasks, particularly when it comes to design and décor.  Brides will finish the weekend with a clear understanding of the planning formula and full of ideas to take their wedding to the next level.  

PRICING:

Day One-Informative Session $75

Day Two-Interactive Session $50

Both sessions for $100

These prices are for bride only.  Additional non-groom attendees (mothers, bridesmaids, friends) are $20 per person.  Grooms are free with paid bride.

SEMINAR ITINERARY 

DAY ONE-INFORMATIVE SESSION

9:00     Registration and continental breakfast

9:45     Introduction

WHAT TO DO AS SOON AS YOU SAY, “I DO!”

10:00    How to prepare yourself before jumping in to the planning pool

             -Budget Preparation

             -Timelines

             -Checklists

             -Etiquette and Traditions Game

VENDORS

11:00    An in-depth look at selecting vendors

             -Vendor Priority

             -Contract Pitfalls to Avoid

             -Insider Tips

             -Who Does What

LUNCH

12:00    Catered by local vendor

VENDOR MINGLE

12:45    Participants will be able to have a short seated one-on-one consultation with vendors of several categories

DECOR

2:00     Creative ways to customize your event

            -The Bridal Party

            -The Ceremony

               -entry

               -stage/altar

               -aisle

               -guest book

            -The Cocktail Hour

            -The Reception

               -entry

               -buffet

               -guest table(s)

               -cake table(s)

               -dance floor

               -lighting

COORDINATION

3:00     Producing an event to remember

            -The Week Before

            -The Day of Rehearsal

            -The Rehearsal Itinerary

            -Wedding Day Scheduling

            -Directing the Processional

            -A Smooth Reception

WRAPPING IT ALL UP AND TYING IT WITH A BOW

4:30     Finishing touches

            -Door Prizes

            -Q&A Session

SEMINAR ENDS

5:00

DAY TWO-HANDS ON WEDDING SHOWCASE

12:00   Registration and lunch

12:45   Introduction

FASHION SPOTLIGHT

1:00     Bustle Bridal showcases styles for every bride

            -Dress Exhibit

            -Veil Breakdown

            -Shoes and Accessories

LET THEM EAT (AND CUT) CAKE!

1:45     Participants will taste various flavors while practicing cutting

FEAST OF THE EYES

2:30     Spotlight on design and décor

            -Dressing a Table

              (tables designed with various budgets in mind)

            -Buffet Buildup

             (demonstration on making a buffet interesting)

            -Lighting the Way

            (how lighting can transform a space)

GET YOUR HANDS (AND FEET) DIRTY

3:45     Hands on practice for the big day

            -Boutonniere Pinning

            -Bouquet Toss

            -Dance Lesson

WRAPPING IT ALL UP AND TYING IT WITH A BOW

4:45     Finishing touches

            -Door Prizes

            -Q&A Session

SEMINAR ENDS

5:00

Please note that seating is limited and you must be registered to attend!

You may register online or by phone 225.439.6502