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Seattle Wedding Info’s
Complete Bridal "To-Do" List:

Onlookers might wonder why brides can get so worked up as they plan their wedding, but any seasoned bride knows that the task list can range from exceedingly to unbearably long, with unexpected duties and expenses adding to it everyday. We met a bride who showed us her pre-made wedding planning binder. The spine was collapsing with use and each section was stuffed full with paperwork and business cards, but every pre-printed, fill-in-the-blanks page that came with it was completely blank.

Every one, that is, except for the one that listed many of the duties and expenses she would come up against in her Seattle wedding adventure! It is along these same lines that we present to you the most valuable resource a bride can own for pulling off a successful wedding day: A comprehensive wedding "To-Do" chart, listing every possible duty and expense that can go into the most elaborate or basic Seattle wedding. 

That’s right. We put our heads together and thought of every little thing you will need to take care of as you plan your perfect Seattle wedding. Of course, most of you will not have to deal with all of these things, as it would require a very lavish wedding to require so much – but be sure to read it all to make sure you don’t leave anything out. As you browse, be sure to notice when we added a parentheses with the word “gratuity”. This means that service is usually a tipped position, so be sure to figure in an additional 15-20% for gratuity.  So, here it is. From Officiant fees to Limousine rentals, from chair covers to return postage, your every cost and task, all organized into an easy-to-read chart.

Comprehensive Itemized
Wedding Expense Chart:

Reception

Venue Rental Fee

Food & Beverage (gratuity)

Caterer

  • Pre-Wedding Snacks
  • Cocktail Hour Drinks/Hors Douvres
  • Meal/Drinks

Servers

  • Bartender
  • Liquor License
  • Dishware/Glassware Rentals
  • Napkins/Disposables

Rentals

Tables/Chairs

Linens

Lights

Sound System

Projector/Screen

Tents

Cake

Display Cake

One-Year Anniversary Cake

Cake Topper

Serving Utensils

Entertainment

Ceremony Music (gratuity)

Reception Music (gratuity)

MC

DJ

Attire/Grooming

Bride's Attire

Dress

  • Undergarments
  • Underwear
  • Slips
  • Nylons
  • Garter
  • Headpiece/Veil
  • Shoes
  • Jewelry/Accessories
  • Alterations

Hair/Makeup/Nails (gratuity)

Groom's Tux Rental

Flowers/Decorations

Ceremony Flowers

Arrangements

Stage Dressings

Aisle Garlands

Reception Flowers

Arrangements

Stage Dressings

Bridal Bouquet

Bride's Throwing Bouquet

Bridesmaid Bouquets

Candlelighters' Corsages

Grooms Boutoniere

Groomsmen Boutonieres

Mothers' Corsages

Fathers' Boutonieres

Reception Decorations

Centerpieces

Favors

Name Cards

Bubbles/Confetti

Photos

Photographer

Engagement Photography

Labor

Prints/Albums

Videographer

Labor

Copies

Transport

Limo (gratuity)

Parking

Fees

Valet/Attendants (gratuity)

Stationery

Engagement Announcements

Papers

Postage

Save-The-Date

Papers

Postage

Invitations

Papers

Postage

Return Postage

Thank You Cards

Papers

Postage

Caligraphy

Ceremony

Venue Rental Fee

Officiant's Fee/Gift

Guest Book

Unity Candle

Ceremony Candles

Aisle Runner/Petals

Flowergirl Basket/Petals

Ringbearer Pillow

Marriage License/Certificate

Gifts

Bridesmaids Gifts (Accessories)

Groomsmens Gifts

Parents Gifts

Extras

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Others

Brunch For Out-Of-Town Guests