Wedding Planning Checklist

Once the initial thrill of getting engaged starts to fade you might start to wonder “what’s next?”

Planning a wedding is no easy task; the journey from engagement to wedding day typically spans the course of a year (and sometimes longer). Throughout the planning process there are certain timing milestones that are important to hit in order to ensure that your wedding day runs as smoothly as possible. While no couple’s planning journey is the same, we have put together a guide for those of you wondering what tasks are in your future.

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Unplugged Ceremonies

What you need to know about having an unplugged ceremony

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Marriage Licenses in Maine

Even though you might have said “I do,” your marriage isn’t official without a marriage license. Every state has different regulations when it comes to who can officiate a ceremony and issue a marriage license.

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Tipping 101: Your Gratuity Guide

Throughout your wedding planning journey you will be interacting with a variety of vendors who will greatly impact your wedding day. These include, but are not limited to: Band/DJ, photographer, videographer, officiant, florist, and wedding coordinator. All of these vendors will be on site with you throughout your wedding day, and tipping them is a great way to show your appreciation for their services. Think about all of the hours of time and effort these vendors have put into your day—you should reward that!

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An Example Agenda

Time is precious on your wedding day, and it is our responsibility to ensure that we are using every minute as efficiently as possible. While you’re enjoying eating, dancing, and mingling with your loved ones our staff is working behind the scenes to keep everything on time.

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Kendyll & Andrew | May 13, 2018

Kendyll and Andrew celebrated their love at the Red Barn on May 13, 2018. However, that wasn't always the plan. They originally planned on getting married a whole year later, in May of 2019, but had to move their date due to a military deployment. Even though they went from having over eighteen months to plan to less than six, Kendyll, Andrew, and their families handled this unexpected hiccup in their plans with such positive attitudes.

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Our Favorite Favors

A wedding favor is a small gift couples provide their guests. These tokens are not only a way to thank guests for coming, but can also be a lasting memory of the day they were part of. They add a personal touch to the day and will make your wedding something your loved ones will not forget.

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All About Escort Cards

What are Escort Cards you ask? Well, quite simply, they are a small card that displays your guests’ names, assigned table number, and their meal choice. When couples send out their invitations their guests pre-select their meal choice and return it with their RSVP. After couples create their seating chart they use that information to create their Escort Cards.

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A Glossary of Wedding Terms You Need to Know

Once you dive into wedding planning you can sometimes feel like you’re learning a new language. As industry pros we know it can sometimes take a while to get a hold on the lingo, so we’ve put together a list of words you’ll be hearing often during your wedding planning journey.

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Venue Guide: Dos and Don'ts of Selecting the Perfect Location

So you just got engaged, by now you’re probably realizing you can’t do much without a date and a place. Before you can pick out a photographer, DJ, dress, or dessert, you have to decide when and where you will be celebrating your special day.

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We hope these tips, tools and resources support you as you plan your special day!