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General Information
Refreshing & Revitalizing Green. 4
Colors of the Year Fall/Winter 2017 . 5
Complete Wedding Planner. 81
Who’s Responsible. 85
Planning Timeline. 88
Ideas, Photos, Notes. 100
Vendor Information Quick Reference Guide.116
Marriage License . 118
Anniversaries . 119
Name Change. 119
Planning Calendar. 120
Banquet & Reception Guide. 123
Navigating the Holidays . 126
Advertiser Directory . 127
Homes, Mortgages, Financial Planning &
Insurance
First Home Style. 72
Preventable Home Maintenance . 74
Home Improvement Terms. 75
Of Marriage & Money. 76
Who’s Responsible. 85
Budgeting Your Event . 92
Honeymoon & Travel
5 Honeymoon Must-Haves. 66
Honeymoons Without the Hassle . 68
Planning Guide p. 81
Enter to Win an
Apple Vacations
Luxury Honeymoon p. 69
Win a Romantic Getaway
p. 70
Free Tickets
to Local Bridal Shows:
Complete
Wedding Expo p. 50
Luxury Bridal Expo p. 1
Wedding Salon,
Inside Back Cover
Enter to Win
an Apple Vacations Honeymoon. 69
Enter to Win a Romantic Getaway . 70
Invitations, Stationery, Programs, Gifts & Flowers
How To Fashionably Save The Date!. 78
Wedding Shower Gifts . 87
Stationery Checklist. 96
Envelope Addressing. 96
Music, DJ’s & Entertainment
A Little Song and Dance. 48
The Right First Steps . 49
Music Selections. 106
Photography, Videography, Video Booth
Capturing the Memories. 44
9 Wedding Photos You Don’t Want to Miss. 46
Photography Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Registry & First Home
First Home Style . 72
Preventable Home Maintenance . 74
Kitchen Registry Essentials. 80
Registry Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Transportation & Parking
Everybody In. 38
Limo Checklist. 39
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