1. Wedding Planning
Lindsay Ginsburg

2. Thesis
 Throughout all of my research, and meeting with a
wedding planner, I have seen the stress and hard
work planners go through to make their client’s
dream wedding come true; Therefore wedding
planners have to come up with innovative ideas,
while sticking to their client’s budget.

3. Personal Relevance
 Interest
 My wedding
Outdoor Wedding. N.d. Wedding Photographers. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.
<http://weddingphotographers1.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/
wedding-photography.jpg>.

4. History of Weddings
 Tradition of a “White Wedding”
 Why white?
 Bride’s dress?
Kyi, Anna. "The Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert."
Sheducationcom: n. pag. Sheducation. Web. 22 Feb. 2011

5. Queen Victoria & Prince Albert. 1854.
Daily Mail. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.
<http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/
article-1158993/
Were-Queen-Victoria-Prince-Albert-
illegitimate.html>

6. History
 Brides & traditional wedding dresses
 Pre-twentieth century, brides wore gowns they
could wear to other special occasions.
Kyi, Anna. "The Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert."
Sheducationcom: n. pag. Sheducation. Web. 22 Feb. 2011

7. C157. N.d. Allure Bridals. Exclusive Bridals, n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.
<http://www.allurebridals.com/index.php?id=3&product_id=527>.

8. History
 Mothers of the Bride desired formal weddings
 A position of a “wedding planner” would be
needed!
Kyi, Anna. "The Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert."
Sheducationcom: n. pag. Sheducation. Web. 22 Feb. 2011

9. Attendees
 Marriage Officiant
 Bridesmaids
 Best Man
 Flower Girl
 Maid of Honor
 Ring Bearer
 Father of the Bride
 Ushers
 Groomsmen
Johnson Publishing Company. "Planning the Perfect Wedding." Beauty & Style June
2005: 106-112. Ebsco Web. Web. 3 Nov. 2010. <http://web.ebscohost.com/
ehost/
detail?vid=8&hid=111&sid=2e4596a2-e88c-43aa-97d8-dc45d9482eff%40sessionmgr113&bda
ta=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=ulh&AN=16973723>

10. Group Wedding Photo. N.d. Las Vegas Wedding Photographer. N.p., n.d. Web. 10
Mar. 2011. <http://www.lasvegas-weddingphotographer.com/galleries/groups/
wedding_photography_group_3.jpg>.

11. Ceremony Seating
 Brides family/guests sit on opposite side of the
grooms family/guests
 Two front rows consists of close family and friends
"Wedding Ceremony General Information." Botanical Gardens: n. pag. Botanic Golf.
Web. 27 Feb. 2011. <http://www.botanicgolf.com.au/downloads/
Web_wedding_pack09.pdf>.

12. Ceremony Processional Order
 Grandparents of Bride & Groom
 Mother of groom & mother of bride
 Bridesmaids
"Wedding Ceremony General Information." Botanical Gardens: n. pag. Botanic Golf.
Web. 27 Feb. 2011. <http://www.botanicgolf.com.au/downloads/
Web_wedding_pack09.pdf>.

13. Wedding Crashers Attendants. N.d. Swotti. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.
<http://www.swotti.com/tmp/swotti/
cacheD2VKZGLUZYBJCMFZAGVYCW==RW50ZXJ0YWLUBWVUDC1NB3ZPZXM=/
imgWedding%20Crashers4.jpg>.

14. Ceremony Processional Order
 Maid/matron of honor
 Ring bearer
 Flower girl
"Wedding Ceremony General Information." Botanical Gardens: n. pag. Botanic Golf.
Web. 27 Feb. 2011. <http://www.botanicgolf.com.au/downloads/
Web_wedding_pack09.pdf>.
Flower Girl & Ring Bearer. N.d. Ehfoto. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.
<http://www.ehfoto.com/pictures/wedding/1/
10%20wedding%20flower%20girl%20ring%20bearer.jpg>.

15. Reception
 Tradition of eating and drinking
 Toasts
 First dance
 Traditional father-daughter dance
 Wedding Cake
Johnson Publishing Company. "Planning the Perfect Wedding." Beauty & Style June
2005: 106-112. Ebsco Web. Web. 3 Nov. 2010. <http://web.ebscohost.com/
ehost/
detail?vid=8&hid=111&sid=2e4596a2-e88c-43aa-97d8-dc45d9482eff%40sessionmgr113&bda A Toast. N.d. Listal. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011. <http://img.listal.com/
ta=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=ulh&AN=16973723>. image/1022405/936full-wedding-crashers-screenshot.jpg>.

16. Wedding Cake
White on White Wedding Cake. N.d. Sugar Florals. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.
<http://www.sugarflorals.com/images/white_on_white.jpg>.

17. Reception (cont.)
 Throwing bouquet
 Groom throws garter
 Honeymoon!
Johnson Publishing Company. "Planning the Perfect Wedding." Beauty & Style June
2005: 106-112. Ebsco Web. Web. 3 Nov. 2010. <http://web.ebscohost.com/
ehost/
detail?vid=8&hid=111&sid=2e4596a2-e88c-43aa-97d8-dc45d9482eff%40sessionmgr113&bda
ta=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=ulh&AN=16973723>.
Garter Toss. N.d. Wedding Aces. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.
<http://www.weddingaces.com/wp-content/uploads/bouquet-toss.jpg>.

18. Why hire a wedding planner?
 Saves time and money
 Stays on client’s budget
The Knot Inc, and Investor Relations. "Wedding Planning Basics: 10 Biggest
Wedding Planning Blunders to Avoid." The Knot. Ed. The Knot Inc. The Knot
Inc., 1997-2010. Web. 21 Dec. 2010.
Wise Guy Money Roll. 4 May 2008. Flickr. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/gnerk/2466566500/>.

19. Why hire a wedding planner?
 Good taste in fashion
 Creative
 Resourceful
 Experience
 Provides supplies: planners, checklists, articles
 Sets deadlines and follows through with them
Turner, Krista, and Entrepreneur Press. Start Your Own Event Planning Business
2004: n. pag. Print.

20. Responsibilities of a Wedding
Planner
 Review and coordinate vendors
 Make detailed schedules
 Preview the wedding and reception site
 Complete balances, and timely payments
Brideshow. "Budget Planning & Details." Wedding Budget: 1. Bride Show. Web. 14
Feb. 2011. <http://www.brideshow.com/bride/pdf/Wedding%20Budget.pdf>.

21. Rivercrest Golf Club &
Preserve
Rivercrest Golf Club & Preserve. N.d. Rivercrest Golf Club & Preserve. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011. <http://www.rivercrestweddings.com/
gallery.html>.

22. More Responsibilities
 Favors, place cards, and center pieces
 Coordinate fittings & appointments.
 Couple’s ceremony
 Pin-on flowers
Mauer, Elena Donovan. "Weddings Under 10,000." Bridal Guide Dec. 2010: 178-180.
Print.
Favors & Table Setting. N.d. Old English Crackers. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.
<http://www.oldenglishcrackers.com/wedding/images/wedding31.jpg>.

23. Becoming a Wedding Planner/
Managing a self-business
 Business license & card
 Bridal consultant training course
 Register your business
 ADVERTISE your business
Turner, Krista, and Entrepreneur Press. Start Your Own Event Planning Business
2004: n. pag. Print.

24. Required Skills
 Remain calm with client
 ORGANIZED
 Personable
 Give and get clients the BEST service for the LOWEST
price
 Handling finances
Mauer, Elena Donovan. "Weddings Under 10,000." Bridal Guide Dec. 2010: 178-180.
Print.

25. Business Card. N.d. Ash Web Studio. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.
<http://www.ashwebstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/
relevent-halfsheet.jpg>.

26. Wedding Statistics
 How many weddings a year???
 Engagement?
 Average ages
 72 billion dollars spent a year on weddings
 Popular months?
"Wedding Statistics." A Wedding Ministers. National Association of Wedding
Ministers, n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011. <http://www.aweddingministers.com/
wedding/statistics.htm>.

27. Wedding Statistics
 Wedding Industry
 Last names?
 Popular Honeymoon places
"Wedding Statistics." A Wedding Ministers. National Association of Wedding
Ministers, n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011. <http://www.aweddingministers.com/
wedding/statistics.htm>.
Honeymoon. N.d. Honeymoon Guide. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.
<http://honeymoonguide.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/
seychelles-honeymoon.jpg>.

28. Application
 Scrapbook of my dream wedding
 iMovie on “How to Plan a Wedding”

29. Scrapbook Pictures
 VIDEO

30. How to Plan a Wedding
 VIDEO

31. Class Activity
 Something creative and fun
 Approx. 5 minutes (or more)

32. Works Cited
 Citations, no annotations

33. Conclusion
 Stressful
 Steps
 Time
 Budget
Beach. N.d. Sp.Life. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2011. <http://sp.life123.com/
bm.pix/honeymoon.s600x600.jpg>.