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Wedding Checklist

This checklist is intended as a tool to help you get started with your wedding plans. There are many excellent wedding planner books and etiquette books available in major bookstores which can provide you with even greater detail. We recommend that you start planning your wedding at the soonest possible time. Keep in mind that it is not uncommon for ceremony and receptions locations, as well as vendors, to be booked up to one year or more in advance. Quick action on your part will help ensure you get the date, location, and vendors you desire!

Task

Priority / Considerations

Budget

Reserve Wedding Location
(church, synagogue, temple, other)
As soon as possible after the engagement
$________
Book Wedding Officiate
(priest, minister, rabbi, notary, etc.)
Usually at the same time the location is being lined up
$________
Determine Number of Guests
Needed to determine reception location, and food budget and selection for caterer
$________
Establish a Budget
This should be done in conjunction with determining the number of guests and before proceeding so that you will be able to determine the facilities and services you can afford. Do you want 200 people, hors d'oeuvres and no honeymoon, or 100 people, a nice buffet, and a weekend trip? You should have a firm idea of what you can spend before talking to the following vendors. Most of them will have different options for different price ranges.
$________
Determine Attendants' Attire
Formal, semi-formal or informal.
$________
Choose Attendants
 
$________
Choose Guest List
Have each set of parents/family make out their guests lists.
$________
Reception Location / Caterer
Be sure to investigate at least three before booking a date. Depending on your choice and budget, this may end up being two separate entities (e.g., reception at Philippi Mansion being catered by The Waterside Room).
$________
Hair & Make-Up
Be sure to book a date with your hair and make-up artist for you and your wedding party.
$________
Photographer / Videographer
It's usually a good idea to interview three or four to see how they work, what they offer, and what they charge. Depending on your budget, you'll have to decide if you want photography, videography, or both.
$________
Florist
Again, talk to at least three different florists. Reserve your date - coordinate specific bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, etc. based on your florist's recommended timetable.
$________
Baker
Reserve your date - coordinate details of wedding cake and other items as appropriate.
$________
Musicians, DJ, etc.
Reserve your date - coordinate details one-to-two months in advance.
$________
Appointments: Hair, Medical, Dental
 
$________
Select Bride's Gown
 
$________
Select Attendants' Gowns and Accessories
 
$________
Select China, Crystal and Silver Patterns
 
$________
Register with Gift & Department Stores
 
$________
Record Gifts and Write Thank-You Notes
Plan to do this as they arrive, to avoid accumulating a large glut after the ceremony.
$________
Plan Seating
Account for the bridal table, parents' table and other tables, if applicable.
$________
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Sending flowers online has never been easier! Select from our wide variety of seasonal flowers, bouquets, green plants, dish gardens, blooming plants, blooming garden baskets, edible delicacies, gourmet baskets, specialty keepsake vases like Murano, Lenox and Mikasa, spa gift baskets, perfumes, candles, aromatherapy, and sports related items, including autographed memorabilia and a specialty Dick Vitale product line!

We offer the perfect selections for any occasion, including birthday flowers, anniversary flowers, get well soon flowers, new baby flowers, sympathy and funeral flowers, and much more. And, of course, don't ever underestimate the power of a "just because" arrangement or gift. Those are the best kind! We also offer seasonal and specialty selections for New Year's flowers, Valentine's Day flowers, St. Patrick's Day flowers, Easter Flowers, Mother's Day flowers, Father's Day flowers, 4th of July flowers, Halloween flowers, Thanksgiving flowers, Hanukkah and Christmas flowers!

It’s no wonder Beneva Flowers & Gifts has been Voted #1 Florist 12 years in a row, as well as Top 10 Florist in the U.S. As Sarasota, Florida’s only “Yes We Can" florist with over 20 years of service, Beneva Flowers offers nationwide flower delivery, as well as local delivery to Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, and more!

With a strong, established reputation in Sarasota and her surrounding areas, it's no wonder Beneva Flowers is also the area's top Wedding and Special Event florist. Planning events from $150 to $15,000 is easily and professionally handled by your personal Special Event Consultant, who is available to you 24/7. Contact us today to schedule an appointment, or browse our Wedding Gallery to see some of our past designs!

We pride ourselves on being the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota house florist, in addition to many other luxury resorts and top businesses in the area. With some of the industry’s most talented floral designers, a top notch customer service team, and professional delivery drivers always available to hand-deliver your flower arrangements, we find it easy to stand by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee in an ongoing effort to “Exceed Your Expectations." 

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Send Flowers, Plants, Gifts & More for Any Occasion!

Sending flowers online has never been easier! Select from our wide variety of seasonal flowers, bouquets, green plants, dish gardens, blooming plants, blooming garden baskets, edible delicacies, gourmet baskets, specialty keepsake vases like Murano, Lenox and Mikasa, spa gift baskets, perfumes, candles, aromatherapy, and sports related items, including autographed memorabilia and a specialty Dick Vitale product line!

We offer the perfect selections for any occasion, including birthday flowers, anniversary flowers, get well soon flowers, new baby flowers, sympathy and funeral flowers, and much more. And, of course, don't ever underestimate the power of a "just because" arrangement or gift. Those are the best kind! We also offer seasonal and specialty selections for New Year's flowers, Valentine's Day flowers, St. Patrick's Day flowers, Easter Flowers, Mother's Day flowers, Father's Day flowers, 4th of July flowers, Halloween flowers, Thanksgiving flowers, Hanukkah and Christmas flowers!

It’s no wonder Beneva Flowers & Gifts has been Voted #1 Florist 12 years in a row, as well as Top 10 Florist in the U.S. As Sarasota, Florida’s only “Yes We Can" florist with over 20 years of service, Beneva Flowers offers nationwide flower delivery, as well as local delivery to Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, and more!

With a strong, established reputation in Sarasota and her surrounding areas, it's no wonder Beneva Flowers is also the area's top Wedding and Special Event florist. Planning events from $150 to $15,000 is easily and professionally handled by your personal Special Event Consultant, who is available to you 24/7. Contact us today to schedule an appointment, or browse our Wedding Gallery to see some of our past designs!

We pride ourselves on being the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota house florist, in addition to many other luxury resorts and top businesses in the area. With some of the industry’s most talented floral designers, a top notch customer service team, and professional delivery drivers always available to hand-deliver your flower arrangements, we find it easy to stand by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee in an ongoing effort to “Exceed Your Expectations."