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Vendor of the Week

Liquids Catering provides a complete and comprehensive beverage service to make your wedding unforgettable.

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Facility of the Week

Whether it’s an intimate, candlelit ceremony and dinner with your closest friends and family or a lively reception...
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Vendor Service Areas:

San Jose, Palo Alto, Woodside,
San Mateo, Los Altos Hills,
Los Gatos, Saratoga,
Santa Clara, San Francisco,
Belmont, San Carlos, Atherton,
Hillsborough, Menlo Park,
Portola Valley, Redwood City,
Foster City, Cupertino,
Sunnyvale, Mountain View,
Campbell, Milpitas, Pacifica,
Half Moon Bay, Sausalito,
Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont,
Hayward, Union City, Newark,
Castro Valley, San Leandro,
Emeryville, Dublin,
Pleasanton, Livermore,
Sunol, Piedmont, Lafayette,
San Ramon, Burlingame,
Danville, Walnut Creek,
Concord, Martinez,
Richmond,Vallejo,
South San Francisco,
Millbrae, Daly City,
San Bruno, Aptos,
Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz,
Carmel, Monterey,
Gilroy, Morgan Hill,
Novato, Marin,
Corte Madera, Napa,
Sonoma and San Rafael.

Wedding Time Table and Checklist


12 months Completed Notes
Announce engagement          
Select a wedding date - have 2 backup dates
Discuss budget with finance - include input from parent
Hire Wedding Consultant
Make preliminary guest list
Visit ceremony locations
Visit reception locations
Select rings
Book Officiant

8 - 12 months Completed Notes
Select and order gown and veil
Create guest list
Secure ceremony location
Secure reception location
Select attendants and groomsmen
Decide on color scheme
Select bridesmaid’s attire
Interview and book
Caterer
Photographer
Videographer
Florists
Bakery
DJ and/or band
Register for Bridal gifts

6 - 8 months Completed Notes
Finalize guest list
Meet with Coordinator
Meet with florists
Order invitations, announcements, thank you cards, maps
Transportation for wedding
 Bridal party
 Out of town guests
Reserve rentals
Finalize honeymoon plans
Arrangements for Out of town guests
Engagement photos
Hair stylists and make –up artists*****
Day of Coordinator (if applicable)
Send Save the date cards
Schedule dress fitting

4 - 6 months Completed  Notes
Select Ceremony music
Select Reception Music
Hire Calligrapher
Order tuxedos
Wedding night accommodations

2 – 4 months Completed Notes
Engagement announcement to newspapers
Take engagement photos
Address invitations
Select bridal party gifts
Finalize menu with caterer
Dress fitting
Finalize ceremony with Officiant
Plan rehearsal dinner
Pick up wedding rings
Send thank you notes
Select favors
Pick up flower basket/ring pillow
Buy toasting glasses and cake server

1 - 2 months Completed Notes
Mail invitations
Complete place cards and seating assignments
Final dress fitting
Set hair appointment, bring veil
Meet with coordinator at wedding/reception site
Confirm honeymoon reservations
Purchase accessories and lingerie
Select readings and songs for ceremony
Finalize music selections for ceremony & reception
Confirm that DJ has these selections
Schedule rehearsal
Finalize programs

2 Weeks  Completed Notes
Wrap-up meeting with wedding coordinator
Give wedding items to coordinator at rehearsal.
Finalize payment for vendors
Pick up wedding dress
Obtain marriage license
Confirm rehearsal dinner
Schedule Massage/Pedicure

1 Week to go
Rest, relax and remain calm
Enjoy this time with family and friends 
You have planned well and you will have a fabulous day!

 

 

 

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