Columbia, Missouri Weddings

Congratulations!  Consider this your final stop on your trip down the isle--the wedding planning isle that is!  We have compiled a list of vendors to assist you in planning every detail of your wedding, from flowers to favors!

Six to Twelve Months Before:

• Set wedding date and time
• Establish a preliminary budget
• Decide upon your wedding theme or style
• Book your ceremony and reception locations at Jack's Gourmet!
• Choose attendants
• Choose a caterer--like Jack's Gourmet!
• Meet with a professional photographer and/or videographer
• Determine wedding attire
• Set up transportation arrangements for wedding day

• Confirm final arrangements for ceremony
• Register for bridal registries in the towns of both families
• Order invitations
• Complete the guest list
• Start planning the honeymoon
• Establish reception timeline and parties involved
• Reserve any rentals

• Address invitations and mail 4 to 6 weeks before wedding
• Finalize all details with wedding vendors
• Order wedding cake
• Plan rehearsal dinner at Jack's Gourmet!
• Schedule appointments with hairdresser
• Finalize honeymoon plans
• Purchase gifts for attendants

• Go to final fitting for your bridal gown
• Purchase marriage license
• Make sure you have all accessories: toasting goblets, ring pillow, garter, candles, etc.
• Select your wedding bands
• Make reservation for bridesmaids luncheon at Jack's Gourmet!

Two Weeks Before:

• Reconfirm lodging for out-of-town guests
• Discuss with the hairstylist your style for wedding day
• Confirm bridal party attire
• Contact newspapers with wedding announcement
• Prepare for name and address change

• Give final count to Jack's Gourmet and review details
• Confirm final details with all professional services
• Discuss with photogropher the list of pictures you want
• Finalize seating arrangments
• Pack for the honeymoon
• Confirm the final details of the ceremony and reception at Jack's Gourmet!

• Make sure to eat something
• Go to hairdresser and makeup appointments
• Make sure wedding dress is pressed and steamed
• Remember rings and license
• Relax and enjoy your day!