Planning Tools
Brides and grooms have a myriad of things to consider while planning their wedding day. Use the list below as an organization tool to stay focused on planning your wedding in NYC.
Attire
- Wedding gown
- Gown preservation - carrying bag for bridal tiara & veil
- Bride's shoes
- Hair & make-up
- Groom's tux
- Groom's shoes
- Best man's attire
- Groomsmen's attire
- Maid of honor's dress
- Bridesmaids' dresses
- Flower girl's dress
- Ring bearer's suit
- Alterations
- Cleaning
- Pressing
- Religious attire
- Jewelry and accessories
Personal Wedding Accessories
- A wedding theme
- Wedding accessories collection
- Something old
- Something new
- Something borrowed
- Something blue
- Sixpence for the bride's shoe
- Garter
- Tossing garter
- Hankie
- Bridal purse
- Emergency kit
For the Ceremony
- Wedding bands
- Wedding vows
- Jewelry gifts for kids
- Unity candles
- Other ceremonial candles
- Candle holders
- Flower girl's basket
- Ring bearer's pillow
- Guest books
- Pens
- Flowers
- Aisle runner
- Pew ribbons
- Religious items
- Gifts for officiate
- Honorarium for officiate
Stationery
- Save the date
- Wedding Invitations
- Reply cards
- Location map
- Program
- Place cards
- Menu
- Thank you cards
- Envelope seals
- Printed napkins
- Stamps
Florals
- Bride's bouquet
- Maid of honor's bouquet
- Flower girl's basket
- Bridesmaids' bouquets
- Corsages
- Boutonnieres
- Floral arrangements
- Centerpieces
- Cake table decorations
- Memorial table flower
For the Reception
- Guest book & pen
- Champagne goblets/flutes
- Cake tops
- Cake-serving set
- Garters
- Bridal purses
- Table covers
- Table bouquet centerpiece
- Gifts for attendants
- Wedding favors
- Ribbons & balloons
- Decorations
Personal Assistants and Contact Information
- Officiate
- Best man
- Maid/matron of honor
- Flower girl
- Ring bearer
- Florist
- Decorator
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Accommodations
- Limo driver
- Musicians/soloist/DJ
- Calligrapher
- Other
Remember to:
- Obtain a marriage license
- Arrange for blood tests
- Obtain a passport
- Get visas
- Notify the following of a name and address change:
- Credit card agencies
- Utility companies
- Banks
- Your employer
- The post office
- Professional associations
- The registrar of voters
- The DMV - car registration
- Your insurance companies
- The military
- Academic institutions
Gifts
- Engraved gifts
- Personalized gifts
- Gifts to one another
- Gifts for parents
- Gifts for grandparents
- Gifts for kids
- Gifts for siblings
- Gift for best man
- Gift for maid of honor
- Gifts for wedding attendants
- Gifts for out-of-town guests
- Gifts for officiate
- Honorarium for officiate
- Tips for service providers
Photography & Media
- Newspaper announcement
- Wedding web site
- Videographer
- Photographer
- Personal guest cameras
- Film & developing
- Photo framing
- Photo albums
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
- Engagement party
- Rehearsal dinner
- Pre-reception snack bar
- Non-bar beverages
- Wedding cake
- Ceremony site
- Reception hall
- Guest accommodations
Music
- Musicians/soloist/DJ
- Prelude
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Cutting of the cake
- First dance
- Mother/son dance
- Father/daughter dance
For more information about weddings and events at the historic Hudson Theatre in New York City, please complete the online RFP and a representative will contact you within one business day.
