Rachel was really looking forward to the day when she and Scott would finally get married. It was just a few days after their engagement when Rachel began to focus on all the preparations for the big day. This was a day she had anticipated since she was a very little girl, so therefore, she had decided on a few things over the years, long before she had even met the man of her dreams. For instance, she knew she wanted to exchange vows on a warm, sandy beach, with her family and closest friends standing close by. With that hope in mind, she started making the calls necessary to arrange a beautiful Santa Barbara wedding destination, complete with sand, warmth, and sunshine. This location would be perfect for her and Scott and for all the invited guests they hoped would be able to attend. With the location chosen, Rachel set about taking care of the specific details of the ceremony as well as the honeymoon. Living in Montecito she was not overly familiar with the professionals in the nearby city. However, she soon found just the right wedding photographers, catering service, and florist. She knew, however, her locating these capable professionals was just the beginning. The following is a very helpful pre-nuptials checklist for all those brides who are trying to manage the details of their anticipated event. Whether you are getting married in your hometown or a dream location, staying on top of all the details and coordinating all the plans is essential to the creation of an ideal ceremony.

1. Dress/Shoe selection

2. Tuxedo selection

3. Bridesmaid/Groomsmen attire

4. Invitation selection/mailing

5. Cake

6. Venue

7. Reception facility

8. Bridal party gifts

9. Picture/Video services

10. Floral services

11. Clergy official

12. Catering services

Each of the preceding category headings is likely to have one, if not several sub-categories. For instance, invitation selection is a great place to begin, but knowing the correct way to address them and the proper time frame for mailing and receiving replies is essential for giving final counts to caterers and facility management. In the case of ceremony venue and reception facility there are many d

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