EVENT PLANNING AND WEDDING
PLANNING FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
everything the planner does for bridesmaids - Answer-hair, makeup, dresses, scents,
jewelry, maid of honor, order, flower girls, gifts
everything the planner does for Groom - Answer-boutonniere, tux, accessories, cold
feet, vows, rings
everything the planner does for groomsmen - Answer-boutonniere, tux, accessories,
best man, order, ring bearer, gifts
everything the planner does for church - Answer-religion, location, capacity, officiant,
appearance, decor, music, seating, walking isle, ceremony
everything the planner does for reception venue - Answer-when, where, facilities,
capacity, lodging, transportation, appearance, staffing, cost
everything the planner does for guests - Answer-invitations, RSVP, travel, lodge, meals,
socializing, favors, thank you cards
everything the planner does for reception - Answer-pictures, limo, departure, food,
music, decor, flowers, toasts, activities, dances, cake, gifts
everything the planner does for vendors - Answer-transportation, florist, wedding cake,
attire, caterers, musicians, balloons, photo/videographer, lighting/technology, tabletop,
rentals
everything the planner does for honeymoon - Answer-destination, transportation, attire,
activities, relaxation, trip duration, momentos
everything the planner does - Answer-date, lead time, size, complexity, location, ADA,
budget, RFP (request for proposal) expertise, fit with couple
Design a special client meeting room - Answer-tastefully decorated, showcase your
designs and ideas in a portfolio, neat and orderly, floral centerpieces,
eliminate distractions and interruptions during meetings,
make sure they feel like your most important client
their wedding is the most important one you're planning (at that moment!)
,Create a wedding library - Answer-invest heavily in wedding books and magazines,
wedding etiquette books, church and reception decor books, floral decor and bouquets
books, wedding cake books
become educated - Answer-know everything wedding, the latest trends, cultural
traditions, all celebrations that precede and follow the ceremony, instill confidence in
you
create a design team - Answer-photographer, limo service, cake specialist, floral
designer, caterer, rental supplies, balloon decor, lighting and technology, sound, DJ,
talent, MC (master of ceremony), videographer, social media
Market yourself: advertise in - Answer-magazines, newspapers, websites, business
cards
partner with vendors who take pride in their work
get vendor portfolios
present at bridal shows
send congratulations based on wedding announcements
use bounce-back coupons for free gift (ie. champagne)
your event are best way to market yourself
client meetings: what you need to gather - Answer-names / contact info
event day (if you cant do it, set them up with someone who can who you trust)
guest count
style of wedding
church contact
reception contact
family contacts/MOH/Best man
facility tours
follow-up : set a date to meet again
Wedding budget - Answer-$35,000 (majority is about $10,000)
Current trends - Answer-Fancy Victorian
new styles are more relaxed, more you, more bride than traditional, other colors are
coming back
Average wedding dress cost - Answer-$1,500
Why do woman save their dress - Answer-sentiment, tradition, for daughters, donation
Average ring cost - Answer-$5,600 engagement $6,000
3rd finger on left hand - Answer-vein right to the heart
circle ring represents - Answer-eternity
, Pave ring - Answer-paved in diamonds
you don't see much metal
small faceted cut diamonds
stones don't go all the way around ring
Vintage ring - Answer-Edwardian style made modern with fine metal work.
Diamonds represent - Answer-eternity and strenght
Stacked rings - Answer-a series of bands, rings or settings, stacked together
can include: engagement, wedding, 1+ anniversaries
eternity rings - Answer-stones go all the way around the entire ring circumference
Rings in the ceremony - Answer-wedding band goes on first closer to the heart
Flowers in the wedding - Answer-topiaries, home arrangements, altar arrangements,
pedestals at entries, centerpieces, outdoor urns, hair braids, bouquets, archway
droppings, boutonnieres, decorated handrails
Flower Dos and donts - Answer-budget
see the big picture
use a palette of color
add the florist early to design team
choose well and trust your florist
reuse arrangements (aisle--> centerpiece / alter--> buffet tables)
avoid strongly scented flowers
DIY that doesn't make you cry
current vows - Answer-written by self
US requires a marriage license /ceremony - Answer-can be religious or civil.
some countries only have civil
prelude - Answer-music played before and as guests are being seated
45-20 minutes before ceremony
often classical or jazz
select 5-6 songs/scores
this sets the mood/tone for the ceremony
ambient background music
processional - Answer-begins as the immediate family members are being seated
often the music changes at the bridal party walks down the isle
bride entrance - Answer-choose a song that all eyes will be on the bride
PLANNING FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
everything the planner does for bridesmaids - Answer-hair, makeup, dresses, scents,
jewelry, maid of honor, order, flower girls, gifts
everything the planner does for Groom - Answer-boutonniere, tux, accessories, cold
feet, vows, rings
everything the planner does for groomsmen - Answer-boutonniere, tux, accessories,
best man, order, ring bearer, gifts
everything the planner does for church - Answer-religion, location, capacity, officiant,
appearance, decor, music, seating, walking isle, ceremony
everything the planner does for reception venue - Answer-when, where, facilities,
capacity, lodging, transportation, appearance, staffing, cost
everything the planner does for guests - Answer-invitations, RSVP, travel, lodge, meals,
socializing, favors, thank you cards
everything the planner does for reception - Answer-pictures, limo, departure, food,
music, decor, flowers, toasts, activities, dances, cake, gifts
everything the planner does for vendors - Answer-transportation, florist, wedding cake,
attire, caterers, musicians, balloons, photo/videographer, lighting/technology, tabletop,
rentals
everything the planner does for honeymoon - Answer-destination, transportation, attire,
activities, relaxation, trip duration, momentos
everything the planner does - Answer-date, lead time, size, complexity, location, ADA,
budget, RFP (request for proposal) expertise, fit with couple
Design a special client meeting room - Answer-tastefully decorated, showcase your
designs and ideas in a portfolio, neat and orderly, floral centerpieces,
eliminate distractions and interruptions during meetings,
make sure they feel like your most important client
their wedding is the most important one you're planning (at that moment!)
,Create a wedding library - Answer-invest heavily in wedding books and magazines,
wedding etiquette books, church and reception decor books, floral decor and bouquets
books, wedding cake books
become educated - Answer-know everything wedding, the latest trends, cultural
traditions, all celebrations that precede and follow the ceremony, instill confidence in
you
create a design team - Answer-photographer, limo service, cake specialist, floral
designer, caterer, rental supplies, balloon decor, lighting and technology, sound, DJ,
talent, MC (master of ceremony), videographer, social media
Market yourself: advertise in - Answer-magazines, newspapers, websites, business
cards
partner with vendors who take pride in their work
get vendor portfolios
present at bridal shows
send congratulations based on wedding announcements
use bounce-back coupons for free gift (ie. champagne)
your event are best way to market yourself
client meetings: what you need to gather - Answer-names / contact info
event day (if you cant do it, set them up with someone who can who you trust)
guest count
style of wedding
church contact
reception contact
family contacts/MOH/Best man
facility tours
follow-up : set a date to meet again
Wedding budget - Answer-$35,000 (majority is about $10,000)
Current trends - Answer-Fancy Victorian
new styles are more relaxed, more you, more bride than traditional, other colors are
coming back
Average wedding dress cost - Answer-$1,500
Why do woman save their dress - Answer-sentiment, tradition, for daughters, donation
Average ring cost - Answer-$5,600 engagement $6,000
3rd finger on left hand - Answer-vein right to the heart
circle ring represents - Answer-eternity
, Pave ring - Answer-paved in diamonds
you don't see much metal
small faceted cut diamonds
stones don't go all the way around ring
Vintage ring - Answer-Edwardian style made modern with fine metal work.
Diamonds represent - Answer-eternity and strenght
Stacked rings - Answer-a series of bands, rings or settings, stacked together
can include: engagement, wedding, 1+ anniversaries
eternity rings - Answer-stones go all the way around the entire ring circumference
Rings in the ceremony - Answer-wedding band goes on first closer to the heart
Flowers in the wedding - Answer-topiaries, home arrangements, altar arrangements,
pedestals at entries, centerpieces, outdoor urns, hair braids, bouquets, archway
droppings, boutonnieres, decorated handrails
Flower Dos and donts - Answer-budget
see the big picture
use a palette of color
add the florist early to design team
choose well and trust your florist
reuse arrangements (aisle--> centerpiece / alter--> buffet tables)
avoid strongly scented flowers
DIY that doesn't make you cry
current vows - Answer-written by self
US requires a marriage license /ceremony - Answer-can be religious or civil.
some countries only have civil
prelude - Answer-music played before and as guests are being seated
45-20 minutes before ceremony
often classical or jazz
select 5-6 songs/scores
this sets the mood/tone for the ceremony
ambient background music
processional - Answer-begins as the immediate family members are being seated
often the music changes at the bridal party walks down the isle
bride entrance - Answer-choose a song that all eyes will be on the bride
