Welcome to Jackson Studio & Galleria

My name is Stacia Jackson soon to be a graduate of LWPI as a Certified Wedding and Event Planner. I am the owner of Jackson Studio & Galleria. Jackson Studio & Galleria is a full-service high-end wedding planning company and venue. We focus on providing high quality, creative, and customized services to middle

and upper class couples. We target at customers who have budget of $30,000 or more. Our goal is to exceed the customer expectations right down to the

smallest detail because their wedding/ event deserves no less. We want to make the customer journey stress free so they can feel comfortable and confident and actually enjoy the day of the event no matter what happens. I want the

customer and their guest to enjoy the beautiful setting with great service that my team and I will provide. Our goal will be to receive the glowing feedback

from our guests and to know that we made each and every event as special and memorable as ever.Within five years I will have established clients and if not

working full-time in my own fully equipped venue to cater to any event. By year 10 my hope is to be a well-known event planner and venue owner in the Charlotte area. We are a wedding and event planning business and venue

established in 2019 and we are ready to ignite your dream. While we specialize in weddings we also do bachelorette, engagement, and birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, etc. We would like to congratulate you on your upcoming

event. We are honored that you have shown interest in us to provide you with your dream wedding or special event. Here at Jackson Studio & Galleria we offer you the flexibility of coordinating, directing and/or planning. You choose! Do you need help planning from the beginning to the end, partial planning, day of services, or just need some advice and a little guidance? You have come to the right place. Our initial consultation is free. Upon signing your contract you will

receive special welcome gift bag as our thank you for allowing us here at

Jackson Studio & Galleria to provide you with a stress and worry free event.

Jackson Studio & Galleria

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Many couples get married, but not everyone has their dream wedding. Don’t worry!

From the start to the end, we are here for you to make your dream wedding come into reality!

Jackson Studio & Galleria is a high-end event and wedding planning and venue company founded by Stacia Jackson a CWEP

certified wedding planner. Our team believe that there are a thousand dream weddings in a thousand couple’s eyes. We are

dedicated to use our expertise to create your one-of-a-kind wedding memories that will be cherished forever!

Contact us

Website: www.jacksonstudio&galleria.com Email: jacksonstudio&galleria @gmail.com

Phone (Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm): 708-738-3334 Social Media:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ jacksonstudio&galleria Instagram: www.instagram.com/ jacksonstudio&galleria

Address: 12345 Douglas Road, Charlotte, NC 947586

Service Procedure

Initial telephone/Skype consulting Briefly answer your questions about the upcoming wedding Recommend filling the wedding planning questionnaire Make an appointment for face-to-face meeting and viewing of the venue Initial face-to-face meeting Introduce wedding procedure, staffing, equipment, and other related information to you Get to know your detailed wedding anticipation based on the answer of questionnaire Initial customized wedding plan Second face-to-face meeting Discuss the first version of wedding plan Contract signing Sign the contract and pay the 40% of the full payment as deposit Wedding Preparation Stay in touch with you and update the plan if necessary Assist you to implement your wedding plan (see details in the following Packages and Pricing) Balance due payment Pay the rest of the bill one week before the Day Of Wedding day Enjoy your wonderful day! Wedding closure Send you the post production of your wedding in a month Looking forward for our next cooperation! Service plan for appreciation dinner, honeymoon, and anniversary celebration is underway!

WEDDING PLANNER PACKAGES WEDDING CONSULTANT PACKAGE - $750.00 • A GREAT PACKAGE FOR THOSE WHO JUST NEED HELP GETTING STARTED, OR AT ANY OTHER POINT WHERE A LITTLE ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED! • UP TO THREE HOURS OF CONSULTATION REGARDING YOUR PLANNING • REFERRAL TO REPUTABLE VENDORS AND ADVICE REGARDING CONTRACTS • UNLIMITED BASIC EMAIL AND TELEPHONE QUESTIONS (LONG DISTANCE EXCLUDED) • 10% DISCOUNT ON CATALOGUE INVITATIONS (OPTIONAL) • FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED AT SIGNING OF CONTRACT

WEDDING DIRECTING PACKAGE - $1500.00 • PERFECT FOR THOSE WANTING PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE ONLY ON THE DAY OF THEIR WEDDING! • REVIEW OF ALL VENDOR CONTRACTS AND CONFIRMATION OF VENDOR SERVICES 1 – 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE WEDDING DAY • ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPMENT OF A WEDDING DAY ITINERARY • CONSULTANT’S SERVICES ON THE WEDDING DAY FOR A MAXIMUM OF TEN HOURS • PROVISION OF COMPLETE WEDDING EMERGENCY KIT • PERSONAL MANAGEMENT OF THE WEDDING DAY ITINERARY, VENDORS, AND THE WEDDING PARTY

WEDDING CONSULTATION PACKAGE - $2500.00 • NEED FULL ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR PLANS, BUT NOT WEDDING DAY DIRECTING SERVICES • FREE WEDDING PLANNING BINDER WITH TIP SHEETS, QUESTIONS FOR VENDORS, WORKSHEETS AND TIMELINE GUIDES, INCLUDING POCKETS FOR YOUR CONTRACTS, PICTURES, AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION! • UP TO TEN HOURS OF CONSULTATION REGARDING YOUR PLANNING • REFERRAL TO REPUTABLE VENDORS, REVIEW OF VENDOR CONTRACTS, AND CONFIRMATION OF VENDORS 1 - 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO WEDDING DAY • ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING YOUR WEDDING DAY ITINERARY • FREE WEDDING STYLE CONSULTATION • ONE VISIT TO YOUR CEREMONY AND RECEPTION VENUE PRIOR TO THE WEDDING (TRAVEL CHARGES MAY APPLY) • UNLIMITED EMAIL AND TELEPHONE QUESTIONS (LONG DISTANCE EXCLUDED) • 10% DISCOUNT ON TENT/CANOPY RENTAL (OPTIONAL) • 10% DISCOUNT ON RENTALS FROM SOME OF ARLINGTON’S MAJOR SUPPLIERS (OPTIONAL) • 20% DISCOUNT ON CATALOGUE INVITATIONS (OPTIONAL)

WEDDING COORDINATION PACKAGE – STARTING AT $3500 • ALL-INCLUSIVE WEDDING PACKAGE! • INCLUDES ALL THE DETAILS OF THE SAPPHIRE WEDDING CONSULTATION PACKAGE • COORDINATOR ATTENDANCE AND ASSISTANCE AT THE WEDDING CEREMONY REHEARSAL • COORDINATOR SERVICES ON THE WEDDING DAY FOR A MAXIMUM OF 12 HOURS • PROVISION OF COMPLETE WEDDING EMERGENCY KIT • PERSONAL MANAGEMENT OF WEDDING DAY ITINERARY, VENDORS, AND WEDDING PARTY

VENUE RATE $3500 8 HOURS

EXTRAS:

ENGAGEMENT PARTY

PROOF AND PRINT INVITATIONS ASSEMBLE AND MAIL OUT INVITATIONS

NAME CARDS AND SEATING CHARTS WEDDING SONGS

REHEARSEAL DINNER PLANNING

Bridal Shower $300 and up Help plan and host a beautiful shower Bachelorette $150 and up Advise Maid of Honor on party events Bachelor $150 and up Advise Best Man on party events Rehearsal Dinner $400 and up Coordinate and direct dinner and rehearsal Post-Wedding Brunch $250 and up Arrange and direct thank you/farewell gathering

VENDORS

Sample Services Wedding Shower Themes and Ideas The World Destination Shower ——Wanderlust couples’ favorite! The premise of the world destination shower is, of course, the world destination. Each guest isassigned a destination that the couple once visited, and should select a gift accordingly. For example,the guest assigned with the destination “British” might bring a fridge magnet, Sherlock Holmes Series CDs, Burberry scarf, etc. Make it a luncheon. Design the menu to correspond with the world destination. For example, your courses might include seafood paella, Sushi, and Maine Lobster. For dessert, what could be more scrumptious then Macarons? Les Amis Du Vin Shower ——Wine lovers’ choice! Pronounced “layz zam mee doo van”, this shower literally translates, “The Friends of Wine.” And you don’t have to be a connoisseur of the grape to enjoy a good year. Ask your guests to bring two selections of wine; one to enjoy at the party and one to add to the collection you are quickly establishing for the happy couple.Think of your Les Amis Du Vin Shower as an intimate, elegant wine tasting for good friends. Select a timeless invitation; evocative of an elegant, refined mood. If you decide to hold your soiree at home, serve a fresh fruit plate complete with pears, grapes,melons, and all her favorites. Set out boards of delicious cheeses, accompanied by crostini, focaccia, and other rustic breads. If you decide to hold your Les Amis Du Vin party at a restaurant, they may charge you to open the wine, so be sure to inquire in advance about corkage fees. Summer wedding design ideas Attire •Weave strings of pearls into your hair •Pearl or crystal tiara Cake •Have your baker create a wave effect with blue curved icing •Have shells decorated your cake. Your baker can make realistic ones. •Have a white or ivory frosted cake decorated with colored sugar to stimulate sand and decorate with sugar and chocolate seashells •Use a glass cake top shaped into something that matches your theme (dolphins, mermaid, etc...) •Have your baker make the top layer of the cake in the shape of a shell and decorate it with chocolate in the shape of various shells

Centerpieces •Fill a hurricane or glass globe with sand and shells then insert a candle votive within the center and tie with coordinating ribbon •Decorate large and small pillar candles with small seashells (just press the shells into the candles). Pour some sand on a mirrored tile, then place one large pillar candle in the center and surround it with smaller pillars of varying sizes. You can also tie all the candles together with some raffia ribbon. Place some small pieces of driftwood and/or larger seashells, dried starfish, etc... around the candles. •Fill large jars with sand; place shells, etc. inside and then close with a cork. Decorate with ribbon •Fill terra cotta pots with sand and push several taper candles in at uneven heights. Decorate the candles with small seashells •Fill a large clear bowl with water. Place sand on the bottom, and add shells, etc. Place floatingcandles and/or some flower blossoms to float on the top •Display large conch shells with flowers coming out of them (cornucopia-like) •Place a large piece of driftwood on a mirrored tile; scatter sand on the mirror and arrange smallcandles around the driftwood •Fishbowls with sand and shells in the bottom with floating gardenias in the water (perfect for a day wedding!) Colors •Blues •Greens •Silver •Creams •Apricots •Warm shades of yellow

BRIDAL PARTY CHECKLIST MAID OF HONOR'S CHECKLIST

❏ HELPS THE BRIDE SELECT BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE HELPS ADDRESS INVITATIONS AND PLACE CARDS

ATTENDS AS MANY PRENUPTIAL EVENTS AS POSSIBLE

❏ ORGANIZES BRIDESMAIDS’ GIFT TO THE BRIDE.

❏ USUALLY GIVES AN INDIVIDUAL GIFT TO THE COUPLE MAKES SURE THAT ALL THE BRIDESMAIDS, THE

FLOWER GIRL, AND THE RING BEARER ARE AT FITTINGS, THE REHEARSAL, AND THE CEREMONY ON TIME

❏ IS EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE REHEARSAL AND IS INCLUDED AT THE REHEARSAL DINNER

❏ WALKS IN PROCESSIONAL AND RECESSIONAL HOLDS THE GROOM’S WEDDING RING HELPS WITH THE

BRIDE’S GOWN.

❏ ARRANGES THE BRIDE’S VEIL AND TRAIN BEFORE THE PROCESSIONAL AND RECESSIONAL

❏ MAKES SURE THE BRIDE’S GOWN IS “PICTURE PERFECT” THROUGHOUT THE DAY

❏ HOLDS THE BRIDE’S BOUQUET DURING THE CEREMONY WITNESSES THE SIGNING OF THE MARRIAGE

CERTIFICATE.

❏ STANDS IN THE RECEIVING LINE

❏ KEEPS THE BRIDE ON SCHEDULE

❏ HELPS THE BRIDE CHANGE INTO HER GOING AWAY CLOTHES TAKES CARE OF THE BRIDE’S GOWN AND

ACCESSORIES AFTER THE RECEPTION

❏ PAYS FOR OWN WEDDING ATTIRE AND TRANSPORTATION TO THE WEDDING

BRIDESMAID'S CHECKLIST

❏ ASSIST THE MAID OF HONOR AS REQUESTED ATTEND AS MANY PRENUPTIAL EVENTS AS POSSIBLE

❏ POSSIBLY HOST OR CO-HOST A PARTY OR SHOWER (OPTIONAL) ASSIST THE BRIDE WITH ERRANDS

❏ CONTRIBUTE TO BRIDESMAIDS’ GIFT TO THE BRIDE. USUALLY GIVES AN INDIVIDUAL GIFT TO THE

COUPLE

❏ ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE REHEARSAL AND ARE INCLUDED AT THE REHEARSAL DINNER

❏ ARRIVE AT DRESSING SITE PROMPTLY

❏ WALK IN PROCESSIONAL AND RECESSIONAL POSSIBLY PARTICIPATE IN RECEIVING

LINE DANCE WITH USHERS AND SINGLE MALE GUESTS

❏ HELP GATHER GUESTS FOR THE FIRST DANCE, CAKE CUTTING, AND BOUQUET TOSS

❏ PARTICIPATE IN BOUQUET TOSS, IF SINGLE LOOK AFTER THE COUPLE’S ELDERLY RELATIVES AND/OR

FRIENDS

❏ PAYS FOR OWN WEDDING ATTIRE AND TRANSPORTATION TO THE WEDDING

BEST MAN'S CHECKLIST

❏ ORGANIZES A PRE-WEDDING PARTY FOR THE GROOM COORDINATES THE USHERS’ GIFT TO THE

GROOM.

❏ USUALLY GIVES AN INDIVIDUAL GIFT TO THE COUPLE IS EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE REHEARSAL AND

IS INCLUDED IN THE REHEARSAL DINNER GETS THE GROOM DRESSED AND TO THE CEREMONY ON TIME

❏ MAKES SURE THE GROOM’S WEDDING RELATED EXPENSES ARE PREPARED (OFFICIANT FEE, TIPS, ETC.)

❏ MAKES SURE THE GROOM HAS THE MARRIAGE LICENSE WITH HIM

❏ DELIVERS ANY PAYMENT TO OFFICIANT, SEXTON, AND CEREMONY MUSICIAN(S), AS PREARRANGED

❏ ENTERS THE SANCTUARY WITH THE GROOM

❏ TAKES CARE OF AND HOLDS THE BRIDE’S WEDDING RING MAKES SURE ALL USHERS ARE PROPERLY

ATTIRED AND IN PLACE ON TIME

❏ WALKS IN THE RECESSIONAL

❏ WITNESSES THE SIGNING OF THE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE DRIVES THE BRIDE AND GROOM TO

RECEPTION, IF NO DRIVER IS HIRED

❏ HELPS WELCOME GUESTS AT RECEPTION

❏ OFFERS FIRST TOAST TO BRIDE AND GROOM AT RECEPTION DANCES WITH THE BRIDE, MAID OF

HONOR, MOTHERS, AND SINGLE FEMALE GUESTS HELPS THE GROOM GET READY FOR THE HONEYMOON

GATHERS UP AND TAKES CARE OF GROOM’S WEDDING CLOTHES AFTER HE CHANGES

❏ HAS A CAR READY FOR THE BRIDE AND GROOM TO LEAVE THE RECEPTION OR PERHAPS DRIVES THEM

TO THEIR NEXT DESTINATION

HEAD USHER'S CHECKLIST

❏ EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE REHEARSAL AND IS INCLUDED AT THE REHEARSAL DINNER

❏ RECEIVES ANY LISTS OF GUESTS WHO ARE TO BE SEATED IN A SPECIFIC PEW AND IS AWARE OF THE

IMPORTANCE AND SEQUENCE OF SEATING SPECIAL GUESTS, SUCH AS THE MOTHERS AND

GRANDMOTHERS OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM

❏ MAKES SURE THAT PROGRAMS, IF USED, ARE HANDED TO GUESTS WHEN THEY ARE SEATED

❏ MAKES SURE THAT PEOPLE WHO ARE DESIGNATED TO RECEIVE SPECIAL FLOWERS OR CORSAGES DO

RECEIVE THEM, IF THE FLOWERS HAVE NOT BEEN

❏ DELIVERED TO THE RECIPIENTS BEFOREHAND

❏ CHECKS THAT ALL USHERS ARE DRESSED PROPERLY AND WEARING THEIR BOUTONNIERES ON THE

LEFT SIDE, STEM DOWN

❏ MAKES SURE THAT THE USHERS KNOW HOW TO USHER: HOW TO GREET GUESTS, HOW TO OFFER AN

ARM TO A SINGLE WOMAN GUEST, AND HOW TO

❏ PRECEDE A COUPLE TO THEIR SEATS

❏ HELPS GATHER THE WEDDING PARTY FOR PHOTOGRAPHS EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE CEREMONY

AND ENSURES THAT TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS

❏ COMPLETES ENTIRE GROOMSMEN AND USHERS CHECKLIST, AS NEEDED

GROOMSMEN & USHER'S CHECKLIST

❏ PARTICIPATE IN PARTY FOR THE GROOM, IF THERE IS ONE CONTRIBUTE TO THE USHERS’ GIFT TO THE

GROOM.

❏ USUALLY GIVES AN INDIVIDUAL GIFT TO THE COUPLE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE REHEARSAL AND

THE REHEARSAL

❏ DINNER

❏ REVIEW ANY SPECIAL SEATING SITUATIONS WITH THE HEAD USHER BEFORE THE CEREMONY BEGINS

❏ GREETS GUESTS AS THEY ARRIVE

❏ SEAT THE ELDEST WOMEN FIRST IF A GROUP OF GUESTS ARRIVE SIMULTANEOUSLY

❏ ASK GUESTS WHETHER THEY ARE TO BE SEATED ON THE BRIDE’S SIDE OR THE GROOM’S SIDE

❏ OFFER THEIR RIGHT ARM TO FEMALE GUESTS (WITH THE GUEST’S ESCORT WALKING BEHIND) OR ASK

COUPLES TO FOLLOW BEHIND (LEADING COUPLE TO THEIR SEAT)

❏ WALK TO THE LEFT SIDE OF A MALE GUEST

❏ HAND EACH GUEST A PROGRAM WHEN EACH GUEST HAS TAKEN THEIR SEAT

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE'S CHECKLIST

❏ HOSTS AN ENGAGEMENT PARTY (THE BRIDE’S FAMILY TRADITIONALLY GETS THE FIRST

OPPORTUNITY)

❏ HELPS COUPLE TO DECIDE ON SITES OR ASSISTS IN MAKING OTHER BIG PLANNING DECISIONS

❏ USUALLY CONTRIBUTES TO THE WEDDING BUDGET ASSISTS THE BRIDE IN PUTTING TOGETHER THE

FAMILY’S GUEST LIST

❏ OFFERS SUGGESTIONS FOR SPECIAL FAMILY OR ETHNIC CEREMONY TRADITIONS

❏ MAY HELP BRIDE TO SHOP FOR WEDDING GOWN AND ACCESSORIES

❏ CHOOSES OWN WEDDING DAY OUTFIT (MAY CONSULT WITH MOTHER OF THE GROOM ABOUT

FORMALITY)

❏ ALONG WITH THE MAID OF HONOR AND BRIDESMAIDS, MAY PLAN AND HOST BRIDAL SHOWER ON

WEDDING DAY HELP BRIDE TO GET READY MAY ACCOMPANY DAUGHTER AND HUSBAND TO CEREMONY

❏ WALK IN RECESSIONAL WITH HUSBAND FOLLOWING WEDDING PARTY

❏ GREET GUESTS IN RECEIVING LINE

❏ MAY BE ANNOUNCED ALONG WITH HUSBAND SITS IN AN HONORED PLACE AT PARENT’S TABLE MAY

ASSIST WITH COORDINATING VENDORS MAY HOST A POST-WEDDING BRUNCH)

FATHER OF THE BRIDE'S CHECKLIST

❏ HOSTS AN ENGAGEMENT PARTY (THE BRIDE’S FAMILY TRADITIONALLY GETS THE FIRST

OPPORTUNITY)

❏ HELPS COUPLE TO DECIDE ON SITES OR ASSISTS IN MAKING OTHER BIG PLANNING DECISIONS

❏ USUALLY CONTRIBUTES TO THE WEDDING BUDGET MAY SELECT HOTEL FOR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS

AND RESERVE A BLOCK OF REDUCED RATE ROOMS

❏ RENTS OWN FORMALWEAR (WORK WITH COUPLE TO COORDINATE WITH WEDDING PARTY)

❏ HELPS PICK UP OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS FROM AIRPORT. MAY ALSO ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION TO

AND FROM THE WEDDING/RECEPTION

❏ TYPICALLY TRAVELS TO CEREMONY WITH THE BRIDE WALKS DAUGHTER DOWN THE AISLE

❏ GIVES THE BRIDE AWAY DURING THE CEREMONY ESCORTS THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE OUT

FOLLOWING THE WEDDING PARTY

❏ GREETS GUESTS IN THE RECEIVING LINE

❏ MAY BE ANNOUNCED WITH WIFE AT RECEPTION MAY MAKE A WELCOMING SPEECH

❏ SITS IN AN HONORED PLACE AT THE PARENT’S TABLE TOASTS THE NEWLYWEDS AFTER THE BEST

MAN MAKES HIS SPEECH AND THE GROOM RESPONDS

❏ DANCES WITH THE BRIDE

❏ MAY TAKE CARE OF VENDOR BALANCES AT THE END OF THE RECEPTION

MOTHER OF THE GROOM'S CHECKLIST

❏ CONTACTS THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE IF THE FAMILIES ARE NOT ACQUAINTED (OR PLANS A

CELEBRATION IF YOU HAVE MET)

❏ ATTENDS (FIRST) ENGAGEMENT PARTY IF THE BRIDE'S FAMILY HOSTS ONE

❏ ALONG WITH HUSBAND, MAY HOST AN ADDITIONAL ENGAGEMENT PARTY FOR THE GROOM’S SIDE OF

THE FAMILY

❏ USUALLY CONTRIBUTES TO WEDDING BUDGET

❏ MAY HELP COUPLE DECIDE ON SITES AND/OR MAKE OTHER BIG PLANNING DECISIONS

❏ HELPS GROUP TO PUT TOGETHER FAMILY’S GUEST LIST OFFERS SUGGESTIONS FOR SPECIAL FAMILY OR

ETHNIC CEREMONY TRADITIONS

❏ MAY HELP BRIDE SHOP FOR HER WEDDING GOWN CHOOSES OWN WEDDING DAY OUTFIT (MAY

CONSULT WITH MOTHER OF THE BRIDE ABOUT

❏ FORMALITY)

❏ ALONG WITH HUSBAND, PLANS AND HOSTS THE REHEARSAL DINNER

❏ ESCORTED OUT FOLLOWING THE WEDDING PARTY AND THE BRIDE’S PARENTS

❏ GREETS GUESTS IN THE RECEIVING LINE

❏ MAY BE ANNOUNCED ALONG WITH HUSBAND AT THE WEDDING RECEPTION

❏ SITS IN AN HONORED PLACE AT THE PARENT’S TABLE DOES MOTHER-SON DANCE WITH GROOM

❏ ATTENDS POST WEDDING BRUNCH (IF HELD)

FATHER OF THE GROOM'S CHECKLIST

❏ ATTENDS (FIRST) ENGAGEMENT PARTY, IF THE BRIDE'S FAMILY HOSTS ONE

❏ ALONG WITH WIFE, MAY HOST AN ADDITIONAL ENGAGEMENT PARTY FOR GROOM’S SIDE OF THE

FAMILY

❏ ALONG WITH WIFE, MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE WEDDING BUDGET

❏ MAY HELP COUPLE DECIDE ON SITES AND/OR MAKE OTHER BIG PLANNING DECISIONS

❏ RENTS OWN FORMALWEAR (AFTER TALKING WITH COUPLE TO COORDINATE WITH WEDDING PARTY);

ATTENDS FITTINGS AS NEEDED ALONG WITH WIFE, PLANS REHEARSAL DINNER

❏ MAY TRAVEL TO CEREMONY WITH THE GROOM AND THE BEST MAN

❏ MAY ESCORT WIFE TO HER SEAR RIGHT BEFORE THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE IS SEATED

❏ ESCORTS MOTHER OF THE GROOM OUT AFTER WEDDING PARTY AND BRIDE’S PARENTS

❏ GREETS GUESTS IN THE RECEIVING LINE

❏ MAY BE ANNOUNCED WITH WIFE MAY MAKE A WELCOMING SPEECH

❏ SITS AT AN HONORED PLACE AT THE PARENT’S TABLE MAY TOAST THE NEWLYWEDS

❏ MAY SETTLE FINAL BILLS WITH WEDDING VENDORS ATTENDS OR HOSTS POST-WEDDING BRUNCH

FLOWER GIRL'S CHECKLIST

❏ DRESS AND ACCESSORIES SHOULD BE PAID FOR BY HER FAMILY

❏ ATTENDS THE REHEARSAL ALTHOUGH SHE USUALLY DOES NOT ATTEND THE REHEARSAL DINNER

❏ IN THE PROCESSIONAL, WALKS ALONE DIRECTLY BEFORE THE BRIDE AND HER FATHER

❏ OFTEN SCATTERS PETALS FROM A BASKET SHE HOLDS, ALTHOUGH THIS IS SOMETIMES TOO

OVERWHELMING A RESPONSIBILITY FOR A YOUNG GIRL TO MANAGE IN FRONT OF A LARGE GROUP OF

PEOPLE. IT IS USUALLY EASIER FOR HER TO CARRY EITHER A SMALL BASKET OF FLOWERS OR A TINY

NOSEGAY OF FLOWERS SIMILAR TO THOSE CARRIED TO THOSE CARRIED BY THE BRIDESMAIDS

❏ IN THE RECESSIONAL, WALKS WITH THE RING BEARER, DIRECTLY BEHIND THE COUPLE.

❏ THE BRIDE MAY HIRE A BABYSITTER OR ASK ONE OF THE BRIDESMAIDS TO LOOK AFTER THE FLOWER

GIRL, TO BE IN CHARGE OF CHECKING HER APPEARANCE AND MAKING SURE SHE IS PRESENT FOR

FORMAL PICTURES, HELPING HER MANAGE HER FOOD AT THE RECEPTION, AND ESCORTING HER TO THE

LADIES’ ROOM

RING BEARER'S CHECKLIST

❏ HIS ATTIRE SHOULD BE PAID FOR BY HIS FAMILY

ATTENDS THE REHEARSAL ALTHOUGH HE USUALLY DOES NOT ATTEND THE REHEARSAL DINNER

❏ HE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDES THE FLOWER GIRL IN THE PROCESSIONAL

❏ CARRIES EITHER THE ACTUAL RINGS OR A FACSIMILE OF THE RINGS (OFTEN A PRACTICAL IDEA), ON

A WHITE VELVET OR SATIN CUSHION. IF THE RINGS ARE GENUINE, THEY SHOULD BE FASTENED TO THE

CUSHION WITH A VERY THIN THREAD OR PLACED OVER A FIRMLY FIXED HATPIN. THE BEST MAN TAKES

THE RINGS FROM THE CUSHION AT THE RIGHT MOMENT

❏ WALKS WITH THE FLOWER GIRL IN THE RECESSIONAL, DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BRIDE AND GROOM

❏ ALSO THE BRIDE MAY HIRE A BABYSITTER OR ASK ONE OF THE USHERS TO LOOK AFTER THE RING

BEARER, TO BE IN CHARGE OF CHECKING HIS APPEARANCE, MAKING SURE HE IS PRESENT FOR FORMAL

PICTURES, HELPING HIM MANAGE HIS FOOD AT THE RECEPTION, AND ESCORTING HIM TO THE MEN’S

ROOM

Civil Ceremony Data Sheet

County: Officiant: Obtain Application:

Online In-Person Phone Mail Other

Submit Application:

Online In-Person Phone Mail Other

Fees: Payment Options:

Cash Check Credit Card Debit Card Other

Waiting Period: Validity Period: Requirements Age: Residency: Proof of Identification: State ID Card Alien Registration Other Driver's License Passport US Military ID

MARRIAGE LICENSES REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

There are two types of marriage licenses--Formal marriage license and Declaration and Registration of an Informal Marriage (Common law). The basic requirements are the same for both types of marriage.

Both parties must appear in person.

Both parties must be at least 18 years of age.

Must have a valid, government-issued picture identification. Names will be reflected on the marriage license exactly as they appear on the IDs. The County Clerk's office cannot change the name or spelling of name on ID. Forms of acceptable, valid identification include:

o Driver's license

o State ID

o Passport

o Military ID

o Visa

Must know Social Security number.

A blood test is NOT required. FORMAL MARRIAGE A formal marriage license can be obtained from any county in Texas and the marriage can be performed anywhere. If the marriage takes place outside of Texas, contact the appropriate state office, consulate or embassy to learn the marriage requirements for that state or country. Additional requirements and information:

There is a 72-hour waiting period after the license is issued before the marriage ceremony can take place. The 72-hour waiting period can be waived by meeting one of three criteria.

o The waiting period does not apply if an applicant is a member of the armed forces. Military ID must be shown to the person who performs the marriage ceremony.

o The waiting period does not apply if the applicant obtains a 72-hour waiver signed by a District Judge. Waiver must be shown and kept by the person performing the ceremony.

o Applicants possess a valid Twogether in Texas Certificate. Certificate must be shown to the person who performs the ceremony.

The marriage must take place within 90 days from the date of issuance--no exceptions.

If divorced in Texas, there is a 30-day waiting period after the divorce is final before remarriage--unless waived. If the 30-day waiting period is waived, a certified copy must be presented at the time the license is purchased.

The fee is $71 cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover. (Credit card use adds an additional 3 percent fee.)

The fee is $11 for couples who attend the State of Texas approved Marriage Education Class and present a valid Twogether in Texas Certificate. For more information visit the Twogether in Texas website. ONLINE APPLICATIONS Marriage license applications may be filled out and saved online. However, applicants must appear in person to sign and purchase the marriage license. Please note: additional information will be required of

each applicant when the marriage license is issued. The process can be completed at the downtown location or at a Tarrant County sub-courthouse location. MINORS OBTAINING A MARRIAGE LICENSE Effective September 1, 2017, if either applicant is under 18 years of age, a court order granted by this state under Texas Family Code Chapter 31, removing the disabilities of minority of the applicant for

general purpose is required. In addition, minor applicants must show certified copy of birth certificate with current school ID, driver's license or state ID. ABSENT APPLICANT An absentee affidavit is to be completed if an applicant is unable to appear personally before the County Clerk to apply for a marriage license. The other applicant may apply for a marriage license on behalf of the absent applicant. The County Clerk may not issue a marriage license for which both applicants are absent unless both applicants are:

a member of the armed forces of the United States stationed in another country in support of combat or another military operation A person may agree to marriage by the appearance of a proxy appointed in the affidavit authorized by Subchapter A if the person is: (1) a member of the armed forces of the United States stationed in another country in support of combat or another military operation; and (2) unable to attend the ceremony. Absentee Affidavit This document contains form fields that can be edited within your browser. Some browser security settings may prevent access to PDF forms. If you are unable to edit the form in your browser, try downloading the file to your system and opening it directly. To download the file, right-click the link and choose the "Save link as..." or "Save target as..." option. DECLARATION AND REGISTRATION OF AN INFORMAL MARRIAGE (COMMON LAW) An informal marriage license can be obtained and recorded by a couple who agree to be married, and after the agreement, they lived together in this state as a couple and represented to others that they were married.

Both parties must be present. An absentee affidavit cannot be used for an informal marriage license.

A person under 18 years of age may not obtain an informal marriage license.

A person may not obtain an informal marriage license if presently married to someone else.

The fee is $36 cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover. (Credit card use adds an additional 3 percent fee.) PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT MARRIAGE CEREMONY Licensed or ordained Christian ministers and priests, Jewish rabbis, persons who are officers of religious organizations and who are duly authorized by the organization to conduct marriage ceremonies; Justices of the Supreme Court, Justices of the Court of Criminal Appeals, Justices of the District, County and Probate Courts, Judges of the County Courts at Law, Courts of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Courts, retired Justices and Judges of such courts, Justices of the Peace, retired Justices of the Peace, the Judge of a Municipal Court, the Judges and Magistrate of the Federal Courts of this state. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday-Friday 8 a.m. -- 5 p.m. For more information, please call 817-114-1590. Marriage License Search Fee Schedule Vital Records Locations

Day of/Month of Services Contract

This Agreement is made this __________ day of ____________________, 20_____. Bride's Name: ______________________________________________ Groom's Name: _____________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: ___________________ Phone Number: _____________________________________________ Other: _____________________________________________________ Name of Event: _________________________________________________________ Date of Event: __________________________ Location of Event: ___________________________________________ City: _____________________________ State: ___________________ Package: ________________________________________________________________ Number of Guests: __________________________ SERVICES PROVIDED Consultation with bride and groom

$50.00 per hour

Preparation of wedding day itinerary

$200.00

Confirmation of arrangements with vendors

$100.00

Attendance at and overseeing and directing the ceremony and reception including additional staff (Up to 10 hours).

$2500.00

Additional Time $50.00 per hour

TOTAL The client(s) agree to the total fee as outlined above and to a payment of: $___________.

Payment Schedule

33% of total fee as retainer upon contract signing. (Non-refundable)

33% of outstanding balance due: ___/___/_____

Outstanding balance due two weeks prior to event date: ___/___/_____

Stacia Jackson Certified Wedding and Event Consultant Charlotte, NC 878650

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CANCELLATION POLICY

You have the right to cancel this agreement with us within 7 working days of signing these Terms & Conditions only upon giving a written notice. The parties agree and understand that in the event

of a cancellation, our actual damages will be determined on the actual time and expenses. Therefore, the parties agree on the

following amounts to be paid by you as liquidated damages in the event of a cancellation and less the consultation hours/expenses and should it exceed the initial payment, an invoice will be billed:

•Cancellation from 18 months & 12 months in advance of event,

50% of initial payment. •If notified between 12 months & 10 months in advance of event, 25% of initial payment. •If notified between

10 months & 8 months in advance of event, 15% of initial payment

•If notified between 8 months & 6 months in advance of event, 10% of initial payment. •If notified between 6 months & 3 months in

advance of event, 5% of initial payment. •NO REFUNDS for 3 months

- 30 days in advance of event 0% of initial payment. •NO REFUNDS after all services have been rendered by Jackson

Studio & Galleria

I/We agree to the terms and conditions as set out above: ___________________________________________________ Client(s) ___________________________________________________

Stacia Jackson, Certified Wedding and Event Planner

Relationship Expert Information

RACHEL A. SUSSMAN, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, writer andlecturer. She is the founder of Sussman Counseling, a psychotherapy practice based in New YorkCity, specializing in treating couples and individuals with relationship dilemmas. She is the author ofTHE BREAKUP BIBLE: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Healing from a Breakup or Divorce (Random House). Recognized nationally as a relationship expert, Rachel has appeared on the “Today Show”, “CBS Early Show”, “Good Morning America”, “Katie’s Take” with Katie Couric, CNN, Martha Stewart Radio and NPR. She has been featured inThe New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, TheWashington Post and The Huffington Post. She is a contributor to many leading magazines including Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Marie Claire, Redbook, Woman’s Day, Working Mother, Self, and More. Rachel consults with companies to predict and interpret relationship trends. She has consulted forL’Oreal, Cosmopolitan, Citibank, Paramount Pictures, Advil, Destination Maternity, Estroven, Credit Karma and various dating sites including JDate and Christian Mingle. Rachel earned a B.S. from Emerson College in Communications. She graduated with honors fromNew York University with a Masters Degree in Psychology and received post-graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy. Before becoming a therapist in NYC and creating Sussman Counseling, she was a senior executive and partner in an international corporation. Contact Info: Rachel A. Sussman, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Marriage/Family Therapist

85 Fifth Ave. Suite 923 New York, NY 10003 (212) 769-0533 Email : rachel@sussmancounseling.com

Relationship Education Incorporation Compassion Workshops Educational programs for individuals, families, and organizations. Compassion for self and others creates individual growth, cooperation, and stronger emotional bonds while erasing guilt, shame,fear of abandonment, and the anger, resentment, abuse, and violence they cause. Workshops/books include: The Powerful Self, The Empowered Workplace, Empowered Teaching, Compassionate Parenting; Healing Angry Adolescents & The Miracle Love. www.CompassionPower.com Center for Relationship Development The focus is on solving relationship problems before they begin. Books and seminars nationwide for married/singles, including When Bad Things Happen To Good Marriages, Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, Relationships, Becoming Soul Mates, Marriage Mentoring and The Love List.Those wanting to make a bad relationship better or a good relationship great will benefit from their seminars. www.RealRelationships.com Marriage Preparation Resources For Better and For Ever, a marriage preparation program for churches and/or couples. Revised 2000 edition workbook covers: Family of Origin, Finances, Spirituality, Cohabitation, Mixed Faiths, Blended Families, Prayer, etc. Dating couples use it to judge readiness for Christian marriage. Engaged use it to prepare for sessions with Pastor and ideally, with Sponsor/Mentor couples.Catholic edition in English and Spanish, Christian edition in English. www.MarriagePreparation.com Marriage Spirit Coaching Workshop The Marriage Spirit Workshop teaches a seven step program of spiritual intimacy to defuse anger, reclaim trust, renew reverence and help partners feel fully known, deeply loved, and profoundly valued. www.MarriageSpirit.com World Class Marriage How to Create the Relationship You Always Wanted with the Partner You Already Have by Patty Howell and Ralph Jones. Workshops for couples that both men and women love. Learn the 16 Pillars: concrete behaviors and insights that nurture a relationship plus damaging ones to avoid. Deepen and enrich love, understanding, and satisfaction through proven skills.www.WorldClassMarriage.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Every bride wants the most important day of her life to be perfect! So that you can help her plan her perfect day, we have compiled a list of the most frequently askedwedding questions. Answers have been derived from authoritative sources on wedding etiquette,from the engagement to the wedding reception. Q: If this is a second marriage for the bride and first marriage for the groom, is it proper to give the bride-to-be a bridal shower? A: Yes, it is proper to throw a shower for a bride even if it is a second marriage. The shower gifts are for both the bride and groom. Without a shower, the new groom would be missing out. Q: Is it proper for the bride on a second marriage to wear white? A: Usually a bride that is getting married for a second time will wear off white, although the newer fashions have first time brides wearing off white as well. Be sure the groom wears an off white shirt under his tux; when standing next to the bride for pictures, they should match and you don't want herdress to look yellowed when standing next to the groom. Brides sometimes wear white for second and even third marriages. Age of the bride will play a role. If she is a younger bride, i.e. under 30 years old, white wouldn't be questionable. If she is older, a classier bride would wear the traditional off white and still look just as beautiful. Q: Is an engagement ring necessary? A: No. However, the wedding ring is an integral part of the wedding ceremony. Q: Are engagement presents given? A: They are not necessary but on occasion the families or close friends may give small gifts. Q: May relatives give showers for the bride? A: This is not considered appropriate. Q: Should the church and reception invitation be sent out by the bride's parents or should it be sent out by the bride and groom? A: This depends on several factors such as age and financing. If the bride is under 30, you should mention the parents on the invitations, especially if the parents are helping with the wedding plans. If the bride is over 30 it depends on how much the parents are involved in the wedding. If they are contributing financially they should be mentioned in the invitation. If they are not and will be attending as a guest, the invitations should be sent out by the bride and groom. Q: When should invitations and announcements be ordered? A: Approximately two - four months prior to the wedding.

Frequently Asked Questions Q: When are invitations for a formal wedding mailed? A: Approximately three to four weeks prior to the ceremony. Q: Can a home wedding be as formal as a church wedding? A: Yes, but usually there are not as many attendants. Q: How is a recessional conducted at a home wedding? A: The couple simply turns around after the ceremony to receive the best wishes of the guests. Q: How are wedding gifts displayed if a home reception is not planned? A: A tea or cocktail party may be held for close friends several days prior to the wedding. Q: Who cuts the first piece of cake? A: The bride with the groom's right hand over hers. They then break the slice and eat it together. A friend or a waiter then slices the rest of the cake. Q: How is the reception dance begun? A: The bride and groom should be honored with the first dance. However, if guests have already started when the couple enters the dance floor, the dancing stops and the couple dance once around the floor alone. Q: Who should read congratulatory telegrams for the guests? A: The best man. Q: Who gives the first toast to the bride? A: The best man. Q: Which side of the church is to be reserved for the bride's family and friends? A: The left is for the bride, the right for groom. In some synagogues this procedure is reversed. Q: If the church has two center aisles, what should be done? A: Choose one aisle only and conduct the wedding as if it were the only aisle. If you wish, you may use the right aisle for the processional and the left aisle for the recessional. Q: Is wearing black acceptable by any of the feminine members of the wedding party? A: Traditionally not, but today black and white weddings are very popular. Q: Are divorced parents of the bride seated together? A: No, the mother is seated in the front row with her new husband, if remarried; the father in the third left-hand pew.

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