6-12 months prior to wedding date
- Choose the kind of wedding you will have: date and time, inside or outside, etc.
- Discuss Budget
- Consider Wedding Coordinator – Toast Events (970-683-8778) www.toastcolorado.com
- Make Arrangements with Officiator
- Reserve Wedding and Reception Locations
- Amy’s Courtyard – 3575 G Rd, Palisade, CO, 81526; phone: (970) 361-6022; Fax: (970) 464-5050; www.amyscourtyard.com
- Monument View – Sheryl Fisher, owner; 641 Peony Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81507; phone: (970) 260-3663; fax: (970) 241-3523;info@monumentviewcolorado.com; www.monumentviewcolorado.com
- Mesa State College Terrace—1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO, 81501; phone: (970) 248-1920
- Museum of Western Colorado—4th & Ute Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501; phone: (970) 242-0971
- Allen Unique Autos—2285 River Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505; phone: (970) 263-7410; www.allenuniqueautos.com
- Consider Entertainment for Reception
- T-Bone Productions—phone: (970) 464-9440
- High Altitude Entertainment—Kevin & Barbara Carson, (970) 216-9371; Jon Krabbe, (970) 201-4610; email: highaltitudedj@gmail.com
- Consider photographer – Cat Mayer Studio, catmayerstudio.com
- Choose Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Ushers, and other Honored Roles
- Meet with Berna B’s Classic Cuisine Catering to schedule date, venue & details
- Meet with Florist
Flowers by Lorraine, 120 W. Park Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81503, 970-241-3242
Country Elegance Florist, www.countryeleganceflorists.com, 970-255-0026
4-6 months prior to wedding date
- Gift Registry
- Select Color Scheme
- Order Dresses and Men’s Formal Wear
- Order Invitations, Announcements and Favors
- Order Wedding and Groom’s Cakes
2 months prior to wedding date
- Choose Wedding Bands
- Plan Ceremony and Reception Menus
- Complete Guest Lists and Address Invitations
- Make Lodging Arrangements for out of town guests
10 days prior to wedding date
- Table Arrangements, seating charts
- Final Head Count to Berna B’s Classic Cuisine Catering