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The beauty and historic charm of our country inns is
surpassed only by the professionalism of their staff. Our
member inns can help plan the special day, including
catering, accommodation and many other details.
Wedding-related events such as rehearsal dinners, can also
be hosted at an inn.
Don’t forget that inn
gift certificates for dining,
accommodation or spa services make wonderful gifts for the
wedding party.
We suggest that the wedding planner visit the inn to
experience its unique ambience and review facilities. Having
this visit well in advance of the wedding will give lots of
time for planning and organizing other details. To
help you narrow the field of inns suitable to your needs,
please visit our
Meetings
and Events website.
Here’s a quick wedding checklist to help you make
plans. While this is not an exhaustive wedding-planning
list, it is a helpful reminder of items to discuss with your
host inn.
12-16 months before the wedding
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set the wedding date |
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decide upon the style of wedding |
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select the ceremony site (inns can host both
ceremony and reception) |
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select the reception site |
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select accommodation for out of town wedding
attendants, family, guests (inn accommodation is
convenient and much appreciated) |
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ceremony and reception: indoors or out? live
music or entertainment? |
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determine approximate size of function |
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make ceremony arrangements with clergy |
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make floral and other decorating arrangements
for ceremony, reception site, dining tables |
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discuss with innkeeper what the inn’s fees
will cover (think about waiters, open bar,
lunch/dinner, wedding cake, table decorations) |
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retain musicians for ceremony/reception |
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retain photographer |
6-12 months before the wedding
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visit inn to discuss ceremony and/or reception |
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finalize the number of invitees and size of
wedding party |
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make honeymoon plans |
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review and select menu with the inn chef (many
couples, along with their parents, arrange for an
inn visit and tasting before making menu
decisions) |
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select and order the wedding cake (your
innkeeper can outline your choices) |
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plan rehearsal dinner/party: location, date,
style (inns are also excellent choices for
rehearsal parties) |
2-3 months before wedding
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order party favours for the reception |
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arrange for gifts for the wedding party
(consider a gift certificate for dining or spa
services at an inn) |
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discuss photography at the inn with the
photographer and innkeeper |
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plan bridesmaid’s party |
1 to 2 weeks before wedding
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arrange for any reception or wedding favours to
be delivered to inn |
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finalize flower arrangements for ceremony,
reception and wedding party |
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give inn final guest count |
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prepare seating plan for reception |
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prepare place cards for reception |
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confirm all professional services for the day of
wedding (photographer, musicians, etc.) |
2 to 3 days before wedding
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arrange for a spa day for the bride, mother of
bridge and groom, and wedding party (your inn
can arrange for a special "stress-less"
day for all of you) |
Here is a list of professional services you can retain.
Many of our inns can recommend local professionals.
- clergy
- wedding cake bakery
- florist
- musicians
- photographer
- videographer
- entertainers
- wedding transportation
- wedding decorator
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