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Wedding Checklist

This checklist is intended as a tool to help you get started with your wedding plans. There are many excellent wedding planner books and etiquette books available in major bookstores which can provide you with even greater detail. We recommend that you start planning your wedding at the soonest possible time. Keep in mind that it is not uncommon for ceremony and receptions locations, as well as vendors, to be booked up to one year or more in advance. Quick action on your part will help ensure you get the date, location, and vendors you desire!

Task

Priority / Considerations

Budget

Reserve Wedding Location
(church, synagogue, temple, other)
As soon as possible after the engagement
$________
Book Wedding Officiate
(priest, minister, rabbi, notary, etc.)
Usually at the same time the location is being lined up
$________
Determine Number of Guests
Needed to determine reception location, and food budget and selection for caterer
$________
Establish a Budget
This should be done in conjunction with determining the number of guests and before proceeding so that you will be able to determine the facilities and services you can afford. Do you want 200 people, hors d'oeuvres and no honeymoon, or 100 people, a nice buffet, and a weekend trip? You should have a firm idea of what you can spend before talking to the following vendors. Most of them will have different options for different price ranges.
$________
Determine Attendants' Attire
Formal, semi-formal or informal.
$________
Choose Attendants
 
$________
Choose Guest List
Have each set of parents/family make out their guests lists.
$________
Reception Location / Caterer
Be sure to investigate at least three before booking a date. Depending on your choice and budget, this may end up being two separate entities (e.g., reception at Philippi Mansion being catered by The Waterside Room).
$________
Hair & Make-Up
Be sure to book a date with your hair and make-up artist for you and your wedding party.
$________
Photographer / Videographer
It's usually a good idea to interview three or four to see how they work, what they offer, and what they charge. Depending on your budget, you'll have to decide if you want photography, videography, or both.
$________
Florist
Again, talk to at least three different florists. Reserve your date - coordinate specific bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, etc. based on your florist's recommended timetable.
$________
Baker
Reserve your date - coordinate details of wedding cake and other items as appropriate.
$________
Musicians, DJ, etc.
Reserve your date - coordinate details one-to-two months in advance.
$________
Appointments: Hair, Medical, Dental
 
$________
Select Bride's Gown
 
$________
Select Attendants' Gowns and Accessories
 
$________
Select China, Crystal and Silver Patterns
 
$________
Register with Gift & Department Stores
 
$________
Record Gifts and Write Thank-You Notes
Plan to do this as they arrive, to avoid accumulating a large glut after the ceremony.
$________
Plan Seating
Account for the bridal table, parents' table and other tables, if applicable.
$________
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Ah Sam Florist, a local Bay Area California business offers floral and plant designs, decorative home and business décor, gift baskets of wine and gourmet items. From intimate or elaborate events and weddings, corporate events or moments of sympathy, Ah Sam delivers the finest nature has to offer.

Celebrating a Special Occasion or Just Because…
For over 77 years, Ah Sam Florist has been synonymous with offering the perfect selection of flowers and plant gifts from modern, contemporary, cutting-edge designs to traditional styles for the special moments and celebrations of life. Ah Sam’s unique flowers and plants, seasonal varieties and traditional favorites create the emotional connection of flowers with birthday wishes to celebrations of holidays to just because, to love and romance roses, anniversary, thank you, new baby flowers and gifts, get well flowers and sympathy and funeral flowers, and much more enhancing lives with the beauty of flowers.

We honor the celebration of the holidays with generations of our clients and welcome new visitors to our website with our seasonal and everyday collection for:
• The Winter Flower & Plant Holidays: Christmas Flowers & Gifts, Hanukkah Flowers, New Year Flowers, Chinese New Year Flowers
• The Spring Flower & Plant Holidays: Easter Flowers & Plants, Valentine’s Day, Earth Day, Administrative Professionals Day (Secretary’s Day), Mother’s Day, Prom Flowers, End of School Year, Graduation
• The Summer Flower & Plant Holidays: Father’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Beginning of School
• The Autumn Flower & Plant Holidays: Grandparents Day, Bosses Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving

The elegance of an Ah Sam gift will be remembered
The finest flowers, foliage and plants available direct from local California growers and west coast farms, presented in creative ways that change with the season. A sampling of Ah Sam Florist’s bountiful selection are: roses, David Austin roses, orchids, carnations, lilies, tulips, exotic tropicals ( heliconias and anthuriums), gerbera, indoor plants, dish gardens, terrariums, orchid gardens, custom designs of exotic gardens presented in metal, ceramic, rustic baskets or porcelain containers. Or perhaps a gourmet gift of fresh fruits, cheese, fine wines, spirits artfully arranged in a basket.

Ah Sam Florist Delivery Service
Ah Sam Florist offers same day delivery delivers to most San Francisco Bay Area and East Bay cities. We service all local hospitals, universities, funeral homes and memorial parks in the counties of San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Jose, Alameda and Contra Costa. Or we’ll gladly arrange out of the Bay Area, national or international delivery by a local florist through our network of preferred florists. Simply order online, call (650)341-5611 or visit us in San Mateo.
Peninsula Bay Area Cities
Atherton (CA) California 94027, Burlingame (CA) California 94402, Hillsborough(CA) California 94402, San Mateo(CA) California 94402, 94403, 94401, Menlo Park (CA) California 94025, Woodside (CA) California 94062, Belmont (CA) California, Brisbane(CA), San Carlos (CA) California 94070, Redwood City (CA) California 94061 , Redwood Shores (CA) California 94065, Foster City (CA) California 94404, Palo Alto (CA) California 94306, 94301, San Bruno (CA), Millbrae (CA) California 94030, South San Francisco (CA) California 94080, San Francisco (CA), Half Moon Bay (CA) California 94019, Portola Valley (CA) California 94028, Los Altos (CA) California 94022, Pacifica (CA) Califorina, Colma (CA) California 94080, Daly City (CA) California 94015.
South Bay Area Cities
Santa Clara (CA) California, Saratoga (CA) California, Sunnyvale (CA) California, Campbell (CA) California, Cupertino (CA) California, Los Gatos (CA) California, Monte Sereno (CA) California, San Jose (CA) California
East Bay Cities
Alameda (CA), Alamo (CA), Albany (CA), Berkeley (CA), Blackhawk (CA), Castro Valley (CA), Clayton (CA), Concord (CA), Danville (CA), Diablo (CA), Dublin (CA), El Cerrito (CA), El Sobrante (CA), Emeryville (CA), Fremont (CA), Hayward (CA), Kensington (CA), Lafayette (CA), Livermore (CA), Milpitas (CA), Montclair (CA), Moraga (CA), Newark (CA), Oakland (CA), Orinda (CA), Pacheco (CA), Piedmont (CA), Pinole (CA), Pleasant Hill (CA), Pleasanton (CA), Rheem (CA), Richmond, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, San Pablo, San Ramon (CA), Treasure Island (CA), Union City (CA), Walnut Creek (CA).

Hospitals: Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame, Kaiser Hospital, Mills Peninsula Hopital in San Mateo, Sequoia Hospital, Stanford Hospital, Seaton Medical Center in Daly City. 

LOCATION

Ah Sam Florist, San Mateo (CA) California -Your local bay area florist since 1933 for exquisite floral & plant designs, events, home & garden decor and gourmet, fruit or wine gifts reflecting your individual style for your friends, family or business. From intimate or elaborate parties, elegant weddings, corporate events, holiday decorations or moments of sympathy / funeral services. Ah Sam Flowers delivers the finest nature has to offer. We offer the same day delivery to the entire bay area. Or we'll gladly arrange for nationwide and international deliveries by a local florist. San Francisco Bay Area delivery Area: San Francisco CA, South San Francisco CA, Brisbane CA, Daly City CA, Colma CA, San Bruno CA, Millbrae CA, Burlingame CA, Hillsborough CA, San Mateo CA, Foster City CA, San Carlos CA, Belmont CA, Redwood City CA, Redwood Shores CA, Woodside CA, Portola Valley, Menlo Park, Atherton, Palo Alto CA, Stanford University CA, Los Gatos CA, Monte Sereno CA, Mountain View CA, Sunnyvale CA, Los Altos CA, Los Altos Hills CA, Saratoga CA, Cupertino CA, Santa Clara CA, San Jose CA. Hospitals, Peninsula Hospital, Kaiser, Sequoia, Stanford Hospital. All occassions: Valentine Day, St Patrick Day, Passover, Easter, Administrative Day, Mother's Day, Memorial, Father's Day