Checklist

Many Chicago area future brides and grooms have found this to be a great help in planning their wedding. As your wedding officiant or wedding minister, I want to help you work through all the choices available to you. Please type your answers into each box, or “click” on your choice in the “pull down” boxes. Many fields are required, so try not to leave any question blank. It’s OK to put “unsure” where you haven’t made a decision. When you are finished, click on the button on the bottom that says “Send Form to Rev. Harris.” This will email your completed form to me (and only me). If you make a mistake, simply resend a new completed form.

Bride's Information

Bride's Full Name

First, Middle, Last

Nickname

Example: "Pat"

Address

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Phone*

Best Phone Number to Reach You

Work Phone

Email*

Occupation

Religion*

Birthday*

Month/Day/Year

Previously Married*

Do you have any Children? Will they be in the ceremony (names)?

Bride's Mother and Father (names)

Which parents will attend?

Parents special circumstances

Divorced, remarriage, etc.

Groom's Information

Groom's Full Name

First, Middle, Last

Nickname

For example, "Bob"

Address

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Best Phone Number to Reach you:

Best Phone Number to Reach You

Work Phone

Email*

Occupation

Groom's Religion*

Birthday*

Month/Day/Year

Previously Married*

Do you have any Children? Will they be in the ceremony (names)?

Groom's Mother and Father (names)

Which parents will attend?

Parents special circumstances

Divorced, remarriage, etc.

Wedding Ceremony Schedule

WEDDING Date

Day of the Week*

Wedding Time

Wedding Place

Address

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Ceremony Inside or Outdoors*

How many guests expected to attend?

What type of wedding ceremony do you want?

Wedding Ceremony Details

Names of the Maid/Matron of Honor & Bridesmades

In Order Please

Names of the Best Man & Groomsmen

In Order Please

Flower Girl(s)

Ring Bearer(s)

Usher names:

Processional (Entrance of Bridal Party)

Additional Processional Comments

Who escorts the Bride to the front?

"Who GIVES this woman...?"

Unity Candle

Music

Musicians, Solos, etc.

Romantic Readings

which selection; read by whom, etc.

"I, [name], take you, [name], to be my (lawful) wedded wife/husband; to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish,..."

Our choice of Wedding Vows:

Exchange of rings:

How Minister introduces the new Mr. & Mrs.?

Minister's garb (clothing) during ceremony

Additional comments about the ceremony, ethnic customs, etc.

Additional Information

When & how did you meet each other?

What do you do together for fun (hobbies, etc.):

What do you especially like/love about each other:

When & how did he/she propose marriage?

Where are you going for your "honeymoon?"

Additional comments about yourselves (future plans, etc.):

Any other comments

How helpful has this website been for you on a scale of one (low) to ten (high)?

How did you hear about Rev. Harris?

Please Specify

Wedding Planning Resources

Chicago wedding planning resources: marriage license information, vows, readings, customs & traditions, ceremony & reception locations.

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