Harper & Brad
June 4, 2016 . Rustix Manor . Woodstock, Georgia
Our Story
Friends since elementary school, Harper Collins and Brad Rivers never imagined they would one day be wed. From riding the bus to school, having some of the same classes, and living down the street from each other, it was not exactly love at first sight. In the city of Woodstock, Harper and Brad were friends growing up, but never dated. After years of not talking or seeing each other due to Harper moving to a different high school, they reconnected in their third year at Kennesaw State. She was studying to become a high school math teacher and he was studying biology, hoping to one day be in a lab. They started dated shortly after reconnecting. They shared childhood stories and talked about their future together. They were engaged by the summer of 2015. Having grown up as friends, their families already knew each other and they were all so excited for them. They both love being outside, so they chose June to get married so they could have the ceremony and reception outdoors. They are very excited to be married and have loved planning their wedding together!
Ceremony & Reception
Rustix Manor
Woodstock, Georgia
Harper and Brad love the outdoors, so they decided to get married at Rustix Manor located in Woodstock, GA. The ceremony will take place in front of the chapel and the reception will be near the barn, with tables spread out over the venue.
Price: $12,000
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Pros: Tons of space, natural lighting, different ceremony options, places for bridal party to get ready, a ton of parking space.
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Cons: Higher price than the other venues, does not include caterers, limited bathrooms.
"The Farm now encompasses nearly 200-acres and the old Farmhouse has changed a bit over the years as we have preserved and strengthened the charm and comfort of this peaceful valley with every event we have hosted. Tens of thousands of good folks have enjoyed the old-fashioned "Barn Dances" that we began hosting in 1979. The ol' Barn smiles when it is full of happy faces! From these Barn Dances where the likes of Travis Tritt and the "Confederate Railroad" have performed to political events where governors, senators and even Charlton Heston have attended to Christmas Parties where the 2500 guests were treated to their very own snowfall, elves, carolers and Santa himself, the Farm has quite an interesting history."
The Planning!
12+ Months Before:
Discuss what your dream wedding looks like and then create a budget.
Research a local wedding coordinator.
Pick the wedding date and time.
Comprise the guest list.
Find and book ceremony and reception venues.
Come up with a fun way to ask bridal party to be in the wedding
Have pictures made for the save-the-dates.
8-10 Months Before:
Find THE dress!
Decide if you want a DJ or live band.
Pick out what flowers you want and make sure they will be in season.
Research vendors: Officiant, photographer, videographer, band or DJ, florist, caterer.
Reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests at a local hotel.
Price differenty rental companies: chairs, tables, linens, and tent.
Start a gift registry.
Print save-the-dates.
6-8 Months Before:
Choose and order bridesmaid dresses/shoes.
Hire a band or DJ.
Send save-the-dates.
Start planning honeymoon.
4-6 Months Before:
Meet with pre-marital councelors.
Make/print/order invitations.
Find a cake and research a bakery.
Start looking for rings.
Get/renew passports if necessary.
3 Months Before:
Order wedding cake.
Hire a calligrapher, if you want your invitations professionally addressed.
Rent the men's formalwear.
Hire wedding-day transportaion if neccesary.
2 Months Before:
Mail invitations.
Write your vows if writing your own.
Hire your hair and makeup stylist/artist and book a trial run.
1 Month Before:
Apply for marriage license.
Have final gown fitting. (Bring maid of honor to learn how to bustle your dress.)
Ensure bridesmaid's gowns are in and ready for the wedding.
Make last-minute adjustments with vendors.
Create/Design wedding programs.
2 Weeks Before:
Review final RSVP list/give head count to caterer.
Create a list for photographer.
Meet with DJ/band to go over special song requests and songs you don't want played.
Plan reception seating chart if needed.
1 Week Before:
Give reception site/caterer final guest head count.
Supply venue with a list of vendor requests.
Print place and table cards.
Call all wedding vendors and confirm arrangements.
Give venue managers a schedule of vendor delivery and setup times along with contact number
Tan/Hair trim.
Attend bachelor/ette parties.
Figure out bridal party formation for the ceremony.
2-3 Days Before:
Have wedding dress steamed.
Pick up your formalwear.
Ensure all groomsmen attend fittings and pick up their formalwear.
Hand off place cards, table cards, menus, disposable cameras, favors, and any other items for setting the tables to the caterer and/or venue manager.
Reconfirm last minute details with all vendors.
Arrange for guests without cars to be picked up from the airport or train station. Ask friends, attendants, or relatives to help.
Have nails done.
Provide all vendors with an emergency phone number to call on the day of the wedding.
Day Before:
Write checks to vendors and give to wedding coordinator to hand off.
Night Before:
Rehearse ceremony.
Bring all decor to venue.
Give your marriage license to your officiant.
Attend rehearsal dinner.
Day Of:
Give wedding bands to the best man and the maid of honor to hold during the ceremony.
Assign a family member or attendant to be the photographer's contact so he knows who is who.
Get married.
Postwedding:
Return any rentals.
Take the bride's gown for cleaning and return the groom's tux to Men's Warehouse.
Write and send thank-you notes to guests.
Attire & Accesories
Lace, diamonds, and flowers. Harper will be wearing a lacey gown with diamond earrings, open heels , and flower accessories in her hair. The bridesmaids will be wearing long, slate blue, strapless dresses. Brad will be wearing, along with his groomsmen, a light tan suit with a peach boutonniere.. The flower girls will be wearing matching dresses with peach bows, and the ring bearer will match the groom with a white shirt and tan suspenders.. The bridesmaids will hold bouquets of peach and white garden roses, accompanied by peonies, dusty miller, and privet berries.
Save-the-Date
Harper & Brad
June, 1 2016
Save the Date• Invitation to Follow
Anticipation
Invitation
Together with with parents
Harper Collins & Brad Rivers
Request the honor of your presence
Saturday, June, 4th 2016
At six thirty in the evening
Rustix Manor
Reception to follow
