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Contents

Overview

Introduction

Using this Manual

Installation

Installing and Starting the Program

Quick Start

GETTING HELP: Context Sensitive Help

STEP 1: Activate AutoTasker and Enter General Wedding Information

STEP 2: Verify Task Start and Due Dates

STEP 3: Discuss and prepare a Budget

STEP 4: Enter Vendors, Expenses, Guests, and Vendor Selection Criteria

RECORDS: How to Add, Edit, Save, Delete, and Zoom-In on Records

Keeping Organized

The Tasks and Appointments Screen Keeps you on top of Key Activities

Your Vendor List

Your Guest List

Planning the Major Events

Ceremony

Reception

Honeymoon

Budgets and Vendors for Services and Accessories

Budgets and Expenses

Baker

Caterer

Florist

Photographer

Videographer

Wedding Rings

Wedding Gown

The Bridal Registry

Reports

Viewing and Printing Reports

Task Reports

Budget Reports

Vendor Reports

Guest Reports

Gift Reports

Label Reports


Introduction

Welcome

About the Ultimate Wedding Planner


Welcome

Excitement (and maybe a little panic) might be in the air as you and your partner take your first steps toward a lifetime of love and partnership together.  Congratulations on your engagement, but more importantly on finding one another.   Planning the perfect wedding may seem overwhelming but, don't despair, you have picked the ultimate wedding planner to help you through the whole process.  Give yourself a year to comfortably get through it all, and I Do will smoothly guide the way.   No matter what, keep your perspective.  Have fun and enjoy planning one of the most wonderful days of your life.


About the Ultimate Wedding Planner

I Do The Ultimate Wedding Planner is an easy to use, yet powerful tool for planning, organizing and budgeting your wedding.

♥	The AutoTasker function allows you to automatically develop a to-do list containing all the critical steps toward coordinating a successful wedding.

♥	Tasks and Appointments is a powerful tool that allows you to view your progress on a daily basis.  It will also allow you to flexibly and easily make task and appointment changes whenever necessary.

♥	The Budget screen will keep you informed about the financial side of your wedding. It will help you formulate a budget for your wedding, and more importantly, it allows you to track your actual spending; hence, giving you an instant picture of how well you are doing relative to your budget.

♥	Undoubtedly, you will be dealing with vendors and suppliers during the preparation for your wedding. The Vendor screen will capture all your key vendor information including deposits you have made, when the next payment is due, and how much is due.

♥	You will probably be sharing your wedding day with families, friends and acquaintances.  The Guests screen allows you to track all the details pertaining to your guests including Addresses, Invitations, RSVP's, Gifts, Thank You's, and any special notes you might have.

♥	Smart Tools will make things a lot easier.  The Expert Seating screen will be invaluable when the time comes to seat your guests for your reception.  The Express Invites screen will make organizing your invitation list a snap.

♥	I Do assists you in planning the key events - the Reception, Ceremony, and Honeymoon.  Whether you are planning the menu or assembling your honeymoon itinerary, I Do provides you with a central organizing and planning database with plenty of hints.  Worksheets are available with several samples to help you easily put together all the key pieces.

♥	You will be making your share of decisions throughout the wedding planning process and I Do will be right there helping you make the best decision possible.  Screens containing important decision criteria for your Wedding Accessories or Services are just a mouse click away.  Whether it's the Baker, the Caterer, the Photographer, the Videographer, the Wedding Rings, or the Wedding Gown I Do helps you compare vendors side-by-side.  This is the best way to make sure you can make a solid decision.

Your satisfaction is important to us! If  you have any questions or suggestions contact TouchSoft's customer support hotline between 8AM  and 5:30PM PST at (408) 956-0884.  In order to serve your needs better, please fill out the enclosed registration card and send it back to TouchSoft as soon as possible.


Using this Manual

This  manual is a comprehensive guide to using I Do The Ultimate Wedding Planner.  After Installing the program with guidance from the "Installation" section of this manual, we recommend heading straight to the "Quick Start" Section.  This should get you well under way to getting the planner set up.  You will probably find that you can use most of the program without much need to use the manual.   When you do get stuck or are in need of a quick pointer, the manual will serve as a reference to supplement the on-line help which comes with your program.  A detailed index has also been compiled for your convenience.  Good Luck and Enjoy!

Related Topics:

Conventions


Conventions

Standard conventions are used throughout this manual to draw your attention to important key words.

•	Names of fields on a screen are in Special Bold font.  Screen fields are the locations on the screen that allow you to type data.

•	Names of command Buttons are in bold.  Command buttons are the navigation mechanism used by the program.  Clicking on a button will generally take you from one screen to another.  In order to select a command button, put your mouse pointer over the button and click down on it.

•	Menu item selections are also in bold.

•	Names of Screens and Reports are underlined.


Installing and Starting the Program

To Use I Do The Ultimate Wedding Planner, you will need the following:

•	Microsoft Windows release 3.0 or later

•	At least 2MB of memory (4MB or more recommended)

•	A 3.5" HD Floppy Drive

The diskettes included with the package contain a setup utility that will load the necessary files into your computer.

Related Topics:

To Install I Do

To Start I Do


To Install I Do

Follow the installation procedure outlined below:

1.	Insert Disk 1 into drive a or b.

2.	In the Windows Program Manager, choose Run from the File menu.  Windows displays the Run dialog box.

3.	Type a:setup or b:setup in the command line box.

4.	Choose the OK button.

5.	Follow the Instructions on the screen

Depending on the type of computer you have, the installation process may take up to 20 minutes.


To Start I Do

Simply Double-Click on the icon labeled I Do Wedding Planner in the Program Manager.

To exit the program, select the Exit button from the Main Menu screen.


GETTING HELP: Context Sensitive Help

It is important to remember that no matter where you are in the program, context-sensitive help is always available.  To access I Do's help functions, press F1 from any screen and you will be taken to the help topic that most closely pertains to that screen.  The help topic for each screen will generally have a detailed definition of each entry field that appears on that screen.  On-line help is your best bet for getting your answers quickly.


STEP 1: Activate AutoTasker and Enter General Wedding Information

When you enter the program you are presented with the Main Menu screen.  This screen serves as the main switchboard for the program.  To get started, select My Wedding from the Main Menu.  Enter your wedding date, and select AutoTasker.   AutoTasker will help ensure that you include all the key tasks you need to complete before your wedding day.

You may also enter any general wedding information you have at this time.  The information captured on this screen includes the names of your attendants, your wedding color, and general ceremony and reception information.


STEP 2: Verify Task Start and Due Dates

AutoTasker assumes a one year planning cycle.  If your planning cycle is significantly more or less than a year then the target start and due dates may need to be revised.  These revisions are made in the Tasks and Appointments screen by selecting the Tasks and Appointments button from the Main Menu.  You should make modifications to the task start and due dates to correspond to your planning cycle at this time.  In the Tasks and Appointments screen select Show All Tasks and add, modify or delete tasks as necessary paying particular attention to the start and due dates. For more information, see Modifying Task Information.


STEP 3: Discuss and prepare a Budget

You should sit down with your fiancée as early as possible to discuss the wedding budget.  Each of you will probably have some idea about how your families may want to contribute toward the wedding expenses.  I Do has assembled a detailed itemized budget list to help you get started.  To access the Budget screen, select Budget from the Main Menu.  Go through each budget category and set a budget amount for each item.  Add and delete items as you see fit.  Assign the To be Paid By field to the appropriate party.  For more information, see Budgets and Expenses.


STEP 4: Enter Vendors, Expenses, Guests, and Vendor Selection Criteria

If you have completed the first three steps, congratulations.  You have set an excellent foundation for ensuring that your wedding day will be a success.  As your planning process progresses you will be meeting new vendors, assembling a guest list, incurring expenses, and selecting suppliers for your services and accessories.  Use I Do's data entry screens to capture important information as soon as they become available.  Most of the data entry screens are directly accessible from the Main Menu.

Vendors, expenses, guests, and vendor selection criteria are covered in detail in their respective sections throughout the manual  You should use the rest of this manual to guide you through the in-depth capabilities of the program.


RECORDS: How to Add, Edit, Save, Delete, and Zoom-In on Records

What is a record? A record is a collection of fields that give you details about some "thing" related to your wedding.  Records are associated with Vendors, Budget Items, Guests, etc.  For example, a Guest record includes the following fields: First Name, Last Name, Address Information, Which party or parties the guest is invited to, RSVP information, Gift information, etc.  So when you add a Guest record, space is made in the database to hold the information for all the fields associated with that guest.  Conversely, When you delete a guest record, all the information associated with that guest is deleted.

Related Topics:

Moving from Record to Record

Adding a Record

Editing or Updating a Record

Saving a Record

Deleting a Record

Zooming In on Data Entry Fields

Errors


Moving from Record to Record

•	You move from record to record by Scrolling down a list via a vertical scroll bar.

•	Or, as in the case of the Vendors and Guest Screen, by selecting the Next and Previous buttons.

•	The Vendors and Guest Screen also allows you to Search for a guest by using a Pull Down Combo Box.  By selecting a guest or vendor from the list that pops down when you click on the arrow, you can quickly find the record associated with that guest or vendor.


Adding a Record

1.	Select the Add or Add Item button.

2.	The cursor will automatically be positioned on the first field of a new, blank record.

3.	Enter the data, filling in all the fields you would like.  Note, that all the fields do not have to be filled in at one time.  Use the Tab key or your mouse to go to the next field.

4.	Select the Save button to save your changes.


Editing or Updating a Record

1.	Find the data record you want to edit.

2.	Overwrite the data in the old record.

3.	Select the Save button to save your changes.


Saving a Record

1.	Select the Save button or move to the next item in the list (i.e. the next guest, the next budget item, the next vendor, ...)


Deleting a Record

1.	Choose the item you want to delete by placing your cursor in any field on that item.

2.	Select the Delete button on your screen.  The delete button will say something like Delete Budget Item, Delete Guest, etc.

3.	When the Delete Item question pops up, select yes.  Select no, if you want to back out of the delete operation.  You cannot undo a delete so think carefully.


Zooming In on Data Entry Fields

You will sometimes find that the field on your screen is not large enough to display all the data in that field.  You can zoom in on any field within any screen by placing your cursor inside that field and choosing Zoom In on Field from the Edit Menu


Errors

If you get the message "Can't Have Null Value in Index", don't panic. Go ahead and select the OK button.  On some screens the database requires that you enter a minimum amount of information before the data can be saved.  Simply enter the required information and save the data again. Refer to the data entry field definition for that screen to see which data is required.

You may get this message if you are trying to delete a record by erasing the contents of each field.  This method of deleting records will not work.  You can expect this error message if you delete any one of the required fields.  If you want to delete the entire data record you should follow the steps for Deleting a Record.


The Tasks and Appointments Screen Keeps you on top of Key Activities

You have a lot to do between now and your wedding day and the thought of making sure all the details get handled may be a bit frightening.  Staying organized is the key.  The Tasks and Appointments screen will be an invaluable tool for helping you organize the endless details leading up to your wedding day.  Use it regularly to plan your activities.

To enter the Tasks and Appointments screen, select the Tasks and Appointments button from the Main Menu.

What you can do once you are in the Tasks and Appointment screen:

♥	The To-Do List will be your main tool for managing and keeping track of all key responsibilities for the wedding.  You must enter realistic start and due dates for each task and stick to that schedule as closely as possible.  If you have people helping you with the wedding, you can also assign a Responsible Person for any of the tasks.  When you enter the Tasks and Appointments screen, I Do will automatically pull up your Current Tasks.  You can display All Tasks (including future and completed tasks) by pushing the All Tasks button (or Alt-T).  Redisplay  current tasks by pushing the Current Tasks button (or Alt-C).

♥	The Daily Calendar complete with Appointments will help you organize your day to day activities.  Record your meetings with suppliers, friends, your fiancée, etc.  Print out your daily appointments whenever you want.

♥	You can have I Do remind you of important days as you enter the Tasks and Appointments screen.  This is done through the important dates function.

♥	Detailed Task and Appointment reports are available.  For more information, see Viewing and Printing Reports.

Related Topics:

Modifying Task Information

Adding Task Information

Deleting Task Information

Viewing Appointment Information

Modifying Appointment Information

Adding Appointment Information

Deleting Appointment Information

Printing Appointment Information

Reminder for Important Dates


Modifying Task Information

1.	Double-Click on the task that needs to be modified

2.	The Task Edit/Add dialog screen will pop up

3.	Enter your modifications

4.	Select OK


Adding Task Information

1.	Select the Add button..

2.	The Task Edit/Add screen will appear.

3.	Enter the task information on the screen

4.	Select the OK button

NOTE:  If you do not enter a start date, today's date is assumed.  If you do not enter a due date, the due date is set to the start date.


Deleting Task Information

1.	Go to the task you want to delete.

2.	Select the Delete button

3.	Click YES when the Delete Task screen pops up with the question "Do you want to delete this task?".


Viewing Appointment Information

To view appointment information for any given date, simply select the desired date on the calendar and the appointments for that day will appear on your screen.

Use the arrows on the calendar to change months.


Modifying Appointment Information

1.	Double-Click on the task that needs to be modified

2.	The Appt Edit/Add dialog screen will pop up

3.	Enter your modifications

4.	Select OK


Adding Appointment Information

1.	Select the Add button..

2.	The Appt Edit/Add screen will appear.

3.	Enter appointment information on the screen

4.	Select the OK button


Deleting Appointment Information

1.	Select appointment you want to delete.

2.	Select the Delete button

3.	Click YES when the Delete Appointment screen pops up with the question "Do you want to delete this appointment?"


Printing Appointment Information

1.	Turn on your printer

2.	Click on the Appointment Print button:  at the bottom of the appointment section of the screen.


Reminder for Important Dates

When you begin to utilize I Do's Tasks and Appointments screen on a regular basis, you may want to be reminded of certain important dates as you enter the screen.  This is when the Important Dates screen may come in handy.

To set a reminder for important dates as you enter the Tasks and Appointments screen follow these steps:

1.	From the Tools menu choose Important Dates.

2.	Fill in the Important Days screen.  The Reminder period field specifies how many days before the event you want the reminder to begin.

3.	Click on the Show important days on startup field to activate the reminder.


Your Vendor List

Your wedding suppliers play a big part in the success of your wedding.  Dealing with professional suppliers with proven track records is the best way to prevent crisis situations days before your wedding.  Keep an accurate vendors list.  The vendor screen serves as a central, easily accessible location for managing your vendor information.  To get to the Vendors screen, select the Vendors button from the Main Menu.

What you can do once you are in the Vendors screen:

•	Add new vendor information or search for information on a previously entered vendor.

•	Click on the Selected Vendors button to find out which vendors you have selected to supply you with your wedding accessories and services.  The actual vendor selection is done in the Budget screen (For more information see, Budgets and Expenses)

•	Get detailed vendor reports by choosing any of the reports under the Vendor Reports menu.  For more information on reports, see Viewing and Printing Reports.

Related Topics:

Searching for a Vendor:

Adding a Vendor:

Definition of Vendor entry fields:


Searching for a Vendor:

1.	Go to the To Search for A Vendor field and Click on arrow.

2.	Select a vendor from the list by clicking on the name of the vendor you would like to see.  TIP:  Begin typing the vendor name in the field and an incremental search will get you to the vendor you desire quickly.

3.	The detailed information for the selected vendor will be shown on the screen.

4.	Make desired changes to the vendor information and save your changes.


Adding a Vendor:

1.	Select the Add Vendor button.

2.	Fill out the entry fields (see definition of entry fields below).

3.	Press Save Vendor to save changes.  You must at least fill in Vendor Name before saving your changes.

4.	For more information on how to manipulate records, see RECORDS: How to Add, Edit, Save, Delete, and Zoom-In on Records.


Definition of Vendor entry fields:

Vendor Name:

Enter the name of your vendor.  THIS IS A REQUIRED FIELD.  THE VENDOR'S NAME MUST BE FILLED IN BEFORE YOU CAN SAVE THE VENDOR INFORMATION INTO YOUR DATABASE.

Contact:

Enter the name of your primary contact person with each vendor.

Address, City, State, Zip Code:

Enter the vendor's address.

Phone:

Enter the vendor's phone number.

Services:

Describe the services performed by the vendor.  You will find that some vendors will offer a wider variety of services than others.  For example, a photography studio may also offer videography services.  There are advantages and disadvantages to getting multiple services from one vendor.  On one hand, there are less people to deal with making it more convenient for you.  On the other hand, specialization in a particular area often leads to a higher quality of workmanship.  The tradeoff between convenience to you and the quality of the work performed is your call.  Some professionals can really make the diversity pay off by actually enhancing their services.  In the above example, if you utilize the same photography and videography studio you may be able to get some nice still photographs incorporated into your wedding video.  It is, however, advisable that you really examine each vendor's past work if you are considering them for multiple services.  The services field is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Notes: Enter additional notes you may have pertaining to this vendor that does not fit into any of the other fields.  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Total Purchases: What is the total dollar amount that you have decided to purchase from the vendor?  Enter that amount here.

Amount Paid: Enter the amount you have paid the vendor so far.  Deposits, down payments, etc.

Amount Owed: This is the amount you still owe the vendor.  THIS FIELD IS AUTOMATICALLY CALCULATED.

Next Payment Due Date: Enter the date when your next payment is due.  Leave this field empty if you have already paid the vendor in full.  If you have multiple payment due dates you should capture the next payment due date in this field and the rest of the payment schedule information under Notes.  Update this field as often as necessary in cases where you have multiple payments.

Next Payment Amt: Enter the dollar amount of your next payment.  This should be zero if you do not owe the vendor any more money.


Your Guest List

One of the most exciting thing about a wedding is that it brings together the most important people in your lives: past, present, and, probably, future.  Your wedding day is more enjoyable when you are able to celebrate it with friends and family that you care about.  You will probably need to collect lists from four different sources:  yourself, your fiancee, your parents, and your fiancee's parents.

You are probably organizing one of the largest "parties" of your life, so managing your guest list will become a task in itself.  The Guest screen was built to assist you in this endeavor.  To access the Guest screen, select the Guests button from the Main Menu.

What you can do once you are in the Guests screen:

•	Add new guest information or search for information on a previously entered guest.

•	Enter associations for each guest.  Association is an important field to assist in seating your guests.  Think about the associations as a means of grouping your guests together conveniently.  This field is used by Expert Seating .

•	Access any of the useful tools available to you from the guest screen:  Express Invites, Expert Seating, and Gifts.

•	Get detailed guest related reports by choosing any of the items under the Guest Reports menu.  For more information on reports, see Viewing and Printing Reports.

Related Topics:

Searching for a Guest:

Adding a Guest:

Definition of Guest entry fields:

Express Invites

Expert Seating and Table Setup

Gifts and Thank You's


Searching for a Guest:

1.	Go to the To Search for A Guest field and Click on the arrow.

2.	Select a guest from the list by clicking on the name of the guest.  TIP:  Begin typing the last name in the field and an incremental search will get you to the guest you are searching for more quickly.

3.	The detailed information for the selected guest will be shown on the screen.

4.	You can now make any desired changes to the guest information.


Adding a Guest:

1.	Select the Add Guest button or Ctrl-A.

2.	Fill out the entry fields (see definition of entry fields below).

3.	Press the Save Guest button to save changes.  You must at least fill in the Last and First Name fields before saving.

4.	For more information on manipulating records, see RECORDS: How to Add, Edit, Save, Delete, and Zoom-In on Records.


Definition of Guest entry fields:

First Name:

Enter your guest's first name.  If you want to include a title like Mr., Mrs., etc. that should be entered here too.  THIS IS A REQUIRED FIELD.    THE GUEST'S FIRST AND LAST NAME MUST BE FILLED IN BEFORE YOU CAN SAVE THE GUEST INFORMATION INTO YOUR DATABASE.

Last Name:

Enter your guest's last name.  On the address labels, the last names are concatenated after the first name.  If you plan to use the Mailing Labels function think about how you want the address labels to appear when you fill in the first and last name fields.  THIS IS A REQUIRED FIELD.  THE GUEST'S FIRST AND LAST NAME MUST BE FILLED IN BEFORE YOU CAN SAVE THE GUEST INFORMATION INTO YOUR DATABASE.

Street Address, City, State, Zip:

Enter the guest's address.

Print Address Label:

There should be an "x" in this box if you want this guest's mailing label to be printed.  You should consider using the Express Invites screen to enter this information.  It is generally a faster and more convenient method for recording  label printing information.  For more detail, see Express Invites.

Phone:

Enter the guest's phone number, if available.

Accompanied By:

Enter the names of additional people that may be accompanying this guest.

Notes:

Enter any other notes you may have pertaining to this guest that does not fit into the other fields.  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Association:

Enter an association for this guest.  Appropriate associations include: bride's family, groom's college friend, bride's high school friend, etc.  You can put any identifying association into this field and ExpertSeating will group people with the same association together.  Be smart about how you assign your associations and it will be easy to seat your guests when the time comes.

NOTE: If you have previously entered an association, simply click on the arrow on the right and select the association from the drop-down list.

Table Num:

Enter the table number you would like to assign the guest to.  You may want to use the Expert Seating screen to enter this information.  It is generally a faster and more convenient method for assigning table numbers to guests.  For more information, see Expert Seating and Table Setup.

Invited To (Engagement Party, Bachelorette Party, Bachelor Party, Rehearsal Dinner, Ceremony, Reception):

This signifies whether a particular guest has been invited to a particular event or party.  Click on the Invited To field for the appropriate party in order to invite or "uninvite" someone.  An "x" in this field signifies that the guest is invited.  You should consider using the Express Invites screen to enter this information.  It is generally a faster and more convenient method for recording invitation information.  For more detail, see Express Invites.

# Attending (Engagement Party, Bachelorette Party, Bachelor Party, Rehearsal Dinner, Ceremony, Reception):

Enter the # of people in the guest's party for each event they will be attending.  For example, if one of your guests plan to bring the whole family including her husband and three children, you should enter a 5 in this field.  Consider using the Express Invites screen to enter this information.  It is generally a faster and more convenient method for recording attendee information.  For more detail, see Express Invites.


Express Invites

You can access the Express Invites screen by selecting the Express Invites button on the Guests screen.  This screen is the recommended method for recording invitation and attendance information for each guest and party.  This is also the preferred method for setting the print label flag on and off.  You can view several  guests at a time using this screen.  The Last Name Filter combined with the scroll bar provides you with easy access to any guest on your guest list.

Related Topics:

Inviting a Guest:

Definition of Express Invite entry fields:


Inviting a Guest:

1.	You can limit the last names of the guests you want to work with by using the Last Name Filter at the bottom of the screen.  Simply click on the letter  corresponding to the first letter of the desired last names.

2.	Create an invitation list by checking off who is invited to which party.

3.	This screen also provides an easy way to activate label printing.  An "x" in the Print Label field signifies that a label should be printed for the guest.  Click on the box if you want a label for this guest to be printed.

4.	As you receive RSVP's to your invitations you can enter the number of people attending each party in this screen.

5.	Select Save or Alt-S to save your changes.


Definition of Express Invite entry fields:

Last Name Filter (labeled Select Letter to Filter Last Names):

This allows you view a subset of the guests in your guest list.  Click on the letter you wish to view.   For example clicking on J will give you the subset of your guests whose last name begin with the letter J (Jones, Jackson, etc.).  The default view is All guests.

Print Label:

Place an "x" in this field by clicking in the box to signify that this guest's mailing label should be printed.

Invited To (Engagement Party, Bachelorette Party, Bachelor Party, Rehearsal Dinner, Ceremony, Reception):

This signifies whether a guest has been invited to a particular event or party.  Click on the Invited To field for the appropriate party in order to invite or "uninvite" someone.  An "x" in this field signifies that the guest is invited.

# Attending (Engagement Party, Bachelorette Party, Bachelor Party, Rehearsal Dinner, Ceremony, Reception):

Enter the # of people in the guest's party for each event they will be attending.


Expert Seating and Table Setup

Select the Expert Seating button from the Guest screen to enter seating information.  Expert Seating will help you do the following:

•	Table Setup:  Use this to organize your tables and seats.  Set up your table before you start seating your guests.  The default setup is 20 tables with 10 seats at each table.

•	Seat Guests:  Assign tables to each guest attending your reception.

•	List Unseated :  Use this report to get a quick glance at which of your guests have not yet been seated.

Related Topics:

Table Setup:

Seating a Guest:

Listing of Unseated Guests:

Definition of Expert Seating entry fields:


Table Setup:

1.	Select Table Setup button or Alt-S and the screen shown below will pop up.

2.	To delete a table go to the table you want to delete by clicking in one of its fields.  Select Delete Table or Alt-D.

3.	To add a table select Add Table or Alt-A.  Enter the Table Number and the # of  Seats at that table, then select Save Table Setup or Alt-S.

4.	Exit Table Setup screen by selecting Exit or Alt-X.  There may be a short delay before the Table Setup screen is completely closed because the table setup changes need to be reflected  in the Expert Seating screen.


Seating a Guest:

1.	First you should set up your tables using Table Setup, For more information see Table Setup above.

2.	Click on the arrow on the Association field and select an association from the list.  Association is defaulted automatically from the association of the guest you were viewing in the Guest screen before you entered Expert Seating.  If you want to seat a particular guest and can't recall their association then exit this screen and search for the guest in the Guest screen (see searching for guest above).  Go back into Expert Seating by selecting the Expert Seating button in the Guest screen.

3.	Click on the arrow in the Table Num field and select a table number for each guest.  The pull down will give you useful information such as the Number of  Seats Available at each Table.  If the Number of  Seats Available column is empty then nobody has been seated at that particular table yet.  This is a safe place to seat your guest.  Compare the # column value for the guest you want to seat with the Number of  Seats Available value for each table.

NOTE:  If  the # column for a given guest is greater than the Number of Seats Available for a particular table then you should not seat the guest at that table.

4.	Seat all your guests.  You may need to make some adjustments in the Table Setup screen (increase the number of tables, change the number of seats at a table, etc.).  To get a thorough picture of who still needs to be seated run the Unseated Guests report by  selecting the Unseated Guests button on the Expert Seating screen.  .

5.	Exit the Expert Seating screen by selecting Exit or Alt-X


Listing of Unseated Guests:

To activate this report select List Unseated or Alt-U from the Expert Seating screen.  You can also access this report by selecting List Unseated from the Task Reports menu.  This report will give you a list of guests who still have not been assigned tables.


Definition of Expert Seating entry fields:

Association:

This is the most important field used by the ExpertSeating function.  Guests are grouped within the Expert Seating screen by association.  Consider this fact when you assign an association for each guest.  You will generally seat people with the same association together.  Click on the arrow to get a drop-down list of all valid associations.  Select an association from the list.

Choose Table To View:

Click on the arrow and select a table from the list.  The tables shown on the list are the tables that have been entered in the Table Setup screen.  The software ships with a default of 20 tables with 10 seats at each table.  You can delete, edit, or add tables using the Table Setup function available from the Guests screen.

#: This indicates the number of people in the party for any given guest.  Take this number into consideration before you seat a guest at a table.  The number of people in that guest's party (#) should not exceed the Number of Seats Available for the table you choose for that guest.

Table Num:

Enter the Table Number you want to assign for any given guest.  Generally, you will want to assign this value in the Guests side of the Expert Seating screen since these are grouped by association.  To assign a guest to a table, click on the arrow in Table Num field.  The drop-down list will give you the number of seats available at any given table.  Simply select a table number from this list to seat a guest and all the people in that guest's party on that table.  Notice that the Choose Table to View field automatically changes to the last table number you select.

Make sure that the Number of Seats Available will accommodate the number of people in the guest's party (# ).  If the Number of Seats Available is empty then nobody has been seated at that table yet.  Generally, this means it is safe to seat someone on that table.  If you try to seat a guest where there are not enough seats you will receive a warning to seat this guest at another table.  WARNING:  I Do will still seat that guest on the table you chose.  It is advisable that you either move the guest to another table or increase the number of seats at the table you have chosen.


Gifts and Thank You's

You will be receiving gifts before, during, and after your wedding day.  It is advisable that you keep track of these presents as you get them.  You may also want to respond to each one with a thank you note in a timely manner if you want to avoid a mass one-time mailing.  Remember that you may use the Mailing Label reports to help you with the mailings.  Make sure the Print Mailing Label box on the Guest screen has an "x" next to guest labels you want printed.  Set the box to an "x" for any guest by clicking on the box.  If you plan to be setting several guests' Print Mailing Label field at a time then you should consider using the Express Invites screen.  It is a more efficient way for doing multiple guest operations.  For more information on the Express Invites screen, see Express Invites.

Related Topics:

Recording Gifts and Thank You's:

Definition of Gifts and Thank You entry fields:


Recording Gifts and Thank You's:

1.	From Guest screen, search for the guest you want to record gifts and/or thank you's for

2.	Select Gifts button or Alt-F

3.	Enter gift information.

4.	Click on Thank You Sent field after you send your thank you note.  Place an "x" in this field to signify that a thank you note has been sent.

5.	Select Exit to go back to the Guests screen.


Definition of Gifts and Thank You entry fields:

Gift (Engagement, Bridal Shower, Wedding):

These fields are used to capture the description of the gifts you receive.  In order to avoid the embarrassment of forgetting who gave you which gift, it is recommended that you enter each gift as you receive it.  You can also enter the date you received each gift in this field if you want to.

Thank You Sent:

As you send out thank you cards make sure you check off this field (i.e. the circle should be dark).  If you check off all the gifts for a particular guest then their names will not appear when you print the Thank You Notes Owed Report.


Ceremony

Your wedding ceremony is a significant event.  It is during the ceremony that you actually exchange your lifetime vows and begin your life together as husband and wife.  Wedding ceremonies range from very formal to informal and can take place anywhere from a lavish church to a simple garden.

To get to the Ceremony screen, select the Ceremony button from the Main Menu. From this screen you can choose any of the following options:

♥	Site Selection: Helps you weigh your different options for your ceremony site.

♥	Wedding Day Task List: Helps you manage the task list for your wedding day.

♥	Invitation Worksheet: Compose the wording on your invitations using the invitation worksheet.  Samples are available.

♥	Vows Worksheet: Compose your vows using the vows worksheet.  Samples are available.

♥	Music Worksheet: Write down your ceremony music selections using the music worksheet.  Samples are available

♥	Program Worksheet: Create your ceremony program and schedule of events using the program worksheet.  Samples are available.

♥	Create Map: Give visual directions to your ceremony using Create Map.

Related Topics:

Ceremony Site Selection

Wedding Day Tasks

Invitations, Vows, Music, Program, Rehearsal, and Map to Ceremony


Ceremony Site Selection

Collect information about each ceremony site option in the Ceremony Site Selection screen.  This screen allows you to compare your site options side by side.

Related Topics:

Definition of Ceremony Site Selection entry fields:


Definition of Ceremony Site Selection entry fields:

Location:

Enter the location of the ceremony site.  Most weddings take place in a house of worship.  If your religious beliefs are different, then consider a non-denominational church.  If you are of the same religious faith it is customary to wed in your church.

Contact:

Enter the name of the contact person at the ceremony site.

Telephone:

Enter the telephone number of the ceremony site.

Rental Fee:

Enter the rental fee for the site.

Other Fees:

Enter any other fees associated with the site.  Some will charge an extra fee if you are not a member of the church.  Some will charge a fee for the organist and/or clergy (usually paid directly to the organist and clergy, respectively).

Dressing Room:

Is there a dressing room available for the bride?  If yes, click on this field.  The field should contain and "x" to signify that the site has a dressing room.

Rehearsal Time:

Enter rehearsal time(s) available.

Equipment Available:

Enter equipment available at the site.  Possible entries include sound system, organ, and temperature control.  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Services Available:

Enter services available at the site.  Possible entries include organist and sound technician.  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Restrictions:

Enter any restrictions they may have at the site.  Possible entries include rules for marrying non-members and whether photographs or videotaping are allowed during the ceremony.  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Advantages:

Enter the advantages you see in this ceremony location.  Is it the right size for accommodating your guests?  Will you be able to have the time slot you want?  Is there ample parking available? Most importantly, record your assessment of the official who would perform your ceremony should you choose to go with this site.  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Disadvantages:

Enter the disadvantages you see in this ceremony location.  For example, if the site is outdoors and there are no provisions for bad weather (i.e., rain) you should note that fact here.  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.


Planning the Major Events - Ceremony - Wedding Day Tasks
Wedding Day Tasks

There will be a lot happening on your wedding day and it is critical that you delegate responsibilities to appointed people.  This information can be captured in the Wedding Day Tasks screen.  Some standard tasks are already in the database and all you need to do is assign responsibility.  Of course, you can always customize the task list by adding, deleting, or editing the list provided.  For more information, see RECORDS: How to Add, Edit, Save, Delete, and Zoom-In on Records.

On your wedding day you should be able to rely on your wedding party to help you keep things under control.  The traditional responsibilities are:

Best Man:  The best man has the largest share of responsibilities on your wedding day.  He is generally responsible of making sure everything runs smoothly.  He provides moral and emotional support to the groom when needed.  He carries the wedding ring and the marriage license.  He is responsible for paying the minister and anyone else who needs to be paid on the wedding day.  He makes all the bride and groom's travel arrangements.  He makes sure that the ushers are informed of their duties.  He proposes the first toast at the reception.  After the wedding, the best man is responsible for returning all the rented tuxes.

Maid or Matron of Honor:  The maid/matron of honor is the bride's personal attendant.  She distributes all corsages and boutonnieres.  She helps dress the bride and bridesmaids. She will hold the bouquet and the groom's ring during the ceremony.  She will serve as an official witness to the vows.  She arranges the bride's train during the ceremony.  She will usually help the bride change into her going away outfit.

Groomsmen:  Before the ceremony the groomsmen or ushers put the aisle runner into place.  The groomsmen will greet your guests as they arrive and seat them.  Usually, friends and family of the bride on the left and friends and family of the groom on the right.  The groomsmen should also assist the bride's mother whenever necessary with last minute details.  Two of the ushers should escort the groom's and the bride's mothers to and from their pews, before and after the ceremony.  The groomsmen should be at their festive best to keep the reception lively.  At the conclusion of the ceremony, the groomsmen should remove the aisle runner and pew ribbons.

Bridesmaids:  The bridesmaids should be there to support the bride in whatever way she requires.  They should be prepared and on-call to satisfy the bride's requests anytime before and during the wedding.  They should also do their best to add a festive spirit to the reception.


Invitations, Vows, Music, Program, Rehearsal, and Map to Ceremony

These functions are intended to be worksheets for storing your thoughts and drafts of important documents for your wedding ceremony.  In the Invitations, Vows, Music, Program and Rehearsal worksheets you will find valuable samples to help you get started.

In some cases you may choose to use the samples provided as is.  In most cases, however, you will probably use the samples as a starting point and make changes to customize the samples to your taste.   Modify and delete portions of the samples as you see fit.  After you are done with your modification, choose Save from the File menu to save your changes.  To return to the Ceremony screen, choose Exit from the File menu.  You may re-enter and modify information in these worksheets as many times as you wish by simply selecting the appropriate worksheet button from the Ceremony screen.  To print a worksheet, choose Print from the File menu while you are in the worksheet (in Paintbrush or Write).

These worksheets use the Windows accessories Write and Paintbrush.  For help in using Write or Paintbrush, type F1 while in those applications.


Reception

Music and Dancing usually characterize this festive event.  Originally, the reception was held to call upon the gods to bless the wedding celebration and drive away the demons.  You can hold a reception to honor this tradition or to just plain have fun.  The reception is an opportunity to get your families and friends together to share in your joy.

To get to the Reception screen, select the Reception button from the Main Menu.  From this screen you can choose any of the following options:

♥	Site Selection: Helps you weigh the different options for your reception site.

♥	Wedding Day Task List: Helps you manage the task list for your wedding day.

♥	Menu Maker: Helps you assemble a menu for your reception.

♥	Music Worksheet: Write down your reception music selections using the music worksheet.  Samples are available.

♥	Program Worksheet: Create your reception program and schedule of events using the program worksheet.  Samples are available.

♥	Create Map: Give visual directions to your reception using Create Map.

Related Topics:

Site Selection

Wedding Day Tasks

Menu Maker

Program, Music, and Map to Reception


Site Selection

Collect information about each reception site option in the Reception Site Selection screen.  This screen allows you to compare your site options side by side.

Related Topics:

Definition of Reception Site Selection entry fields:


Definition of Reception Site Selection entry fields:

Location:

Enter the location of the reception site.

Contact:

Enter the name of the contact person at the reception site.

Telephone:

Enter the telephone number of the reception site.

Rental Fee:

Enter the rental fee for the site.

Other Fees:

Enter any other fees that may be incurred if you rent this site.  Will you have to rent chairs and tables?  Who will decorate the hall?  Is there a maintenance and clean-up fee assessed by the site?

Equipment Available:

Enter equipment that the site will have available for your use.   Is there an air conditioner or heater available?  Can you adjust the temperature if necessary?  Will a dance floor be available?  Can they provide tableware, silverware, etc.?  Are there restrooms available?  If you are planning to do a slide show, will a slide projector be available? This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Services Available:

Enter additional services that are available.  Do they perform in-house catering?  Will they decorate the hall?  Do they have bartenders?  Will they clean up after the party?  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Restrictions:

Enter any special restrictions for the site.  Do you have to leave the hall at a certain time?  Does music have to be turned off at a particular hour?  Is there a restriction on the volume of music you can play?  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Parking Available:

If ample parking is available for your guest place an "x" in this field by clicking in the box.

Alcohol Allowed:

If alcohol is allowed in the site place an "x" in this field by clicking in the box.

Outside Caterer Allowed:

If you are allowed to bring in your own caterer place an "x" in this field by clicking in the box.

Available Day Before:

If you can set up for your reception the day before, place an "x" in this field by clicking in the box.

Capacity:

Enter the maximum capacity (number of people) allowed in the hall.

Advantages:

Enter the advantages you see in this reception location.  Are they insured for accident or theft?  Is security provided? This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Disadvantages:

Enter the disadvantages you see in this reception location.  For example, is the hall in poor condition?  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.


Planning the Major Events - Reception - Wedding Day Tasks
Wedding Day Tasks

For more information, see Wedding Day Tasks.


Menu Maker

Use this screen to concoct your reception menu.  Don't forget to consider your guest's special food needs (i.e. vegetarian, etc.).

You can add, delete, or modify menu items.  For more information on manipulating records, see RECORDS: How to Add, Edit, Save, Delete, and Zoom-In on Records.  Print the Menu by selecting the Print Menu button on the Menu screen.


Program, Music, and Map to Reception

These functions are intended to be worksheets for storing your thoughts and drafts of important documents for your wedding reception.  In the program and music worksheets you will find valuable samples to help you get started.

In some cases you may choose to use the samples provided as is.  In most cases, however, you will probably use the samples as a starting point and make changes to customize the samples to your taste.   Modify and delete portions of the samples as you see fit.  After you are done with your modification, choose Save from the File menu to save your changes.  To return to the Reception screen, choose Exit from the File menu.  You may re-enter and modify information in these worksheets as many times as you wish by simply selecting the appropriate worksheet button from the Reception screen.  To print a worksheet, choose Print from the File menu while you are viewing the worksheet (in Paintbrush or Write).

These worksheets use the Windows accessories Write and Paintbrush.  For help in using Write or Paintbrush, press F1 while in those applications.


Honeymoon

Don't put off planning your honeymoon until the last minute.  Plan and budget your honeymoon alongside with your wedding.  The honeymoon is an opportunity for you and your new partner to start out your new life together without the day to day distractions.  You have spent the last several months planning your wedding for the comfort and enjoyment of your guests.  Plan your honeymoon for the sole comfort of you and your new spouse.  Try not to make your honeymoon plans too hectic.  Your main priority should be spending quality time with each other.  A good travel agent is invaluable in selecting a good honeymoon package.

When selecting your location site, you should consider the season in which you will be going on your honeymoon.  The Caribbean may be really nice, but around August time the heat and humidity could be unbearable, not to mention that it is also hurricane season.  If you are traveling to another country, make sure you have your passport, vaccinations, and anything else needed to enter and leave that country.  If the language in that country is one you are not familiar with make sure you pack a dictionary of that language's most common travel phrases.  If you intend to stay in a hotel's honeymoon suite, book your room as early as possible.  Most hotels have a limited number of honeymoon suites.  Secure a rental car if you need one.

Plan a rough itinerary using I Do's Itinerary Maker accessible from the Honeymoon screen by selecting the Itinerary Maker button.  It is never too early to start recording additions to the standard honeymoon packing list provided with the program.  The checklist can be accessed from the Honeymoon screen by selecting the Packing Checklist button.  Add checklist items to this list as soon as you think of them.  The most important thing, of course, is to enjoy yourselves!

To get to Honeymoon screen, select the Honeymoon button from the Main Menu..  Collect information about each honeymoon option in the Honeymoon screen.  This screen allows you to compare your options side by side.

The Itinerary Maker and Honeymoon Checklist screens will help ensure that all the details for your honeymoon are taken care of in advance.

Related Topics:

Definition of Honeymoon entry fields:

Itinerary Maker

Packing Checklist


Definition of Honeymoon entry fields:

Plan Description:

Enter a detailed description of the honeymoon package or plan.  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.  If you are on a limited budget pay particular attention to the items that lead to additional expenses such as transportation, accommodations, meals, liquor, entertainment, gifts, tips, and emergency extras.

Travel Agent:

Enter your travel agent's company name.

Contact:

Enter the contact person at the travel agency.

Telephone:

Enter the telephone number of the travel agency.

# of Days:

How many days is the honeymoon package for?  Enter that number here.

Transportation:

Enter your mode of transportation for getting to the honeymoon site.  Click on the arrow for some standard options.

Total Cost:

What is the total cost of the honeymoon package?  Don't forget to factor in all expenses including meals and entertainment.

Advantages:

What are the advantages about each of the packages offered?   Do they have a lot of free activities included?  Are accommodations and meals included?  Do they provide you with a rental car with the package?  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Disadvantage:

What are the disadvantages about each of the packages offered?  Are there restrictions on the dates when you can utilize the honeymoon package?  Are there a lot of costs not covered by the package?  Are you going to get booked on an airline that could potentially go on strike or go bankrupt on the day you are scheduled to leave?  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.


Itinerary Maker

This screen will help you assemble a honeymoon itinerary.  Select the day of your honeymoon you wish to plan an itinerary for and type in your activities for each part of the day.  Plan as little or as much of your activities as you would like.

When you finish composing your itinerary you can print it.  To print your itinerary, select the Print Itinerary button from the Itinerary Maker screen.


Packing Checklist

This checklist was built using the Write application in Windows.  Print the checklist out by selecting Print from the File menu while viewing it in Write.  For help while in Write, type F1 while in the application.


Budgets and Expenses

In the 90's there are no absolute rules on who pays for what.  Couples that live together before they get married will often pay a larger share of their wedding costs.  Financial means should be considered when deciding on how costs should be split.  If the parents do not have the financial means to fund the type of wedding the couple would like then the couple should pick up the incremental wedding expenses.  Couples getting married for the second or third time will usually pay for most, if not all, of their wedding expenses.

You want the best wedding your money can buy.  Budgeting is the key to having a great wedding planned within your financial means.  It is important that you set priorities on which items you are not willing to compromise on and which items you can sacrifice or compromise on if necessary. It is easier to make tradeoff decisions if you and your fiancée set the priorities for your wedding expenses up front.  I Do will give you a good idea of what a comprehensive traditional wedding involves in terms of expense items.  You can add or delete items as you see fit. Detailed reports are also available.  For more information, see Viewing and Printing Reports.

Related Topics:

Overview of Budgets and Expenses

Selecting a Budget Category:

Adding a Budget Item

Deleting a Budget Item

Selecting a Vendor

The Link between the Budget Screen and Vendor Screen

The Master Budget

Definition of Budgets and Expenses entry fields:


Overview of Budgets and Expenses

Enter the Budgets screen by selecting the Budgets button on the Main Menu.  You will immediately notice that budget items are grouped into budget categories.  Items may be added or deleted but you may not add or delete categories.

The most important functions of Budgets are:

•	Allows you to capture Budget and Actual Expenses.

•	Gives you the ability to assign who pays for each budget item.

•	Allows you to select vendors and link the budget information to the vendor database.


Selecting a Budget Category:

1.	Under the Budget Category box, click on the budget category you want to view.

2.	You will be viewing all the items in the budget that belong to that category.  All the budget items are displayed in the area on the right of the Budget Category box

3.	Use the scroll bar to view other Budget Items


Adding a Budget Item

1.	Select Add Budget Item button or type Alt-A

2.	Fill in Budget Item field and Budget Amount field .

3.	Select the Save Budget button or type Alt-S to save your changes.


Deleting a Budget Item

1.	Select the item you want to delete by clicking on any field on that item.

2.	Select the Delete Budget Item button or type Alt-D

3.	Select the Yes button when the Delete pop-up box appears.


Selecting a Vendor

You automatically select a vendor as soon as you select the vendor name in the Budget screen.  Click on the arrow on the right to view a list of all the vendors in your vendor database.  You can select a vendor from this list or enter a new vendor name.


The Link between the Budget Screen and Vendor Screen

After selecting a vendor in the Budget screen you can easily get more detailed information about that vendor by pushing the Vendor Info button.  This will take you to the Vendors screen with information on the vendor name you selected.  If the information for the selected vendor has not been previously entered (i.e. this is a new vendor) you may enter the new vendor information now.  When you enter the Vendors screen the vendor's name will automatically be filled in for you.  Fill in the remaining information for that vendor.  Exit the Vendor screen by selecting the Exit button or Alt-X.  This will automatically save the new vendor information.

NOTE: You are not allowed to delete or add a vendor when you enter the Vendor screen via the Budget Screen.


The Master Budget

The master budget gives you a summarized view of your budget situation.  From this screen you can see how much over or under budget you are for each budget category, as well as, for your entire wedding.


Definition of Budgets and Expenses entry fields:

Budget Category:

You can select a budget category by clicking on one of the category choices in the field box.  Budget categories group together similar budget items.

Item:

Enter the name of the budget item here.   I Do ships with a comprehensive list of budget items which you may add to or delete from.  THIS IS A REQUIRED FIELD.  YOU MUST FILL IT IN BEFORE YOU CAN SAVE THE BUDGET ITEM INTO YOUR DATABASE.

Budget Amt:

Enter the dollar amount you want to budget for this item.  The March 1991 Modern Bride Consumer Council Study gives the following figures as average costs of items in a formal wedding.  Some figures are industry estimates:

Announcements:	$304

Church/synagogue fees:	$186

Flowers:	$616

Photographs:	$971

Limousine:	$222

Gifts for wedding party:	$505

Engagement ring:	$2,206

Wedding rings:	$961

Bride's shoes:	$40

Wedding gown:	$750

Headpiece/veil:	$150

Attendants' attire:	$587

Groom's formal wear rental:	$100

Rented attire for four groom's attendants	$400

Reception:	$7,200

Other Expenses:	$1,500

TOTAL	$16,698

Actual Amt:

Enter the actual amount you spent on this item.  You will also want to enter the Selected Vendor at this time.

Over Budget:

This field tells you how much over or under budget you are for each item.  I Do will calculate this field automatically.

To Be Paid By:

Enter who will pay for each budget item (bride, groom, bride's parents, groom's parents, etc.). You can click on the arrow to select from a pull down list.

Nowadays, there are no absolute rules for who pays for what.  It is crucial however that all parties contributing to or sharing the expenses for the wedding meet to discuss a budget and agree on who will pay for which expense.  The list below outlines the traditional assumptions about wedding expense responsibilities

The Bride:

•	Wedding ring for the groom

•	Wedding gift for the groom

•	Gifts for her attendants

•	Physical examination and blood test

The Bride's Family:

•	The entire cost of the reception

•	Bride's wedding dress, veil, and accessories

•	Bride's trousseau

•	Wedding invitations, announcements, and stationery

•	Mailing costs

•	Engagement and wedding photographs

•	Bridesmaids' bouquets

•	Bridesmaids' luncheon

•	Gratuities for those directing traffic, parking fees, and coat check fees, if applicable

•	Transportation of bridal party to the wedding ceremony and to the reception

The Groom:

•	Bride's engagement and wedding rings

•	Wedding night suite

•	Bride's flowers (bouquet and going away flowers)

•	Marriage license

•	Gifts for the best man and ushers

•	Flowers: bouquet, corsages for mothers, boutonnieres for the men

•	Blood test

•	Fee for the clergy

•	Honeymoon

•	Bachelor dinner

The Groom's Family:

•	All traveling expenses they incur

•	Rehearsal dinner

Attendants

•	Wedding Attire

•	Traveling expenses and accommodations

Selected Vendor:

Enter the vendor you have purchased the item or service from.  Click on the arrow and a list of all the vendors in your vendors database will appear.  Select one of these vendors or enter a new vendor.  If you enter a new vendor, select the Vendor Info button and enter the remaining information for that vendor in the Vendor screen (probably at least the phone number and contact name).

Totals (Budget Amt, Actual Amt, Over Budget):

These fields will show you the totals for each budget category.  I Do will automatically calculate budget amount, actual amount, and over budget totals.


Baker

Your wedding day is not complete without the wedding cake(s).  There are a couple of types of wedding cakes.  The bride's cake is the traditional white, tiered wedding cake.  The groom's cake is a smaller cake, usually quite different from the bride's cake.  Chocolate is a popular flavor for the groom's cake.   The cakes traditionally symbolize the first food you share together with your new spouse.  Historically, communal eating has been thought of as a reaffirmation of binding ties.

Of course, you are not bound by tradition when choosing your cakes.  There is a lot of room for creativity.  When you shop around for a baker ask to see pictures or models of their cakes.  You might even have the good fortune of getting a chance to sample their most popular flavors.  In any case, you should ask to sample the cakes and fillings that you are seriously considering before you make a final decision.  The size and number of layers of your cake will depend on the number of guests attending your reception.

Related Topics:

Definition of Baker entry fields:


Definition of Baker entry fields:

Vendor:

Enter vendor's name

Contact:

Enter the name of your main contact person at that vendor.

Telephone:

Enter the vendor's telephone number.

Cake Description:

Enter a detailed description of the cake.  The type of cake, filling, and icing should be entered here.  You could also specify cake accessories such as cake top, flowers, cake decorations, cake stands, cake knife, etc.

Cake Cost:

Enter the cost of the cake and cake accessories.

Delivery Cost:

Enter the delivery cost, if applicable.

Set Up Cost:

Enter set up cost, if applicable.

Wedding Specialty:

Does the baker specialize in wedding cakes?  Click this field so it shows an "x" if the baker specializes in wedding cakes or if he or she has had a lot of experience baking wedding cakes.

Advantages:

Enter things that you see as advantages for each baker.  What are their cancellation and delivery policies?  Do they specialize in a particular flavor or style?  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Disadvantages:

Enter things that you see as disadvantages for each baker.    Will you have to pay extra for the cake stands?  Will you have to pay extra for delivery?  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.


Caterer

After you have chosen your ceremony and reception style, it's time to start looking for a caterer.  Of course, receptions range in formality from a potluck to a fancy, 7-course dinner affair.  If you choose to have a catering service cater your reception, shop carefully.  The catering is a very important element in your reception.

Ask your friends and family for recommendations.  If you have been to any events where you really liked the food find out who the caterer was.  A lot of restaurants and hotels also cater, primarily at their location.

Related Topics:

Definition of Caterer entry fields:


Definition of Caterer entry fields:

Vendor:

Enter vendor's name.

Contact:

Enter the name of your main contact person at that vendor.

Telephone:

Enter the vendor's telephone number.

Menu:

Enter the menu offered by the caterer.  If there are a lot of different options or price structures you may want to enter that here.  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Price per Person:

Enter the price per head.  Sometimes the caterer will give you a quote for the price per food item.  Convert these quotes to price per head so you can have a standard means of comparison between the different caterers.

Additional Charges:

Enter additional charges.  Set-up fees, decorations, delivery charge, etc.

Advantages:

Enter things that you see as advantages for each caterer.  Does the caterer offer a specialty dish that you really enjoy?  Are there extras that they offer?  Hall decorations, ice sculptures, etc.  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Disadvantages:

Enter things that you see as disadvantages for each caterer.  If the caterer lives too far away from your reception site the logistics of transporting the food could become a bigger issue.  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.


Florist

Flowers have been used for centuries to enhance the elegance of weddings.  The creative possibilities with flowers are endless.  Flowers can be dyed to match your color scheme.  Dried flowers can be used if you want something that might be out of season.  Silk flowers can give you a splash of modern colors that nature may not provide.  Creativity, wedding experience, and dependability are key factors in looking for a florist.  Evaluate your florist's previous work to see if the mood of their creative style is something you appreciate.  It is very helpful if you can arrange to visit your wedding site(s) with your florist.  The size, shape, and color of your location can play a major role in how your flowers will appear on your big day.  Show your florist a sample of your wedding color scheme and a picture of your wedding gown to make sure everything ties in nicely with each other.

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Definition of Florist entry fields:


Definition of Florist entry fields:

Vendor:

Enter vendor's name

Contact:

Enter the name of your main contact person at that vendor.

Telephone:

Enter the vendor's telephone number.

Delivery Cost:

Enter delivery cost.

Set Up Cost:

Enter set up cost.

Evaluation of Past Work:

Look at the florist's past work and enter your notes here.  Did you like their decoration style? How do you like their use of color combinations?

Special Wedding Packages Available:

Do they offer special wedding packages?  Click on this field to show an "x" if special wedding packages are available.  Enter the special deals in the Advantage field described below.

Advantages:

Enter things that you see as advantages for each florist.  Is the delivery free?  Do they seem in tune with your tastes or ideas?  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Disadvantages:

Enter things that you see as disadvantages for each florist.  Is the florist unable to see the wedding site(s) before the wedding?  Will they be able to transport the flowers to the wedding site(s) without wilting?  Are there any restrictions to the types of flowers that they can provide?   This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.


Photographer

Your wedding photographs will be a permanent memento of one of the most precious days of your life.  The day itself will pass by very quickly almost in a blur.  The photographs, however, can recapture images of your wedding day in all its glory.  Through your album, you will be able to share your wedding with your children and friends for years to come.

Because your wedding pictures are so important, take the time to carefully select your photographer.  Consider cost, quality, and dependability.  Your comfort level with the photographer is also very important.  Ask to meet personally with the person who will shoot your photos.  Look through that person's past work.  Has he or she had a lot of experience photographing weddings?  Do you like the type of images that the photographer captures?  Does the photographer have good people skills?  Your wedding is, after all, a social event and your photographer is one of your guests.

In choosing a photographer do not go by the formal or posed pictures alone.  You will be taking several posed pictures but some of the most memorable ones will be spontaneous.  How well does the photographer take these types of candid pictures?

Photographers fees vary greatly.  Some charge for the amount of film used, some charge hourly.  Check each photographer's overtime rates.  The prices for the packages will vary greatly too.  Check on the prices for proofs, parents' albums, engagement portraits, etc.  Note all these differences in the Photography screen.  All information relevant to your decision should be recorded for each option.  If a particular field is not explicitly available on the screen, then enter it in the Advantages or Disadvantages field.

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Definition of Photographer entry fields:

Vendor:

Enter vendor's name

Contact:

Enter the name of your main contact person at that vendor.

Telephone:

Enter the vendor's telephone number.

Package Plan Description:

Give a general description of the type of packages the photographer offers.  Make notes on which package plan sounds most interesting to you.  Also, note the level of flexibility in the package plans.  How many shots does each package include?  What type of album will you get?  Are the parents' albums included?  How many total hours of coverage will they give you before overtime charges kick in? What are their posed shots?  Do you get free engagement photos? This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.  If you have multiple package options for any given photographer you may want to enter the price information in this field also.

Package Cost:

Enter the cost of the "typical" package in this field.  If there is a wide variety of package costs then you may want to enter cost information in the package plan description field above.

Overtime Charges:

If there is a limit to the number of hours covered under their standard package plan then an overtime charge is assessed, usually on an hourly basis.  Enter the overtime charges here.

Advantages:

Enter things that you see as advantages for each photographer.  Can you get the studio to provide more than one photographer for your wedding?  Do you get to keep the proofs?  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Disadvantages:

Enter things that you see as disadvantages for each photographer.  Will they have sole ownership of the negatives?  If yes, for how long after the wedding?  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.


Videographer

Videotaping captures the spirit and activity of your wedding day.  Like the photographs it is a permanent remembrance of a wedding day that will quickly go by.  A good videotape will bring out the emotions of the day.  The tears, the laughter, the cheers, and the solemn vows will be with you for many years to come.

The videographer's experience in shooting weddings is critical.  The posed shots are minimal so the videographer needs to be skilled at pulling together all the critical elements of the ceremony and reception as they happen.  Ask for recommendations from family and friends.  Interview the videographer.  Ask to see samples of past work.  How do you like the quality of their production?  How many hours of raw footage and edit time are required to get the quality of production equivalent to the samples you previewed?  How many cameras will be used for your wedding?  Will microphones be used?  Can you have the raw footage along with the edited film?

A most critical attribute of the videographer is his or her personality.  Even more than the photographer, your videographer should be capable of putting you at ease.  He or she will be walking about with your guests throughout your wedding day.  In fact, interviews of your guests should be included with the package since the personal interviews add a very sentimental and personal touch to your wedding video.  Is the videographer capable of conducting interviews that get your guests to comfortably speak out about their thoughts and emotions?

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Definition of Videographer entry fields:


Definition of Videographer entry fields:

Vendor:

Enter vendor's name.

Contact:

Enter the name of your main contact person at that vendor.

Telephone:

Enter the vendor's telephone number.

Package Plan Description:

There is a great variety in the number of types of video packages.  Planning a video for your wedding can be a fun and creative process, but that also makes a blow-by-blow comparison of different videographer options more difficult.  Describe the general outline of the video plan here.  What parts of the wedding day will be covered?  Will there be informal interviews?  Will music be dubbed in?  What kind of editing will be done?  How many hours of coverage do you get?  Are there overtime charges?  Will microphones be used? If yes, how many? This is an memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Package Cost:

Enter the cost of the package here.  If the videographer offers a large range in prices, you should enter the prices in the package plan description above.

# of Cameras Used:

Enter the number of cameras that will be used in this field.  The greater the number of cameras the higher the probability that you will get a better quality video production.  Of course, other factors affect the quality of the production as well.

Advantages:

Enter things that you see as advantages for each videographer.  How do you rate the overall quality of  the videographer's work?  What makes their work stand out from the rest of the videographers?  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Disadvantages:

Enter things that you see as disadvantages for each videographer.  Did the quality of the samples you previewed below average?  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.


Wedding Rings

The rings serve as a token or symbol of marriage.  The traditional engagement ring is a band with a solitary diamond.  Usually the groom will buy the engagement ring before the proposal and the couple will pick out the wedding rings together after the bride has accepted the proposal.  If the wedding ring the bride chooses warrants a re-setting, the engagement diamond will need to be remounted onto the new wedding ring.  Most jewelry stores will perform this service at little or no charge if you buy the wedding ring set from their store.  The groom may want to verify this with the jeweler before purchasing the engagement ring.  Some couples are opting to get engaged first and then shopping for wedding rings together.  This is sometimes desirable because it gives the couple the flexibility to buy their ring from any jeweler.  Of course, this sacrifices the element of surprise evoked by the "ring" proposal.

In selecting a jeweler, it is critical that you make sure you are dealing with a reputable source.  Unless you know about precious stones you are at the mercy of your jeweler.  Check if they are certified with the Gemological Institute of America.  Get recommendations from trusted friends and check with the Better Business Bureau to make sure you are dealing with a legitimate source.  If you have any doubts about the quality of the rings you are purchasing, get a second appraisal.

Most likely, the most careful consideration you will make in buying your wedding rings is in evaluating the diamond(s) that is/are on the ring.  Evaluation of a diamond is done using four criteria: cut, clarity, color, and carat (also known as the four C's).

Cut: The basic cut styles are round, pear, rectangular, and marquise.  The brilliance of the diamond is a function of the quality of its cut.  When a diamond is cut into perfect angles and proportions, the light is captured by the interior of the rock and reflected back into the eye giving it a magnificent glitter.

Clarity: Diamonds without imperfections in its structure are rare.  Inclusions or flaws are found in varying degrees.  The larger flaws can actually be seen by the naked eye.  They usually appear as tiny bubbles floating in the diamond.  The higher quality diamonds will not have flaws visible to the naked eye but will have some visible under magnification.  A perfect diamond will show no flaws even when magnified 10 times.

Color:  The ideal diamond is colorless.  Most diamonds will have a tinge of yellow or brown.  The color is a hard criteria to perceive but have your jeweler take out a perfectly colorless diamond and you should be able to see the difference.

Carat: This is the sheer weight of the diamond.  A one carat diamond weight 1/142 ounces.  This is the criteria that most people are accustomed with.  The carat is directly proportional to the size of the diamond.

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Definition of Wedding Rings entry fields:


Definition of Wedding Rings entry fields:

Vendor:

Enter vendor's name.

Contact:

Enter the name of your main contact person at that vendor.

Telephone:

Enter the vendor's telephone number.

Ring Style:

The jeweler will usually have names associated with each ring style.  Note the names of the styles you like the most here.

Setting:

Note the material used for the stone setting.  The most popular metals used are gold and platinum.  Platinum is a very strong metal while gold is soft.  Platinum has a white color which may or may not be to your liking depending on the ring style you choose.

Setting Cost:

Enter the extra charges for setting the stones into your rings.  Generally, the main diamond is set into the ring for no charge but if you want something special added to your ring there is usually a fee for re-setting.

Stone:

Enter the stone(s) mounted on your ring here.  This is traditionally a diamond, however, you may choose to use other precious stones for your ring.  Birthstones are sometimes used to replace or complement the diamond.

January - Garnet or Hyacinth

February - Amethyst

March - Bloodstone, Aquamarine, or Jasper

April - Diamond

May - Emerald or Agate

June - Agate or Emerald

July - Ruby or Onyx

August - Carnelian, Sardonyz, or Peridot

September - Sapphire

October - Opal, Aquamarine, or Tourmaline

November - Topaz

December - Ruby, Turquoise, or Lapis Lazuli

Stone Cost:

Enter the total cost of the stone(s).

Pick Up Date:

Enter the date when you can pick up the rings.

Insurance Company:

Enter the insurance company's name.

Advantages:

Enter things that you see as advantages for each jeweler.  Look at their warranties and policies.  You might want to consider the jeweler's trade-up policies.  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Disadvantages:

Enter things that you see as disadvantages for each jeweler.  Did you get a bad feeling about the jeweler?  Be wary of their sales techniques.  Do not be pressured into buying right away.  If a salesman uses a high pressure sales approach, be careful.  Jewelers should let you feel comfortable shopping around, after all you are making a very important purchase.   This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.


Wedding Gown

The wedding gown is often a major factor in determining the type of wedding you will be having.  The style of your gown will usually influence the style of your wedding in general, including the groom's and attendants' attires.

The best way to begin shopping for your gown is by browsing through the numerous bridal magazines.  These will give you an idea of what's in vogue and what styles are available for you to choose from.  At a minimum, you will probably be able to get some useful ideas even if you decide to have your gown custom made.  Take notes on the styles you like: fabrics (silk, rayon, cotton, etc.), laces, and embroidery are some traditional options used in wedding gowns.  When you actually get a better sense of what you like in a gown, go to bridal gown stores and try a few on.  It is a good idea to take a friend with you for support when you shop around.  Depending on the mirror setup at the store, there may be certain parts of the gown that you cannot see when you are trying it on (i.e. the back of the gown).  Shopping with someone you trust and enjoy will make the whole gown shopping process a lot more fun too!

Along with your bridal gown you may consider purchasing a headpiece with or without a veil, shoes, gloves, jewelry, and a slip.  These accessories should round out your wedding day outfit nicely.  Make sure to allow enough time for any alterations.

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Definition of Wedding Gown entry fields:


Definition of Wedding Gown entry fields:

Vendor:

Enter vendor's name

Contact:

Enter the name of your main contact person at that vendor.

Telephone:

Enter the vendor's telephone number.

Gown Style Description:

Enter a brief description of your wedding gown and the accessories that are a must with it.  If there is a manufacturer style reference number make sure you note that too.

Headpiece Description:

Enter a brief description of the headpiece.  If there is a manufacturer style reference number make sure you note that too.

Alterations Performed?:

Does the place selling you the dress perform alterations.  Most wedding dresses are altered somewhat before they are worn by the bride.  For the sake of convenience you may want to go with a vendor that does the alterations for you.

Alteration Cost:

Enter the cost of the alterations.

Total Cost:

Enter the total cost of your gown including headpiece and accessories.

Advantages:

Enter things that you see as advantages for each gown vendor.  Consider the lead time required by each vendor to get your dress delivered.  Do they charge for alterations?   Note the quality of patterns, embroidery and laces used for the gown trimmings at each store.  Beside the fashion, note how comfortable each dress fits since you will be wearing the dress for a long time on your wedding day.   This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.

Disadvantages:

Enter things that you see as disadvantages for each gown vendor.  Do they have a limited set of choices?  Are their lead times too long?  This is a memo field so you can enter as much information as you would like.


The Bridal Registry

The bridal registry is a very effective way of letting your friends and family know what you need.  With a registry there is a reduced chance that you will get something that you don't like or that you already have.  Since items are removed from the list as soon as someone purchases the gift for you, the chances of a duplicate present is also minimized.  You should register at your favorite store a few months in advance so people can use the list for other gifts they may want to send you (i.e. engagement, bridal shower, etc.).

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Definition of Bridal Registry entry fields:


Definition of Bridal Registry entry fields:

Registry Category:

This is a general grouping of the Registry Items below.  Select a Registry Category by clicking on the appropriate category in the box.  The associated registry items will automatically appear on the right.

Item:

This is short for Registry Item.  The registry item defines what you actually want to register for.  A large number of registry items are already included with I Do, however, you can add or delete items to suit your needs.

Description:

This is the detailed description of the registry item.  Describe the color, the style, and the store product number if available.  You should get as specific as possible if you want to get a particular item.

Need:

This specifies whether you need a particular item or not.  Checking this field off with an "x" will make it appear in the Registry List Report.  The default value here is not needed or no "x" in the box.

Qty: This field is where you want to specify the quantity you would  like of each item.


Viewing and Printing Reports

Reports in I Do always opens in Print Preview mode to allow you to view the data before printing it.  You may also choose to just view the data on your computer without printing.  If you just want to view the report without printing, simply choose Close from the File menu while you are viewing the report.

To View and Print a Report:

1.	From the menu bar at the top of your screen choose the topic of the report you want to print or view.  Topics include: Tasks, Budgets, Vendors, Guests, Gifts, and Mail Labels.  Remember that all menu bar items except for Edit, Tools, and Help are Report menus.

2.	View the report.  To move up and down the page use the scroll bar.  To move from page to page use the page selector at the bottom left corner of your report window.

3.	To Print the report choose Print from the File Menu.  You may skip this step if you just want to view the report without printing it.

4.	From the File Menu, choose Close.  MAKE SURE YOU CHOOSE CLOSE AND NOT EXIT.  EXIT WILL TAKE YOU COMPLETELY OUT OF THE PROGRAM.

NOTE: If you change the Print Setup (By choosing Print Setup from the File Menu) You will be prompted by a dialog box "Would you like to save the changes" when you attempt to close the report.  Choose OK or Cancel.


Task Reports

For more information on printing reports, see Viewing and Printing Reports.

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Tasks by Responsible Person

Comprehensive Task List

Wedding Day Task List


Tasks by Responsible Person

Prints all undone tasks on your task list.  Tasks are grouped by responsible person and sorted by ascending due date.


Comprehensive Task List

Prints your entire task list including tasks that have been completed.  Tasks are grouped by responsible person and sorted by ascending due date.


Wedding Day Task List

Prints your wedding day task list including responsible person.


Budget Reports

For more information on printing reports, see Viewing and Printing Reports.

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Overall Budget

Bride's Budget

Groom's Budget

Bride's Parents Budget

Groom's Parents Budget


Overall Budget

Prints your overall budget with subtotals at each budget category and a grand total for the entire budget.


Bride's Budget

Prints the bride's budget with subtotals at each budget category and a grand total for the entire budget.  This report gathers all the budget items with a To be paid by field in the Budgets screen equal to Bride.


Groom's Budget

Prints the groom's budget with subtotals at each budget category and a grand total for the entire budget.  This report gathers all the budget items with a To be paid by field in the Budgets screen equal to Groom.


Bride's Parents Budget

Prints the bride's parents' budget with subtotals at each budget category and a grand total for the entire budget.  This report gather all the budget items with a To be paid by field in the Budgets screen equal to Bride's Parents.


Groom's Parents Budget

Prints the groom's parents' budget with subtotals at each budget category and a grand total for the entire budget.  This report gather all the budget items with a To be paid by field in the Budgets screen equal to Groom's Parents.


Vendor Reports

For more information on printing reports, see Viewing and Printing Reports.

Related Topics:

Complete Vendor List

Selected Vendors


Complete Vendor List

Prints a complete list of your vendors with all the information captured on the Vendors screen.


Selected Vendors

Prints a list of your selected vendors.  A vendor is "selected" when the vendor's name appears in at least one Selected Vendor field in the Budgets screen.


Guest Reports

For more information on printing reports, see Viewing and Printing Reports.

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Guest List

Invited - Engagement Party

Attending - Engagement Party

Invited - Bachelorette Party

Attending - Bachelorette Party

Invited - Bachelor Party

Attending - Bachelor Party

Invited - Ceremony

Attending - Ceremony

Invited - Reception

Attending - Reception (with Seating)

Seating by Table

Unseated Guests


Guest List

Prints a comprehensive list of all the guests entered in your guest database.


Invited - Engagement Party

Prints a list of all the guests entered in your guest database invited to the Engagement Party.


Attending - Engagement Party

Prints a list of all the guests entered in your guest database attending the Engagement Party.


Invited - Bachelorette Party

Prints a list of all the guests entered in your guest database invited to the Bachelorette Party.


Attending - Bachelorette Party

Prints a list of all the guests entered in your guest database attending the Bachelorette Party.


Invited - Bachelor Party

Prints a list of all the guests entered in your guest database invited to the Bachelor Party.


Attending - Bachelor Party

Prints a list of all the guests entered in your guest database attending the Bachelor Party.


Invited - Ceremony

Prints a list of all the guests entered in your guest database invited to the Ceremony.


Attending - Ceremony

Prints a list of all the guests entered in your guest database attending the Ceremony.


Invited - Reception

Prints a list of all the guests entered in your guest database invited to the Reception.


Attending - Reception (with Seating)

Prints a list of all the guests entered in your guest database attending the Reception.  This report includes the seating assignments.  Whoever is in charge of seating your guests at the reception should have this report.


Seating by Table

Prints a list of all the Tables and the guests sitting at those tables.  Whoever is in charge of seating your guests at the reception should have this report.


Unseated Guests

Prints a list of all the guests entered in your guest database that do not have a seat number assigned to them.  Use this to help you when you are seating your guests.  This report is also accessible as a command button from the Expert Seating screen.


Gift Reports

For more information on printing reports, see Viewing and Printing Reports.

Related Topics:

Gift Registry Worksheet

Gift Registry List

Gifts Received

Thank You Notes Owed


Gift Registry Worksheet

Prints the entire wedding registry database in worksheet format.  This will let you pick and choose the items you want on paper before entering it into I Do.  Cross off the items you don't want from the list and mark the items you do want.  Mark the need field on the Gift Registry screen for the items you need or want.


Gift Registry List

This list only prints out the gift registry items whose need field is selected (has an "x" marked in it).  Take this to your bridal registry consultant and work with her to pick out the exact styles and colors you want.


Gifts Received

Prints out a summary of all the gifts you receive and the people who gave them to you.


Thank You Notes Owed

Prints out a summary of the people who gave you gifts but have not been sent a thank you note.  The gift(s) you received from each guest are also on this report.


Label Reports

Mailing Labels print out the name and address for each guest that have their Print Mailing Label field checked in the Guest screen.  The fastest and most convenient way to select or "unselect" guests for label printing is through the Express Invites screen.  For more information, see Express Invites.  For more information on printing reports, see Viewing and Printing Reports.

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Avery 5160

Avery 5161

Avery 5162

Avery 5660

Avery 5662


Avery 5160

For labels with dimensions 1" x 2-5/8".  This label option will work for Avery product codes 5160 and 5260.


Avery 5161

For labels with dimensions 1" x 4".  This label option will work for Avery product codes 5161 and 5261.


Avery 5162

For labels with dimensions 1-1/3" x 4".  This label option will work for Avery product codes 5162 and 5262.


Avery 5660

For labels with dimensions 1" x 2-13/16".  This label option will work for Avery product code 5660.


Avery 5662

For labels with dimensions 1-1/3" x 4-1/4".  This label option will work for Avery product code 5662.


AutoTasker automatically sets a Task schedule based on your wedding date.


The Vertical Scroll bar [image] lets you move up and down a list of records.


You can also add a record by simply entering the desired information in the first empty record. (i.e. scroll down to the bottom of the list and enter information in the first available slot.)


Data is automatically saved when you exit a screen


You can also zoom-in on a record by pressing SHIFT-F2.


Current Tasks are undone items in the To-Do list with a start date earlier than the date you entered the scheduler (i.e. Today)


Alternatively you can Click on the task that needs to be modified and select the Edit/Add button:


Alternatively you can Click on the appointment that needs to be modified and select the Edit/Add button: