Scope Statement and project charter

Scope Statement
• Project Objective
– To plan a high-quality wedding within 12 months at a cost not to exceed $30,000.

Scope Statement (cont’d)
Deliverables
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Budget
Receive money from contributors
Guest list
Bridesmaid luncheon
Bachelorette party venue and date
Bachelor party venue and date
Ceremony and reception site
Wedding date
Save the date announcements
Wedding gown
Caterers
Ceremony officiate
Bridal party
Wedding décor and theme
Flowers
Music
Invitations
Hair and makeup
Photographer
Registry
Bridesmaids dresses
Groomsmen outfits
Groom attire
Cake

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Engagement photos
Honeymoon airfare
Honeymoon accommodations
Dance lessons
Hotel room block
Rehearsal dinner food
Rehearsal dinner venue
Wedding website
Wedding-night hotel room
Accessories
Wedding band
Wedding favors
Reception song list
Reception bar
Wedding day schedule and transportation
Ceremony programs and reception menus
Vows
Wedding announcement in newspaper
Gifts for bridal party
Thank you notes
Guest book
Reception seating plan
Escort cards
Name change

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Milestones
• 12 months before
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Find a vision for the wedding establish a budget
Wedding date
Guest count
Book ceremony, reception site and caterer
Find bridesmaids

• 8-10 months before
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Gown
Photographer, videographer, and D.J.
Reserve hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests
Built gift registry

• 6-8 months before
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Order bridesmaids dress
Plan honeymoon
Contact rental companies about chairs, tables, tents, dance floor, etc.
Sent out “Save the Date” cards

• 4-6 months before
– Choose invitation design and order invitations
– Pick out wedding rings

• 3 months before
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Order wedding cake
Bridal shower
Groom and groomsmen rent formalwear
Hire wedding-day transport

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Mail invitations
Write vows
Design and print wedding programs
Book hairstylist
Book makeup artist

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