Setup Instructions

 
 

Arch

  • Ceremony - Assemble arch before 1 pm. The florist is coming at 1 to add floral arrangement
    • There are 3 cross supports for the top pieces. Use the provided tools to screw them back in to connect the two top pieces. The screws should be oriented in the same direction as the ones that are already installed. 
    • Ensure that the side piece with the velcro is next to the control box for the lights
    • Unwrap the strings of lights and put them in individual columns.
    • Plug into wall. Extension cord included
    • The control box on the lights has a button - Press to get the slow fading in/out of different strings (example)
    • Small 36" round table from the Sheraton goes under the arch to hold the Unity Candles
    • There are extra screws and cloth just in case
  • Transition to Reception
    • The floral piece goes on the sweetheart table (diagram) (Florist will not do this)
    • The arch goes behind the sweetheart table. Set the lights to the same setting as Ceremony. (Paul wants to be in charge of the setting during the reception)
  • Take down
    • Floral Piece - trash?
    • Arch - disassemble, back into box, and leave in Paul and Shae's room
  • Responsibility - Palm and Pine with help from ushers (Kyle, Jeff C, and Jessie)
 

Unity Candles

  • Ceremony - table layout (diagram)
    • Candle stick with tall candle (the biggest one!) - Don't light it!
    • 1 Taper candle in holder on each side of the candlestick - Don't light them!
    • Matches in back of table
  • Transition to reception - Sweetheart table (diagram)
    • Candle stick gets short candle in glass holder - Light it!
    • Store tall candle in tub/box
  • Take down - put everything back in tub/box
  • Responsibility - Palm and Pine
 

Lanterns

  • Ceremony Setup - (diagram) These go along the aisle in the ceremony, 1 per row and alternating sides
    • Turn on candle in the inside - switch is on the bottom
    • Sprinkle flower petals along edges of aisle runner (see photo in ceremony layout diagram)
  • Transition to reception - (diagram) These go on various tables see diagram, lanterns marked with 'x'
  • Take down - put back into tub
  • Count - 10
  • Responsibility - Palm and Pine
 

Card Box

  • Setup - Goes on the gift table at in the Ceremony Room
    • Card sign get taped to the inside of the lid
    • Open lid
  • Transition to Reception - Move this with the gift table
  • Take Down - Put back into tub
  • Responsibility - Palm and Pine
 

Day of Programs

  • PDF
  • Ceremony - Pass out as guests arrive
  • Reception - Place any leftovers at the Guest Book table during cocktail hour
  • Responsibility - Ushers (Kyle, Jeff C, Jessie)
 

Photo Frames

  • Setup - These go at several different tables throughout the venue. See diagram, locations marked with 'P'
  • Take down - put back into tub
  • Count - 10
  • Responsibility - Palm and Pine
 

Boquet Vases

  • Setup - place on tables marked with F (diagram)
  • Transition to reception - take the bouquets from each bridesmaid and place into vase
  • Take down - discard flowers, put vases in tubs
  • Count - 5
  • Responsibility - Palm and Pine
 

Ring Boxes

  • Setup - Kase and River to carry during ceremony and hand to Matt and Ashlyn
    • Remove rings from boxes for use in ceremony. Get boxes to Jenny
  • Transition to Reception - Jenny to fill with Treasure (Provided) and return to Paul and Shae
  • Paul and Shae to give to boys
  • Responsibility - Jenny
 

Guest Book Puzzle

  • Setup - Goes at Guest book table (diagram)
    • Etched piece in the center
    • Put together ~ half of the puzzle (surround etched piece)
    • Remaining pieces in a pile
    • Markers in front of the pile of pieces
  • Takedown - Take a picture, send to Paul or Shae, Everything goes into a tub/box
  • Responsibility - Palm and Pine
 

Name Cards

  • Setup - Two groups of cards on Escort Card Table/Champagne Table
    • Larger group goes on champagne glasses
    • Smaller group does not go on glasses, keep in a separate arrangement
  • Responsibility - Jenny
 

Bride's Bag

  • Setup - This will be in the bridal ready room
  • Reception - Under the sweetheart table
  • Take Down - This needs to end up in Paul and Shae's room
  • Responsibility - Taylor
 

Table Numbers

  • Setup - Reception Layout
  • Take down - put in tub/box
  • Responsibility - Palm and Pine
 

Cupcake Stands

  • Setup - Sheraton will Assemble and place on Dessert table
    • Parts labeled with Post its for assembly
  • Take down - put back in slim box
  • Responsibility - Palm and Pine
 

Champagne Party Favors

  • Setup - Place on party favor table
  • Take down - If any are left you can take some, place remainder in box
  • Responsibility - Palm and Pine
 

Kisses Bowl

  • Setup - Place on party favor table
  • Take down - If any are left you can take some, place remainder and bowls in box
  • Count - 3
  • Responsibility - Palm and Pine
 

Menorah

  • Setup - Party favor table
    • Put menorah in vase
    • set candles and lighter by the vase - Do not light candles!
  • Take down - put back into tub
  • Responsibility - Palm and Pine
 

Table Vases

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  • Setup - Visser's Florist
  • Take down - discard flowers, put vases in tub
  • Count - 15
  • Responsibility - Palm and Pine
 

Laptop and Bag

  • Setup - Plug into power and use HDMI cable into projector (micro HDMI adapter included), both on the left side of the laptop
    • Open the file on the desktop (paulandshaewedding.pptx)
    • Get slideshow up onto the projector
    • set on repeat
  • Take down - put power cord, hdmi cord, and laptop into bag. return to Paul and Shae's room
  • Responsibility - Jeff and Kyle
 

Miscellaneous Stuff

  • If you see these at the end of the night, please place in our box/tub
    • Flower Girl basket
    • Champagne coupes with or without charms
    • P+S Umbrella
 

BEL Linens

  • Setup - Shae will pick up from BEL on Friday and deliver to Sheraton. Sheraton will take care of setup for the event
  • Take down - Sheraton will bag them up and they need to be delivered to Paul and Shae's room.
  • Count - 1 Aisle runner and 16 table runners
  • Responsibility - Palm and Pine to gather and return to the Fosters