The Wedding Project

Background

  1. Interviews:
  2. Interview someone married for more than fifteen years about:

a)their engagement;

b)their wedding;

c)their first apartment or house and

d)if they would change anything if they could.

_____/15points

  1. Inter view someone married five or less years about:

a)their engagement;

b)their wedding;

c)their first apartment or house and

d)if they would change anything if they could.

_____/15 points

  1. Describe your family’s customs and traditions for the holidays or

special family events._____/10 points

  1. Trace your family back at least 3 generations. _____/15 points

Total for background_____/55 points

Engagement process

  1. Selection of the engagement ring – cost and description. _____/ 5 points
  2. Proposal – who, when, where and how? _____/10 points
  3. Length of the engagement. _____/ 2 points
  4. Write an engagement announcement for the newspaper. _____/15 points
  5. Cost of physical and blood test (if required by state). Name the doctor. _____/ 3 points

a. Cost of a marriage license. _____/ 5 points

  1. Complete a duplicated marriage license. _____/ 5 points
  2. Where can a person obtain the license?____/ 5 points

Total for engagement process _____/ 50points

Wedding scenario

  1. Date, time and location of the wedding. _____/3 points
  2. Type of ceremony._____/2 points

Civil (performed by judge or JP) or religious

  1. Written wedding invitations:
  2. Number invited,
  3. Cost of invitations,
  4. Postage cost.
  5. Write what you would like to be in the invitation._____/10 points
  6. Names of the attendants – bridesmaids and ushers. _____/10 points
  7. Gown – cost and description, include headpiece and

shoes as well as any other accessories._____/10 points

  1. Bridesmaids dresses – cost and description.

DO NOT INCLUDE IN FINAL TALLY SHEET!! _____/10 points

  1. Tuxedoes – cost and description.

DO NOT INCLUDE IN FINAL TALLY SHEET!! _____/10 points

  1. Bride’s flowers – cost and description. _____/5 points
  2. Flowers for bridesmaids – cost and description. _____/5 points
  3. Boutonnieres for the men - cost and description _____/ 3 points
  4. Flowers for the church and reception. _____/ 5 points
  5. Photographer’s package. _____/10 points
  6. Videographer’s package _____/ 4 points
  7. Wedding rings – cost and description. _____/3 points
  8. Rehearsal dinner:

a. Location,

b. Menu

c. Cost. _____/5 points

  1. Gifts for bridal party. _____/5 points
  2. Gifts for each other (bride and bridegroom). _____/4 points
  3. Fee for clergy or Justice of the Peace. _____/3 points
  4. Reception:

A. If restaurant package, include:

1. time,

2. location,

3. menu,

4. cake and

5. total cost.

b. If not at a restaurant, include:

1. time,

2. location,

3. menu,

4. cake,

5. plates/utensils/napkins,

6. rental fees and all other necessary expenses.

7. Also, list a total cost.

_____/20 points

  1. Entertainment Package (DJ or band) – cost and description _____/5 points
  2. Guest list and seating chart. _____/15 points
  3. Limousines _____/3 points
  4. Thank you notes for the wedding gifts – description, cost and postage. _____/5 points
  5. Wedding picture and write up for the newspaper. _____/10 points
  6. Honeymoon – where, length of trip transportation and cost. _____/10 points
  7. Final tally sheet of total cost of the wedding. _____/10 points

Total for wedding scenario_____/ 185 points

Culture

  1. What impact does our culture have on the wedding process?

Consider wedding traditions, guest expectations of

wedding and reception, etc… _____/10 points

Total for culture_____/10 points

Quality

  1. The project is original and clearly reflects the amount of work involved. _____/50 points
  2. The project is neat and easy to follow. _____/50 points

Total for Quality______/100 points

Grand Totals:

Background_____ of 55 points

Engagement process_____ of 50 points

Wedding Scenario_____ of 185 points

Culture _____ of 10 points

Quality_____ of 100 points

Total_____ of 400 points

Grade ______