1. Here is a partial work breakdown structure for a wedding. Use the method described in the Snapshot from Practice 6.1: The Yellow Sticky Approach to create a network for this project.

Note: Do not include summary tasks in the network (i.e., 1.3, Ceremony, is a summary task; 1.2, Marriage license, is not a summary task). Do not consider who would be doing the task in building the network. For example, do not arrange hiring a band to occur after florist because the same person is responsible for doing both tasks. Focus only on technical dependencies between tasks.

Hint: Start with the last activity (wedding reception), and work your way back to the start of the project. Build the logical sequence of tasks by asking the following question: In order to have or do this, what must be accomplished immediately before this? Once completed, check forward in time by asking this question: Is this task(s) the only thing that is needed immediately before the start of the next task?

Work Breakdown Structure

• 1. Wedding project

• 1.1 Decide on date

• 1.2 Marriage license

• 1.3 Ceremony

• 1.3.1 Rent church

• 1.3.2 Florist

• 1.3.3 Create/print programs

• 1.3.4 Hire photographer

• 1.3.5 Wedding ceremony

• 1.4 Guests

• 1.4.1 Develop guest list

• 1.4.2 Order invitations

• 1.4.3 Address and mail invitations

• 1.4.4 Track RSVPs

• 1.5 Reception

• 1.5.1 Reserve reception hall

• 1.5.2 Food and beverage

• 1.5.2.1 Choose caterer

• 1.5.2.2 Decide on menu

• 1.5.2.3 Make final order

• 1.5.3 Hire DJ

• 1.5.4 Decorate reception hall

• 1.5.5 Wedding reception