Here is a partial work breakdown structure for a wedding. Use the method described in the Snapshot from Practice: 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

Wedding project
1.1Decide on date
1.2Marriage license
1.3Ceremony
1.3.1Rent church
1.3.2Florist
1.3.3Create/print programs
1.3.4Hire photographer
1.3.5Wedding ceremony
1.4Guests
1.4.1Develop guest list
1.4.2Order invitations
1.4.3Address and mail invitations
1.4.4Track RSVPs
1.5Reception
1.5.1Reserve reception hall
1.5.2Food and beverage
1.5.2.1Choose caterer
1.5.2.2Decide on menu
1.5.2.3Make final order
1.5.3Hire band
1.5.4Decorate reception hall
1.5.5Wedding reception