(CS3) Crop marks in photoshop

Hi,
I need to deliver a PDF file to a Print Shop where I want to print an 8.5 by 11 poster (one thausand of them).
I designed them on a canvas of 8.75 by 11.25 and created guide lines around the .125 mark around each edge ( i understand that's necessary).
I have no idea where to go from here. My goal is for there to be no white border around the print. Are there ways to create crop marks/bleeds for for the print shop to work with in photoshop?
I really appreaciete any help! Thank you in advance!

Let me reinforce part of what J Maloney has said:
Never, EVER, allow a printer/publisher to skip the paper proof for something that's going to be mass produced.
NEVER.
They WILL screw it up.
-Noel

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