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Wedding Planning
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As Soon as Possible (usually one year before)
__ Purchase engagement ring
__ Establish a budget and tone for the wedding (size, formality, style, color
scheme,
etc.)
__ Select a wedding and reception date and time
__ Book ceremony location and celebrant
__ Meet with the celebrant
__ Book reception location and caterer
__ Announce your engagement in the newspaper
__ Plan and conduct engagement party, if parents desire
__ Select attendants and best man/ushers
__ Begin shopping for wedding services at
South
Shore Weddings.com
__ Begin preparing invitation list (involve both families)
__ Order wedding invitations, stationery and accessories
__ Begin shopping for your wedding gown and bridesmaids' gowns
__ Select bridal gift registry
__ Begin shopping for honeymoon travel
Six Months Before...
__ Purchase wedding gown and bridesmaids' gowns
__ Buy wedding gown lingerie
__ Purchase bride's and bridesmaids' shoes
__ Have both mothers choose their dresses
__ Select menus' formalwear
__ Book photographer, videographer, limousine, and florist
__ Make honeymoon reservations
__ Select and order your wedding cake
__ Finalize guest count and menu selections with caterer
__ Arrange lodging for out-of-town attendants
Three Months Before...
__ Select & purchase honeymoon clothing
__ Schedule wedding day hair and make-up session
__ Finalize wedding & reception guest lists
__ Decide upon wedding and reception music
__ Go to physician and dentist for physical exams
__ Check marriage license requirements
__ Schedule time to get the license (after determining how long the license is
valid)
__ Purchase wedding rings, order engraving
Two Months Before...
__ Address and mail wedding invitations (make this a bridesmaids' party)
__ Select a gift for your spouse-to-be
__ Select gifts for attendants, best man and ushers
__ Begin recording gifts and writing thank-you notes
__ Prepare maps and directions for the ceremony and reception
__ Purchase a wedding guest book
__ Schedule a rehearsal with your officiant
__ Schedule a rehearsal dinner
__ Plan the bridesmaids' luncheon and any other parties
__ Design and print the program for the ceremony
One Month Before...
__ Have final fittings on wedding gown and bridesmaids' dresses
__ Make appointment for formal wedding portrait
__ Arrange to announce your wedding (with portrait) in the newspaper
__ Review checklist to ensure that all service providers are scheduled
__ Pick up wedding rings
__ Purchase wedding accessories such as ring pillow, goblets, garter belt,
candles,
etc.
__ Plan the seating for the reception; Give caterer final count
__ Review any as-yet undecided details for the ceremony and reception
__ Start writing placement cards
__ Arrange for the move into your new home
__ Begin changing bride's name on all necessary documents
__ Complete postal change of address
__ Last check of bride's and bridesmaids' gowns, accessories and shoes; men's
formalwear and accessories
__ Arrange for wedding gifts to be moved to your new home
__ Reconfirm guest accommodations
One Week Before...
__ Have final consultation with photographer, florist, baker, limousine,
caterer, and
entertainment
__ Conduct bridesmaids' luncheon
__ Confirm rehearsal plans with clergy and attendants
__ Review seating details with the ushers
__ Make sure all wedding attire fits
__ Reconfirm your honeymoon reservations and tickets
__ Pack for your honeymoon
__ Call any guests who have not yet responded yet
__ Finish all the place cards for the reception
__ Delegate responsibilities to reliable individuals on your wedding day
__ Wrap and present the wedding party gifts
The Day Before...
__ Review your checklist
__ Pack a "wedding day kit" of makeup, sewing supplies, aspirin, tums,
band-aids,
spare glasses or contact lenses,
etc.
__ Review and rehearse details with your participants
__ Schedule time to relax
...The Big Day
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Adopt a mental attitude to relax and enjoy yourself!
(Accept in advance that yours is not likely to be history's first "glitchless"
wedding!)
__ Prepare for your hairdresser and makeup appointments
__ Make sure the best man and maid of honor sign the wedding certificate
__ Get Married!!
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