One to Three Months Before The Event

• __Determine the type of Event you want, size, formality, setting.

• __Begin looking for site.

• __Select a date and time.

• __Set a tentative budget.  (Decide how expenses will be shared)

• __Determine the size of the guest list..

• __Select and book caterer.

• __Select and book photographer.

• __Select and book videographer.

• __Select and book entertainment/ musicians.

• __Order invitations and other related stationary needs.

• __Decide on color scheme.

   Three Weeks to a Month Before the  Event .
 

• __Select florist, balloonist, ice sculpture artist and discuss color schemes and designs.

• __Begin shopping for any attire.

• __Reserve rental supplies.

• __Order favors, or begin to make them.

    Three Weeks Before the Event.

• __Address invitations and announcements.  (Mail out-of-town invitations six weeks before)

• __Draw a map to the Event (include with invitations)

    Two Weeks Before the Event.

• __Confirm all details with hired professionals.

• __Make a calendar of events for your Event day.

• _Provide caterer with total guest count and confirm all details.

 The Day Before the Event.

• __Discuss details of the  with host.

• __Assign tasks to be done on Event day .

• __Get a good nights sleep before your wedding.

Event Day.

• __Remain calm and try to relax.

• __Enjoy the day.

• __Have music start fifteen  minutes before guests arrive