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Wedding Checklist

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Nine to Twelve Months Before The Wedding

Determine the type of wedding you want, size, formality, setting.
Begin looking for reception site.
Compile your guest list.
Begin looking through bridal magazines for dress styles that appeal to you. Tear these out and bring them in a folder to the shops as you begin your search.
Hire A Wedding Coordinator to help with all the details ,turn your vision into a reality, make things run smoothly and keep you on budget.

Shop for Gown and Schedule fittings and delivery date for bridal gown.
Select a wedding date and time.
Set a tentative budget. (Decide how expenses will be shared)
Shop together for wedding rings.
Determine the size of the guest list..
Select and book caterer.
Select and book photographer.
Select and book videographer.
Select and book reception entertainment.
Select wedding attendants. (Determine sizes for formal wear)
Choose attendants formal wear and accessories.
Decide on color scheme.
Select a travel agent and start planning your honeymoon.
Choose music and musicians for ceremony and reception.
Begin looking at possible bridal registries.
Discuss where you will live after the wedding.

Six to nine months before the wedding.

Announce your engagement in the newspaper.
Maintain records of all gifts received and sent thank you notes promptly.
Select florist, balloonist, ice sculpture artist and discuss color schemes and designs.
Begin shopping for men's wedding attire.
Reserve rental supplies for ceremony and reception.

Four to six months before the wedding.

Register for wedding gifts, include things for you new home and entertaining items you might need in the future.
Order invitations and other related stationary needs.
Compile your guest list.
Help both mothers coordinate and select their dresses.
Ensure that all bridal attire has been ordered.
Begin shopping for trousseau.
Check blood test and marriage license requirements.
Experiment with hair style and cut.
Select baker and order wedding cake, grooms cake and mints.
Order favors, or begin to make them.
Make appointments with salon.
Address invitations and announcements.

Two to three months before the wedding.

Reserve men's wedding attire
Mail invitations and announcements. (Mail out-of-town invitations 12 weeks before, in state 8 weeks before)
Purchase accessories such as toasting goblets, cake knives and servers, ring pillow, candles, etc.
Confirm all details with hired professionals.
Confirm ceremony details with officiate.
Arrange rehearsal details.
Plan rehearsal dinner.
Arrange for engraver as necessary.
Consider booking accommodations for out-of-town guests.
Finalize honeymoon plans with your travel agent.
Consider planning weekend festivities. (Ask local friends or relatives to help host events)
Begin looking for a place to live after you're married.

One month before the wedding.

Get marriage license.
Have final fitting for wedding attendants.
Purchase gifts for wedding participants.
Purchase gift for fiancé.
Purchase going away outfit.
Make a calendar of events for your wedding day.
Draw a map to the reception from ceremony for out-of-town guests.
Finalize rental supply details.

Two weeks before the wedding.

Have Parents or Coordinator contact guests who have not responded that you expected to come.
Pick up wedding rings. (Ensure fit and inscriptions).
Meet with photographer and give him a list of pictures to be taken.
Meet with videographer and discuss style of video desired.
Meet with entertainer and give him list of music to be played and schedule of reception events, including times.
Keep writing thank you notes!

One week before the wedding.

Schedule out Wedding Week & Day of
Provide caterer with total guest count and confirm all details.
Provide wedding party and out-of-town guests with timetable and maps to events.
Confirm details with all service companies.
Discuss details of the reception with host.
Assign tasks to be done on wedding day by attendants.
Practice applying makeup.
Make sure you have your wedding license.
Pick up wedding attire and ensure fit.
Confirm honeymoon reservations, pick up tickets and travelers checks.
Pack your suitcase for your honeymoon.
Rehearse wedding with all participants in attendance. (Keep in mind work schedules)
Attend rehearsal dinner.
Get a good nights sleep before your wedding.

On the wedding day.

Remain calm and try to relax.
Enjoy the day.
Start dressing two hours before the ceremony.
Have music start thirty to forty-five minutes before ceremony begins.
Brides mother should be seated immediately before processional.

After the wedding.

Mail thank you notes promptly.
Take care of business, banking, insurance, legal affairs and change of name.
Have bridal gown professionally cleaned and preserved.

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