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WEDDING PREPARATION

Six to Twelve Months Before the Wedding

 

        Announce Engagement

        Choose Type of Wedding, Size, Formal, Informal, etc.

        Set Wedding Date and Time

        Who Pays for What 

        Putting Together a Budget

        Choose Wedding Location

        Choose Reception Location

        Select Wedding Rings

        Select and Order Wedding Dress and Accessories

        Select a CatererFlorist, and Limousine Service

        Select a Photographer and Videographer

        Select Entertainment, Band or D J

        Begin Guest List

        Select Members of the Wedding Party 

        Register Gift Choices at Bridal Registries

        Choose Wedding Colors

 

Four Months Before the Wedding

 

        Determine Rehearsal Time and Location

        Determine Rehearsal Dinner Location

        Select Bridesmaid's Dresses and Accessories

        Select Groom's and Groomsmen's Attire

        Order Wedding Invitations

 

Two Months Before the Wedding

 

        Finalize Guest List

        Mail Wedding Invitations

        Arrange Lodging for Out-of-Town Guests

        Get Marriage License

        Purchase Guest Book and Pen Set Bells, Bubbles, etc.

        Order Wedding Cake and Cake Top 

        Order Favors, Cake, Knife and Server, Toasting Glasses

        Flower Girl Basket, Ring Pillow

        Unity Candle, Place Cards, Garter, etc. Bells, Bubbles, etc.

        Order Wedding Programs

        Purchase Gifts for Wedding Party

        Plan Details of Wedding and Reception 

 

One Month Before the Wedding

 

        Finalize Details of Rehearsal Dinner

        Send Invitations for Rehearsal Dinner

        Arrange for Final Fitting of Gown 

        Arrange for Final Fitting of Bridesmaid's Dresses

        Schedule Appointment with Hairdresser

 

Two Weeks Before the Wedding

 

        Record Wedding Gifts Received

        Write Thank You Notes

        Contact People Who Did Not Respond

        Break In Wedding Shoes

        Confirm Times, Locations and Details with: 

                Wedding Party 

                Rental Services

                Florist

                Caterer 

                Cake

                Photographer - Videographer -

                Entertainment

                Limousine 

                Wedding and Reception Sites

 

One Week Before the Wedding

 

        Try on All Wedding Attire Before the Wedding

        Pack for Honeymoon

        Confirm Honeymoon Reservations

        Prepare Wedding Day Fees

        Arrange for Rental Returns

        Give Final Counts to Caterer

 

 
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