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12 Months Before Wedding
____Determine
the date of your wedding.
____Buy or design your own Wedding
Planner. You can start with a Binder with
dividers for various topics.
____Now is the time to talk to a
Bridal Consultant if you are going to use one.
____Set a budget for your wedding.
Determine how much you can spend for
each element of your wedding.
____Determine who will pay for what.
____Go to Bridal Shows. Check the
schedule of upcoming Bridal Shows in your area.
____Determine the number of guests
you can afford to invite.
____Determine your color scheme.
____Determine the degree of
formality for your wedding.
____Will you have a Church
Wedding, Garden Wedding, Destination Wedding, etc.
____Visit Reception venues and
determine the best one for your wedding reception.
____Book your reception location
as soon as possible. They book early.
____Announce your engagement in
the newspaper.
____Arrange for your families to
meet, if they haven't done so already.
____Consider having an engagement
party.
____Reserve the wedding ceremony
location.
____Have your invitations printed.
10 Months Before Wedding
____Choose
your Attendants and the rest of your wedding party.
____Book the entertainment for
your reception, DJ, band, musicians.
____Book your wedding
transportation.
____Book your florist.
____Book your photographer and
videographer if desired.
____Book your caterer. Arrange for
a tasting with your caterer.
____Book your cake decorator.
Don't forget your cake top, cake knife and server.
____Select your wedding gown and
your bridesmaids' dresses and don't forget
accessories such as shoes, jewelry, everyone should
wear the same style of hosiery.
____Mail save the date cards to
the guests of your wedding.
____Plan the honeymoon. Don't
forget passports.
____Rent tents, chairs, tables,
dishes, linens, etc.
6 Months Before Wedding
____Are you
responsible for identifying possible wedding accommodations
for out-of- town guests? Now is the time to book
hotels.
____Send guests written directions
to ceremony and reception.
____Start making your wedding
favors and table decorations.
____Book your wedding night
accommodations.
____Sign up for your gift
registries.
____Choose the wedding attire for
the groom and his attendants.
____Choose the bride and grooms
wedding rings.
____Determine the hairstyle you
will wear on your wedding day. This will affect
the selection of your veil, tiara, hair jewelry, hair
flowers, etc. You might want to have a hair stylist
determine the best style for you. Take pictures of your
wedding dress and take any hair accessories you will wear on
your wedding day.
____Book a
hairdresser and beautician for your wedding day.
3 Months Before Wedding
____Make sure
your out of town guests have overnight accommodations.
____Apply for a marriage license. You may need blood
tests for your marriage license.
____Determine the readings, music
and hymns you wish to have at the ceremony.
____Set the time and date with the
officiant of your wedding for the rehearsal.
____Book the rehearsal dinner
location.
____Write your wedding vows.
____Buy a beautiful wedding guest
book.
____Buy gifts for your wedding
party.
____Purchase your going away
outfits for before you leave the reception.
____Confirm the menu with your
caterer.
____Determine your seating plan
with the caterer.
____Determine your cake design.
____Confirm times with your
photographer.
____Prepare a play list for your
DJ.
____Do you need vaccinations for
your honeymoon location.
____Complete name change
documents.
____Send wedding announcements to
local newspapers.
____You need to develop a detailed
plan for your wedding day.
____Reconfirm your honeymoon
arrangements.
____Purchase a gift for the groom.
____Purchase ring pillow, flower
girl basket, goblets, garter belt, candles, etc.
____Choose the music for your
first dance, parent's dances.
____Arrange for a plant waterer,
pet sitter, babysitter, etc., for while you are on your
honeymoon.
____Write thank you notes as you
receive gifts.
____Print your wedding programs.
1 Month Before Wedding
____Reconfirm
the wedding arrangements with all your wedding vendors.
____Determine where your cake,
presents, card table will be.
____Prepare a list of the formals
and other pictures that are must takes for the
photographer.
____Type up the travel plans and
contact information for your honeymoon and give them to
family members, babysitter, etc.
____Create welcome baskets for
out-of-town guests.
____Send change-of-address
information to post office.
____Review your RSVP list and call
guests who have not yet responded.
____Print the place cards and
table cards.
1 Week Before Wedding
____Pack your
bags for the honeymoon.
____Take a few days off work
before your wedding.
____Give a list to the best man of
any issues he will be in charge of on the wedding day. Do
the same for the ushers, maid of honor and bridesmaids.
____Determine who will be in your
receiving line and where each person will stand.
____Wear in your wedding shoes a
little.
____Make sure all your wedding
attire fits.
____Don't forget something old,
new, borrowed.
____Grooms should have their hair
trimmed.
____Get your haircut. Have your hairstyle trial with
veil.
____Pack a small bag with
band-aids, safety pins, tissue, needle and thread,
hairspray, Bobby pins, makeup,
etc., for the wedding day.
Day Before the Wedding
____Have a manicure and
pedicure.
Wedding Day
____Eat a
good Breakfast.
____Give gifts to your parents.
____Don't forget your hairdresser
and makeup appointments.
____Allow plenty of time to get
dressed.
I hope I have included everything. If
you think of anything I forgot please
email me at:
maryann@trendyweddingsmagazine.com
Have a beautiful wedding and a
wonderful life together. |
