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| 6 months or more before |
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Get organized! Purchase a binder, planner, software or some other personal organizer. Keeping all your information neat and in one place will save you a lot of headaches. Consider hiring a wedding consultant if this becomes overwhelming.
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Select reception site. Plan details of reception (formal, semi-formal or informal ). |
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Decide on dates for the wedding ( your first choice and some back-ups )
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Choose a caterer if the reception site does not include it. |
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Decide Budget and establish priorities ( e.g. "I don't need lots of flowers, but I must have live music" ). Discuss the sharing of expenses.
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Select men's formal wear |
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Decide type of wedding - any themes?
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Select photographer |
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Choose location of ceremony
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Select videographer |
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Select clergy or officiant
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Select florist |
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If a religious ceremony, make sure you arrange to complete your pre-marriage requirements.
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Select bridal registry |
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Decide the size of your wedding party and choose attendants
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Select musicians for ceremony |
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Select attendants' gowns
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Select musicians for reception |
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Compile invitation list
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Discuss honeymoon plans |
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Select gown, veil and accessories
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Order personalized wedding favors |
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| 4 to 6 months before |
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Order invitations, stationery, thank-you notes, wedding programs
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Arrange rate for block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. |
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Finalize honeymoon plans (travel agency)
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Try out new hairstyles you are considering |
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Discuss married living arrangements - where are you going to live?
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Apply for or renew passport if neccessary |
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Shop for home furnishings
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Shop for weddings bands, order engraving.
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Set appointment for physical exam and update immunizations
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Order balloons, candles, flowers, table favors |
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Reserve rented items ( tables, chairs, tents, etc ).
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Book accomodations for wedding night. ( you probably wont be traveling far the night of the reception ).
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Select and order cake(s)
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| 2 to 4 months before |
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Address wedding invitations and/or announcements
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Buy shoes for brids, attendants. arrange for dying if necessary. |
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Select attendants' gifts, bride's and groom's gifts to each other.
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Mail invitations to arrive six weeks before wedding. |
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Select and schedule rehersal dinner and location
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Try out make-up or beauty treatments you are planning for the big day. |
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Schedule fittings for bridal gown, make appointments for attendants' fittings.
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write vows ( if you are doing this ) and choose readings. |
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| 1 to 2 months before |
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| Arrange for final gown fittings |
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Set date with fiance to get marriage license ( both must be present ).
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| Attendants' final gown fittings |
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Purchase commemorative accessories - guest book, cake knife, etc.
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| Have formal wedding portrait taken |
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Make reservations for bridesmaids' luncheon
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| 2 weeks before |
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Double check attire and accessories for all members of the wedding party.
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Arrange to move your belongings to new home |
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| Confirm time and date of rehearsal with members of the wedding party. |
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Arrange for name and address changes: accounts, credit cards, licenses, insurance.
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Review reception seating plans and make place cards if neccesary
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Schedule apointments for personal care. |
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Confirm transportation and arrival time for the wedding party.
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Confirm honeymoon trip reservations. |
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| 1 week before |
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Final consultations: caterer, florist, musicians, photographer, vidographer, limo.
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Host bridesmaids' luncheon. |
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Pick up wedding rings. Check engravings and sizings.
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Pack for honeymoon. |
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Give final count to reception facility and caterer
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write toasts for the reception or rehearsal dinner. |
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| The night before |
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Deligate tasks to the wedding party , such as pinning on boutonnieres, handing out programs, attending the guest book , etc.
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Give gifts to the wedding party members |
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Rehearse the ceremony
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Try to relax and get some sleep. |
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Host the rehearsal dinner
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