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Six
to 12 months before the wedding:
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Announce engagement
Set a date for the
wedding
Arrange a meeting
between parents
Conduct discussion
concerning the wedding budget
Determine who will
be in the wedding party
Meet with wedding
consultant
Shop for and decide
upon a gown
Schedule fittings
Interview and all
vendors (photographer, florist, caterer, and baker)
Sign all contracts
regarding selected vendors
Consider the purchase
of wedding insurance
Choose bridesmaid/bridesmaids’
attire
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Three
to six months before the wedding
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Discuss wedding ceremony
needs and desires with Wedding Celebrant
Select music for the
ceremony (recorded music, DJ, or musicians)
Compile the guest
list with both sides of the family
Place wedding cake
order
Order invitations,
announcements, and personal stationery
Contact travel agent
to plan honeymoon
Make honeymoon reservations
Arrange the rehearsal
dinner (place, food, time, etc.)
Sign up for a wedding
registry
Look into marriage
license requirements for your area.
If you are having
a “destination wedding,” plans should be in place to comply with
any special requirements.
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Two
to three months before the wedding
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Address invitations
and announcements
Reserve any rental
formalwear
Purchase attendants’
gifts
Recruit friends and
family to help during the ceremony (seating, greeting, parking,
presentations of special readings, etc.)
Decide if a bridesmaids’
luncheon and/or bachelor’s dinner is appropriate
Arrange for babysitting
if needed during the wedding and/or weekend
Formalize menu details
with the caterer
Schedule a time for
the rehearsal
Purchase wedding extras
(guest book, ring pillow, favors, etc.)
Arrange limousine
transportation from the ceremony to the reception
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Four
to six weeks before the wedding
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Mail invitations and
send out of town guests information on local accommodations
To stay on-target,
write thank-you notes as wedding gifts arrive
Design and print ceremony
programs
Have a legal discussion
with partner (life insurance, will, etc.)
Purchase bride’s gift
to groom (not required)
Purchase groom’s
gift to the bride (not required)
Submit wedding announcements
to local newspapers
Take a few dance lessons
to improve dancing techniques
Are professional make-up
artist and hairstylist are needed? Decide what will give
the best results to compliment a bridal headpiece. Schedule appointments
with all beauty professionals (hair, make-up, manicure, pedicure,
etc.)
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Seven
days before the wedding:
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Obtain a final
count of reception guests and notify caterer
Finalize all plans
with florists, baker, photographers, musicians, etc.
Begin packing for
honeymoon
Confirm honeymoon
reservations
Pick up or have
your gown delivered
Finalize all details
(accommodations, transportation, wedding schedule, and wedding
ceremony) with attendants
Confirm rehearsal
dinner arrangements
Pack an “emergency
kit” for the day of the wedding (extra hosiery, nail polish, safety
pins, aspirin, needle and thread, hairspray, curling iron, scissors,
etc.)
Secure the marriage
license according to state laws
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One
day before the wedding:
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Out-of town guest
should be welcomed as they arrive
Get all wedding items
packed and ready to go
Pamper yourself with
a massage, manicure, and pedicure
Enjoy your wedding day!
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