SIXTEEN TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Determine type of wedding (formal or information) and choose a date
* Visit the clergy and review church/synagogue requirements
* Determine size of the guest list
* Determine your budget and division of expenses
* Find a reception location and make reservations early
* Select a wedding consultant
* Select Wedding Gown

NINE TO SIX MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Choose your attendants
* Choose a color theme
* Choose attendant's dresses
* Book your caterer
* Book your photographer
* Book your videographer
* Plan ceremony and reception music
* Compile names and addresses for guest list

SIX TO FOUR MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Select a florist and party favors
* Book your DJ or band
* Order Invitations on Dvd
* Shop for bridal party tuxedos
* Finalize arrangement for the church and ceremony
* Make transportation arrangements
* Plan honeymoon; visit travel agencies, make reservations
* All deposits should be made and contracts signed
* Put together ideas for bridal registry
* Plan wedding decorations

THREE MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Choose gifts for attendants, parents, helpers
* Buy wedding rings
* Order the wedding cake
* Buy cake knife, toasting glasses, guest book & garter

TWO MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Make plans & reservations for wedding rehearsal & dinner
* Reserve rooms for out-of-town guests
* Address invitations/announcements (Invitations should be sent 4-6 weeks prior to wedding; announcements after wedding)

ONE MONTH BEFORE WEDDING
* Finalize details of every aspect of your wedding
* Confirm honeymoon reservations
* Have final fittings for you and your attendant's dresses
* Get marriage license
* Ask a friend or relative to take charge of guest book at reception
* Pick up wedding rings
* Purchase gift for fiancé (not mandatory)

TWO WEEKS BEFORE WEDDING
* Complete your trousseau
* Prepare wedding announcement to send to newspapers
* Contact guests who have not responded

ONE WEEK BEFORE WEDDING
* Pick up your gown, attendants' dresses & accessories
* Confirm details with all participants and inform them of any changes
* Pack for honeymoon
* Make sure you have all wedding attire, rings & marriage license
* Have rehearsal and dinner
* Have nails done
* Give final guest count to reception facility or caterer
* Get a massage

WEDDING DAY
* Have hair & make-up done
* Take marriage license and rings to ceremony site
* Begin dressing two hours before ceremony is to begin
* Mail wedding announcements

 

 

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