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to 12 Months Before Your Wedding: |
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Choose
your wedding date and time |
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Meet
with officiant. At this meeting, discuss any pre-marital
conditions and reserve the date and time of your Wedding |
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Set
tentative wedding budget
and decide how the expenses will be shared |
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Estimate
number of guests from both sides. This estimated number
is very important as it will be required when shopping
for a reception location |
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Select
and book your reception location.
At this time you should also have in mind the type of
menu your would like |
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Choose
your bridal party |
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Shop
for a wedding dress, head piece, shoes and other accessories
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Book
your Disc Jockey, musicians and other entertainment
for ceremony and reception |
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Consider
hiring a Wedding Consultant |
| 6
to 9 Months Before Your Wedding: |
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Publish
your engagement in your local newspaper |
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Select and book your mode of transportation to and from
ceremony and reception |
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Determine final guest list with all parties |
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Register with shops who offer Bridal Registries |
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Choose
and book your florist INSERT LINK |
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Select and order your invitations |
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Consult with your travel agent and book honeymoon. At
this time, it is also wise to prepare all passport information |
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Shop
for Bridesmaid dresses and accessories INSERT LINK TO
VENDORS PAGE |
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Shop for your wedding bands. INSERT LINK TO VENDORS
PAGE |
| 4
to 6 Months Before Your Wedding: |
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Decide on your speakers for your reception - Master
of Ceremonies etc. |
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Book men's formal wear INSERT LINK TO VENDORS PAGE |
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Finalize all guest information and begin to write your
invitations |
| 3
Months Before Your Wedding: |
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Make arrangements to obtain your marriage license |
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Begin to make arrangements for your hotel room after
your reception. It is also an opportune time to book
a block of rooms to accommodate out of town guests |
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Complete all wedding invitations |
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Schedule fittings for all bridal attire. Make sure you
bring your Bridal shoes |
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Consult
with your officiator to plan your wedding ceremony.
At this point, book an appointment with the organist
or soloist |
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Arrange rehearsal details |
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Order
your wedding cake; ring pillow; garter; knives & servers;
guest book and fountain pen |
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If your reception site does not provide liquor, now
is the time to contact a wine and liquor representative
and obtain a liquor license |
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Book
an appointment with hairdresser and make-up artist |
| 1
to 2 Months Before Your Wedding: |
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Verify
all details with all hired professionals, including
florist; limousines; photographers/videographer etc. |
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2
months before your wedding date |
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- Mail all wedding invitations to your guests
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Arrange with someone to house sit
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Organize rehearsal dinners
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1
month before your wedding |
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- Arrange trial run of Bridal hair and make-up
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Finalize honeymoon details with travel agent
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Submit a layout of reception to Disc Jockey, Master
of Ceremonies; and any other party who plays a role
at a particular time
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Select and purchase attendants' gifts
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Arrange change of address and all other forms of Identification
that need to be changed
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Determine your travel needs - that is, a new suitcase,
swimsuit etc.
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Bride: Start wearing your wedding shoes on a daily
basis to work them in
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| 1
to 2 Weeks Before Your Wedding: |
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Finalize guest numbers with caterer or hall. At this
time, inform them of any special exceptions you may
require - food allergies, 2 vegetarian meals, etc. This
step may require you to contact any guests who have
not yet replied to your invitation |
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2 weeks before your wedding: |
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Pick up gown and Bridal party dresses
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Pick up airline tickets; travelers cheques
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Verify accommodations for out of town guests
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- Prepare a checklist of details to be assigned to
bridal party
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- Organize your gown preservation and cleaning. This
task can be completed while you are on your honeymoon
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Prepare seating plans, seating cards and master guest
list for reception
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Pick up wedding bands. Make sure they fit
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Best man should organize final formal wear fittings
the men in the Bridal party. He should also arrange
to return the Groom's attire the next day
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2 weeks before Wedding:
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book facials, waxing and any other esthetics that
are required
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- Finish packing for your honeymoon
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Arrange transportation for Bridal party from ceremony
to photos or reception
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2
Days Before your Wedding:
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Give wedding bands, marriage license, and payment
envelopes for Officiator and musician to Best Man
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Rehearsal dinner takes place and gifts are given to
wedding party
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Day
Before Your Wedding:
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Have a manicure and pedicure
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Pick up formal wear
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Take a trip to your reception site to ensure that
the location is ready for the reception. This will
be your last chance to set up.
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Day
of Your Wedding:
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Transfer
your engagement ring to your right hand |
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Be
dressed and ready for photographer/videographer approximately
2 hours before the ceremony or acording to your arrangements |
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Hairdresser
and make-up artist will arrive according to your arrangements
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