| The journey of 1,000 miles starts with one step. Here some of the items I have come up with to help you put that first foot forward. If you have any suggestions please share them with us and we will gladly place them on our site. |
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| Announce engagement in local papers - Order gown and groomsmen attire and accessories - Select a date, location and time - Book florist and choose arrangements - Set budget and establish priorities - Book photographer - Decide on the type of wedding you want - Book videographer - Plan color scheme - Book a band or DJ for the reception - Compile a guest list - Book musicians for the ceremony - Choose and retain an officiate - Plan and book your honeymoon - Choose and notify attendants (bridal party, etc.) - Choose a caterer - Reserve Wedding and reception sites - Start planning reception - Select and order rings - Reserve accommodation for guest - Attend premarital counseling - |
| 6 to 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING |
- Create a beauty regimen
- Begin fitness program
- Hair & Make-up appointment
- Start whitening teeth
- Choose favors
- Reserve rental equipment
- Order wedding cake
- Choose gifts for wedding party
- Order stationary, including thank you cards
- Book a room for wedding night
- Purchase or reserve groom’s attire
- Arrange transportation
- Finalize the guest list
- Pick out and order attendants attire
- Plan to have mothers select attire
- Finalize reception arrangements
- Confirm times w/ florist, photographer, etc.
- Schedule bridesmaids’ dress and shoe fitting
- Begin fitness program
- Hair & Make-up appointment
- Start whitening teeth
- Choose favors
- Reserve rental equipment
- Order wedding cake
- Choose gifts for wedding party
- Order stationary, including thank you cards
- Book a room for wedding night
- Purchase or reserve groom’s attire
- Arrange transportation
- Finalize the guest list
- Pick out and order attendants attire
- Plan to have mothers select attire
- Finalize reception arrangements
- Confirm times w/ florist, photographer, etc.
- Schedule bridesmaids’ dress and shoe fitting
| 4 to 6 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING |
| Complete documents for name change - Purchase guest book - Have programs printed - Send accommodations to out-of-town guests - Book/run-through hair & make-up app. - Mail invitation - Arrange for an appointment to get marriage license - Bridesmaids’ luncheon or party - Schedule bridal portrait - Begin to record gifts received and send thank you notes - Purchase gifts for bridal party - Purchase gift for fiancé (if exchanging gifts) - Schedule finial fitting, including accessories and shoes - Arrange for placement of guest book - Obtain the wedding props (ringer bearer pillow, candles, etc.) - |
1 to 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
| - Finalize song list for band or DJ - - Pick up wedding rings - - Obtain marriage license - - Gather all wedding accessories - - Confirm hotel reservations for out of town guest - - Finalize the wedding day transportation - - Arrange to change name on license, SS card etc. - - Prepare wedding announcements to be mailed after the wedding - - Plan reception seating arrangements - - Notify caterer of final guest count - |
1 to 3 weeks BEFORE THE WEDDING
