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Planning First
Topic Started: Aug 24 2012, 07:31 PM (13 Views)
Kathryn Hawk-Bond


Immediately:

Announce Your Engagement

Begin Thinking About The Type Of Wedding You Want

Select Your Preferred Date For The Wedding. Before You Finalize It, Confirm With Important Guests, Ceremony And Reception Sites, And Officiant

Determine Your Budget And Priorities

9 To 11 Months Before Your Wedding:

Set Date For Engagement Party If You Are Having One

Send Announcement Of Engagement And Engagement Photo, If Desired, To Newspaper

Determine Approximate Wedding Size And Begin Compiling You Guest List

Select An Officiant Who Suits Your Style. Meet With The Officiant To Discuss Your Ceremony, Your Preferred Date, And Any Religious Requirements

Research Possible Ceremony Sites If Not Determined By Officiant Or Reception. Reserve Your Preferred Site As Soon As Possible

Check Out Possible Reception Sites. Reserve Your Preferred Site As Soon As Possible

Choose Attendants And Groomsmen And Ask Them To Do You The Honor

Hire A Wedding Coordinator, If You Choose To Use One

Determine Your Wedding Style And Choose A Color Scheme If You Wish

Investigate Ways To Personalize Your Ceremony And Reception, Identifying Customs And Traditions That You May Want To Include

Begin Interviewing Florists, Photographers, And Videographers

Interview Caterers And Sign A Contract With Your Favorite One. Determine Approximate Price Per Head And Work On Menu

Begin Looking For Musicians/Djs For Your Ceremony And Reception. Make Decision, Sign A Contract, And Send In Your Deposit

Start Shopping For Your Wedding Gown

6 To 8 Months Before Your Wedding:

Contact Out-Of-Town Guests When Wedding Date Is Finalized So They Can Make Plans To Attend

Consider How Your Honor Attendant And Best Man Can Help You And Your Fiancé Prepare For The Wedding And Discuss This With Them

Begin Looking At Invitations, Consider Wording And Design

Order Your Wedding Gown

Select The Attendants’ Dresses. Order The Dresses Or Arrange For Attendants To Place The Order Themselves

Interview Bakers And Sign Contract With Your Favorite

Finalize Reception Menu, Price Per Head, And Service Details With Caterer

Choose Your Florist. Sign A Contract And Pay A Deposit To Reserve The Florist’s Services For Your Date

Make A Final Decision On A Photographer And Videographer, If You Are Using One. Sign Contracts And Pay Deposits

Schedule Premarital Counseling Sessions If Desired Or If Required By Your Officiant.

Begin Discussing Prenuptial Agreement If You Plan To Have One

4 To 5 Months Before Your Wedding:

Look Into Various Registries, And Then Register For Gifts

Provide Rehearsal Dinner Guest List And Contact Information To The Host

Offer To Help Host Locate And Book Site For Rehearsal Dinner

Plan Postwedding Brunch If You Are Having One. If You Want To Host It Somewhere Other Than Your Home, Book The Site

Reserve Tables, Chairs, And Other Equipment Needed For Ceremony And Reception If The Caterer Or Location Manager Is Not Taking Care Of This

Begin Shopping For Attire For Groom And Groomsmen

Plan Your Honeymoon And Begin Making Travel Reservations

If You’re Planning An International Honeymoon, Get Everything That You Need, Such As Passport, Birth Certificate, Visas, International Driver’s Permits, And Inoculations

Book Hotel Room For Wedding Night

Reserve A Block Of Rooms For Out-Of-Town Guests

Gather Information About Local Attractions And Plan Activities. Then Send Information Packets, Including Hotel Information, To Out-Of-Town Guests

Order Invitations. Arrange For Calligrapher To Address Invitations, If Desired

2 To 3 Months Before Your Wedding:

Finalize Decisions On Attire For Groom And Groomsmen And Place The Order At The 3-Month Mark

Research Local Marriage License Requirements. If An Aids Test Is Required, Make Appointment At The 3-Month Mark

Pick Up Invitations

Address Invitations Or Drop Off At The Calligrapher’s. Send Them Out At The 2-Month Mark

Send The Postwedding Brunch Invitations To Out-Of-Town Guests Who Will Be Attending The Wedding

Make Sure Homeowner’s Insurance Covers Your Rings And Gifts

Choose Attendants’ Accessories

Give Groomsmen Information They Need To Buy Or Reserve Their Attire

Groom Locates And Purchases/Rents Accessories

Shop For And Purchase Wedding Rings And Arrange For Them To Be Engraved, If Desired

Make Sure Attendants Have Purchased Their Dresses And Accessories. Confirm Delivery Date

Confirm Delivery Date For Wedding Gown; Schedule Fittings

Determine What Is Needed For Ceremony And Reception Decorations And Purchase Them

Make Or Buy Favors

Arrange Wedding Day Transportation

Invite People To Take Part In Your Ceremony Through Performances Or Readings.

Decide Who Will Host And Plan The Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties And Shower

Schedule Wedding Day Beauty Appointments

Sit For Bridal Portrait If You Decide To Get One

4 To 6 Weeks Before Your Wedding:

Confirm Reservations For Out-Of-Town Guests

Work With Florist To Finalize Floral Scheme And Order. Make Sure All Details Are Recorded On Your Contract

Update And/Or Add Items To Your Registry As You Receive Presents

Write Thank You Notes For Gifts Received

Write Ceremony Program If You’re Having One. If You Plan To Order Programs From Your Stationer, Allow 1-Month For Printing

Write Your Own Vows, If Desired

Buy A Guest Book And Nice Pen

Order Liquor, Wine, And Champagne If Not Included In Catering Contract

Arrange Parking For The Ceremony And Reception, If Necessary

Arrange For Babysitting At The Reception If Necessary

Attend Gown Fittings

Meet With Your Stylist To Finalize Your Hairstyle. Take Your Veil Or Headpiece With You

Submit Your Wedding Announcement To Newspapers

Send Rehearsal Dinner Invitations

Confirm Times And Date With All Vendors

Shop For Attendants’ Gifts And Gifts For Each Other

If Purchasing A Tuxedo, Groom Arranges For Fitting

2 To 3 Weeks Before Your Wedding:

Get Marriage License And Make Appointments For Medical Exam And Tests If Necessary. Check Expiration Date Of License

Do Paperwork For Official Documents If You Are Changing Your Name

Submit Your Change Of Address Cards To The Post Office And All Other Necessary Parties

Arrange For Your Automobile And Homeowner’s Insurance Policies To Include You And Your Future Spouse, With The Wedding Day As Your Start Date.

Check With Your Employer Or Insurance Agent To Determine When Changes To Your Life And Health Insurance Policies Can Be Made, If Applicable

Confirm Wedding Night And Honeymoon Reservations

Get Final Prewedding Haircuts, If Necessary

Finalize Wedding Day Timeline And Details. Write Up A Schedule

Call Or E-Mail Wedding Party To Relay Critical Information Related To The Rehearsal And Wedding

If You Are Having A Receiving Line, Determine Where You Want Everyone To Stand

Pick Up Your Wedding Rings

Schedule Final Fitting For Your Gown At The 2-Week Mark. Pick Up Your Gown, Veil, And Headpiece Or Make Arrangements For The Bridal Salon To Deliver Them

Provide A Playlist For Your Dj Or Band, Including Songs That You Do Not Want To Have Played

Call Guests Who Haven’t Rsvp’d For The Wedding Or The Rehearsal Dinner So You Can Provide A Final Head Count

Confirm Head Count, Delivery Time, And Location With The Baker

Give Final Head Count To Caterer; Confirm Setup Instructions And Menu Items

Contact Ceremony And Reception Location Managers To Make Sure Vendors Have Access To The Site When They Need It

Provide Site Contact And Parking Information To All Vendors

Meet With Officiant By Phone Or In Person To Finalize Ceremony Details. Finalize Any Special Preferences, Readings Or Other Ceremony Details In Writing And Provide Rehearsal And Wedding Day Schedules

Plan A Bridal Luncheon, Tea, Party, Or Cocktail Hour To Thank Your Attendants For Their Help

Put Together A Seating Plan If You Are Having A Sit-Down Reception Meal

Purchase Or Make Place Cards And Give To Caterer Or Location Manager

1 To 2 Weeks Before Your Wedding:

Confirm Delivery Locations, Times, And Final Arrangement Count With Florist

Confirm All Payment Amounts With Your Vendors

Confirm Location, Date, And Time With Photographer And Videographer And Give Them A Must-Take Photos Checklist

Confirm Date, Location, Time, And Playlist With Musicians For Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, And Reception

Give Transportation Providers A Schedule And Addresses For Pickups On Wedding Day

Designate Someone To Meet And Work With Each Vendor On The Wedding Day If You Don’t Have A Wedding Coordinator

Designate Someone To Collect Personal Belongings From The Bride’s And Grooms Dressing Rooms After The Wedding/Reception

Arrange For Someone To Collect The Wedding Gifts Including Any Cash Gifts That Are Brought To The Reception

Ask Your Parents Or A Close Friend To Take The Top Layer Of Your Wedding Cake Home After The Reception And Freeze It For You

Arrange For Someone To Collect The Disposable Cameras At The Reception, If You Are Planning To Use Them

Put Final Payments And Cash Tips In Marked Envelops And Give To A Designated Family Member Or Friend To Distribute On The Wedding Day

Arrange For A Bridesmaid Or Your Parents To Pick Up Your Wedding Clothes And Other Personal Belongings At The Hotel After You Depart

Prepare Toasts And Thank Yous To Friends And Family

If Renting A Tuxedo, Groom Picks Up The Tux And Any Necessary Accessories At Least 1-Week Before The Wedding. He Should Try The Tuxedo On Before Leaving The Shop

If Purchasing A Tuxedo, Groom Picks Up The Tux And Any Necessary Accessories At Least 1-Week Before The Wedding. He Should Try The Tuxedo On Before Leaving The Shop

Groom Reminds Attendants To Pick Up Their Tuxedos And Accessories 2 To 3 Days Before The Wedding

Bride Confirms Wedding Day Beauty Appointments

Schedule Massages For The Morning Of The Wedding If Desired

Pack An Overnight Bag For Your Wedding Night

Confirm All Specific Honeymoon Travel Plans Including Transportation To Airport, Etc.

Purchase Travelers Checks For Honeymoon. Convert A Small Amount Of Cash Into Foreign Currency If You’ll Be Traveling Out Of The Country

Leave A Copy Of Your Honeymoon Itinerary, Traveler’s Check Numbers, Passport Numbers, And Other Important Information With Someone Incase Of Emergency

Pack For Honeymoon

Drop Off Favors, Guest Book, And Pen At The Reception Site

Put Together Or Order Gift Baskets For Out-Of-Town Guests’ Hotel Rooms, If Desired

Day Before Your Wedding:

Each Of You Gathers Everything You’ll Need For Your Wedding Day.

Bride Gets Manicure And Pedicure

Rehearse The Ceremony With Officiant And Wedding Party

Enjoy Your Rehearsal Dinner

If You Are Having A Morning Wedding, Arrange For A Backup Wakeup Call In Case Your Alarm Doesn’t Work

Your Wedding Day:

Set Aside A Quiet Time To Relax With Family Or Have A Massage Before Your Day Gets Hectic

Eat A Snack Or A Small Meal Before The Ceremony

Thank Your Parents For Their Love And Support, Knowing That The Joy They Feel For You And Your Fiancé Is Tinged With A Little Sadness

Relax, Smile, And Bask In The Beauty And Joy Of Your Day!

After Your Wedding:

Write And Mail All Thank You Notes Within 1-Month Of Your Wedding Day

Write Letters To Your Parents Thanking Them For All Their Help And Support. You May Want To Send A Gift As Well

Make Sure All Bills Have Been Paid In Full

Arrange For Gown And Veil To Be Cleaned And Preserved Within 6-Months Of Your Wedding Day

Take Any Personal Film Or Disposable Cameras From The Wedding To Be Developed

Check With Videographer To Find Out When You Can Expect Your Edited Wedding Video

Move The Frozen Top Layer Of Your Wedding Cake From Your Parents’ Or Friend’s House To Your Freezer. Plan To Eat It As Part Of Your First Anniversary Celebration

Make Any Necessary Insurance Policy Changes
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