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Post by Akadeanna Hawk on Mar 20, 2014 12:41:46 GMT -5
Wedding Planning Checklist:9 Months & Earlier:- Announce Your Engagement
- Select A Wedding Date
- Hire A Professional Wedding Consultant
- Determine The Type Of Wedding You Want: Location, Formality, Time Of Day, Number Of Guests
- Determine Budget And How Expenses Will Be Shared
- Develop A Record-Keeping System For Payments Made
- Consolidate All Guests Lists: Bride’s, Groom’s, Bride’s Family, Groom’s Family, And Organize those who:
1. Must Be Invited
2. Should Be Invited
3. Would Be Nice To Invite - Decide If You Want To Invite Children
- Select And Reserve The Ceremony Site
- Select And Reserve The Officiant
- Select And Reserve The Reception Site
- Select And Order Your Bridal Gown And Headpiece
- Determine Color Scheme
- Send Engagement Notice With A Photograph To Your Local Newspaper
- If Ceremony Or Reception Is At Home, Arrange For Home Or Garden Improvements As Needed
- Select And Book The Photographer
- Order Passport, Visa, Or Birth Certificate If Needed For Your Honeymoon Or Marriage License
- Select Maid Or Matron Of Honor, Best Man, Bridesmaids, And Groomsmen
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Post by Akadeanna Hawk on Mar 20, 2014 12:48:40 GMT -5
6 To 9 Months Before The Wedding:- Select Flower Girl And Ring Bearer
- Give The Wedding Party Responsibility Cards To Your Wedding Party.
- Reserve Your Wedding Night Bridal Suite
- Select Attendants’ Dresses, Shoes, And Accessories
- Select And Book Your Caterer, If Needed
- Select And Book Ceremony Musicians
- Select And Book Reception Musicians Or DJ
- Schedule Fittings And Delivery Dates For Yourself, Attendants, Flower Girl, And Ring Bearer
- Select And Book Videographer
- Select And Book Florist
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Post by Akadeanna Hawk on Mar 20, 2014 12:54:49 GMT -5
4 To 6 Months Before Wedding- Start Shopping For Each Other’s Gifts
- Reserve Rental Items Needed For Ceremony
- Finalize Guest List
- Select And Order Wedding Invitations, Announcements, And Other Stationary Such As Thank-You Notes, Wedding Programs, And Seating Cards
- Address Invitations Or Hire A Calligrapher
- Set Date, Time, And Location For The Rehearsal Dinner
- Arrange Accommodations For Out-Of-Town Guests
- Start Planning Your Honeymoon
- Select And Book All Miscellaneous Services, i.e., Gift Attendant, Valet Parking, Babysitting, Etc.
- Register For Gifts
- Buy Shoes & Accessories
- Break In Your Shoes
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Post by Akadeanna Hawk on Mar 20, 2014 13:00:43 GMT -5
2 To 4 Months Before Wedding:- Select Bakery And Order Wedding Cake
- Order Party Favors
- Select And Order Room Decorations
- Purchase Honeymoon Attire And Luggage
- Select And Book Transportation For Wedding Day
- Check Blood Test And Marriage License Requirements
- Shop For Wedding Rings And Have Them Engraved
- Consider Having Your Teeth Cleaned Or Bleached
- Consider Writing A Will And/Or Prenuptial Agreement
- Plan Activities For Out-Of-Town Guests Both Before And After The Wedding
- Purchase Gifts For Wedding Attendants
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Post by Akadeanna Hawk on Mar 20, 2014 19:04:29 GMT -5
6 To 8 Weeks Before Wedding:- Mail Invitations. Include Accommodation Choices And A Map To Assist Guests In Finding The Ceremony And Reception Sites
- Maintain A Record Of RSVPs And All Gifts Received. Send Thank-You Notes Upon Receipt Of Gifts.
- Determine Hairstyle And Makeup
- Schedule To Have Your Hair, Makeup, And Nails Done The Day Of The Wedding
- Finalize Shopping For Wedding Day Accessories, Such As Guest Book, Ring Pillow, Toasting Glasses, Etc.
- Set Up An Area Or A Table In Your Home To Display Gifts As You Receive Them.
- Check With Your Local Newspapers For Wedding Announcement Requirements
- Have You Formal Wedding Portrait Taken
- Send Announcement And Photograph To Your Local Newspapers
- Check Requirements To Change Your Name And Address On Your Driver’s License, Social Security Card, Insurance Policies, Bank Accounts, Etc.
- Select And Reserve Wedding Attire For Groom, Groomsmen, Father Of The Bride, And Ring Bearer
- Select A Guest Book Attendant. Decide Where And When To Have Guests Sign In
- Mail Invitations To Rehearsal Dinner
- Get Blood Test And Health Certificate
- Obtain Marriage License
- Plan A Luncheon Or Dinner With Your Bridesmaids. Give Them Their Gifts At That Time Or At The Rehearsal Dinner
- Find “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, And A 6 Pence (Or Shiny Penny) For Your Shoe.”
- Finalize Your Menu, Beverage, And Alcohol Order
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Post by Akadeanna Hawk on Mar 20, 2014 20:08:51 GMT -5
2 To 6 Weeks Before Wedding:- Confirm Ceremony Details With Your Officiant
- Arrange Final Fitting Of Bridesmaids’ Dresses
- Have Final Fitting of Your Gown And Headpiece
- Finalize Rehearsal Dinner Plans; Arrange Seating And Write Names On Place Cards
- Make Final Floral Selections
- Make A Detailed Timeline For Your Wedding Party
- Make A Detailed Timeline For Your Service Providers
- Confirm Details With All Service Providers, Including Attire. Give Them A Copy Of Your Wedding Timeline
- Start Packing For Your Honeymoon
- Finalize Addressing And Stamping Announcements
- Decide When And Where To Form A Receiving Line, If Desired
- Contact Guests Who Haven’t Responded
- Pick Up Rings And Check For Fit
- Meet With Photographer And Confirm Special Photos You Want Taken
- Meet With Videographer And Confirm Special Events Or People You Want Videotaped
- Meet With Musicians And Confirm Music To Be Played During Special Events Such As The First Dance
- Continue Writing Thank-You Notes As Gifts Arrive
- Remind Bridesmaids And Groomsmen Of When And Where To Pick Up Their Wedding Attire
- Purchase Lipstick, Nail Polish, And Other Accessories For Your Bridesmaids
- Determine Ceremony Seating For Special Guests. Give A List To The Groomsmen
- Plan Reception Layout And Seating With Your Site Manger Or Caterer. Write Names On Place Cards For Arranged Seating
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Post by Akadeanna Hawk on Mar 20, 2014 20:16:08 GMT -5
The Last Week:- Pick Up Wedding Attire And Make Sure Everything Fits
- Do Final Guest Count And Notify Your Caterer Or Reception Site Manager
- Gather Everything You Will Need For The Rehearsal And Wedding Day
- Arrange For Someone To Drive The Getaway Car
- Review The Schedule Of Events And Last Minute Arrangements With Your Service Providers. Give Them Each A Detailed Timeline
- Confirm All Honeymoon Reservations And Accommodations. Pick Up Tickets And Traveler’s Checks
- Finish Packing Your Suitcases For The Honeymoon
- familiarize Yourself With Guests’ Names. It Will Help During The Receiving Line And Reception
- Notify The Post Office To Hold Your Mail While You Are Away On Your Honeymoon
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Post by Akadeanna Hawk on Mar 20, 2014 20:23:00 GMT -5
The Rehearsal Day:- Review List Of Things To Bring To The Rehearsal
- Put Suitcases In Getaway Car
- Give Your Bridesmaids The Accessories You Want Them To Wear For The Wedding
- Give Best Man The Officiant’s Fee And Any Other Checks For Service Providers. Instruct Him To Deliver These Checks The Day Of The Wedding
- Arrange For Someone To Bring Accessories (Flower Girl Basket, Ring Pillow, Guest Book& Pen, Napkins, Etc.) To The Ceremony And Reception
- Arrange For Someone To Mail Announcements The Day After The Wedding
- Arrange For Someone To Return Rental Items Such As Tuxedos, Slip, And Cake Pillars After The Wedding
- Provide Each Member Of Your Wedding Party With A Detailed Schedule Of Events/Timeline For The Wedding
- Review Ceremony Seating With Groomsmen
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