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Six to Twelve Months Before: |
Completed: |
| Select a wedding date and time |  |
| Prepare a preliminary budget | |
| Determine your wedding theme or style | |
| Select bridal attendants | |
| Have fiancée select his attendants | |
| Determine who will officiate at the ceremony | |
| Hire a wedding consultant, if you plan to use one | |
| Decide on your colour scheme | |
| Determine the size of the guest list | |
| Start compiling lists of names and addresses of your guests | |
| Plan reception: | Completed: |
| Reserve your ceremony and reception venues | |
| Meet with the wedding co-ordinator at the reception venue | |
| Determine what equipment & accessories you might need to hire. (Candle sticks, table decorations etc.) | |
| Check catering facilities, if at a club or hotel | |
| Select a caterer, if one is necessary | |
| Select a professional photographer and videographer | |
| Select a professional florist | |
| Select your dress and headpiece | |
| Announce your engagement in the newspaper | |
| Select bridesmaids' dresses | |
| Select engagement ring with your fiancée, if he has not already done so. | |
Four months before: |
Completed: |
| Make final arrangement for ceremony (deposits should be paid, contracts signed). | |
| Make sure all bridal attire is ordered | |
| Have both mothers co-ordinate and select their dresses | |
| Register at a bridal registry in the towns of both families | |
| Order invitations and personal stationery | |
| Complete the guest lists and compile them in order | |
| Select the men's wedding attire and reserve the right sizes | |
| Shop for wedding rings | |
| Start planning the honeymoon | |
| Select and meet with the photographer. | |
Two months before: |
Completed: |
| Address invitations and announcements - (These should be mailed 6 to 8 weeks before wedding.) | |
| Finalise all details with caterer, photographer, florist, reception venue manager, musicians, etc. | |
| Order wedding cake, if not supplied by the venue | |
| Finalise ceremony details with officiant | |
| Make rehearsal arrangements | |
| Plan the rehearsal dinner | |
| Plan bridesmaids luncheon | |
| Make appointments with hairdressers | |
| Arrange accommodations for out-of-town attendants or guests | |
| Finalise honeymoon plans | |
One month before: |
Completed: |
| Have a final fitting for your and your bridal attendants gowns | |
| Have a formal bridal portrait done | |
| Make transportation arrangements for wedding day | |
| Purchase gifts for your attendants | |
| Purchase a gift for your fiancée (if gifts are being exchanged) | |
| Have the bridesmaids luncheon | |
| Purchase a going away outfit | |
| Keep a careful record of all gifts received (write thank-you notes immediately) | |
| Make sure you have all accessories, toasting goblets, ring pillow, garter, candles, etc. | |
| Select responsible person to handle guest book and determine its location | |
Two weeks before: |
Completed: |
| Contact all guests who have not responded to RSVP notice on Invitation | |
| Attend to business and legal details. (Get necessary forms to change names on your ID documents, driver's license, insurance and medical plans, bank accounts; make a will.) | |
| Prepare wedding announcements to be sent to newspaper | |
| Reconfirm the accommodations for out-of-town guests | |
| Arrange to have possessions and gifts moved to your new home | |
| Finish addressing announcements to be mailed on the wedding day | |
One week before: |
Completed: |
| Give the final guest count to caterer and review all final details | |
| Go over final details with all professional services you have engaged. Inform them of any changes | |
| Give photographer the list of pictures you want | |
| Give the videographer a list of shots you would like included in the video | |
| Give all musicians the lists of music for the ceremony and reception | |
| Plan the seating arrangements | |
| Arrange for someone to assist with last minute errands and to help you dress | |
| Practice having your hair done to make sure it comes out properly and determine the time it will take | |
| Practice using your make-up in the same type of lighting you will have on the wedding date | |
| Keep up with the writing of your thank you notes | |
| Pack your suitcase for the honeymoon | |
| Make sure you have the wedding rings, and that they fit | |
| Make sure all wedding attire is picked up and fits | |
| Have a rehearsal with all participants, reviewing their duties | |
| Attend rehearsal dinner party. Stay calm and enjoy yourself | |
| Stay with the family the night before the wedding. Get to bed early. You will want to look and feel great the next day. | |
On the Wedding Day: |
Completed: |
| Fix hair or have an appointment to have it done at least 3 to 4 hours before the ceremony | |
| Make sure nails are done | |
| Start dressing 1 - 1½ hours before the ceremony. (Or earlier of pictures are being taken before ceremony) | |
| Have the music start thirty minutes before ceremony | |
| Have guests seated | |
After the ceremony: |
Completed: |
| Send announcement and wedding picture to newspapers | |
| Mail announcements | |
| Write and mail thank you notes | |
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