Are you planning your wedding or helping a loved one plan their wedding? The key is to start planning early. The secret to the perfect wedding is planning. Use the following checklist as a guide to help make your day one to remember.
The year before your wedding... |
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Announce your engagement |
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Plan an engagement party and order engagement invitations |
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Plan a budget |
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Decide on a date |
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Decide on the type of wedding and reception you want to have (traditional, destination, formal) |
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Decide on the location for your ceremony and reception and make reservations |
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Consult your clergy person to set up the date and time for the ceremony |
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Reserve a caterer and have taste testings early if having a home wedding |
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Determine the number of guests you are able to invite |
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Choose the members of your wedding party and ask them to serve |
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Make out the guest list |
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Order your wedding gown and those of your wedding party |
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Order Save the Date announcements |
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Ask around for recommendations on wedding professionals |
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Set up interviews with wedding professionals |
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3-6 months before your wedding... |
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Order your wedding invitations |
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Reserve your photographer |
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Reserve your band or DJ if having one for the reception |
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Order the wedding cake |
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Select gifts for your bridesmaids and your groomsmen |
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Make hotel arrangements for the bridal party if needed |
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Select wedding favors |
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2 months before your wedding... |
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Hire limousines for transporting if necessary |
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List your selections for your gift registry |
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Make detailed arrangements with the manager of your reception site as far as centerpieces, decorations, parking etc. |
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Order wedding programs |
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Make hair and make-up appointments |
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Select wedding rings with your groom |
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Mail wedding invitations |
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Plan the rehearsal dinner arrangements |
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Send rehearsal dinner invitations |
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Order ceremony accessories, such as unity candle, flower baskets, ring bearer pillow, etc. |
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1 month before your wedding... |
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Have formal bridal photographs taken once you have the final fitting of your dress |
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Make sure you make arrangements for the marriage license |
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Make final arrangements with the professionals you are working with |
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Make your seating arrangements |
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Arrange the details of the bridal and bridesmaid's luncheon if you wish to have one |
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The morning of your wedding! |
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Make sure any items not being delivered are picked up |
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Have your hair and nails done |
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Have your make-up done |
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Have your bridesmaids arrive early to assist you with dressing and any last minute details |
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Relax and have fun! |
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