Monday, October 23, 2006
On your mark, get set go. . .
Brides to be! Engagement season is upon us! So to get a headstart on the planning process, check out the checklist below.
WEDDING CHECK LIST
Nine to twelve months before
□ Start gathering ideas about the type of wedding you want. Think about the size, time of year or whether it will be formal or casual.
□ Set a budget.
□ Hire a wedding coordinator if desired.
□ Set a wedding date.
□ Send out save the date cards.
Six to nine months before
□ Complete a guest list. Make sure you have the complete and correct addresses for your guest.
□ Choose your attendants.
□ Start shopping for your dress and accessories (veil, jewelry, and shoes).
□ Book a celebrant.
□ Book a caterer.
□ Order wedding cake.
□ Book florist.
□ Book music for ceremony and reception.
□ Book photographer and videographer.
□ Plan and book honeymoon.
□ Reserve rental equipment (chairs, tables, tents etc.).
Four to six months before
□ Arrange wedding day transportation.
□ Order stationery and book a calligrapher.
□ Register for gifts.
□ Purchase wedding rings.
□ Reserve groom’s attire.
□ Choose attendants’ attire.
□ Purchase bridal lingerie.
□ Order favors.
□ Book a room for wedding night.
□ Choose gifts for wedding party.
□ Reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests.
□ Sign up for dance lessons.
Two to four months before
□ Discuss details of menu with your caterer.
□ Go over the service with your officiant.
□ Arrange any premarital classes a required by your faith.
□ Choose readings for the ceremony.
□ Write your wedding vows.
□ Schedule rehearsal time and rehearsal dinner.
□ Try out make-up and hairstyle.
□ Mail invitations.
□ Write thank you notes as gifts arrive.
One to two months before
□ Discuss picture list with photographer.
□ Meet with musical entertainment go over play list.
□ Buy guest book.
□ Have programs printed.
□ Apply for marriage license and other legal requirements.
□ Contact local newspapers to print your wedding announcement.
□ Complete change of address information at the post office.
□ Begin the name change process, if you intend to do so.
Two weeks before
□ Have a final dress fitting with shoes, accessories and lingerie.
□ Confirm arrangements with florist.
□ Begin seating plan and write place cards.
□ Give the caterer a guest count.
□ Write toasts for rehearsal dinner and wedding reception.
□ Address announcements.
□ Break in wedding shoes at home.
□ Designate someone to look after your home while you are on your honeymoon.
□ Arrange welcome baskets for out of town guests.
One week before
□ Finalize seating plan.
□ Assign specific responsibilities, such as handing out corsages and boutonnieres, to members of your wedding party.
□ Pick up your wedding dress.
□ Confirm details with caterer, entertainment, florists, photographer and other vendors.
□ Confirm honeymoon arrangements, and give your itinerary to a friend or family member in case of emergency.
□ Pack for honeymoon.
□ Update caterer with final guest and vendor meal counts.
The day before
□ Confirm transportation arrangements for ceremony and reception.
□ Give announcements to an attendant for mailing after the wedding.
□ Have manicure and pedicure.
□ Rehearse the ceremony.
□ Hold a rehearsal dinner; give gifts to wedding party. If you choose give gifts to parents to thank them for their support.
□ Prepare tip and payment envelopes for officiant and vendors, and make arrangements for the best man to distribute them.
The day of
□ Relax and enjoy yourself.
□ Be sure to eat.
□ Complete bridal party hair and make-up; mother of the bride and bride should be last.
□ Take pre-ceremony photos.
WEDDING CHECK LIST
Nine to twelve months before
□ Start gathering ideas about the type of wedding you want. Think about the size, time of year or whether it will be formal or casual.
□ Set a budget.
□ Hire a wedding coordinator if desired.
□ Set a wedding date.
□ Send out save the date cards.
Six to nine months before
□ Complete a guest list. Make sure you have the complete and correct addresses for your guest.
□ Choose your attendants.
□ Start shopping for your dress and accessories (veil, jewelry, and shoes).
□ Book a celebrant.
□ Book a caterer.
□ Order wedding cake.
□ Book florist.
□ Book music for ceremony and reception.
□ Book photographer and videographer.
□ Plan and book honeymoon.
□ Reserve rental equipment (chairs, tables, tents etc.).
Four to six months before
□ Arrange wedding day transportation.
□ Order stationery and book a calligrapher.
□ Register for gifts.
□ Purchase wedding rings.
□ Reserve groom’s attire.
□ Choose attendants’ attire.
□ Purchase bridal lingerie.
□ Order favors.
□ Book a room for wedding night.
□ Choose gifts for wedding party.
□ Reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests.
□ Sign up for dance lessons.
Two to four months before
□ Discuss details of menu with your caterer.
□ Go over the service with your officiant.
□ Arrange any premarital classes a required by your faith.
□ Choose readings for the ceremony.
□ Write your wedding vows.
□ Schedule rehearsal time and rehearsal dinner.
□ Try out make-up and hairstyle.
□ Mail invitations.
□ Write thank you notes as gifts arrive.
One to two months before
□ Discuss picture list with photographer.
□ Meet with musical entertainment go over play list.
□ Buy guest book.
□ Have programs printed.
□ Apply for marriage license and other legal requirements.
□ Contact local newspapers to print your wedding announcement.
□ Complete change of address information at the post office.
□ Begin the name change process, if you intend to do so.
Two weeks before
□ Have a final dress fitting with shoes, accessories and lingerie.
□ Confirm arrangements with florist.
□ Begin seating plan and write place cards.
□ Give the caterer a guest count.
□ Write toasts for rehearsal dinner and wedding reception.
□ Address announcements.
□ Break in wedding shoes at home.
□ Designate someone to look after your home while you are on your honeymoon.
□ Arrange welcome baskets for out of town guests.
One week before
□ Finalize seating plan.
□ Assign specific responsibilities, such as handing out corsages and boutonnieres, to members of your wedding party.
□ Pick up your wedding dress.
□ Confirm details with caterer, entertainment, florists, photographer and other vendors.
□ Confirm honeymoon arrangements, and give your itinerary to a friend or family member in case of emergency.
□ Pack for honeymoon.
□ Update caterer with final guest and vendor meal counts.
The day before
□ Confirm transportation arrangements for ceremony and reception.
□ Give announcements to an attendant for mailing after the wedding.
□ Have manicure and pedicure.
□ Rehearse the ceremony.
□ Hold a rehearsal dinner; give gifts to wedding party. If you choose give gifts to parents to thank them for their support.
□ Prepare tip and payment envelopes for officiant and vendors, and make arrangements for the best man to distribute them.
The day of
□ Relax and enjoy yourself.
□ Be sure to eat.
□ Complete bridal party hair and make-up; mother of the bride and bride should be last.
□ Take pre-ceremony photos.
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