6-9 months m Reserve a block of rooms for out of town guests and reserve
your wedding night suite. m Book any needed transportation services. m Go over bridal shower/bachelorette details and the guest list with the person(s) hosting your party. Make appointments with: m Caterer and cake designer for tastings. m Floral designer to decide on arrangements. m Bridal Shop for bridesmaid/flowers girl dresses. TIP: Give clear instructions on how to place orders.
3-5 months Finalize the following: m Guest list. m Rehearsal dinner guest list. m Ceremony readings and vows. m Menu, beverage and catering details. m Timeline of the day, including reception formalities. m Book the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner location. m Order rentals and linens. m Order wedding favors for your guests. m Order men’s formalwear. m Order wedding stationery. Schedule a pickup date. m Do a makeup & hair trial and book your stylists.
m Song list for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception with your
DJ and/or Band/Musicians. m Timeline for the reception and who is giving the toasts. m Wedding night and honeymoon accommodations. m Obtain marriage license and complete name-change documents. m Pick up your wedding rings. m Do you have something old, new, borrowed and blue? m Purchase your guest book, toasting flutes, cake servers,
unity candle, etc. m Buy gifts for the wedding party and parents of the bride and groom. m Have your final dress fitting. Bring your shoes and accessories. m Follow up with those that have not RSVP’d yet.
1–2 weeks m Give your caterer/venue the final guest count. m Create the seating chart and/or place cards. m Pick up your gown. m Confirm arrival times and finalize the wedding timeline with
vendors and the wedding party—make sure your Master of Ceremonies has a copy as well. m Put together your Bridal Emergency Kit. (pg.46) m Check the weather report, contact your venue to make sure a
contingency plan is in place.
6-8 weeks
m Start packing for your honeymoon.
m Mail invitations.
the day before
m Contact all your vendors and confirm the details, dates,
m Make sure all wedding-day items are packed/laid out and
deposits, balances etc. m Research what you will need for your marriage license and name change paperwork requirements. m Begin dress fittings. TIP: Make sure to wear the proper undergarments & shoes. m Take some dance lessons and break in those bridal shoes! m Make sure bridal party ordered all the necessary attire. m Write thank you notes for shower and wedding gifts received.
ready to go! TIP: Don’t forget the rings and marriage license! m Figure out tips and final payments for vendors. Place them
in clearly marked envelopes and give them to the Best Man or another person you trust to hand out at the reception. m Assign someone to pack up your gifts, belongings and the top
tier of your cake after the reception. m Thank your BFF for agreeing to return your groom’s tux and
other rental items the day after the wedding.
3-5 weeks
m Enjoy a mani-pedi.
Finalize and confirm: m Wedding vows and readings with your Officiant. m Shot list with your Photographer/Videographer.
m Attend the rehearsal and dinner. Now’s the time to give out
wedding day advice • Allow plenty of time to get ready. • Do the rounds at your wedding. Greet everyone and thank them for coming. • Take a deep breath. Stop to appreciate your new spouse and the day that you spent so much time planning.
wedding party gifts. m Try to go to bed early…you need your beauty sleep tonight.
after the honeymoon • Write and send thank-you cards. Don’t procrastinate! • Complete your registry and exchange any unwanted or duplicate gifts. • Have your wedding dress cleaned and preserved by a reputable company. • Keep in touch with your Photographer/Videographer to work on albums, DVDs, etc.
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