Bride or groom checklist for wedding
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Now that the excitement of your engagement has subsided, it's time to start planning the wedding. Don't get overwhelmed, though- organization is key. Follow these checklists to ensure that all aspects of your dream day have been addressed.
Six Months or More Before the Wedding
Establish your budget. Before you can choose anything for your wedding, you must first decide how much money you will allot. At this time, you should also start to decide who will pay for what.
Choose your wedding party. Choose bridesmaids and groomsmen, as well as your maid or matron of honor and best man.
Send engagement announcements to your local newspaper and newspapers from your hometowns, if applicable. At this time you should also choose your invitations.
Meet with your clergy to discuss the ceremony.
Order the bridal gown, groom's tuxedo, bridesmaids' dresses and groomsmen's tuxedos. Schedule the fittings.
Shop around for locations. Look for locations that suit your style and number of guests for the ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner.
Interview essential participants, such as the caterer, baker, photographer, florists, limo service and band or DJ.
Three to Six Months Before the Wedding
Compile addresses for friends and family members on your guest list. Start an Excel spreadsheet and include a "Gift" column so you can thank guests specifically if they give you a gift. It is also a good idea to start writing thank-you notes as gifts arrive, so that when you return from your honeymoon, you'll just drop them in the mail.
Attend your first dress fittings.
Finalize the location for the ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner. At this time, you should also finalize the music selection for both the wedding and the reception.
Give final approval for the transportation arrangements, as well as the menu for the rehearsal dinner.
Choose wedding rings.
Book your honeymoon plans. Ensure your passports are up to date, if applicable.
Begin selecting your flower arrangements.
Two to Three Months Before the Wedding
Finalize your guest list and mail invitations.
Reserve hotel rooms on the same floor or floors for guests.
Finalize appointments with your hair dresser, makeup artist and nail technician. Also make appointments for your bridesmaids and maid of honor.
Three to Eight Weeks Before the Wedding
Choose a guest book and ask a friend to be in charge of it.
Formally invite your wedding party to the rehearsal dinner. Choose and order wedding-party gifts.
Attend your final fittings.
Plan your bridesmaids' party. Confirm the location.
Acquire formal name-change paperwork for your driver's license, Social Security card and insurance information.
Send your local and hometown newspaper your wedding announcements.
Confirm finalized plans with everyone, including all locations, every professional and your honeymoon travel agent.
Pick up your wedding rings.
One Week Before the Wedding
Call guests who have yet to RSVP. Get a firm response from everyone and plan seating arrangements for your reception. Prepare the place cards as well. Review the ceremony seating with the best man.
Plan your speech if you intend to make one at the rehearsal dinner or the ceremony.
Locate the ring pillow, cake knife, toasting glasses, guest favors and whatever you chose for guests to throw following the wedding ceremony.
Pack your honeymoon suitcases.
The Day Before the Wedding
Pick up all rented outfits.
Attend the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner.
Rest up for your big day.
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