Ten to Twelve months before:
Decide wedding date
Decide wedding style
Put together a wedding budget
Announce engagement
Choose members of the wedding party
Make guest/invitation list
Find wedding gown and bridesmaids dresses
Reserve the wedding location
Find reception site and reserve it
Choose caterer and wedding cake
Book photographer, and music arrangements
Decide on clergy/officiant
Discuss wedding with a florist
Apply for visas/passports for foreign honeymoon travel plans
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Eight to Ten months before:
Make transportation arrangements to and from wedding
Decide on hairdresser and let them know of your plans
Order groom's and mens' tuxedos/attire
Order wedding cake
Decide with mother of the bride, her attire
Consider/Attend premarital counseling
Discuss the service with the clergy/officiant
Finalize guest list
Finalize honeymoon plans and make reservations
Order invitations and announcements
Purchase honeymoon attire and luggage
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Three to Six months before:
Select wedding rings
Mail invitations
Fittings for both bride and groom and wedding party attendants
Decide on preferences for photographer/videographer
Plan bridesmaid's party & purchase gifts
Purchase gifts for party of groom
Get marriage license
Arrange accomodations for out-of-town guests
Follow-up confirmations with those providing services
Purchase a wedding register for guests attending and gifts
Plan rehearsal dinner
Plan seating arrangements for rehearsal and reception
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One to Three months before:
Have wedding bands engraved
Review attendant duties with wedding party
Confirm rehearsal dinner plans
Purchase any last minute items for the wedding and honeymoon
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Two or Three weeks before:
Final fittings
Final confirmation on all services
Bachelor party
Present gifts to party attendants
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One week before:
Pick up marriage license
Pack for honeymoon
Write checks for wedding services
Arrange for pressing of gown
Decide placement of floral arrangements following reception
Write thank-you notes to parents and those helping with the wedding
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Wedding day:
Get good night's rest the night before
Load transportation vehicle with travel luggage
Enjoy the day
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After the wedding/honeymoon:
Send thank you notes to parents
Mail thank you notes
Send out change of address cards
Take care of legal announcements including wills, insurance and name changes
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