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WEDDING CHECKLIST
11 Jun 2008
WEDDING CHECKLIST
Nine to Twelve Months Before
v Announce engagement. Order engagement/wedding rings Order engravings
v Set a date for wedding/reception
v Set an initial budget Meet with parents and discuss type of wedding/division of wedding expenses
v Consider hiring a Wedding Planner/Concierge Service
v Select and book ceremony location Review facility requirements Decide who will officiate
v Select and book reception location
v Choose and book a caterer if the reception location does not provide one
v Choose a music venue Book early as they fill their calendar schedules quickly
v Start guest list and compile addresses
v Set aside a block of hotel rooms for out of town guests and choose wedding suite
v Mail save-the-date notices for a destination wedding
v If your wedding ceremony or reception will be held in a park or recreational area, obtain the necessary permits
v Choose a color theme
v Shop for wedding dress, headpiece, veil, and accessories
v Choose bridal attendants
v Book a photographer, videographer, entertainment
v Choose a florist and discuss flower arrangements
v Create a bridal registry
Six to Nine Months Before
v Shop for attendant’s attire
v Order tuxedos for groom, men attendants, fathers of the Bride and Groom
v Complete and finalize guest list
v Order invitations and wedding stationary. Order napkins for reception
v Meet with a travel agent to plan honeymoon and travel accommodations
v Order wedding cake if not done so with caterer
v Groom’s parents plan and book rehearsal dinner facility
v Arrange for ceremony and reception transportation
v Meet with music venue to plan music selections
v Mail out “Save the Date” cards to guests
v Have engagement pictures taken
Four to Six Months Before
v Check State requirements for marriage license
v Decide post wedding address
v Have physical examinations and update immunizations
v Send engagement picture and announcement to advertising media
v Decide when and where gift opening will occur
v Order mother’s dresses
v Finalize Honeymoon travel plans Obtain passports, if needed
v Order ice carvings
v Reserve rental items
Two to Four Months Before
v Address invitations or hire a Calligrapher
v Mail invitations with hotel and travel accommodation information. Include maps to locations if needed
v Invite out of town guests early
v Have fittings for Wedding Dress, attendant’s dresses, tuxedos Order shoes
v Plan and order wedding decorations and ceremony accessories
v Confirm menu/beverages for reception. Schedule tasting
v Confirm wedding cake details. Schedule tasting
v Design and have wedding programs printed
v Delegate responsibilities to individuals for wedding and reception
v Finalize plans for all ceremonies, receptions, travel accommodations, and rehearsal dinner
v Choose and order gifts for attendants, parents, and helpers
v Make appointments with hairdresser and/or make-up professionals
v Purchase trousseau and wedding dress undergarments
Three Weeks to One Month Before
v Buy gift for Bride/Groom
v Schedule and finalize all fittings for wedding dress, attendants, and tuxedos
v Pick up wedding rings
v Confirm details with helpers and wedding professionals
v Contact guests who have not responded
v Give final guest count to rehearsal location, caterer and cake decorator
v Confirm and finalize all honeymoon travel plans
v Get marriage license
v Make arrangements to have wedding gifts moved to your new home
v Start name changes, address changes, magazine and correspondence changes.
v Have studio wedding portraits taken
v Send thank you notes for early gifts
v Update gift registry, if needed
Two Weeks Before
v Schedule a time with your hairdresser to style your hair as it will be for wedding day Bring your veil with you!
v Meet with photographer for make up and styling tips
v Buy travelers checks for honeymoon
v Confirm and finalize all details with wedding professionals
v Review reception seating
v Confirm hotel reservations for out of town guests
v Pay all remaining balances due for wedding expenses
v Arrange for wedding gown and bouquet preservation after wedding
v Start packing for honeymoon
v Plan for last minute glitches!
48 Hours before Wedding
v Pick up tuxedos
v Make a wedding day schedule and give copies to everyone at rehearsal dinner
v Give attendant’s/parent’s gifts at the rehearsal dinner
v Get a massage to unwind and relax
v Have nails done
v Go to sleep early the day before wedding
Day of Wedding
v Have hair and make-up done
v Allow time to get dressed and get to ceremony site
v Take marriage license and rings to ceremony site
v Make sure best man and maid of honor sign the marriage certificate
v Have a payment for officiate
v Have a wonderful day and cherish every special moment! This is the first day of the rest of your lives together!
Post Wedding: 1-3 days
v Arrange for transport of gifts
v Return tuxedos/other rented items
v Have friends or family mail wedding announcements to media
After the Honeymoon
v Take wedding gown and veil to a dry cleaner for heirloom preservation
v Submit name-change forms for driver’s license, passport, Social Security card, state and federal tax boards, banks, credit cards, etc.
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