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    Wedding Calendar Checklist

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    The document provides a wedding planning checklist broken into sections from 9-12 months before the wedding to the wedding day. It includes tasks such as determining a budget, choosing a venue and date, ordering invitations and stationery, finalizing transportation and accommodations, getting beauty treatments, and packing for the honeymoon. The checklist is designed to help couples plan their wedding in an organized manner over the 12 months leading up to the big day.

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    The document provides a wedding planning checklist broken into sections from 9-12 months before the wedding to the wedding day. It includes tasks such as determining a budget, choosing a venue and date, ordering invitations and stationery, finalizing transportation and accommodations, getting beauty treatments, and packing for the honeymoon. The checklist is designed to help couples plan their wedding in an organized manner over the 12 months leading up to the big day.

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    The document provides a wedding planning checklist broken into sections from 9-12 months before the wedding to the wedding day. It includes tasks such as determining a budget, choosing a venue and date, ordering invitations and stationery, finalizing transportation and accommodations, getting beauty treatments, and packing for the honeymoon. The checklist is designed to help couples plan their wedding in an organized manner over the 12 months leading up to the big day.

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    Wedding Calendar Checklist

    The following checklist is designed with the (ideal) timetable of twelve months. If youre
    planning your wedding on a shorter schedule, just start at the beginning of the list and try
    to catch up as quickly as possible. Use the boxes to the left of the items to check off tasks as
    you complete them.

    9 TO 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO WEDDING DAY:

    Arrange a gathering for you and your parents.


    Determine budget and how expenses will be shared.
    Discuss the size, style, location, and scope of the wedding you want.
    Choose a target wedding date and time. (The actual date will depend on venue availability.)
    Create a binder to store and organize ideas, worksheets, receipts, brochures, etc.
    Visit and reserve wedding and reception sites.
    Meet with your officiant.
    Start compiling your guest list to estimate head count. Consider budget when thinking about mustinvites versus nice-to-invites.

    Begin shopping for the wedding gown.

    6 TO 9 MONTHS PRIOR:

    Choose the members of your wedding party.


    Enroll in wedding/shower gift registries.
    Hire a photographer and a videographer.
    Book an engagement photo session, especially if you plan to include a professional engagement picture with
    Save-the-Date cards.

    Hire a caterer.
    Hire a florist.
    Make arrangements for music to be played at the ceremony and reception.
    (Tasks might include booking a band or solo musician, hiring a DJ, choosing significant musical selections, and
    so on.).

    Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. (Ask about group rates.)
    Send out Save-the-Date cards. (Include lodging info and maps, as possible.)
    Shop for wedding rings.
    Select and order wedding gown, leaving ample
    time for delivery and alterations.

    Schedule wedding cake design appointments and

    Shop for bridesmaids dresses.

    tastings.

    Start planning your honeymoon.

    4 TO 6 MONTHS PRIOR:

    Finalize the guest list.


    Order invitations (25 extra) and other wedding
    stationery (i.e., place cards and thank you notes).

    Plan wedding-day beauty preparations; ask your


    stylist how far in advance they book wedding
    parties, and whether they are willing to work on

    Finalize all honeymoon plans. If traveling outside


    the country, arrange for visas, passports and
    inoculations.

    Hire your wedding day transportation (carriage,


    limousine service, etc.).

    Plan the rehearsal dinner.

    the wedding site.

    2 TO 4 MONTHS PRIOR:

    Obtain a marriage license. Bring all necessary


    documents.

    Order tuxedoes for the groom and groomsmen.


    Meet with the caterer to go over menus, wine
    selections, etc.

    Order your wedding rings.


    Confirm wedding ceremony and reception music.
    Book a hotel room for the wedding night.
    If you plan on writing your own vows, start
    writing them now.

    Order the wedding cake.

    4 TO 8 WEEKS PRIOR:

    Mail the wedding invitations 8 weeks before your

    Confirm all transportation plans.

    wedding date.

    Do a hair and makeup run-through (including


    wedding veil, if applicable).

    2 TO 4 WEEKS PRIOR:

    Work on seating arrangements for the reception.


    Finalize arrangements for out of town attendants
    and guests.

    Confirm details with the photographer, florist,


    and other vendors.

    Have final fitting for bridal gown and


    bridesmaids dresses.

    Write your rehearsal dinner toast.


    Purchase gifts for the wedding attendants.

    Compile a list of all of the wedding vendors and


    wedding party, with contact information. Carry
    this list with you everywhere you go (just in
    case).

    Communicate rehearsal dinner details to those


    who will attend the rehearsal and rehearsal
    dinner.

    Look into where bride, groom and attendants


    will dress for the ceremony.

    1 WEEK PRIOR:

    Enclose any fees due on the wedding day in


    envelopes for easy distribution.

    Give the caterer a final head count.


    Appoint a trustworthy person to bring important
    items (cake knife, toasting glasses, etc.) to the
    reception.

    Appoint someone to act as an organizer to


    handle any last-minute problems.

    Review final details for those in the wedding


    party.

    Get final beauty treatments (manicure, facial,


    massage, waxing, brow shaping, etc.)

    THE DAY BEFORE THE WEDDING:

    Gather together the following:


    Something old
    Symbolizing continuity with family and heritage

    Something new
    Symbolizing optimism and hope for the new life
    ahead

    Something borrowed
    An item from a happily married friend or family
    member

    Something blue
    Symbolizing love and fidelity

    WEDDING DAY:

    Post wedding announcements in the mail.


    Relax and remain calm.
    Remember to eat something.
    Allow at least two hours for getting dressed.
    ENJOY THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EVENT!

    Confirm honeymoon arrangements.


    Pack for the honeymoon.
    Enjoy a relaxing day with family and friends.
    Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner; give
    gifts to attendants.

    Give the rings, and officiants fee, to the best man.


    Try to get some rest

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