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Your
wedding day is the happiest day of your life; however, it is
usually also the most hectic. Early, detailed planning can
greatly cut down unnecessary stress.
The
first thing should be to set a budget that you both can agree
upon, everything else is dependent on the budget. Decide
on what is most important
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and
where you then want to allocate the available funds: (is it
more important to sacrifice other details of your wedding for
the bride's dress of her dreams, or is it more important to have
a large reception to celebrate with friends and family).
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At
least six months in advance:
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Decide on size and location of wedding |
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Compile a guest list with addresses (for invitations,
etc.) |
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Send out invitations |
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Finalize dates, reserve sites (for ceremony & reception) |
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Hire wedding planner, if desired |
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Book officiant, caterer, florist, and photographer |
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Order cake |
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Plan and book honeymoon |
Six to four months:
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Arrange wedding day transportation |
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Confirm reservation of sites, reserve any rental equipment
(chairs, tables, etc.) |
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Register gifts |
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Purchase wedding rings |
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Purchase/reserve groom and attendant attire |
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Book hair and makeup stylists |
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Purchase gifts for wedding party |
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Reserve room for wedding night |
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Reserve accommodations for out of town guests |
One to two months:
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Obtain marriage license, and request certified copies
(link) |
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Prepare documents for legal name change, if desired |
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Decide on hairstyle and makeup with stylists |
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Purchase guestbook, if desired |
Two weeks:
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Have final dress fitting with shoes, accessories, etc. |
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Finalize seating plan and write place cards |
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Notify caterer of guest count |
One week:
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Pick up dress |
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Confirm details with caterer, rental agency, etc. of
number of guests and meal counts |
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Confirm honeymoon arrangements, and give itinerary to
in-case-of-emergency person |
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Pack for honeymoon |
One day:
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Confirm transportation arrangements |
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Have manicure and pedicure, if desired |
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Rehearse ceremony |
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Hold rehearsal dinner, give gifts to wedding party,
exchange bride/groom's gifts |
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Prepare tip and payment envelopes for officiant and
vendors, and arrange distribution |
Wedding day:
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Enjoy your special day, and take in all the memories! |
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