6 months before the big day

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Decide on a date.

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  Make an appointment with Clergyman / Officiate.

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Determine a budget.

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Compose a guest list.

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Set time, location of Ceremony, Rehearsal & Reception Venue.

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Shop for wedding gown: Several fittings may be required.

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Register with gift registry.

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  Select bridesmaids.

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 Pick a honeymoon destination: (renew passports & inoculations.)

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Begin selection of a Caterer.

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Set a date to order dresses for bridesmaids.

3-5 months before the big day

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Finalize guest lists.

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Order invitations & announcements.

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Order personal stationary & thank you notes.

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Plan reception

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Choose florist

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Men choose attire.

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Make honeymoon reservations.

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Choose caterer.

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Confirm delivery of bridal gown.

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Make appointment for bridal portrait.

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Order wedding cake.

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Arrange transportation for the bridal party to & from ceremony/reception.

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Make appointment for bridal portrait.

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Order wedding cake.

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Go over details of reception with caterer / hotel manager.

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If you are renting any equipment, reserve now. (arch, floral pillars etc.)

2 months before the big day

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Inform clergyman of all the details of your ceremony.

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Keep a gift diary - send thank you notes as gifts arrive

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Fine tune guest list

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Plan rehearsal dinner.

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Select attendants' gifts, grooms gift

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Check all services.

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Make moving arrangements.

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Final gown fitting.

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Bridal portrait setting.

1 month before the big day

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Choose wedding bands.

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Mail invitations.

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Make room reservations for out of town guests.

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Check wedding party apparel.

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Confirm music arrangements & check selections.

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Make reservations for bridesmaids' luncheon.

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Discuss rehearsal dinner with hosts.

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Attend showers.

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Apply for marriage license.

2 weeks before the big day

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Plan your wedding day hair style. (bring headpiece & veil).

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Schedule hair appointment for day of wedding.

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Final check on bridal party clothing.

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Notify newspapers.

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Arrange for name & address change.

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Check with caterer / reception venue with last minute changes.

1 week before the big day

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Remind rehearsal dinner guests of time / location.

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Start honeymoon packing.

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Wrap groom's & attendants' gifts.

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Check wedding announcements, ready to mail day after wedding.

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Bridesmaids' luncheon.

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Schedule rehearsal for 1 - 2 days prior to wedding.

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Remind wedding party of exact time & place.

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Go over final details of ceremony & reception with all parties involved.

1 day before the big day

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RELAX, Have Fun!

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Have manicure & pedicure done.

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Attend wedding rehearsal & dinner.

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Give ushers guest list.

Wedding Day

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Eat!

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Hair & make-up.

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Check wedding dress (pressing/steaming).

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Have family member check ceremony/reception for left behind items.

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Change of clothes. (if leaving for honeymoon).

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Breathe! Enjoy your day.