Congratulations on your Engagement!
| Bride's Ultimate Check List courtesy of Bridal Association of America |
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| The Ultimate Checklist | |
| Today’s busy brides need to be organized! Here is the ultimate "To Do" List. Feel free to change the time lines and make adjustments to fit your own particular needs. | |
| 12-18 months before the wedding | |
| Select a wedding date and time Determine the style (formal or informal) Set a tentative budget Designate the Wedding Party Choose location for the ceremonySelect a ceremony officiant Choose reception location Begin compiling guest list Attend local bridal shows |
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| 9-12 months before the wedding | |
| Confirm facilities with deposit Confirm officiant with deposit Decide on a color scheme Order bridal attire Select photographer Select videographer Select music provider(s) - DJ and Live Select florist / decorator Select caterer or menu Compile guest names & addresses |
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| 6-9 months before the wedding | |
| Order & mail Save-the-Date cards Order bridesmaid & mother attire. Confirm photographer & videographer Confirm music & entertainment by deposit Confirm florist with deposit Confirm caterer and/or menu choices Schedule Engagement photograph 4-6 months before the wedding Select & order wedding invitations Select & order wedding cake Select & order wedding bands Arrange for rental equipment Make travel / honeymoon plans Order all remaining bridal accessories |
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| 2-3 months before the wedding | |
| Mail out invitations Order groom/groomsmen attire (pg 74) Meet with photographer / videographer Select ceremony & reception music Select & order accessories Schedule final fittings for attendants Schedule hair & nail appointments Arrange guest accommodations (pg 33) Apply for travel passport (pg 62) Plan rehearsal dinner & attendant’s parties |
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| 1-2 months before the wedding | |
| Apply for Marriage License (pg 60-61) Complete final fittings for bride & groom Complete final fittings for attendants Finalize Ceremony & Reception details Meet with DJ and/or musicians Purchase Wedding Party gifts Finalize all travel arrangements Finalize all hotel reservations Purchase honeymoon attire Confirm rental equipment reservations Purchase party supplies / guest favors Order Announcements (for non-guests) Develop Wedding Day Schedule |
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| 2-3 weeks before the wedding | |
| Confirm final catering count Meet with all hired professionals Put Marriage License w/ ceremony items Pick up travel ticket, money & passports Pick up wedding rings & check fit Prepare Bride’s Wedding Day Kit Address Announcements for mailing |
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| 1 week before the wedding | |
| Be sure you have the Marriage License Schedule one-on-one time with family Complete moving to 1 household Pack suitcases for honeymoon Re-confirm travel reservations Pick up wedding attire & check fit Attend rehearsal dinner or luncheon Pay balances due to all hired staff RELAX, eat well and get plenty of sleep |
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| On Your Wedding Day . . . | |
| Eat a good breakfast or lunch Be sure you have rings and license Pack water & mints for dressing room Start dressing at least 2-4 hours before Give Mom Announcements to mail Relax & enjoy yourself. You’ve earned it! |
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| 4-6 weeks After the Wedding | |
| Mail out thank you cards Change legal names - Driver’s license, Social Security, banking, etc. pg 62 Pick up Photographs and Video Have Bridal Gown professionally cleaned and prepared for storage |
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