- Announce your engagement
- Have two sets of parents meet if they haven't already
- Decide on a date
- Choose the type of wedding you would like
- Go over the budget with anyone who is contributing to the cost
- Pick the ceremony site and visit with the officiator
- Start looking at reception sites, put some holds on
- Decide on whether you will need a wedding planner
- Select your wedding party
- Book a reception site
- Enroll in a bridal gift registry
- Shop for a gown
- Shop for attendants dresses
- Choose a photographer and videographer
- Shop and select a florist
- Decide on your entertainment and book them
- Book your transportation
- Order invitations, thank you cards and other stationary
- Shop for rings
- Order your wedding gown
- Select tuxedos for groom and ushers
- Shop for hotel rooms for out of town guests
- Meet with caterer with any reception questions
- Complete guest list
- Arrange rehearsal dinner
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- Call municipal offices for license instructions
- Get blood test and physical
- Make honeymoon arrangements, secure passports, if needed
- Outline ceremony and select music
- Shop for bridal party gifts
- Confirm order with florist
- Screen and select reception music
- If not included with caterer, order wedding cake
- Finalize honeymoon plans
- Meet with and rental agents for party or reception supplies
- Set up a system for guest responses, start blocking tables
- Mail invitations 8 weeks before date
- Do a hair and make up run through (with headpiece)
- Schedule final dress fitting
- List any changes you need to make once you are married (license, insurance, name change)
- Choose all accessories you will wear
- Begin seating arrangements for reception
- Confirm details with caterer, florist. etc.
- Give caterer a final head count and floor plan
- Make your appointments for hair, make-up, massage, nails etc.
- Send engagement photo with wedding announcement to newspaper
- Prepare lists for ushers, bridesmaids, band, videographer and photographer
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- Host bridesmaid luncheon; confirm arrival times and appointments
- Prepare envelopes with fees for clergy, transportation, band, maitre'd
- Give revised head count to caterer
- Arrange time to drop off cake knife, favors, cake topper, seating cards to caterer
- Get manicure, facials, haircut and other beauty treatments over with
- Pack for honeymoon; arrange for transportation of luggage
- Have car serviced if you are doing a lot of driving
- Wrap gifts for attendants and any other recipients
- Greet and settle out of town guests
- Reduce stress by going to the gym, walking, or a hobby
- Arrange beauty touch ups before rehearsal dinner
- Attend rehearsal dinner
- Secure rings and license with someone trustworthy
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