Your Wedding Checklist

6 to 12 months before:

·        determine your budget and type of wedding (formal/informal) & decide where the ceremony will take place

·        visit your clergy with your fiancé and SET THE DATE

·        plan a reception, including musical entertainment

·        choose your attendants

·        prepare an invitation list

·        shop for your gown, veil, accessories and bridesmaid’s gowns.  Have your fiancé shop for formalwear

·        select a photographer and florist, confirm prices with them

·        plan the ultimate honeymoon with the experts at GREAT ESCAPES Travel

4 months before

·        order invitations

·        shop for your trousseau

·        have the mothers/grandmothers shop for gowns

·        visit your doctor for a complete physical & make arrangements for blood test

·        look for a place to live

·        shop for home furnishings

2 months before

·        address the invitations

·        choose gifts for your attendants

·        buy wedding rings and order engraving

·        make a date with your fiancé to get the marriage license

·        make plans for rehearsal dinner

1 month before

·        have your hair cut or styled as you will wear it at the wedding

·        have fittings for gowns

·        plan accommodations for any out of town guests

·        mail the invitations

2 weeks before

·        record gifts you have received and send thank you notes

·        send your wedding announcements to the newspapers

·        pick up your honeymoon documents & review your travel plans with

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1 week before

·        have final consultation with the caterer, florist and photographer.  Reconfirm prices.

·        Confirm rehearsal plans with attendants and clergy

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