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_______________________________________________________________________WEDDING TIMELINE CHECKLIST: ONE YEAR CALENDAR

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Many couples decided to spend the rest of life together on valentine day. The wedding timeline checklist is the main checklist most couples will look for when planning their wedding. Below is the one year countdown calendar which you can pick those that best suit your dream wedding.

9-12 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING Meet the parents Decide on bride price Consult and set a wedding date (consult with registry office too) Source for solemnization venue and set the date Decide wedding budget Source and book for restaurants and wedding banquet venue Officially announce your engagement and wedding date (especially for out-of-town guests) Decide on the type of wedding (formal, semi-formal or informal) Decide wedding theme Book for wedding planner if you wish Source for bridal package Estimate guest list head counts and start first draft of your guest list Arrange for pre-wedding checkup Hit the gym Decide whether you need/want pre-marital counseling

6-9 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING Tailor booking or start shopping for your wedding gown or suit Start shopping for shoes, jewelry and etc. Decide on bridesmaids dresses Look for make-up artist Organize (flower) decoration and bouquets Book for catering service Book for wedding photographer/ videographer Book for DJ/ live band if necessary Start thinking about registry gifts Reserve hotel rooms (in vary price ranges) for out-of-town guests Have an engagement party if you wish Book for honeymoon trip

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4-6 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING Buy wedding rings Wedding gown/ suit fitting Pick wedding accessories Organize groom’s tux and decide what groomsmen will wear Make sure bridesmaids ordered their gowns and decide on accessories Set appointment with photographer for pre-wedding photo shoot session Select and order wedding invitation cards and stationery Discuss menu with restaurants or catering service Get the restaurant or reception hall floor plan and seating plan Arrange for bridal car rental Choose wedding cake (if necessary) Arrange for rental decoration items (if necessary) Get ideas for wedding hair and makeup Review guest list

2-4 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING Finalize registration with registry office and get marriage license Finalize menu and arrange for food tasting Book wedding tent and caterers Buy alcoholic drinks (for chinese wedding) Finalize and book for makeup artist and hairstylist Finalize tuxes for groom and groomsmen have been ordered Select music for ceremony, reception and etc Book for bridal car rental and wedding transportation (for you and your guests) Shop and order for wedding and ceremony favors Purchase bridal party and dinner gifts Purchase wedding accessories (candles, baskets, ring, pillow etc.) Arrange for joint bank accounts, insurance, merging of money and etc Start preparations for honeymoon

3-4 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING Betrothal day (Guo Da Li for Chinese wedding) Return day (Hui Li for Chinese wedding) Discuss on ‘gatecrash’ activities and games for actual day cremony (for Chinese wedding) Prepare for wedding Angpow (for Chinese wedding) Prepare for hen and stag night catering Prepare for hair-combing ceremony (for Chinese wedding)

1-2 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING Confirm hotel arrangements for out-of-town guests Call guests who have not responded to invitation

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Provide guests with itinerary and maps Give caterer/reception site final head count Complete seating plan for reception Meet and discuss with makeup artist and hairstylist Have final wedding gown fitting Pick up wedding dress and make sure all accessories are ready Invitation ping to the invited guests Pack for items to be used on wedding day for bride and groom Reconfirm all wedding plans: schedule, ceremony, reception site, florist, photo/ videographer, musicians, DJ, honeymoon with attendants, parents and all vendors Prepare “ceremony and reception accessories Confirm all rental and floral delivery dates and times Confirm arrival times for attendants Pack for wedding night and honeymoon

THE DAY BEFORE THE WEDDING Prepare angpow and payment envelopes and choose who is responsible for each one Give rings to groom Decorate bridal car Collect flower bouquets and corsages Have manicure, pedicure or massage session Gather wedding dress and all accessories Send out reminders to wedding helpers Hand out assignment lists and checklists to ensure everyone knows their tasks Compile an emergency list of all wedding vendors with phone numbers Confirm flight arrangements for honeymoon Perform hair-combing ceremony

THE WEDDING DAY Confirm cameraman ready for photo or video shooting Have hairdo, makeup and dress up with wedding gown for ceremony Have a helper to follow you throughout day and night Get cameraman ready for DVD/ slide presentation for day time ceremony to be presented in the dinner AFTER WEDDING Get wedding gown cleaned and preserved Preserve bouquets Write and send thank-you notes to all helpers and attendants Meet with photographer/videographer to finalize albums or video

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