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9-11FF1212 months

• Announceyourengagementandintroducefamiliesiftheyhavenotmet

• Haveanengagementparty• Sitdownwithallfamilymembersinvolvedinhelpingpayand

comeupwithabudget• Comeupwiththemeorstyleofwedding• Comeupwith2-3possibledates• Lookatandbookceremonyvenue(churchorcivil)• Lookatandbookreceptionvenue• Comeupwithtentativeguestlist• Findaweddingplanner/coordinator

e12 Month Wedding planning Checklist

9-11Months• Choosebridesmaidsandgroomsmen• LookatandbookWeddingvendors-Photographer,

videographer,caterer,DJ/band,bakery,officiant,florist• FindandbuyWeddingDress• Narrowdownguestlist• BookyourHoneymoon• Beginlookingforbridesmaidsdresses• Lookforandattendbridalshowsandeventsup

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23FF6-86-8Months• Lookfor3-5hotelsforout-of-townguests,askforpackages

ordiscounts• Purchasebridalaccesories• Startpre-maritalcounseling(ifnecessary)• Lookforinvitations• Lookfordecorideas• Sendsave-the-datecardstoout-of-townguests• Registerforgifts• Bookrentals• Chooseamenu• BookWeddingCake

4-54-5Months• Desideonfloralarrangements• Placeweddingannouncementinthelocalpaper• Booktransportationfromceremonytoreception• Decideonmusic• Finalizeguestlist• Startplanningweddingdecor• Decideonandrentgroomandgrromsmenattire• Purchasebridesmaidsgowns• Orderinvitations/stationary• Orderweddingbands• DecideonWeddingfavors• Beginrehearsalandrehearsaldinnerarrangements• Notifyanyfamilyorfriendsinvolvedintheceremonyaboutthepartthey

willplay

F3months• Meetwithofficianttodiscussceremonydetails• Confirmallhoneymoonarrangements(travelplans,hotel,,etc..)• Confirmallrehearsaldinnerplans• Purchaseserversandchampagneflutes• Addressinvitations• Choosefamily/weddingpartygifts• Writevows(ifyouarewritingyourown)• Bookmakeupartistandstylist• Schedulelasttasting• Selectmusicforceremony,cocktailhour,andreception

F1-21-2Months• Sendoutinvitations8weeksbeforeyourweddingday• Firstbridalfitting(makesureyouhaveallyouraccessories,especiallyshoes)• Orderanyacoholordrinksnotprovidedbyyourcaterer• Decideonphotographyandvideographyshots• Researchwheretogetmarriagelicenseandrequirementsforyourstate• Considerweddinginsuranceandpurchase• Finalizeceremonyandreceptiontimeline• Writethankyounotesforbridalshowergiftsandanyweddinggiftsthathave

arrived• Beginfinalizingceremonyprogram• Meetwithvendorstofinalizedetails• Reservefirst-nightroom• Beginworkingonseatingchart• Pickupmarriagelicensenomorethan30daysbeforeyourwedding• Checkwithvendorsaboutfinalpaymentsdue,(when,where,howmuch)

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F2-32-3Weeks• Finalizeseatingchart• Practicehairandmake-upappointment• Pickupbridesmaidsdresses• Scheduleanotherbridalfitting(ifneeded)• Reconfirmeverythingwithvendorsonemoretime(justtobesafe)• CallanyguestswhohavenotRSVP’d• Finalizenumberofguestswithcaterer• Mailrehearsaldinnerinvitations

1Weeks• Havefinalbridalfitting• Pickuptuxes• Confirmhairandmake-upappoinments• Packforweddingnightandhoneymoon• Finalizeseatingarrangements• Finalizealldetailsonelasttimewithvedors• Assignsomeonetoberesponsibletosmallweddingaccesoriesafter

thewedding• Pickupweddingdress• Getsomerest

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F1-21-2Months• Sendoutinvitations8weeksbeforeyourweddingday• Firstbridalfitting(makesureyouhaveallyouraccessories,especiallyshoes)• Orderanyacoholordrinksnotprovidedbyyourcaterer• Decideonphotographyandvideographyshots• Researchwheretogetmarriagelicenseandrequirementsforyourstate• Considerweddinginsuranceandpurchase• Finalizeceremonyandreceptiontimeline• Writethankyounotesforbridalshowergiftsandanyweddinggiftsthathave

arrived• Beginfinalizingceremonyprogram• Meetwithvendorstofinalizedetails• Reservefirst-nightroom• Beginworkingonseatingchart• Pickupmarriagelicensenomorethan30daysbeforeyourwedding• Checkwithvendorsaboutfinalpaymentsdue,(when,where,howmuch)

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1F1Day• Prepareallpaymentenvelopesandgivetopersonresponsiblefor

payingvendors(usuallybestman)• Handoutceremonyandreceptionliststoallinvolved• Haverehearsalandrehearsaldinner• Setupforday-ofifpossible• Getmanicure,pedicure,andmassage• Relax

FDay-of• Eatbreakfast• Drinkalotofwater• Wearabutton-downshirtwhilegettingready• Gotohairandmake-upappointments• Attendday-ofbrunch(ifhavingone)• Haveamomentwithyourhusband-to-be• Giveringstothebestman• Gotoallphoto-shoots• Haveamomentaloneandamomentwithyourfather(ortheperson

walkingyoudowntheaisle)• Getmarried,relacxandenjoytheday

After• Haveatimetogetherorwithfamilytoopenweddinggifts• Sendoutthankyounotes• Completename-change• Meetwithvideographerandphotographertofinalizealbumsandtimeline• Finalize/closeyourbridalregistry• Haveablastbeingmarriedtotheloveofyourlife