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WEDDING PLANNER
SIX TO TWELVE MONTHS PRIOR:
1.
Set date and pick out
engagement ring
2.
Buy wedding planner and
memory album
3.
Discuss wedding plans
with parents, plan color scheme and style
4.
Discuss plans with clergy
member or judge
5.
Reserve wedding and
reception locations
6.
Order dress and accessories
7.
Set up registry for
china, silver, etc.
8.
Initial choice of
attendants and ushers
9.
Begin making guest lists
10.
Discuss honeymoon plans
and select a travel agent
11.
Select photographer
12.
Select and book your Disc
Jockey service (Use FINDYOURDJ.COM)
THREE TO SIX MONTHS PRIOR:
1.
Complete guest list
2.
Order invitations/announcements
3.
Order wedding rings
4.
Shop for bride’s trousseau
5.
Arrange for limousines
6.
Set date to order
attendant’s dresses
7.
Confirm delivery date for
bride’s dress
8.
Select florist
9.
Meet with florist,
caterer, photographer & disc jockey to discuss details
10.
Order wedding attire for
self, best man and ushers
11.
Complete honeymoon plans,
purchase tickets, make reservations
12.
Make living arrangements
SIX WEEKS TO THREE MONTHS PRIOR:
1.
Mail invitations
2.
Plan rehearsal dinner
3.
Arrange for lodging for
out-of-town guests
4.
Buy each other’s
gifts and gifts for bridal party
5.
Final dress and headpiece
fitting for bride
6.
Have portraits taken
7.
Pick up wedding rings,
check engraving
8.
Send shower gift thank
you notes
9.
Send announcements to newspapers
10.
Make sure documents
(legal, medical, religious, etc.) are in order
11.
Make appointment with
hairdresser (bride)
TWO TO THREE WEEKS PRIOR:
1.
Get marriage license
2.
Double check
transportation arrangements for bridal party and guests
3.
Meet with your disc
jockey to review reception plans
ONE TO TWO WEEKS PRIOR:
1.
Purchase traveler’s checks
2.
Begin packing
3.
Give final guest count to caterer
4.
Check on details with
florist and photographer
5.
Prepare announcements to
be mailed on wedding day
6.
Review any special
arrangements with head usher
7.
Put clergy member or
judge’s fee in sealed envelope, give to best man
8.
Prepare gratuity
envelopes for limousine driver, catering staff, D.J.,
photographer, etc.
9.
Remind bridal party of
rehearsal and rehearsal dinner |
