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Monthly's Wedding To-Do List |
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So, you’re getting married? Congratulations! Now, comes the fun part. The first step is to breathe! Then, peruse Monthly’s wedding plannng guide for a step-by-step rundown on planning for your big day.
12 months:
- Announce engagement!
- Set a tentative date.
- Determine the budget and who will pay for what.
- Reserve the ceremony and reception sites.
9 months:
- Hire a wedding consultant.
- Hire a videographer and a photographer.
- Hire a florist and a caterer.
- Hire musicians.
- Shop for a gown.
6 months:
- Plan ceremony details, including vows and decorations.
- Finalize guest list.
- Make guest accommodations.
- Order invitations.
- Register for gifts.
- Meet with officiant.
- Place deposit on wedding cake.
- Order gown and headpiece.
- Reserve rental equipment, such as tables and chairs.
- Plan and book honeymoon.
- Choose attendants.
4 months:
- Select ceremony music and readings.
- Apply for marriage license.
- Purchase wedding rings.
- Finalize honeymoon plans, including passports.
- Book a tailor for alterations.
- Plan activities for out-of-town guests.
- Book hairstylist and make-up artists.
- Choose gifts for the wedding party.
- Buy special lingerie.
- Book a room for the wedding night.
2 months:
- Luncheon arrangements.
- Buy toasting glasses, ring pillow, cake knife, guest book, etc.
- Select and reserve transportation.
- Have programs printed.
- Obtain marriage license and request certified copies.
- If you intend to change your name, prepare the necessary documents.
- Contact local newspapers about publishing wedding announcement.
- Select and reserve transportation.
4-6 weeks:
- Plan guest seating arrangement.
- Make seating cards.
- Confirm ceremony with officiant.
- Speak with printer for wedding program.
- Check and update gift registry if needed.
- Meet with hair designer and make-up artist.
- Book appointment at spa for bridal party for week before wedding.
- Write thank-you notes for any gifts received.
- Confirm guest accommodations.
2 weeks:
- Final fitting.
- Notify caterer of guest count.
- Write toasts for rehearsal dinner and wedding reception.
- Address announcements.
- Break in wedding shoes at home.
- Designate someone to look after your home while you're on your honeymoon.
1 week:
- Confirm musicians and selections.
- Confirm flowers.
- Confirm shot list wtih photographer.
- Confirm details with caterer.
- Confirm details with wedding planner.
- Confirm rehearsal dinner.
- Luncheon and gifts.
- Arrange to greet and transport guests.
- Bachelor/bachelorette party.
- Confirm honeymoon arrangements, and give your itinerary to a friend or family member in case of emergency. Pack for honeymoon.
- Update caterer wtih final guest and vendor meal counts.
1 day:
- Manicures.
- Get a massage or spend time at the spa to relax.
- Rehearsal dinner.
- Give gifts to wedding party.
- Confirm transportation arrangements for ceremony and reception.
- Rehearse ceremony.
- Prepare tip and payment envelopes for officiant and vendors, and make arrangements for someone to distribute them.
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