12 months
* Announce your engagement
* Work out a basic budget; research reception venues
* Determine number of guests
* Look through magazines for attire ideas
* Meet potential wedding consultants; obtain bids
* Research Wedding pros |
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11 months
* Select a wedding consultant
* Determine theme/decorations for your receptions
* Meet with several caterers
* Select and book a caterer-Costa's and Katali's Catering and Event Coordinating
* Reserve musicians/DJ for reception
* Determine ceremony musicians
* Book wedding videographer and photographer
* Research and interview Florists- Costa's and Katali's Catering and Event Coordinating
* Select and reserve your ceremony venue and schedule a rehearsal time
* Choose a reception venue- Celebration Hall
* Secure parking and/or transportation for guests
* Browse selections of gowns
* Choose wedding party members
* Meet with officiant to discuss the ceremony
* Determine your honeymoon budget
* Mail save-the-date notices |
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10 months
* Select and order your wedding gown
* Discuss duties with your maid of honor |
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9 months
* Register for gifts
* Decide on food and liquor
* Prepare a playlist of music for wedding and reception
* Select and order headpiece, veil, gloves, and shoes
* Confirm orders of and delivery dates of attire
* Research airline, hotel and rental-car reservations for guests- Hampton Inn |
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8 months
* Go to first gown fitting
* Choose and order bridesmaid dresses and accessories
* Research a variety of ring styles
* Select Florist-Costa's and Katali's Catering and Event Coordinating |
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7 months
* Notify bridesmaids about dress fittings
* Discuss attire with groomsmen
* Select attire for flower girl and ring bearer
* Determine the style for invitations
* Determine the style for table cards
* Determine the style for Programs
* Block out hotel rooms for guests- Hampton Inn
* Select and order your wedding rings
* Purchase bridal accessories
*Choose something fun for the guests to throw out after your ceremony |
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6 months
* Review and approve proofs of invitations and stationery
* Discuss the type of honeymoon you want |
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5 months
* Order table cards
* Order programs
* Finalize choice of honeymoon destination
* Taste a variety of wedding cakes and order your cake- Classic City Cakes
* Secure reservations for rehearsal dinner and select menu |
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4 months
* Print labels and address invitations
* Write or choose your wedding vows
* Have groom try on tuxes
* Purchase or rent tuxes and accessories
* Make honeymoon reservations- Comfort Suites |
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3 months
* Approve announcements and programs
* Book venue for post-wedding brunch
* Discuss bachelorette party plans
* Plan your bridesmaids' luncheon or dinner
* Make appointment for hair and makeup- Fiesta Salons
* Update or add items to your wedding registry |
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2 months
* Secure a wedding day dressing room for your brides
* Mail invitations
* Go to final gown fitting
* Have grooms formalwear fitted
* Purchase gifts for wedding party
* Arrange transportation for bride and groom from ceremony to reception
* Purchase ceremony accessories |
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6 weeks
* Send rehearsal dinner invitations
* Write thank you notes as you receive gifts
* Confirm music selection
* Select menu for post-wedding brunch
* Write newspaper announcement and gather photos
* Purchase a gift for your spouse-to-be
* Shop for wedding favors
* Purchase honeymoon clothing and luggage
* Go in for a practice hair style and make your wedding day appointment |
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4 weeks
* Confirm Floral order-Costa's and Katali's Catering and Event Coordinating
* Meet with ushers
* Discuss details with your officiant
* Determine seating arrangements
* Schedule an appointment for a manicure
* Finalize details with photographer
* Finalize honeymoon plans
* Arrange for table card setup at reception site
* Pick up grooms formal wear |
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3 weeks
* Give a final head count to the caterer-Costa's and Katali's Catering and Event Coordinating
* Arrange for delivery of flowers- Costa's and Katali's Catering and Event Coordinating
* Call anyone who has not responded to their invitation |
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1 week
* Confirm honeymoon travels
* Start packing bags for honeymoon
* Get travelers checks
* Pick up wedding dress |
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WEDDING DAY
* Eat a good breakfast
* Get hair done
* Give yourself plenty of time to get ready
* Relax and enjoy yourself! |
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Post-wedding: 3 days
* Arrange for transportation of gifts
* Have family mail wedding announcements |
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After the honeymoon
* Take the wedding gown and veil to a dry cleaner
* Submit name-change forms for driver's license, social security card, ect. |
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