Wedding Planning

When organising your wedding, work backwards from the 'big day' according to the timeline laid out below.

Six months to a year before your wedding date is the when you need to make many of your bookings and put down deposits. You have got to get an approximate but reasonably precise estimation of the number of guests you will have. Each wedding location can accommodate a certain number of people and you want a location that can comfortably accommodate everybody. Here is what should be achieved during this timeframe. Choose and book locations for the wedding ceremony and the reception Interview and book your professional performers including: Musician or DJ, Photographer/Videographer, flower arranger, Caterer, Wedding cake maker, and Wedding officials. Choose and confirm wedding party attendants for both bride and groom Select wedding party dress and organize fittings Organize transport for bridal party on the wedding day Put engagement info in your local newspaper

Four months prior to the wedding date is the time to ensure everything is in place.

Finalize the guest list including all addresses for invitations Order your wedding invitations Choose a location for the honeymoon, make hotel and airfare bookings, get passports Reconfirm that bridal party dresses are ordered and menswear rental attire is organized Start planning the wedding shower Register at bridal registries for shower and wedding presents – if you are not registering at national stores, be sure to register at stores that are local to the families of both bride and groom Reserve suite for bride and groom's wedding night Book block of hotel rooms for out-of-town wedding guests Shop for and order your wedding rings Be sure you both agree where you'll live when you're married

Two months before your wedding date:

Address and send wedding invitations Make preparations for your rehearsal dinner Organize details for marriage license in state where the marriage ceremony will occur Organize, order, or make decorations and favors for wedding Choose the music you would like for the ceremony and the reception

One month before your wedding date:

Have your wedding shower Finish final fittings for bridal dress and all the bridal attendants Organize and schedule all hair and make-up appointments Buy presents for bridal party and groomsmen

Two weeks before your wedding date:

Obtain marriage license Start process of changing name on credit cards, social security card, driving licence, and bank accounts Sort out seating plan and organize place cards Ensure accommodations for out-of-town guests are in order Reconfirm all of the details with those who have been employed Organize change of address documents, pack and get ready to move (if applicable) Give final count to caterer Rehearse hair and make-up styles; the groom should get hair cut now

Day before wedding your wedding date:

Hold rehearsal and rehearsal dinner Get some well earned rest

The Big Day Get to the ceremony on time Check that the best man has the rings Ensure that you have cash and a credit card to pay all bills Eat something prior to ceremony so you do not get sick Smile pretty for your pictures Be proud as you have just carried off a major feat Enjoy your special day

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