He popped the question, now time is creeping up on you! Relax,
we’re here to help you. Have you already prepared a wedding
timeline and checklist? The following guide will help you to budget
your finances, plan accordingly, shop in advance, and most importantly
-- keep your sanity. Start thinking about where you want to register
for gifts, what type of vendors you want for your wedding, and
where you will go for your honeymoon. Let’s start from the
beginning. Here you are at the earliest stages of your wedding
planning. Now is the best time to chat with other brides and ask
for assistance with the following planning.
One year Prior to Your wedding Day, You Should:
Announce the engagement
Set wedding date
Create a wedding budget
Compile a Wedding guest list
Reserve Ceremony/Church/ Reception
Book a Professional Photographer
Book Caterer, Florist and Music (Band or DJ)
Look for a Wedding gown and Tux; shop for bridesmaid’s dresses
and groomsmen’s tuxedos
Register for gifts
Agree on a date to order bridesmaids' dresses and groomsmen's
tuxes
Choose a place for your Honeymoon
Apply for passports, if required
6 months prior to your Wedding day
Decide on timeline and details of Ceremony and Reception
Order invitations and thank you notes
Make airline and hotel reservations for the Honeymoon
Agree on a caterer, a florist and place an order for the wedding
cake.
Book Transportation (Limo) for wedding day
3-4 months prior to your Wedding day
Mail invitations
Confirm wedding details with all wedding vendors
Choose wedding favors for your attendants
Set a date and time for the rehearsal dinner
Help make travel arrangements for out-of-town guest
Make final alterations and fittings for the Wedding Gown and Tux
Apply for the marriage license
Buy your wedding bands
Finalize music list with band or DJ
1-2 weeks before your Wedding day
Schedule the rehearsal a day or two before your wedding day
Make an appointment with a Beauty Salon for the day of the wedding
Have waxes, hair dyes, or tanning performed now
Send a wedding announcement to the local newspapers
Write out all checks needed for wedding day
Wedding Day
It’s your big day! You’ve been planning this for a
year. Now all of your planning has paid off. Sit back, relax,
and enjoy the company of your friends, family, and loved ones.
Enjoy the rest of your lives together as man and wife.
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