Preparation & Planning To Do Timeline
4 - 6 Months
2 - 4 Months
3 Review and select gift registry(s) 3 Start skin care treatments or have consultation 3 Make plans for any dental work 3 Start looking at party favors 3 Decide on a personal wedding logo concept 3 Finalize guest list and send save the dates 3 Select and order invitations and personalized stationery 3 Prepare maps/driving directions 3 Prepare guest accommodation information 3 Prepare list of area attractions for out of town guests 3 Hire calligrapher 3 Order personalized items like napkins and ribbons 3 Order personalized party favors and gifts 3 Attend first fitting; bring shoes, lingerie and accessories 3 Have bridesmaids schedule and attend fittings 3 Shop for mothers' dresses or attire 3 Get fitted for purchased men's attire requiring tailoring 3 Order all men's attire after fitting 3 Select cuff links, shirts, ties, etc. and order if getting
3 Schedule teeth whitening 3 Set up hair and makeup appointments 3 Schedule a spa day bridal party for week of wedding 3 Get blood tests/physicals for marriage certificate 3 Attend second fittings 3 Start dance instruction classes 3 Engrave cake server, knife, etc. 3 Select and order gifts for bridal party, parents, etc. 3 Mail all wedding invitations 3 Purchase or make guest book 3 Have programs designed and printed 3 Mail rehearsal dinner invitations 3 Choose and reserve formal wear if renting; have all the
monogrammed 3 Make reservations for all wedding rentals 3 Double check all reservations with wedding vendors 3 Discuss menu and finalize selections with caterer 3 Finalize all ceremony music: prelude, attendants’ processional, bride’s processional, ceremony/interludes, recessional and postlude 3 Provide musicians with all sheet music 3 Start song lists for reception and dance 3 Finalize honeymoon plans 3 Assign and confirm wedding responsibilities with friends and family (coordinator, reception tables, greeters, host/hostess, etc.)
men fitted
3 Choose what groomsmen will be wearing: ties, bow 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
ties, cummerbunds, etc. Finalize times for rehearsal with officiant Finalize and purchase final decorations, ring pillow, flower girl basket, garter, candles, toasting glasses, favors, centerpieces, card box, disposable cameras, etc. Choose readings and readers; provide for practice Finalize details with cake designer Purchase cake topper Finalize fresh flower order Create photo montage for reception Make list of photos you want taken with both families Finalize transportation details Meet insurance agents to ensure all insurance is in place Plan bridesmaids' luncheon Schedule vacation from work Confirm ceremony details and ceremony music Get any immunizations needed for honeymoon
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