P L A N N I N G P L AC E
one to two months ahead Order ceremony program, place cards, table cards and menus Purchase accessories—guestbook and pen, toasting flutes, unity candles, cake knife and server, flower girl’s baske and ring bearer’s pillow
Get marriage license and certified copies Prepare necessary name change documents Confirm all professional services in writing Remind bridesmaids of final dress fittings Order gift baskets to be delivered to hotel for out-of-town guests Assign family and friends to assist with boutonnieres, guest book, gift table and collecting items after reception
two weeks ahead Final dress fitting with shoes and undergarments Arrange for cleaning and preservation of gown Finalize guest count and meal selections with caterer Finalize the seating plan and write place cards Confirm rehearsal dinner arrangements Confirm rehearsal date, location and details with wedding party Confirm delivery date of all dresses Confirm location, date and time with each wedding day vendor Confirm honeymoon arrangements and make copies of passports Provide honeymoon itinerary to family or friend in case of an emergency Confirm final count and delivery details with rental company Write toasts for rehearsal dinner and reception Address announcements (mail on wedding day) Hair color and/or trim Break-in wedding shoes
one week ahead Send change of address to post-office Confirm out-of-town guests’ hotel selections for delivery of gift baskets Confirm responsibilities assigned to family and friends Pick-up dress or have it delivered Purchase traveler’s checks Pack for honeymoon Update caterer with final guest and vendor meal count Make final seating chart adjustments
one day ahead Massage, manicure and pedicure Confirm transportation for ceremony and reception Prepare tip and payment envelopes and make arrangements for someone to deliver them to the appropriate vendors
Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner Present gifts to wedding party. Give gifts to parents, if you choose, as thanks for their support
Give announcements to an attendant to mail the next day
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