2 – 4 months
2 – 6 weeks
• Order and/or begin to make favors and other wedding-day extras. • Check marriage license requirements (see page 86). • Plan activities for out-of-town guests. • Purchase gifts for attendants. • Coordinate ceremony and reception music with entertainment specialists. • Finalize guest list. • Shop for lingerie and honeymoon clothes. • Arrange for rehearsal dinner.
• Confirm ceremony details with officiant. • Discuss and confirm special requests with photographer. • Confirm final arrangements with florist, bakery, limo service, etc. • Give wedding-day itinerary to the wedding party and to any necessary vendors. • Start the seating chart. • Confirm honeymoon arrangements. • Arrange for a hold on your mail (while you’re away).
6 – 8 weeks
One week
• Address and mail invitations. • Start/maintain records of RSVPs and gifts received. • Write and send thank-you notes for gifts received before the wedding. • Schedule final dress fittings and pick-up times. • Get marriage license. • Finalize details of rehearsal dinner. • Purchase all bridal accessories. Break in shoes.
• Pick up wedding attire. Last check for fit. • Do a final guest count and submit to reception facility/caterer. • Pick up tickets for honeymoon. • Confirm final details with vendors, such as time and place of delivery/arrival. • Check weather report.
Wedding day Have fun!
B&G
Restaurant, Cracker Barrel Pub & Country Store
Let forever begin here . . . The 1761 Old Mill offers a unique serene atmosphere that is unsurpassed by most. Get married on our grounds listening to our flowing falls and then proceed with a delightful dinner in our classic New England surroundings. The Old Mill makes a perfect setting for your extraordinary day. The Old Mill has several dining rooms available for your reception and incredible photo options for your lasting memories. • Wedding Ceremonies • • Receptions from 10 to 150 • • Bridal Showers • • Intimate Rehearsal Dinners • Visit our website at
(508) 757-0731
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Available for travel
69 State Road East • Rte. 2A Westminster, Massachusetts 01473
www.tammytatro.com
978-874-5941 www.bridegroommag.com
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