3–6 MONTHS BEFORE
1 WEEK BEFORE
o Finalize your guest list.
o Finalize seating plan.
o Choose the reader for your ceremony.
o Determine the order for the procession.
o Finalize your order with the florist.
o Have your rehearsal.
o Reserve the men’s wedding attire.
o Confirm accommodation reservations.
o Make an appointment with your hairdress
o Pick up the attire for the groomsmen. o Confirm the final numbers with the caterer.
2 MONTHS BEFORE
o Confirm details with the limousine company.
o Mail the invitations.
o Deliver your marriage license to the officiant.
o Decide on your wedding vows or compose your own.
o Draw up a seating arrangement for the reception and write out the place cards.
o Finalize the reception menus.
o Choose someone to hand out the bombonieres or wedding favours.
o Confirm the wedding details with the musicians and clergy or officiant. o Have the programs printed. o Purchase gifts for parents and attendants. o Make appointments for nails and make-up. o Schedule final dress fitting.
1 MONTH BEFORE
o Choose someone to return any rented items after the wedding. o Write any checks required for the wedding day. o Pack for your honeymoon
ON THE DAY o Give the wedding bands to the best man.
o Apply for a marriage licence.
o Give the best man any cheques that need to be given out that day.
o Plan the rehearsal dinner.
o Present the attendants and parents with their gifts.
o Meet with photographer and videographer.
o Relax and enjoy your special day!
2 WEEKS BEFORE
AFTER THE WEDDING
o Have a party for the attendants.
o Make a gift list and send out your thank-you notes.
o Draft the speeches.
o Send thank-you letters to suppliers and attendants.
o Finalize reception details.
o If you are changing your name, you can purchase a kit to make the job easy.
o Call any guests who have not replied. o Meet with your hairdresser and make-up artist for consultation. o Deliver song lists to musicians or playlists to disc jockey. o Confirm honeymoon reservations.
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o Arrange for cleaning and preservation of your gown.