Bride’s Checklist Eight to Six Months Before...
Four Weeks Before...
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Announce engagement! Choose location Consult Clergyman/judge Develop a budget Decide on entertainment
Six to Four Months Before...
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Decide on wedding colors Decide on who will be bridesmaids and bridesmaid attire
Four to Two Months Before... • • • • •
Mail invitations Contact newspaper/announce Purchase reception favors Plan wedding party favors Gown alterations
Three Weeks Before...
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Arrange reception decoration Decide on hair style Buy groom’s gift Check on wedding party Ready your new location
Two Weeks Before...
Select Menu • Plan decorations • Select wedding cake design • Select floral designs Book photographer •
Make hair/nail appointment Plan honeymoon wardrobe Give final guest count to caterer Finalize with wedding planner
Two Months Before...
One Week Before...
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Finalize guest list Select/order invitations Address invitations Items for bridal registry Book a physical Shop for wedding rings Finalize honeymoon plans Set up bridal portrait ses-
Purchase traveler’s checks Pack for honeymoon Inform attendants of rehersal Review reception plans
Photo by: Amberlee Christie
Wedding Day ...
Groom’s Checklist
Enjoy!! Don’t forget the Thank you’s after!
Eight to Six Months Before...
Two Weekss Before...
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Announce engagement! Consult Clergyman/judge
Six to Four Months Before...
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Buy Bride’s gift Confirm wedding rehersal Make haircut appt.
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Compile invitation list ONE Week Before Select best man and groom • Give bride gift party apparel • Select honeymoon destination • Groomsmen gifts • Final fitting Four to Two Months Before... • Pack for honeymoon • Finalize guest list • Plan rehersal dinner The Day Before • Search for new home/apt. • Make blood test appointment • Check luggage. go to bed early • Tell someone honeymoon itenerary, have Two Months Before... them check home while • Arrange guest accomodations gone. for out of town guests
Four Weeks Before... • • •
Set date to get marriage license Pick up wedding rings Confirm formal wear
Your Wedding Day • •
Get to ceremony ON TIME! Bring rings/license Congratulations!
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