WEDDING
CHECKLIST WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARE EXPECTING A WEDDING
AT LEAST 6 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING DATE q q q q q q q q q q q q q q
Choose and announce the wedding and date Decide on wedding basics - type, style, budget Book location for ceremony, reception, and officiant (see pgs. 10 & 14 for ideas) Select caterer (see pg. 22 for ideas) Select florist (see pg. 21 for ideas) Consider booking entertainment or DJ (see pg.23 for ideas) Draft a guest list Consider booking a photographer/videographer (see pg. 24 for ideas) Decide on a list of family and friends to participate in the ceremony Create a wedding registry for gifts Consider honeymoon options (see pg. 25 for ideas) Reserve hotel rooms for out of town guests Order invitations (see pg. 27 for ideas) Consider hiring a wedding planner (see pg. 17 for ideas)
AT LEAST 4 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING DATE q q q q q
Buy wedding rings P urchase tuxedos and dresses for the wedding party (see pg. 28 for ideas) Choose wedding cake (see pg. 15 for ideas) Arrange transportation for the wedding party on wedding day Book your honeymoon
AT LEAST 2 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING DATE q q q q q
S end invitations 6-8 weeks before event and make RSVP date no later than 3 weeks before event Meet with potential photographer Meet with officiant to finalize ceremony W rite vows and encourage those speaking at ceremony/reception to write speeches Choose music and meet with potential DJ or band
AT LEAST 1 MONTH BEFORE WEDDING DATE q q q q q
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Confirm hotel arrangements for out of town guests Call guests that have not RSVPed Obtain license- remember, they are only valid for 60 days! Arrange for any wedding day stylists, if you choose Purchase wedding accessories (ring pillow, baskets, decorations, place cards, favors etc.)
2012 SAME SEX WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE