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MONTHS date: ______ /______ /______
Figure out how to get a local marriage license— you need one to make it official. Finalize your ceremony with your officiant.
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MONTHS date: ______ /______ /______
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Mail your wedding invitations at the six- to eight-week mark. RSVPs should be due one month before the wedding. Work on your vows, especially if you’re writing them yourselves. Go to the first dress fitting—bring shoes and undergarments. Finalize the menu. Create a timeline for the weekend and share it with your attendants, planner and photographer.
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date: ______ /______ /______
Once you’ve got your final head count, share it with the caterer, cake baker and site manager, and finish the seating chart. Pass on requests from your pros to the site manager, like a table for the DJ. Go to the last dress fitting. Designate point people for every situation. Make sure all beauty appointments are scheduled.
2–3 DAYS
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date: ______ /______ /______
Steam the dress or suit if wrinkled. Touch base with the ceremony and reception sites one more time to go over the schedule.
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MONTH date: ______ /______ /______
Compile a must-take photo list for your shooter. Keep it under a dozen so you get the shots you really want.
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DAY BEFORE date: ______ /______ /______
Give the marriage license to your officiant. Rehearse the ceremony and have dinner. Breathe—and have fun!
Take our quiz and book the venue that’s perfect for you, for free—wedding insurance included.
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