The WC Press Bride Guide to West Chester - May 2017

To take the stress out of making sure you plan what needs to be planned when it needs to be planned, here is a quick, comprehensive list of everything that needs taking care of.

12 Months Ahead

 Create budget  Reserve ceremony site  Work on guest list for count  Visit reception sites and reserve one

9 Months Ahead

 Shop for wedding dress  Compile guest list  Choose attendants  Select bridesmaids' attire  Plan reception decorations  Select photographer  Select videographer  Select band or DJ  Discuss honeymoon  Get engagement photo taken  Select and mail save-the-date cards

6-9 Months Ahead

 Reserve wedding day transportation  Register for gifts at 1 to 3 stores  Select and book musicians for wedding ceremony  Select florist  Select caterer  Reserve party rental equipment  Order wedding cake  Order invitations and thank-you notes  Reserve accommodations for out-oftown guests  Finalize honeymoon plans

4-6 Months Ahead

 Order men’s formalwear  Book salon for bridal party  Select guest favors  Select and reserve rehearsal dinner location  Reserve accommodations for wedding  Finalize guest list

2-4 Months Ahead

 Meet with caterer to finalize menu  Address wedding invitations  Buy attendants’ gifts  Buy wedding rings and order engraving  Announce engagement in local papers  Select ceremony music, readings and vows.  Arrange ceremony rehearsal and notify participants  Order rehearsal dinner invitation  Mail wedding invitations

1-2 Months Ahead

 Call county clerk’s office for marriage license details and schedule date to obtain  Arrange final fittings on your gown  Make reservations for bridesmaids’ luncheon  Confirm honeymoon arrangements  Prepare printed program for ceremony

 Start reception seating chart and select place cards  Purchase wedding accessories (guest book and pen, toasting glasses etc)

2-4 Weeks Ahead

 Arrange for preservation of your gown and bridal bouquet  Finish seating chart and finalize placecards, table cards and/or menu cards  Confirm final guest count to caterer & reception site  Write rehearsal dinner and wedding toasts

1 Week Ahead

 Have final consultation with caterer, florist,musicians, photographer and videographer  Host bridesmaid luncheon  Begin packing for honeymoon  Put fees due on the wedding day in envelopes for the best man to distribute

 Enjoy your wedding!

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