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18 MONTHS AHEAD 4 MONTHS m Have wedding portraits taken.
m Choose your wedding date and m Register for gifts at one or more m Send bridal portrait and wedding
choose your officiant. bridal-gift registries. announcement to newspapers.
m Announce your engagement in
local newspapers. m Help both mothers to coordinate m Plan your rehearsal dinner and
m Compose your guest list. and shop for their dresses. day-after brunch.
m Reserve your reception site.
m Choose your wedding attendants. m Choose readings for your wedding. m Reserve tuxedos and purchase
special accessories.
12 MONTHS m Arrange hotel accommodations for
members of the wedding party. 1 MONTH
m Select your wedding gown, shoes
and accessories. m Reserve your wedding-day m Get your wedding license.
transportation and any other
m Decide on bridesmaids’ dresses. wedding-day rentals. m Have a final fitting of your gown.
m Determine the theme or mood for m Make appointments for gown fittings. m Check that your menu selections are
food, table settings and flowers. locked in place with the caterer.
m Make sure contracts and
m Call caterers, musicians, florists, arrangements are complete m Review your wedding-day
photographers, videographers and with providers. transportation plans.
bakers and get written estimates
of their costs. 3 MONTHS m Make name or address changes
official on documents, including
6-9 MONTHS m Address invitations and driver’s license.
announcements; mail them about
m Choose your caterer and musicians. six weeks before the wedding. m Meet with your photographer to
Remember to get written contracts. specify the formal shots you want.
m Give the caterer your number
m Book your photographer and/ of guests. YOUR WEDDING DAY
or videographer.
m Make sure all reservations are m Allow plenty of time for dressing,
m Select your baker and order the cake. in place for the honeymoon. makeup and hair styling.
m Choose your florist. m Get bridesmaids gowns adjusted m Eat something healthy before
if necessary. the ceremony.
m Shop for wedding rings with
your fiancé. m Make an appointment to have your m Have vendor contact info.
hair done the day of, or before,
m Decide on your honeymoon your wedding. m Allow time for photography
destination. Book your travel before the ceremony.
and accommodations. 2 MONTHS
m Say thank you to your parents.
m Select the design of your wedding m Mail out your wedding invitations
invitations and order them. and announcements. m Take a deep breath and
enjoy your day!
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18 MONTHS AHEAD 4 MONTHS m Have wedding portraits taken.
m Choose your wedding date and m Register for gifts at one or more m Send bridal portrait and wedding
choose your officiant. bridal-gift registries. announcement to newspapers.
m Announce your engagement in
local newspapers. m Help both mothers to coordinate m Plan your rehearsal dinner and
m Compose your guest list. and shop for their dresses. day-after brunch.
m Reserve your reception site.
m Choose your wedding attendants. m Choose readings for your wedding. m Reserve tuxedos and purchase
special accessories.
12 MONTHS m Arrange hotel accommodations for
members of the wedding party. 1 MONTH
m Select your wedding gown, shoes
and accessories. m Reserve your wedding-day m Get your wedding license.
transportation and any other
m Decide on bridesmaids’ dresses. wedding-day rentals. m Have a final fitting of your gown.
m Determine the theme or mood for m Make appointments for gown fittings. m Check that your menu selections are
food, table settings and flowers. locked in place with the caterer.
m Make sure contracts and
m Call caterers, musicians, florists, arrangements are complete m Review your wedding-day
photographers, videographers and with providers. transportation plans.
bakers and get written estimates
of their costs. 3 MONTHS m Make name or address changes
official on documents, including
6-9 MONTHS m Address invitations and driver’s license.
announcements; mail them about
m Choose your caterer and musicians. six weeks before the wedding. m Meet with your photographer to
Remember to get written contracts. specify the formal shots you want.
m Give the caterer your number
m Book your photographer and/ of guests. YOUR WEDDING DAY
or videographer.
m Make sure all reservations are m Allow plenty of time for dressing,
m Select your baker and order the cake. in place for the honeymoon. makeup and hair styling.
m Choose your florist. m Get bridesmaids gowns adjusted m Eat something healthy before
if necessary. the ceremony.
m Shop for wedding rings with
your fiancé. m Make an appointment to have your m Have vendor contact info.
hair done the day of, or before,
m Decide on your honeymoon your wedding. m Allow time for photography
destination. Book your travel before the ceremony.
and accommodations. 2 MONTHS
m Say thank you to your parents.
m Select the design of your wedding m Mail out your wedding invitations
invitations and order them. and announcements. m Take a deep breath and
enjoy your day!
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