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Wedding Planner: The Bride's Checklist (Click here for | Decisions to Make | |
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Select a wedding date and time |
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Set a budget |
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Make a guest list (determine how many guests there will be) |
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Decide on the type of wedding: formal or informal/indoor or outdoor |
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Decide on transportation to and from reception |
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Choose and book the officiate |
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Secure the ceremony location |
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Secure the reception location |
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Buy the wedding rings |
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Reserve a photographer |
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Reserve a videographer |
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Reserve a band or DJ |
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Reserve a baker for the wedding cake |
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Reserve a florist |
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Reserve a decorator |
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Have an engagement party! |
8 Months Ahead
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Choose attendants |
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Plan florals |
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Plan ceremony decor |
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Plan reception decor |
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Plan music with DJ |
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Choose menu, decorations, colored linen, tableware. |
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Decide how food should be served: buffet, sit-down |
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Choose dessert table - yes or no |
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Decide how much liquor to serve |
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Decide on whether or not to have a receiving line |
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Announce engagement in the paper |
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Order gown and accessories |
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Notify attendants and order their gowns |
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Order wedding cake and cake top |
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Order gifts for guests |
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Order liquor, wine and beer |
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Order stationery: menus, napkins, cake boxes etc. |
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Consult with banquet manager or caterer |
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Research and reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests |
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Contact rental companies if you need to rent anything such as: chairs, tables, tent etc. |
3-6 Months Ahead
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Plan the honeymoon |
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Arrange seating plan for head table, parents' tables, and guests |
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attend pre-wedding counciling |
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Shop for and send out invitations |
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Renew passports, if necessary |
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Write your vows |
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purchase gifts for your parents, attendants and each other |
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Book your hair stylist |
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Book a makeup artist |
1 Month Ahead
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Meet with photographer to finalize schedule |
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Meet with videographer to finalize schedule |
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Meet with DJ to select first dance song etc... |
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Place someone in charge of watching and delivering the wedding gifts |
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Apply for a marriage license. |
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Bride: Have final gown fitting and have it pressed. |
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Make sure bridesmaids have gowns ready for the wedding. |
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Create a wedding program. |
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Create a Wedding Day planner (see below) |
The Wedding Day!
| Bride's Home | |
| __:__ | Breakfast |
| __:__ | Hairdresser |
| __:__ | Makeup |
| __:__ | Attendants arrive |
| __:__ | All flowers arrive where the bride is getting dressed |
| __:__ | All flowers arrive where the groom is getting dressed |
| __:__ | Get Dressed |
| __:__ | Photographer/Videographer arrive |
| __:__ | Limo arrives |
| __:__ | Leave for ceremony |
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| Ceremony | |
| __:__ | Florist decorates site |
| __:__ | Musicians arrive |
| __:__ | Groom and best man arrives (1 hr. before ceremony) |
| __:__ | Ushers arrive to seat guests (30 min. before ceremony) |
| __:__ | Parents seated |
| __:__ | Bride, father, and Bridesmaids arrive |
| __:__ | Prelude begins |
| __:__ | Mother's are seated |
| __:__ | Processional begins |
| __:__ | Ceremony Begins |
| __:__ | Photo session begins |
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| __:__ | Guests arrive |
| __:__ | Cocktail hour begins |
| __:__ | Bridal Party arrives |
| __:__ | First dance |
| __:__ | Dinner is served |
| __:__ | Toasts/speeches |
| __:__ | Cake cutting |
| __:__ | Toss bouquet and garter |
| __:__ | Goodbye Shots |
| __:__ | Change into going away outfits |
| __:__ | Departure |
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